The eligibility requirements for membership shall include being a Liberian born/one or both of the person’s parents birthplace being Liberia/ being a Liberian’s spouse. A different nationality and Liberians who are non-residents of Washington State shall only be eligible for an Associate or Honorary Membership (see Article V. Membership & Requirements. section 4).
Anyone who meets the membership requirements can apply by completing and submitting the Organization’s application online or in person. A membership application must be signed by the applicant, the membership chairperson, and approved by the President of the Organization.
Registered Membership is the 1st membership and each Liberian in Washington State/ any Liberian wishing to become a member is required to pay a one-time membership fee of $25.00 to register with the Organization. A Membership Registration Card shall be issued to any Liberian who pays the $25.00 fee. A lost/stolen membership card will be replaced for a fee of $10.00.
Active Membership is the 2nd membership and to become an Active Member, the person is required to be in Good Standing with the Organization (see Article VI. Section 1. for the Bylaws definition of Good Standing).
Working Membership is the 3rd and the highest level of membership in the Organization. Working members include LCWS’s elected officers: the Board members, Executive Committee members, appointed officers, and committees’ heads and their officers. To be a working member, the person is required to be in Good Standing (see Article VI. Section 1. for the Bylaws definition of Good Standing)
(1) Associate/Honorary Membership is the 4th membership of the Organization. To be eligible for either of these memberships, the person must be a different nationality/ be a Liberian who is a non-resident of Washington State and the person must show interest in the Organization by attending some of our meetings /making positive contributions;
(2) An Associate/Honorary member is NOT eligible for an elected position in the Organization; Individual(s) with an Associate/Honorary membership shall be issued a card showing the specific membership. The card shall be valid for five years and can be renewed for $10.00;
(3) The Membership Committee shall handle all matters regarding the membership of the Organization, and it is responsible for recommending the assignment of the Associate or Honorary membership to the President. The President is required to consult the assignment of such membership with the Board;
(4) The one-time membership fee and annual dues are not required for Associate/Honorary members who are not Liberian, but are required for Liberians who hold the Associate/Honorary membership; Liberians with an Associate/Honorary membership are eligible to vote in the Organization if they are in Good Standing and present on the date of election, but a non-Liberian is NOT eligible to vote;
(5) The Board may appoint persons with an Associate/ Honorary membership into positions, but such appointment must be in consultation with the President / Executive Committee.
To become a member, please send membership fee to 206-910-2824 using Zelle or CashApp $LCWS2024.
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