Supporting Member Option

• Who Qualifies?
  Associate Members who have been an AWC member for 10 or more years, but wish to be excused from the attendance requirement.

• Why aren't Full Members offered this status?
  Full Members (US citizens and wives/daughters of) have no attendance requirement.

• What are the benefits?
  Normally, Associate members (non-US citizens or wives/daughters of) must maintain their good standing by attending at least two monthly club meetings per year. For supporting members, this attendance requirement is WAIVED. The member may still attend all club functions, tours, and events, and will continue to receive the newsletter. She will still be listed in the directory, which she will continue to receive annually, upon payment of the Club dues at the beginning of the year.

• Are there any drawbacks?
  She will not be able to vote, sponsor new members or hold office. Most ladies who take this status have a long-term involvement in one or more of the interest groups rather than the regular meetings, so they do not use these privileges regularly.

• How do I sign up?
  This status must be requested. You can contact our Membership Coordinator. The change will be effected immediately.

Absentee Member

• Who Qualifies?
  A full member or associate member may become an absentee member upon request if she is unable to attend meetings. Partial payment of dues is required during the absentee period.

• How can I resume active membership?
  Active membership status for full members is resumed immediately upon request. Associate members may also resume active status immediately upon request, if space is available, otherwise they are placed at the top of the waiting list.