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Membership Eligibility:
1. Any individual regardless of race, sex, national origin,
religion, age, or political affiliation who is committed to
the mission and goals of the Corporation is eligible for individual
categories of membership.
2. Any corporation committed to the mission and goals of the
organization is eligible for corporate membership. Individual
members may join through Chapters as set out below, or may join
directly through the national office as at-large members if
no Chapter is organized in the area in which the member lives.
Membership Classification:
There are five (5) categories of membership available to eligible
individuals and corporations. All members shall receive the
benefits and services of membership as provided by the Corporation.
All individual members, except the honorary members, are entitled
to the rights and privileges of the Corporation, including the
right to vote and hold office, as long as there is no conflict
with these bylaws.
(1) Regular MANA Membership is offered to any
individual with a genuine concern for the needs and issues relevant
to Latinas as defined by the Corporation. Chapter and individual
members of MANA shall have equal rights and responsibilities.
(2) Student Membership is extended to Higher Education
Student at college or university level on a full basis.
(3) Senior Citizen Membership is offered to any
individual over the age of 60 years.
(4) Lifetime Membership - Honorary membership is bestowed upon individuals for service up and beyond and cited for special achievement or recognition
as determined by the Local Board of Directors. Honorary members
shall receive all direct benefits and services of membership,
except the right and privilege to vote and hold office.
(5) Hermanita membership is extended to students
in elementary, middle and high school (ages 9 -17), and shall extend to benefits
and services of membership, except the right and privilege to
vote and hold office. Hermanitas shall have the right to vote
for Hermanita candidates for the designated youth seat on the
National Board of Directors office.
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