Membership
Chairs
Julie Sullivan
Committee Members
Lindsay Bracken, Tracy Dart, Marketa Pleasant, Katie Redmond
Primary Categories of Members
Active
Must have been a SBGC provisional member, sustaining, affiliate or on leave member who has requested to return to active status or approved for transfer from another GCA garden club
Pays annual dues to SBGC
Listed as member on GCA website and receives GCA information
Must not miss more than two meetings per year
Commit to 6 hours of community service on civic projects
Exhibit and earn at least two points per year
May hold an officer or chair position, serve on any committee, vote, nominate, propose or second candidates for membership
May participate in all club activities
Sustainer
Must have been a member in good standing for ten years who no longer wishes to serve in a completely active capacity (in a committee assignment)
Is excused from active participation of club activities
May serve on committees, assist with projects and maybe a hostess for meetings
May vote, nominate, propose or second candidates for membership
May not serve as an officer or chair
Pays annual dues to SBGC
Must attend at least 3 meetings during a club year
Listed as member on CGA website and receives GCA information
May have all membership privileges and this classification is considered a privilege
May return to active status
Affiliate
A member in good standing for ten years who has become a non-resident, is no longer able to participate in club activities or able to meet the attendance requirement
A member who has become a non-resident
May serve on a club committee
Pays annual dues to SBGC
Listed as member on CGA website and receives GCA information
May not vote, serve as an officer or chair
May not nominate, propose or second a candidate for membership
May return to active or sustaining status
On Leave
May be granted a leave of absence due to personal or professional issues
Will be reviewed at the end of one year before granting extensions
May not serve as an officer, chair or serve on a committee
May vote, nominate, propose and or second a candidate for membership
May participate in club activities
Does not pay annual dues to SBGC
Listed as inactive on GCA website and does not receive GCA information
Provisional
A member must remain a provisional for one year before considered for active membership
Must not miss more than 2 meetings during a club year
Pays annual dues to SBGC
Listed as member on GCA website and receives GCA information
Exhibit and earn at least two points per year
May not vote, nominate, propose or second any candidates for membership
May not be an officer, chair or serve on a committee until active membership
Commit to 6 hours of community service on civic projects
May participate in all club activities
Honorary
Membership is awarded only at the discretion of the Executive Board, and is distinct from medals and awards
Reserved for an exceptional member whose distinguished and impactful body of work and service has garnered regional, national or international recognition and has furthered the mission of the Club and/or the GCA.
Entitled to all Club notices and privileges except voting and holding office
Does not pay Club dues