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Definition of Member and Membership Classes. A Member is any person who has paid dues as set forth in the Bylaws. The corporation shall have such classes of Members as may be determined by the Board. Each Member shall be entitled to one (1) vote on any matter to be determined by the Members of the Corporation. A complete list of Members by name only shall be made available to active Members.

A member in good standing must:

• Complete a membership application form, and the application approved by the URAA, Board of Directors, or the Operating Committee
• Pay annual membership dues. Annual dues for each class of membership shall be proposed by the URAA Operating Committee and approved by the URAA Board of Directors.
• Abide with the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of URAA, Members shall receive full benefits of URAA, services, news bulletins, and correspondence.

The Association shall have the following classes of members:

• Family Membership:
  Family membership shall include two adults and all dependent children - $25
• Individual Membership (by a single person) - $15
• Student membership:
  A student member is defined as a person who is a full time student in a higher academic institution (above high school level). Persons with full time jobs shall not be considered full time students $5
• Special membership:
  Special Membership classes shall be conferred to persons who provide outstanding services or financial support to URAA:
  • Honorary Member: Honorary membership shall be conferred to a person who has provided outstanding service(s) to URAA in furtherance of its goals.
  • Lifetime Member: Any URAA Member whose total lifetime contributions to URAA exceed $10,000 shall become a Lifetime Member of the organization. These individuals shall retain their membership for URAA for lifetime and their names shall be listed on the official URAA stationary and website.
  • Contributing Member: Any URAA member who makes a contribution of $500 to $999 to URAA in a single calendar year shall receive the designation of the Contributing Member. This membership level shall be valid only for 5 calendar years. Should the member continue to contribute, the membership level shall be upgraded to the appropriate level reached.
  • Sustaining Member: Any URAA member who makes a contribution of $100 to $499 to URAA in a single calendar year shall receive the designation of the Sustaining Member. This membership shall be valid only for 3 calendar years during which the level is reached. Should the member continue to contribute, the membership level shall be upgraded to the appropriate level reached.
  • Founding Member: Any URAA member who participated in the establishing of URAA in 2005 in the state of Texas and make first contribution to establish the organization in the monetary or any other forms shall be considered a Founding Member. Founding Members shall be recognized by their names published on the website
• Corporate Member: Special memberships may also be awarded to an organization that has provided outstanding financial support to URAA in furtherance of its goals. The Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze level memberships shall be awarded to organizations and/or corporations who contribute to URAA at the following levels:

Diamond Level:
Supports exceeding $10,000

Gold Level:
Supports $5,000 – $9,999

Silver Level:
Supports $2,000 - $4,999

Bronze Level:
Supports $1,000 - $1,999

Contributions could be in monetary form or in-kind. The value of assets offered in-kind is determined as fair market value on the date of contribution.

The President, The Operating Committee, or The Board of Directors can recommend and initiate action for the expulsion of any member whose activities are judged to be against the goals and purposes of URAA. The member shall be given a written notice at least 30 days before the expulsion becomes effective.