MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

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The Association has six membership categories:

Group
Any organization or group such as, but not limited to: municipalities, boards, government agencies, educational institutions, involved in the management or operation of recreation facilities may be granted a Group membership for their recreation facilities that are contained within municipal boundaries. Only (2) two representatives as designated by the Group member and whose names are forwarded in writing to the office of the Association shall be entitled to voting privileges and may hold Executive office.

Individual
Any person employed on a regular basis and working in a recreation facility operation may be granted an Individual Membership. Such a member is entitled to voting privileges and may hold Executive office.

Corporate (Commonly referred to as Associate)
Any business or professional actively engaged in a business relating to recreation facilities may be granted an Associate membership. One (1) representative as designated by the Associate members and whose name is forwarded in writing to the office of th e Association shall be entitled to voting privileges. An Associate member may only hold the office of Corporate Director.

Student
Students in recreation and leisure facilities programs may be granted a Student membership. Such a member carries no voting privileges and may not hold Executive office.

Life
Life members of the Association may be appointed by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors in appreciation of outstanding contributions made to the success of the Association. Such a membership shall be entitled to voting privileges, but may not hold Executive office.

An ORFA membership entitles you to:

• A professional membership certificate, card and decal for your individual use or in the case of the Group membership category, each building and all identified employees who work in these buildings will be recognized;
• A subscription to Facility Forum, the official magazine of the ORFA, published four times per year and mailed to each member or in the case of Group membership category, the identified primary facility contact;
• Access to facility resource material managed by a professional librarian who will provide search requests at no cost;
• One complimentary copy of the Membership and Products/Services Directory containing building name, contact person, mailing address, phone and fax number as well detailed company descriptions;
• Opportunities to attend the Annual Professional Development Program and regional training events at reduced rates;
• Work towards an ORFA professional designation;
• A subscription to the “E-News” bulletin which provides recreation facility industry and Association information;
• Access to Corporate Members who provide recreation facility products and services;
• Access to an online Job Board; A committed Board of Directors and association staff dedicated to meeting member needs.