The requirements to be a PROFESSIONAL MEMBER are:
- Complete the membership form and pay annual dues for the upcoming Club Year no later than September 15th.
- If a new Member, attend an orientation meeting organized by the Third Vice President/Membership.
- Attend at least 3 of the 9 General Meetings, unless the Third Vice President/Membership is notified in advance of any absence, and the Member is excused from attendance.
- Participate in at least 15 hours of service work each Club Year at any of the Sponsored Charities. A maximum of 3 hours of special service work that has been submitted in advance to the 4th Vice President / Philanthropy and has been approved by the Executive Board may be applied toward the required 15 hours of service. Committee Chairs are also credited service hours as noted in Article I, Item G of the FJWC Bylaws. A Professional Member may earn up to a maximum of 6 service hours yearly by making up to $150 in monetary donations to our charities, as designated by the Executive Board. (Any amount donated yearly in excess of $150 will not count toward service hours.)
- Serve on one Standing or Special Committee.
- Serve on at least one Auction Committee.
- Purchase a designated number of tickets to the Auction, which is in addition to the membership dues payment.
- Donate a designated monetary amount for the Auction.
- No Member shall serve as a Committee Chair or hold any office for more than two consecutive years.