Life membership is a designation established to honor individuals who, through their service to the Association, have made a significant contribution to the Association. Life membership shall be limited to present or former school committee members who have made significant contributions to the Association through:
- participation as MASC Board members or Division Officers
- through service on various MASC committees, and/or external statewide committees, commissions or task forces representing the interests of MASC.
Candidates for Life Membership may not nominate themselves.
Active and Associate Members may nominate not more than one candidate for Life Membership each year.
The award of Life Membership is made by vote of the MASC Delegate Assembly according to the by-laws of the Association.
In making its decision to recommend Life Membership to the Delegate Assembly, the Board of Directors shall consider:
- number of years of participation in the several activities, boards, and commissions noted.
- the quality of service to the Association.
- the value of service as represented by outcomes from the potential honors and contributions.
- reputation and character of the honor
- completion of fulfillment of terms of office including service as a member of the Board of Directors.