Membership terms (full membership responsibilities and privileges can be found in Society Bylaws and Policies)
1. Members of the Society will support and uphold the missions, vision and goals of the Society.
2. Membership must be paid and renewed prior to voting at the AGM of the Society.
3. To be a voting member at a special membership meeting, membership must have been purchased prior to date meeting is called (as per Society By-law XXI (9).
4. Members must abide by the code of conduct outlined below. Failure to do so may result in the membership being suspended or terminated as per Society By-laws XXIII or XXIV.
5. Members of the Society are encouraged to sign up for committees and/or volunteer at Society events.
6. Members may attend Board meetings but may only make motions and vote at the AGM, Special or General Membership Meetings as per Society By-laws. Members are not eligible to attend in-camera sessions of the Board or Director only meetings.
Members Code of Conduct
We, the Members of the Valleyview & Districts Agricultural Society accept our individual and collective duty to participate unselfishly.
We commit to: Serve Agricultural Society by making decisions that best suit the interests of the Agricultural Society and the community it serves.
Prepare and participate to add value to the organization at all general meetings and events. Honor each other during and outside of meetings, appreciating the value and diversity that each other's experience and perspective brings to our organization.
Speak positively of the Agricultural Society so that our Board, staff, and the public receive a clear, consistent, honest message that honors our organization.
Respect of any information learned during our participation as members.
Avoid conflict of interest by informing the Board whenever there is perceived conflict and abstaining from motions, discussions, or decision-making.
Uphold commitments by understanding the Agricultural Societies bylaws, being informed, and supporting the plans set by the Board, ensuring the objectives of the Agricultural Society are being accomplished.
Seek excellence by investing in personal and organizational development and growth.
I agree to the terms and conditions of being a general member of the Valleyview & Districts Agricultural Society listed above and further outlined in the Society's Bylaws and Policies.