4.1.2. Regular MembersΒΆ

To be eligible to become a regular member, a member must:

  1. Must meet the eligibility requirements of an Apprentice Members.

  2. Have served a minimum of either:

    1. One calendar year as an Apprentice Members of this Unit, OR

    2. Six months as an apprentice member of this Unit AND a minimum of six months as a member of another Shrine clown unit.

  3. Have dressed for a minimum of five outings.

To advance from Apprentice Members to regular member status, a member must:

  1. Meet or exceed the eligibility requirements set forth above.

  2. Approach the Unit President and request a promotion.

  3. Receive a majority vote at the next Regular Meeting of the Unit.

Upon promotion to regular status, each member shall receive:

  1. One updated Membership Card indicating regular membership status.

  2. One cloth patch bearing the Unit Insignia.

  3. One multicolored Clown Jacket.

  4. One Clown Jeweled Fez.

A regular member:

  1. Shall have all rights of an Apprentice Members.

  2. Shall pay Membership Dues.

  3. Shall be permitted to run for Elected Officer Positions.

  4. Shall be permitted to wear Unit Insignia.

  5. Shall be permitted to wear a Clown Jeweled Fez.

Regular members are expected to:

  1. Participate in all approved outings.

  2. Attend all meetings of the Unit.

  3. Coach apprentice members on their makeup, their costume, their and behavior while dressed.