MEMBERSHIP
Membership Terms and Conditions
Age and Rights: Individuals must be at least 19 years old and possess full civil rights.
Residency: Individuals must reside in British Columbia, Canada.
References: Prospective members must obtain references from at least two existing club members.
Integrity and Reputation: Members are responsible for safeguarding the club's interests and reputation.
Certification and Employment: Business members must present their registration certificates. Members must also provide official documentation or an employer letter confirming their professional status in their field.
Fees: Membership fees and the entrance fee must be paid within 10 business days of membership acceptance. For new members, fees are calculated monthly from the application date. Current members must pay their annual membership fee every September.
Legal Standing: Members must not have been convicted of any national or international crime and should not be under any criminal investigation or lawsuit during their membership. If a member faces criminal investigation or legal action during their membership, it must be reported immediately to the Board of Directors, which will evaluate the situation and decide on suspension or termination of membership.
Media Consent: Members consent to photo and video recordings at events organized under VTEP, as well as sharing this content on social media platforms.
Information Updates: Members are obligated to inform VTEP of any changes to their personal and professional information.
Non-Transferable Membership: Membership is non-transferable and cannot be assigned to another person or entity. If a member resigns or is removed from VTEP, their membership rights will cease.
Dispute Resolution: Any disputes arising among VTEP members should be reported to the Board of Directors as a priority.
Ethics and Conduct: Members must adhere to the ethical rules and principles of conduct established by VTEP, in alignment with its objectives.
Upon application, the Board of Directors will inform applicants of their acceptance to club membership within thirty days from the application date.
The Board of Directors has the authority to determine the entrance and membership fees and announce any changes at the beginning of each year. Expanding membership categories is subject to the General Assembly's discretion, which decides on such matters by vote of the majority.
Membership dues are paid annually as annual dues. The entrance fee (50 CAD) is a one-time payment collected from new members upon their acceptance into the club. Annual dues are obligatory payments that club members are required to make each year.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES
The club offers 4 types of membership:
1) Corporate Business Membership
2) Individual Business Membership
3) Professionals' Membership
4) Honorary Membership
Business Membership:
Effective from the club's founding date, business membership requires members to assume all responsibilities related to membership and meet the general membership criteria. Applicants must be actively working as self-employed professionals, either as owners or partners of commercial enterprises or be registered with the relevant professional organization.
Business Members enjoy the full benefits of membership, provided they pay the specified dues, complete the membership form accurately, comply with the Internal Regulations, and are approved for Business Membership by the Board of Directors.
Business Members have the right to vote and be elected, holding full rights and authority in all club organs while participating in club activities.
Business membership is not time-limited and continues indefinitely, unless members voluntarily resign from the club or their membership is terminated according to conditions specified in the internal regulations.
Business Membership is divided into two main categories: Corporate Members and Individual Members. Corporate Members can include up to three representatives from the member company, and the dues amount to 200 CAD. Individual Members include the owner of the member company, with dues amounting to 100 CAD.
Professional Membership:
Effective from the club's founding date, professionals' membership requires members to assume all responsibilities related to membership and meet the general membership criteria. Eligibility for membership requires a minimum of 3 years of professional work experience and active employment in your field. Applicants must have gained work experience in a company or public institution or be actively involved in business life as professional business people.
Professional Members enjoy the full benefits of membership, provided they pay the specified dues, complete the membership form accurately, comply with the Internal Regulations, and are approved for Professionals' Membership by the Board of Directors. The dues for this membership are 100 CAD.
Professional Members have the right to vote and be elected, holding full rights and authority in all club organs while participating in club activities.
Professional membership is not time-limited and continues indefinitely, unless members voluntarily resign from the club or their membership is terminated according to conditions specified in the internal regulations.
Honorary Membership:
The title of honorary membership is granted by unanimous decision of the Board of Directors to institutions and individuals who have made significant technical, administrative, professional, spiritual, or cultural contributions to the club, the business world, and humanity.
Honorary Members are neutral persons and institutions who do not have the right to vote and be elected. They can attend General Assembly meetings without voting rights. Honorary Members are exempt from paying dues. The Board of Directors may, by majority vote, terminate honorary membership if the necessary conditions for honorary membership cease to exist.
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