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Life membership active shall, upon written request to the Executive Committee be granted to any member in good standing (dues paid up) where said member has been a member of the Organization for at least ten (10) years; is currently retired from active employment; and whose chronological age plus years of membership in the Organization equals at least seventy-five (75), but wishes to remain active in the activities of the HEC by attending regular meetings, etc. They shall be required to pay dues, have voting rights, may hold office, may chair committees, and are required to pay meeting and special event fees.

Life membership emeritus shall, upon written request to the Executive Committee be granted to any member in good standing (dues paid up) where said member has been a member of the Organization for at least ten (10) years; is currently retired from active employment; and whose chronological age plus years of membership in the Organization equals at least seventy-five (75). They shall not be required to pay dues, do have voting rights, may hold office, may chair committees, and are required to pay meeting and special event fees.

Associate members are full time employed/self-employed persons who are unable to attend regular meetings for geographic reasons. They shall pay dues equal to 50% of the dues of active members, have no voting rights, may not hold office, may not chair committees, and are required to pay meeting and special event fees.

Student affiliates are persons without full-time employment and enrolled full-time or part time in a formal academic program leading to a graduate or undergraduate degree in healthcare or human services management, or a related academic program. The student must submit an application for membership, curriculum vitae (resume), and a student ID card to verify current enrollment in the program. Upon approval by the Executive Committee, a student affiliate shall be entitled to attend meetings of the HEC during the period of enrollment in the formal education program and for a period not to exceed three months following graduation. Student affiliates may be required to pay dues as determined by the Executive Committee, and shall be invited guests to regular meetings, have no voting rights, may not hold office, may not chair committees, and may be required to pay- special event and program fees.

Sponsors shall be members who do not meet the criteria for membership in other categories, who desire to support the educational programs of the organization, through annual financial contribution. They shall pay an annual sponsorship fee determined by the Executive Committee, may attend regularly scheduled meetings to network with our members, have no voting rights, may not hold office, may not chair committees, and are not required to pay meeting and special event fees.

Honorary membership may be granted by the Executive Committee to any person or persons who have distinguished themselves by exceptional meritorious service in the hospital and health-related disciplines. Recommendation for awarding such membership shall be made by the Executive Committee to the membership. Approval by the membership shall be by a majority vote of those present and voting. Notice by mail of such presentation shall be sent to all members at least ten (10) days before the business meeting at which the vote shall take place. They shall pay no dues, have no voting rights, may not hold office, may not chair committees, and are not required to pay meeting or special event fees.

Sponsors shall be members who do not meet the criteria for membership in other categories, who desire to support the educational programs of the organization, through annual financial contribution. They shall pay an annual sponsorship fee determined by the Executive Committee, may attend regularly scheduled meetings to network with our members, have no voting rights, may not hold office, may not chair committees, and are not required to pay meeting and special event fees. PAID BY SPONSOR MEMBER