Membership Information
Membership
Eligibility:
1. Any individual regardless of race, sex, national origin, religion, age,
or political affiliation who is committed to the mission and goals of the Corporation
is eligible for individual categories of membership.
2. Any corporation committed to the mission and goals of the organization is
eligible for corporate membership. Individual members may join through Chapters
as set out below, or may join directly through the national office as at-large
members if no Chapter is organized in the area in which the member lives.
Membership Classification:
There are five (5) categories of membership available to eligible individuals
and corporations. All members shall receive the benefits and services of membership
as provided by the Corporation. All individual members, except the honorary
members, are entitled to the rights and privileges of the Corporation, including
the right to vote and hold office, as long as there is no conflict with these
bylaws.
(1) Regular MANA Membership is offered to any individual with a genuine concern for the needs and issues relevant to Latinas as defined by the Corporation. Chapter and individual members of MANA shall have equal rights and responsibilities.
(2) Membership is extended to Higher Education Student at college or university level on a full or part-time basis.
(3) Senior Citizen Membership is offered to any individual over the age of 60 years.
(4) Honorary National Membership may be bestowed on individuals cited for special achievement or recognition as determined by the National Board of Directors. Honorary members shall receive all direct benefits and services of membership, except the right and privilege to vote and hold office. (5) Hermanita membership is extended to students in elementary, middle and high school, and shall extend to benefits and services of membership, except the right and privilege to vote and hold office. Hermanitas shall have the right to vote for Hermanita candidates for the designated youth seat on the National Board of Directors. office.