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  MEMBERSHIP MANUAL    
Processing a Change of Grade
Upon receipt of an application for a change of membership grade, the Chairman (or designate) should:
    1. Verify the accuracy, completeness and appropriateness of the application. The applicant need only enter on the form information, which is new and was not provided on the original application. It is particularly important to verify that appropriate endorsement have been entered.

    2-6. The procedure for steps 2-6 is the same as when processing a new member.

    7. All applicants who are accepted for a change of grade receive from Headquarters a letter of acceptance including:

    • a dues statement (if applicable)

    8. Upon receipt of dues (when applicable), the grade of applicant is updated in the roster and a new membership card is issued. No entrance fee is required.

    9. An engrossed membership certificate showing the new grade of membership is forwarded to each person changed. It could be received up to 2 months after approval.