Ravena Rescue Squad
-ARTICLE 3 –
Ravena Rescue Squad, Inc.
ARTICLE 3 – MEMBERSHIP
Membership in this organization shall be divided into (5) five types:
New Member, Voting Member, Junior Member, Associate Member, and Life Member
1. Types of membership
A. New Member – All members of this organization start at this level.
1 - New Members have six (6) months from the date they were
accepted into membership or Junior Member to meet the following
minimum requirements.
:
a - American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer or the equivalent
American Heart Association certification.
And
b - Attend (10) meetings (membership or Board) or Ride on (10)patient transport
calls or a combination of (10) meeting and calls
And
c - American Red Cross Standard First Aid
2 - At the end six months if a New Member has completed the requirements in 1a,
1b and 1c above, they will become a Junior or Voting Member depending on age at
this time.
3 – The Board of Directors may grant one extension of time, not to exceed six(6) months
to allow a New Member to obtain the requirements listed in 1a, 1b and 1c.
If at the end of this time they do not meet these requirements they will be dropped
from the Squads' membership rolls. They may apply for membership again in 90 days.
4 - New Members may attend all squad functions, meetings, drills, training, and
social events.
5 - Once a New Member successfully completes Ambulance Orientation training,
he/she may respond to calls with approval of the Captain.
6 - Once a New Member successfully completes driver training he/she may drive
the Ambulance on calls with the approval of the Captain.
7 - New Members may not hold any squad offices and may not vote at any squad
meeting or election.
8 - The Board of Directors may make an exception to the New Member requirements
for members who it deems a benefit the Squad (ex. Chaplain, medical
director, community board member, etc.).
B. Voting Member
1 - Requirement for Voting membership shall be any person 18 years of age or
over regardless of sex, creed or race and has completed the requirements in New
Member 1a,1b,1c and 2 above.
2 - Voting Members must maintain current American Red Cross CPR for the
Professional Rescuer or the equivalent
American Heart Association Certification and attend (10) meetings
(membership or Board) or Ride on (10)patient
transport calls or a combination of (10) meeting and calls per calendar
year, unless the member has a reasonable excuse.
The Board of Directors shall determine the merits of an excuse.
3 - Voting Members may attend all squad functions, meetings, drills, training,
and social events.
4 - Once a Voting Member successfully completes Ambulance Orientation training,
he/she may respond to calls with approval of the Captain.
5 - Once a Voting Member successfully completes driver training he/she may drive
the Ambulance on calls with the approval of the Captain.
6 - Voting Members may hold any squad office that they are qualified to hold and
attend and vote at any membership meeting or election.
C. Junior Member
1- Requirement for eligibility for Junior membership shall be any person 16
years of age or over regardless of sex, creed or race and has
completed the requirements in New Member 1a, 1b,1c and 2 above.
2 - Junior Members must maintain current American Red Cross CPR for the
Professional Rescuer or the equivalent American Heart Association
Certification and attend (10) meetings (membership or Board) or Ride
on(10)patient transport calls or a combination of (10) meeting or calls
per calendar year, unless the member has a reasonable excuse. The
Board of Directors shall determine the merits of an excuse.
3 - Junior Members may attend all squad functions, meetings, drills,
training, and social events.
4 - Junior Members may not hold any squad offices and may not vote at any
squad meeting or election.
5 - Once a Junior Member successfully completes Ambulance Orientation
training, he/she may respond to calls with approval of the Captain.
D. Associate Member
1 - Requirement for eligibility for Associate Membership shall be any member who
has been a current Voting Member for at least one year.
2 - Any Voting Member that no longer meets the requirements for this level will
be moved to Associate Member by the Board of Directors.
3- A member may remain an Associate Member for a maximum of two years. Any time
1- Life Membership may be awarded to a member for their outstanding
service given to the squad.
2 - To qualify a member must have (20) years of service with the Ravena
Rescue Squad and be nominated by a current Voting Member of the Squad.
3 - The nomination must be in writing stating qualification and
submitted to the Board of Directors.
4 - The Board of Directors may approve the nomination by a majority
vote. If approved by the Board the nomination will be brought before the
general membership at the next regular meeting. The membership may
approve this nomination by a majority vote of members at this meeting.
5 - Life Members may attend all squad functions, meetings, drills,
training, and social events
.
6 – If a Life Member has successfully completed Ambulance Orientation
training, he/she may respond to calls with approval of the Captain.
7 - If a Life Member has successfully completed driver training he/she
may drive the Ambulance on calls with the approval of the Captain.
8 - Life Members may hold any squad office that they are qualified to
hold and attend any membership meeting or election.
9 - Life Members may vote at any membership meeting or election if they
qualify to be a Voting member.
10 - A Life Member shall be entitled to the following:
a - May attend any Ravena Rescue Squad sponsored training or social
events free of any charges.
b - Will be awarded a Rescue Squad all seasons jacket with Life
Member embroidered on them.
2. Procedure for becoming a member
A. Member – 18 years or older
1. Must fill out completely an application form(s) supplied by the Squad.
2. Shall offer application form(s) to The Board of Directors.
3. The Board may route the application to the Membership Committee.
4. The Membership committee will make a recommendation to the Board.
5. The Board at a regular meeting will vote on accepting the application. If
a majority of the Board at this meeting
vote in the affirmative the application will be forwarded to the next
Membership meeting as a seconded motion for acceptance.
6. If the majority of Members at this membership meeting vote in the
affirmative the applicant shall be considered a New member.
7. If the Board or the membership decline the application the applicant may
apply again in 90 days.
8. The Secretary will notify the applicant and the appropriate Squad officers
as to the outcome.
B. Member – 16 or 17 years old
1. Same as 18 year older Member plus the following:
a. Written parental consent
b. Positive recommendation from School guidance department.
3. General Member Requirements
A – All members are required to comply with the by-laws, policies,
certifications, scheduling, and any other squad related procedure that is or
may become a mandatory requirement for members that has been approved by
the Board of Directors.
4. Oath of Membership
Every member on being admitted, shall take the following obligation:
“I, (your name), do promise to support the by-law’s, obey the officers over me
and should I resign or be expelled, to return all property belonging to the
Squad that is in my possession, and I will conduct myself in a professional
manner at all times that I am in the service with or representing the Ravena
Rescue Squad.
5 Leave of Absence
The Board of Directors may grant a Leave of Absence to requesting members of the
Squad based on the circumstances surrounding the request. There are two (2)
types of leave: Medical Leave, and Personal Leave.
A - Medical Leave
Medical Leave will be granted to members of the Squad who are not able
to meet the obligations of their membership based on a doctor’s order.
Members requesting Medical Leave must submit documentation from his/her
physician that specifically details the member’s level of continued
participation, if any, along with the Squad’s approved request for
Leave of Absence form. Medical Leave must continue until the member provides
documentation from his/herphysician clearing him/her for return to
full or partial duty, or the member resigns from the Squad.
B - Personal Leave
Voting and Junior Members of the Squad may request a Personal Leave of
Absence from the Squad for a specific period of time, not to exceed six
(6)months. This Leave may be extended for six (6) additional months at the
discretion of the Board of Directors. All requests for Personal Leave must be
made in writing using the Squads approved Request for Leave of Absence form, and
submitted to the Board of Directors. Due to their limited duration of
service to the Squad, New Members of the Squad are not eligible for Personal
Leave.
6 - Orientation
All new members must complete the Orientation program as organized by the 1st
Lieutenant and Training Committee. The 1st Lieutenant will inform the Captain
and the Board of Directors when Orientation is completed.