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Obligations of the Auxiliary Member
- ANNUAL DUES OF $50 SHOULD BE PAID BY MAY 31. Those members joining the Auxiliary after December are expected to pay half dues of $25.00. New members’ dues should accompany their application for membership.
- A full year of membership in the Auxiliary requires a minimum of twenty (20) hours of service (June-July). New members who join after December are required to serve ten (10) hours. There are a variety of opportunities offered to fulfill this requirement.
- General and board meetings are worth one hour of service
- Donations of food, toys, or other items are worth half an hour of service per event
- Participation in a social event (not including meetings) is worth half an hour per event
- All other service activities, committee planning meetings, walks, etc. are worth the equivalent time spent serving (Ex: help with Relay for Life booth for 2.5 hours = 2.5 hours of service)
- Members are expected to keep track of their own service hours and to update these hours monthly
- The New Member Committee provides an orientation for new members twice a year. New members should attend one of these sessions. It is not mandatory that a new member attend orientation prior to joining the AACA.
- Members are expected to pay the cost of their meal for the General Meetings if they fail to cancel their reservation with the President or President Elect.
- Members are expected to sell tickets for the Fall Event and assist in recruiting players and selling raffle tickets for the spring Tennis Tournament.
Opportunities for Service
Members may serve in various Auxiliary projects, which generally fall into two categories: Fundraising Activities and Service Activities. These projects include, but are not limited to, those listed below. Members are encouraged to participate in activities in both areas.
Fundraising Activities
- Fall Event or "Celebrating Athens"
- Golf Tournament
- AACA Notecards
- Special Funds
Service Activities
- Road to Recovery
- Relay for Life
- In Their Shoes Breast Cancer Walk
- Holiday Service Projects
