
Pledge Process
Terms

Terms for Application:
Applications for Full Membership and Members-at-Large must include the signatures of 2 Sponsors (current full members in good standing). Applications are to be submitted to the Pledge Coordinator. The Pledge Coordinator will present the application’s contents to the Club during the general monthly meeting. Acceptance of a candidate’s application for Pledgeship requires a ¾ majority vote of present Full members. Candidates must attend at least one (1) general meeting within the three months prior to submitting their completed application.
The Pledge period will be a minimum of three (3) months and shall not exceed 6 months. During the Pledge Period, the Pledge will complete their Pledge Book. The Pledge Coordinator will guide the Pledge into Full membership. The Pledge’s sponsors are also responsible for helping guide and instruct the Pledge during this period. The Membership Contract must be signed and submitted along with the Annual Dues (collected by the Treasurer) upon completion of the Pledge Period prior to Full Membership status being awarded. The Pledge will record their attendance at Midnight Howl and community events.
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At least 6 events are required (bar and/or non-bar events).
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Pledges are required to volunteer for at least one MNH event.
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Pledges must also get 20% of the Full members to sign their Pledge book. A Pledge book is completed when a Pledge’s two Sponsors and their current Pledge Coordinator have signed off.
Since Midnight Howl KC is a member of MACC, Pledges are encouraged to attend at least one out of town leather run of a MACC Club within the first year of membership. Pledges are welcome to volunteer on any committee. They may not chair a Committee or hold office.