MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES

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The Association has six membership categories:

Group
Any organization or group, such as, but not limited to: Municipalities, Boards, Private Enterprise, Government Agencies, Educational Institutions (excluding students), involved in the management or operation of a recreation facility may be granted a Group Membership for each Municipality they are located in. Only two (2) representatives as designated by the Group Member and whose names are forwarded in writing to the offices of the Association shall be entitled to voting privileges.
Note: organizations involved with the operation of more than one Recreation Facility are required to take separate membership for each municipality they operate in.

Individual
Any person may be granted an Individual Membership. Such a member is entitled to voting privileges and may hold Board office.

Corporate
Any business or professional activity relating to recreation/leisure services industry may be granted a Corporate Membership. One (1) representative as designated by the Corporate Member and whose name is forwarded in writing to the office of the Association shall be entitled to voting privileges and may only hold the office of Corporate Director.

Student
Students in post secondary recreation/leisure services or a related program may be granted a Student membership. Such a membership carries no voting privileges and may not hold Board office.

Life
Life members of the Association may be appointed by unanimous vote of the Board in appreciation of outstanding contributions made to the success of the Recreation/Leisure industry. Such a membership shall be entitled to voting privileges, but may not hold Board office.

An ORFA membership entitles you to:

• A professional membership certificate, card and decal for your individual use or in the case of the Group membership category, each building and all identified employees who work in these buildings will be recognized;
• A subscription to Facility Forum, the official magazine of the ORFA, published four times per year and mailed to each member or in the case of Group membership category, the identified primary facility contact;
• Access to facility resource material managed by a professional librarian who will provide search requests at no cost;
• One complimentary copy of the Membership and Products/Services Directory containing building name, contact person, mailing address, phone and fax number as well detailed company descriptions;
• Opportunities to attend the Annual Professional Development Program and regional training events at reduced rates;
• Work towards an ORFA professional designation;
• A subscription to the “E-News” bulletin which provides recreation facility industry and Association information;
• Access to Corporate Members who provide recreation facility products and services;
• Access to an online Job Board; A committed Board of Directors and association staff dedicated to meeting member needs.