DHC Life Member Nomination and Acceptance Criteria and Procedure 

A Doncaster Hockey Club (DHC) Life Member shall be a person who has rendered exceptional service to the Club and in the opinion and on the recommendation of the Board is proposed for Life Membership, and who is elected by a simple majority of the Members present and voting at a General Meeting. Not more than two (2) persons shall be elected to life Membership in anyone (1) year. 

A Life Member shall not be required to pay any annual subscriptions nor any levies. 

Life Membership shall confer the following rights, privileges, and entitlements on the holder of that class of membership: 

1. the right to attend and vote at any General Meeting of the Club. 

2. to propose and/or second persons who wish to apply for membership of the Club. 

3. to be elected to the Board of the Club; and 

4. to use all facilities and the premises of the Club in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Constitution and the By-Laws (if any) of the Club. 

CRITERIA 

Life Membership should not be considered as a competitive matter and nominees must be considered individually and on their personal attributes and achievements and not in comparison to others. While it is inevitable comparisons will be made with past recipients, direct comparisons should not be made. 

Granting Life Membership is a balancing exercise. Criteria are provided as guidance, but it is the overall contribution of the nominee that must be evaluated. There is necessarily some subjectivity in the granting of life membership, nominee’s strengths against the various criteria will vary. 

To assist with the nomination, some or all of the following criteria should be considered as a guide: 

• For any of the relevant criteria the nominee should have demonstrated an exceptional contribution beyond the ordinary for an extended period of time, which has a measurable benefit to the association and membership. 

• Minimum 15 years association membership. 

• Minimum 10 years (can be non-continuous) in specific roles that contribute to the benefit of the association, these roles may include but not be restricted to – service on the board, coordinator roles, fund raising activities, promotional and marketing, board and/or event coordinator roles, board and/or event support roles. 

• Has the nominee represented the club in other contexts (HV, local council, other?) 

• Has the nominee played representative hockey at state, national, international competitions? 

• Has the nominee demonstrated attitude and demeanour that reflects dedication to the values of the association including good sportsmanship? 

• Has the nominee provided valued leadership around the association and is considered a role model? 

Nominations for Life membership can be submitted to the Board for consideration at least 2 months prior to an Annual General Meeting.