THE JOHNSON COUNTY FAMILY LAW

AMERICAN INN OF COURT

(30466)

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ALUMNI, EMERITUS MEMBERS, AND HONORARY MEMBERS 

            In addition to active members (Members of the Bench, Barristers, Associates and Members-at-Large), The Johnson County Family Law American Inn of Court may also have Alumni, Emeritus, and Honorary Members. 

ALUMNI 

            Inn Alumni are individuals who were in the past active members of the Inn (at any level) but who have "retired" in good standing from active membership in the Inn.  "Retirement" from the Inn simply means leaving active membership in good standing and does not presume retirement from the practice of law. 

EMERITUS MEMBERS

              An Emeritus Member is a currently-active Master of the Bench who is becoming an Alumnus and on whom the Inn Executive Committee has bestowed special recognition by virtue of long and distinguished service to the American Inn of Court.  An Emeritus Member should be one who has shown extraordinary commitment to and/or who has made an extraordinary contribution to the Inn, and there will generally be very few Emeritus Members. 

HONORARY MEMBERS

              An Honorary Member of the Inn may be any person, whether or not an active or Alumni member of the Inn, and whether or not a practicing or retired attorney or Judge, on whom the Executive Committee has bestowed the designation Honorary Member, by virtue of  that person's distinguished service to the bench or bar, furtherance of Inn objectives, and/or other noteworthy achievements. 

STATUS OF ALUMNI, EMERITUS MEMBERS, AND HONORARY MEMBERS

             Alumni Members shall have no specific rights or privileges, except as may be conferred by the Executive Committee.  Emeritus Members and Honorary Members shall not be required to pay dues, attend meetings, or participate in other programs of the Inn, but they shall enjoy all privileges of active membership except the right to vote.  The Executive Committee may assess appropriate charges to Alumni, Emeritus Members, and/or Honorary Members for attendance at social events or meetings. 

INVOLVEMENT OF AND ENGAGEMENT WITH ALUMNI, EMERITUS MEMBERS, AND HONORARY MEMBERS

             The Inn is committed to maintaining engagement with its Alumni, Emeritus Members and Honorary Members, and it does so in the following ways: 

  1. All active Inn members are encouraged to maintain regular contact with Alumni, Emeritus Members and Honorary Members, and to share with them relevant events and information regarding the Inn.  Members are also encouraged to report back to the Inn regarding significant circumstances and events involving such Alumni, Emeritus Members and Honorary Members.  

  2. The Inn Secretary maintains a list of all Alumni, Emeritus Members and Honorary Members, and such individuals are included on notifications and information regarding significant events involving the Inn. 

  3. The Inn endeavors to invite Alumni to Inn social events, and, to the extent feasible, to monthly meetings and programs.  Emeritus Members and Honorary Members are always welcome and invited to social events and regular meetings and programs. 

  4. Alumni may at any time reapply for or be invited to membership in the Inn on such terms as may be determined by the Executive Committee. 

  5. It is the policy of the Inn to encourage active participation of Alumni, Emeritus Members, and Honorary Members in Inn programs and activities.