Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I become a
member of AVORE?
What is an
AVORE Council Member?
How do I
become a Council Member?
How can I attend
an AVORE meeting?
Where are the
AVORE meetings held?
How do I become a member of AVORE?
To become an active, non-voting member and receive meeting
announcement you only have to phone, fax or email the Executive Secretary – see
Members, Offices and Committees for this information.
What is an AVORE Council Member?
An AVORE Council Member is an active, voting member of the
AVORE Council. Only Council Members
attend the business meeting and vote upon matters that are presented at that
meeting. Only Council Members can serve
on the four Committees or as an officer.
How do I become a Council Member?
The number of Council Members is regulated by the
ByLaws. To become a Council Member one
must be solicited and sponsored by a current Council Member to apply for
Council Membership. Then this person
must serve as an active member for two years and give a least two,
twenty-minute, well-organized presentations during the meetings, apply in
writing to the President for a Council Member position and receive unanimous
vote of the entire Council membership.
How can I attend an AVORE meeting?
To attend an AVORE meeting, one only has to pre-register
with the Executive Secretary and pay the registration fee for that meeting.
Where are the AVORE meetings held?
The meetings are held in different locations each year for
added enjoyment of the attendees. The
Winter Meetings are currently being held at the Resort at Squaw Valley – to
allow for some extra curricular skiing or boarding in between meeting
sessions. The Summer meetings are held
in different locations that are determined by the Council Members during the
regular Business Meeting.
When are the meetings held?
The AVORE Winter Meeting is usually held during January and
the Summer Meeting is held the end of July or first half of August. These times are flexible to accommodate the
schedule of our guest speakers, the availability of the facilities and decided
upon by the Council Members during the Business Meeting.