Categories
There are four categories of membership:
- Professional – Medically Licensed by the State of Illinois
- EMR Trained – Current and Certified
- Certified Member – CPR and First Aid
- Honorary / Supporter – Corporate Sponsor, Political, NFP Associations and or Family
Requirements
In order to be recognized as a full patch member with full voting rights one must meet the following requirements:
1. Full membership in the EMS ROADDOCS RC is open to; male or female (full time, part time, or reserve) or retired EMS. Anyone who has a CPR card or serves in the Police, Military, Firefighters, Civil Defense with the approval of the executive board or original officer.
2. A spouse or significant other of a full member.
3. At least 21 years of age and who demonstrate the ideals and values of the EMS ROADDOCS with:
a. Endorsement of a full member in good standing.
b. Percentage of medical members must not be less than 60%
Potential Members
Any individual interested in obtaining membership to the EMS ROADDOCS RC.
1. An individual who desires membership but does not have a sponsor and is not known by the members must become familiar with the membership by attending club events and activities and should make his/her intentions known to the executive board and chapter members. When and if the board feels that the candidate is ready to become a member, they will assign the Peace Keeper as the sponsor. The candidate will be invited to a general meeting and be introduced to the membership as a candidate for membership.
2. If the potential member is known by a member of the EMS ROADDOCS RC that member shall be their sponsor and will introduce them at a general club meeting.
Duration of Membership
EMS ROADDOCS membership will continue as long as a person maintains membership in good standing.
Membership in Good Standing
1. A member in good standing must be paid in full with annual dues.
2. All chapter members will be required to comply with the EMS ROADDOCS by-laws and their individual chapter opening policy.
3. All EMS ROADDOCS members will be required to participate in at least 1 sanctioned event per year supporting EMS ROADOC chapter activities and events in doing so.
Further information is included in the Roaddocs Bylaws
