CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP
This non-profit corporation has four classes of membership: Regular, associate, student, and honorary. Open membership is available once a
year during the membership intake drive from February 1st thru the third Saturday in April.
Membership shall be conferred upon any individual who actively, or in principal, supports the Statement of Purpose of People Of Substance, as
set forth in its Bylaws, and who receives either a vote of two-thirds in the affirmative from the membership or a unanimous vote in the affirmative
from the Board of Directors.
The privilege of membership shall require compliance with the Bylaws and Standing Rules of this organization. Non-compliance with the Bylaws
and Standing Rules of this organization shall subject a member to review by the Special Committee of Review appointed by the Board of
Directors.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Membership dues are set by the Board of Directors of this organization and shall be payable to the treasurer or financial secretary. Dues shall
be assessed on an annual basis at the beginning of each fiscal year. Partial year membership shall be prorated on a monthly basis. Payment
arrangements can be made on a semi-annual basis. Membership is a privilege and all members must remain current in all financial obligations
due this organization. Annual dues are assessed at $250 for regular members and $150 for associate & student members.
MEETINGS
Membership meetings of the general membership are held on the third Saturday of each month at 4 o'clock pm . The executive committee's
meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 o'clock pm. These members-only meetings are held at 1020 St. Andrew Street,
New Orleans, Louisiana.
TESTIMONIALS FROM MEMBERS
As founder of this wonderful organization that truly encompasses its name, People Of Substance, I’m elated to have been able to met wonderful
people of a diverse lifestyle from all walks of life. Through the years have grown and now we have revolved back to a small quaint family
oriented group of professional oriented men and women. We are now moving to higher ground and seeking a few more good POSitive
members that are willing to uphold and uplift POS' cause with at least 150% commitment. As a POS family we have learned to support each
other and not allow others to come between us. We have accomplished many things on a social, civic, political level. Our list of educational
and community activities is extensive. As an extended family we believe in traveling together, domestically and internationally. As a united
group we continue to broaden our horizons. Being a member of other prestigious national recognized organizations, POS is certainly one that I
proudly share with everyone that crosses my path, sharing what we are about, where we plan to go and how we are going to do it. Inviting
them to visit our website and consider the organization as a supporter or potential member. Each of POS intelligent members brings a wealth
of knowledge, talent and experience to the organization and are afforded opportunities to execute them as they deem fit.
POS thank you for supporting a great organization. I Love You and pray that God’s blessings be upon us and our families and friends!
-- Darrell Keith Sims (March 18, 2005)
Since I became a member of POS on October 21, 2000, I have been impressed with the energy and vast array of talents that my fellow
members possess. There are many benefits I receive from this organization, but the first and foremost is an area that has always been dear to
my heart, community outreach. I am pleased to be a part of an organization that provides opportunities to participate in organized civic activities
that will benefit the community. I am also impressed with this organizations' ability to promote positive events in which POS members and their
families can interact with each other. As a group, POS is truly upholding its motto: "Moving towards a POSitive future and making a difference
with Substance". Keep up the great work!
--Timothy Aramburo (January 1, 2002)
Congratulation to POS for hosting such a wonderful cruise this past September, 2001. I had such a wonderful time with you guys. You really
know how to enjoy life to the fullest. I pray that God will continue to bless this organization in accomplishing its mission and goals. I look forward
to the next cruise and to what God will bless us with in the future. It is a great privilege to be a member of such a wonderful and uplifting
organization such as this. Please keep me in your prayers as I will keep you in mind. Thanks for the memories.
--Leslie McLaughlin (November 6, 2001)
Great job, POS family! I am so proud of all of you! To those of you who don't know what great things this club is doing, feel free to ask me. I am
so glad my significant other talked me into joining such a wonderful club. Yes, indeed we ran across some difficulties in the beginning, but our
POS family would not let us give up so easily. I am very proud to say that I am grateful and thankful that we can find such wonderful friends as
POS. Thank you guys. Keep up the good work!! Remember: "Where there is unity, there is strength".
--Kenny Thompson (April 26, 2001)
I joined POS at it's inception. I am proud to be a member of yet another diverse organization. Amazed at the positive attitudes my fellow club
members possessed, I recruited my significant other. We resigned from the club because of personal obligations. POS was so supportive and
spread such positive vibes, that my significant other and I have rejoined. There are so many POSitive things that can come out of working
together with others. Always remember that POS is also a family and the "family that prays together; stay together."
--Henry Marshall, III (April 24, 2001)
I am very excited and enthused to be a part of such an organized, supportive family. This past year has really been a blessing and I am looking
forward to the years to come. POS' Website looks wonderful and it's great to see that we are continuing to do good work. As vice president, I
am extending sincere thanks to all POS members who are diligently working to make this organization a success.
--Wayne V. (April 24, 2001)
This non-profit corporation has four classes of membership: Regular, associate, student, and honorary. Open membership is available once a
year during the membership intake drive from February 1st thru the third Saturday in April.
 | Regular members shall be entitled to all the privileges of the organization, including the right to vote, hold office, participate in the ball, | |
| and be king or queen of the ball. The class of regular member shall not exceed 30 members. |
| Associate members can participate in the ball, but shall not be entitled to the privilege of being king or queen, holding office, nor the right | |
| to vote. The dues for associate members shall be half of the amount of the regular members' dues. The class of associate member is open to anyone living in the United States and shall not exceed 20 members. |
| Student members shall be conferred upon any individual over 18 years of age who is currently enrolled at a university and is pursuing a | |
| higher degree. Student members shall be entitled to all the privileges accorded to associate members. The dues for student members shall be half of the amount of the regular members' dues. Special consideration is granted to student members for financial obligations to the organization. The class of student member shall not exceed 10 members. |
| Honorary membership is bestowed upon an exceptional individual who is not a regular, associate, or student members of the | |
| organization. These exemplary persons have exceeded the membership's expectations towards support of the organization, as set forth in the Bylaws. Honorary members shall be entitled to all privileges accorded to regular members, except for the privilege of voting and holding office. Honorary members shall be exempt from the obligation of paying dues and any other financial obligation. |
Membership shall be conferred upon any individual who actively, or in principal, supports the Statement of Purpose of People Of Substance, as
set forth in its Bylaws, and who receives either a vote of two-thirds in the affirmative from the membership or a unanimous vote in the affirmative
from the Board of Directors.
The privilege of membership shall require compliance with the Bylaws and Standing Rules of this organization. Non-compliance with the Bylaws
and Standing Rules of this organization shall subject a member to review by the Special Committee of Review appointed by the Board of
Directors.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Membership dues are set by the Board of Directors of this organization and shall be payable to the treasurer or financial secretary. Dues shall
be assessed on an annual basis at the beginning of each fiscal year. Partial year membership shall be prorated on a monthly basis. Payment
arrangements can be made on a semi-annual basis. Membership is a privilege and all members must remain current in all financial obligations
due this organization. Annual dues are assessed at $250 for regular members and $150 for associate & student members.
MEETINGS
Membership meetings of the general membership are held on the third Saturday of each month at 4 o'clock pm . The executive committee's
meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 o'clock pm. These members-only meetings are held at 1020 St. Andrew Street,
New Orleans, Louisiana.
TESTIMONIALS FROM MEMBERS
As founder of this wonderful organization that truly encompasses its name, People Of Substance, I’m elated to have been able to met wonderful
people of a diverse lifestyle from all walks of life. Through the years have grown and now we have revolved back to a small quaint family
oriented group of professional oriented men and women. We are now moving to higher ground and seeking a few more good POSitive
members that are willing to uphold and uplift POS' cause with at least 150% commitment. As a POS family we have learned to support each
other and not allow others to come between us. We have accomplished many things on a social, civic, political level. Our list of educational
and community activities is extensive. As an extended family we believe in traveling together, domestically and internationally. As a united
group we continue to broaden our horizons. Being a member of other prestigious national recognized organizations, POS is certainly one that I
proudly share with everyone that crosses my path, sharing what we are about, where we plan to go and how we are going to do it. Inviting
them to visit our website and consider the organization as a supporter or potential member. Each of POS intelligent members brings a wealth
of knowledge, talent and experience to the organization and are afforded opportunities to execute them as they deem fit.
POS thank you for supporting a great organization. I Love You and pray that God’s blessings be upon us and our families and friends!
-- Darrell Keith Sims (March 18, 2005)
Since I became a member of POS on October 21, 2000, I have been impressed with the energy and vast array of talents that my fellow
members possess. There are many benefits I receive from this organization, but the first and foremost is an area that has always been dear to
my heart, community outreach. I am pleased to be a part of an organization that provides opportunities to participate in organized civic activities
that will benefit the community. I am also impressed with this organizations' ability to promote positive events in which POS members and their
families can interact with each other. As a group, POS is truly upholding its motto: "Moving towards a POSitive future and making a difference
with Substance". Keep up the great work!
--Timothy Aramburo (January 1, 2002)
Congratulation to POS for hosting such a wonderful cruise this past September, 2001. I had such a wonderful time with you guys. You really
know how to enjoy life to the fullest. I pray that God will continue to bless this organization in accomplishing its mission and goals. I look forward
to the next cruise and to what God will bless us with in the future. It is a great privilege to be a member of such a wonderful and uplifting
organization such as this. Please keep me in your prayers as I will keep you in mind. Thanks for the memories.
--Leslie McLaughlin (November 6, 2001)
Great job, POS family! I am so proud of all of you! To those of you who don't know what great things this club is doing, feel free to ask me. I am
so glad my significant other talked me into joining such a wonderful club. Yes, indeed we ran across some difficulties in the beginning, but our
POS family would not let us give up so easily. I am very proud to say that I am grateful and thankful that we can find such wonderful friends as
POS. Thank you guys. Keep up the good work!! Remember: "Where there is unity, there is strength".
--Kenny Thompson (April 26, 2001)
I joined POS at it's inception. I am proud to be a member of yet another diverse organization. Amazed at the positive attitudes my fellow club
members possessed, I recruited my significant other. We resigned from the club because of personal obligations. POS was so supportive and
spread such positive vibes, that my significant other and I have rejoined. There are so many POSitive things that can come out of working
together with others. Always remember that POS is also a family and the "family that prays together; stay together."
--Henry Marshall, III (April 24, 2001)
I am very excited and enthused to be a part of such an organized, supportive family. This past year has really been a blessing and I am looking
forward to the years to come. POS' Website looks wonderful and it's great to see that we are continuing to do good work. As vice president, I
am extending sincere thanks to all POS members who are diligently working to make this organization a success.
--Wayne V. (April 24, 2001)
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