House Matters
GUNAA MEMBERSHIP
There are 8 membership types in the association.
Active Membership in GUNAA is defined as per-annual Financially Active Membership status verified by the GUNAA Office that the individual alumni's annual membership dues were received postmarked on or before December 31st of the previous year.
A. Regular Membership -- Anyone who attended or graduated from Grambling State University and pays GUNAA membership through a local chapter. First
year graduates shall receive complimentary national membership the balance of their graduation year plus one additional year, providing they become an active member of their local chapter within the window of the complementary national membership period.
B. Member-At-Large -- Anyone who attended or graduated from Grambling State University that elects to be a member of the National Association only and pays the set fee established by the Association. They shall be entitled to all privileges and rights, except to hold office in the National Association.
C. Associate Membership -- Anyone who did not attend Grambling State University may become a member of the National Association upon payment of fees as set by the Association through a local chapter. They shall be entitled to all privileges and rights, except to hold office in the National Association.
D. Associate Member-At-Large -- Anyone who did not attend Grambling State University may become a member of the National Association upon payment of fees as set by the Association. They shall be entitled to all privileges and rights, except to hold office in the National Association or serve on a National Committee.
E. Life Membership -- Any Alumnus of Grambling State University can become a Life Member of the Association upon meeting the criteria as set forth in the Bylaws. A couple (husband/wife) can become life members at a fee established by the Board of Directors
F. Honorary Membership -- Bestowed upon those individuals living or deceased, who are not graduates of Grambling State University and who have made noteworthy contributions to the University or the Association. They shall be entitled to all privileges and rights, except to vote or hold office in the National Association. Honorary Members must receive a majority vote of the eligible membership with voting to be conducted at the annual meeting and will take effect the following January.
G. Business or Corporate Membership -- Bestowed upon businesses and corporations which contribute $500.00 or more annually to the Association and shall have all the privileges and rights, except to vote or hold office in the Local or National Association.
H. Student Membership -- This membership is formally known as the Student Alumni Association (SAA). It is open to all students at Grambling State University. Additional requirements are set forth in the SAA Bylaws, which should not conflict with the Constitution and Bylaws of the Grambling University
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
The governing documents for our association are listed below. It is important for all members to acquaint themselves with the contents:
- Constitution & Bylaws -- This is the latest version of our bylaws from the July 2023 National Convention. For a copy, select here.
- Financial Procedures - This is the most recent version from 2013. We are currently updating this crucial document. For a copy, select here.
- Operating Procedures - This is the latest version from August 2022. We are in the process of updating this crucial document. For a copy, select here.
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