Honorary membership may be bestowed upon any person who has
made a notable contribution to the USAF Medical Service Corps and who is not
otherwise eligible for membership in the Association, at the discretion of the
Board of Directors. Such honorary members may be any individual who has
contributed to the advancement, growth, professionalism and success of the
Medical Service Corps or its members. Such honorary members shall have no voting
privileges and shall not be required to pay dues.
Any member of the Association may nominate a candidate for Honorary
Membership in the Association to the Membership and Awards Committee at
any time.
The nominee must have the sponsorship of three current members of the
Association, a primary sponsor and two other supporting sponsors.
The nomination must be submitted in letter format and signed by the primary
sponsor. Letters signed by supporting sponsors must also be included. The letter
must contain the specific contributions the nominee has made to enhance or
advance the mission of the Air Force Medical Service Corps and/or directly
supported Corps members. A brief (1/2 page or less) biography of the nominee
must be included with the letter of nomination.
The nomination package will be submitted to the Association Secretary, who
will forward it to the Chair of the Membership and Awards Committee for review
and consideration by the committee members. The Membership and Awards Committee
will recommend approval or disapproval of the candidate to the Association Board
of Directors. If the Membership and Awards Committee recommends disapproval of
the nomination, justification for this recommendation will be included. The
Board of Directors will make the final determination as to acceptance of
Honorary Membership. If selected, the new Honorary Member will be inducted at
the next regular meeting of the Association.
