The Membership & Nominations Committee is established by the bylaws and consists of a selection of Board members who devise the process for member nominations, as well as the voting on new members of the Executive Board. The Chair of the Committee functions as a confidant for confidential information and hence is not allowed to nominate new members.
Functions at the very least as an advisor on initiatives the Society undertakes
Can participate in voting on organizational business
Participation at Society conferences, gatherings
Participation at Society conferences, gatherings
Participation at Society conferences, gatherings
The Strategic Fund is used by the Executive Board for only funding ASOF programs and projects. The fund may include parts earmarked by the donors for particular projects. The fund may also incorporate an endowment model as determined by the Chair of the Executive Committee of the Patrons.
A member of ASOF submits a nomination using the Member portal or by contacting the executive director.
If you would like to be nominated to become a Partner of the Society, please contact any member of the Society.
The Membership & Nomination Committee reviews all nominations and prepares a package for the Board.
The Executive Board votes on each nomination.
To be admitted as a Fellow, 2/3rd or more of the Board must support the nomination.
Friends are admitted by 1/2 or more of the vote.
The Executive Director reaches out to the candidate to confirm interest in joining ASOF and initiate onboarding.
The organization is nominated by an ASOF task force or committee, or the Executive Director of ASOF. The partnership must be based on a collaborative initiative between ASOF and the Partner.
If you would like to be nominated to become a Partner of the Society, please contact admin@asof.am.
The nomination is voted on by the Executive Board and the organization’s engagement is approved if it receives at least 2/3rd of the Board’s votes.
The Executive Director reaches out to the new Partner and typically an MoU is signed.
The Partner and ASOF engage in a collaborative program or project established through the partnership.
If you are interested in becoming a Patron of the Society, reach out to any Board member or the Executive Directors. You can also email admin@asof.am.
A meeting is set up between ASOF and the Patron to discuss the proposed patronship
The Patron is engaged with ASOF and is acknowledged and receives special invites and updates.