Membership

We are an inter-denominational group of Christian believers. We use a Christ-centered approach to bring healing to those afflicted by drugs and alcohol. At Family Outreach Ontario, we serve a loving God and our leaders are but trusted servants. We have no opinion on outside issues including religious background; our primary purpose is to serve those who reach out for help.
  Our funding is primarily received through supporting churches and individuals. See Donation Form. 
  Our members consist of those who profess Jesus as Lord and adhere to Christian principles as found in the Holy Bible. Our members understand and would “love to wipe out” the devastating affects of drug and alcohol abuse. Some of us have had hands on experience in various forms of the disease but it is definitely not a requirement. The membership gives the opportunity to voice concerns and vote on issues at hand. This keeps a “democratic” vision of Family Outreach Ontario alive and healthy. For membership opportunities click on the Membership Form.     

  At least twice a year our members and supporters meet in an open format meeting. The meeting is designed to inform the members and supporters of the progress and update the past 6-12 months. The meeting is important to inform members how Family Outreach Ontario is operating fiscally, meeting the needs of the Christian community and achieving its vision.

ARTICLE 2: MEMBERSHIP

1. MEMBERSHlP ELIGIBILITY
Membership in the organization is open to all such persons as are admitted to membership by the board of directors of the organization in accordance with this Article and related board policies.

Each person who is eighteen years or older and who complies with the requirements set forth in this Article and other By-Laws and any other regulations approved by the members at a duly called membership meeting shall be declared a member in good standing of the organization by the board of directors.
Each member shall promptly be informed of his /her admission as a member.
Membership confers the right to vote at the organization's annual and special meetings of the members and includes the right to stand for, nominate and elect members of the governing board, as well, it carries the obligation for members to be ready and willing to actively participate in the activities of the organization, in furtherance of its objectives.
Each member in good standing shall be entitled to one vote on each question arising at any membership meeting. No Proxy voting shall be allowed except as enumerated in these By-laws

Qualifications for individual memberships are:

1. A commitment to the mission, basis and objectives of the organization.
2. A desire and commitment to acquire knowledge about substance abuse.
3. A desire and commitment to provide mutual support to fellow members.
4. A desire and commitment to minister directly or indirectly to those afflicted and affected by substance abuse.
5. A commitment and submission to the organization's 'Guidelines for Qualification of Members and Governing Rules for Members" Board Policy as determined from time to time by the board of directors.
6. Payment of annual membership fees, as fixed by the board from time to time.

2. TERM OF MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the organization is not transferable and lapses and ceases to exist:

1. Upon the death of the member.
2. Upon delivery of a resignation in writing to the organization.
3. Failure to pay annual membership fees
4. Upon removal pursuant to Article 2.3.

3. REMOVAL OF MEMBERS
The board of directors may, for reasons it deems appropriate, and in accordance with its policies as approved by its members at a members' meeting, pass a resolution authorizing the removal of any member from the register of members of the organization. Upon notice in writing, such member shall cease to be a member in good standing of the organization.