The Council of Elders of the Black Community of Howard County (TCOE) Membership Application Form

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The Council of Elders of the Black Community of Howard County (TCOE) allows membership in 4 categories: Intern, Elder, Associate and Apprentice.

Intern: A candidate for an "Intern" shall be any person of African-American or other African lineage at least 25 years of age, who resides in Howard County, Maryland, who has requested to become members of TCOE and been accepted. The following are the expectations:
- Expected to attend at least five (5) Celebrations to include The Celebration of Excellence
- Expected to actively serve on a committee for one year
- Expected to make all monthly TCOE meetings and attend Community Academies when possible
- Required to attend The Council Of Elders Annual Retreat
- Meet the annual dues requirement

Once an "Intern" has been confirmed, they will achieve one of the following statuses based on their age:

Elder: An “Elder” shall be any person of African-American or other African lineage at least 60 years of age who resides in Howard County, Maryland.

Associate: An “Associate”, shall be any person of African-American or other African lineage at least 50-59 years of age who resides in Howard County, Maryland.

Apprentice: An “Apprentice” shall be any person of African-American or other African lineage 26-49 years of age, who resides in Howard County, Maryland.

The following application must be submitted for your consideration for membership. Once you apply, your application will be submitted to the Membership Chair and you will be contacted via email to complete the next steps. Thank you for your interest in TCOE. For membership inquiries, please feel free to to contact TCOEMembership@gmail.com. For more information about TCOE, visit https://www.thecouncilofelders.org/

Thank you for your interest in Membership with The Council of Elders!

By completing this form, I recognize that I am applying for membership of The Council of Elders of the Black Community of Howard County (TCOE) By entering "YES" you wish to continue your application. *

Yes

Applicant's Last Name *

Applicant's First Name *

Enter your street address *

Enter your City, State and Zip code *

Enter your best contact phone number *

Enter your best contact email address *

Enter Emergency Contact First and Last Name *

Enter Emergency Contact (Relationship to you) *

Enter Emergency Contact Phone Number *

1. I am of African-American or other African lineage *

Yes

2. I have read the Mission Statement of TCOE and I agree with the Mission, Goals and Objectives of the organization: *

Yes

3. Do you have any children in the Howard County School System (HCPSS)? *

Yes

4. In what Howard County Community are you located? *

5. I understand that initially, I will be an intern to TCOE and agree to the following commitments prior to being inducted into TCOE as a full member. Checking the checkbox is the equivalent of your initialing the statement below: *

Attendance at a minimum of 5 celebration events, one of which is the Celebration of Excellence

Actively serve on a committee for at least one year

Attend all monthly TCOE meetings and attend Community Academies when possible

Attend the TCOE Annual Retreat

Payment of initial membership dues of $75 ($60 for membership and $15 one-time induction fee)

Other:

Required

6. I understand that my ongoing commitment to TCOE as an active member are as follows: *

Pay annual dues (required)

Attend a minimum of two (2) celebration events, with the preference of one Celebration of Excellence (required)

Active participation on a committee (required)

Attend monthly TCOE meetings a minimum of 4 meetings a year or once a quarter (required)

Attend the annual retreat

Attend community academy sessions as well as other TCOE sponsored events

Continue my active participation and leadership in advocating for the positive growth and development of the Black Community of Howard County

Other:

Required

7. I understand that not meeting the ongoing commitments as a full TCOE member may result in my being moved to an Inactive status of TCOE and having to reapply for active membership. Enter Your Name: *

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