1.      To serve a 2-year term of office, which may be followed by up to two more 2-year terms by mutual agreement, and in accordance with the by-laws.

2.      To attend yearly board meetings as follows: the Winter meeting is usually held in late February/early March, and usually in the Philadelphia area; the Fall meeting is usually held in late October/early November, often in a locale that coincides with a VSA program; and the Spring meeting is usually held in mid-May to mid June, always in the locale of the VSA annual meeting.  Attendance at all three meetings is encouraged; attendance at two out of three is required by the bylaws.

3.      To make a $100.00 minimum donation to the annual appeal.

4.      To serve actively on at least one and preferably two committees of The Society.

5.      To be a current member of The Society, and to promote membership in The Society and attendance at its programs.

6.      To promote the purposes of The Society as stated in the bylaws.
 

Purpose: To serve as a resource of distinguished expertise, scholarship, and/or influence in offering advice and counsel to the officers and directors of the VSA. Also intended as a vehicle for keeping valued former members involved with and informed about the VSA’s activities.

Prerogatives: May use the title as long as so authorized by the VSA Board. Invited to attend and participate in all VSA Board meetings and related activities, but may not vote in deliberations. Receive minutes of all Board meetings; attendance is entirely optional.

Requirements: Nominees should be distinguished in their position anchor field of expertise. Council members must maintain a current national membership in the VSA, and their membership on the Advisory Council will automatically lapse when their VSA membership lapses.

Procedure: Nominations to the Advisory Council members must be made by the Nominating Committee to the Board and are voted upon by the Board. Any Board member or officer may recommend candidates to the Nominating Committee.

Term: Appointments are made for a term of four years and may be renewed. Renewals must be recommended by the Nominating Committee to and approved by the Board.

Purpose: To honor past directors and officers who have rendered lengthy, loyal, distinguished, and meritorious service to the VSA and to utilize their experience and knowledge as a resource for the Society.

Prerogatives: May use the title as long as so authorized by the VSA Board. Invited to attend and participate in all VSA Board meetings and related activities, but may not vote in deliberations. Receive minutes of all Board meetings; attendance is entirely optional. 

Requirements: Nominees must have completed their service on the VSA Board for at least one year before becoming eligible for appointment. Nominees should have served for at least six years as an officer and/or Board member of the VSA. The emeritus designation may normally be made for only one office. Emeritus members must maintain a current national membership in the VSA, and the emeritus designation will automatically lapse when their VSA membership lapses.

Procedure: Nominations for emeritus status must be made by the Nominating Committee to the Board and are voted upon by the Board. Any Board member or officer may recommend candidates to the Nominating Committee

Term: Emeritus designations are awarded for life.