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MEMBERSHIP DEFINED

STAR Forensics is a Christian organization affiliated with the NCFCA, operated solely by the Board of Directors and funded by its club members. Therefore, membership shall consist of believing and practicing members of the Body of Jesus Christ, who agree with the STAR Forensics Statement of Faith and whose applications have been approved by the STAR Forensics Board of Directors.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

A deadline will be set each season for the receipt of New Member Applications, and Membership Renewal Applications. A late fee will be charged for those applications received after such deadline. All applicants are subject to the approval process. Membership is open for applications from July 1 to August 8.

POTENTIAL MEMBERS

In order to establish compatibility with STAR Forensics and assist families in the decision-making process, potential members will be provided with documentation outlining the organization’s standards and guiding principles on this website. A New Member Packet will be provided, which can be printed out from this website. It contains the following:

  1. New Member Application
  2. New Member Questionnaire
  3. Student Member Agreement
  4. Student Partnership Agreement (if applicable)
  5. Parental Responsibility Agreement
  6. STAR Forensics Statement of Faith

All potential members will be required to undergo the New Member Application Process should they desire to apply for STAR Forensics membership.

Parents and students must commit to fulfill the responsibilities as described in the Parental Responsibility Agreement, Student Member Agreement, and Student Partnership Agreement (for those with a pre-selected partner). In addition, all potential members must agree to follow the guidelines established by STAR Forensics Board of Directors as outlined on this website.

The forms listed under the New Member Packet are due with the payment of STAR Forensics membership fees by the deadline stated on the New Member Application Form and the Membership Renewal Information documents. This will be before the first club meeting of the season. Checks are to be made payable to STAR Forensics Club in full by the first regular club meeting.

NEW MEMBER APPLICATION PROCESS

  1. Potential members must complete, sign, and submit the following documentation by the stated deadline of August 8:
    • New Member Application
    • New Member Questionnaire
    • STAR Forensics Statement of Faith (one per parent attending club sessions)
    • Parental Responsibility Agreement
    • Student Member Agreement (one per student)

  2. Potential members will then be contacted by the Board of Directors to schedule an interview between the Board of Directors and at least one parent of a prospective family.

    New members will be accepted based on the following considerations:

    • Number of Enrollment Applications. First-come, first-served due to space limitations.
    • Current operational and organizational limitations
    • Personal recommendations from reliable sources
    • STAR Forensics Board of Directors’ approval
    • Perceived compatibility between STAR Forensics’ goals/level of commitment required and both the student(s) and the parent(s) goals/level of commitment for the season.
  3. The parent(s) will be contacted within one week of the interview to be informed of the acceptance/denial of membership into the club. All memberships will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
  4. Application Process Timeline

    Monday, July 1- Friday, August 8, 2008 Accepting Applications

    Parents fill out Member Application and New Member Questionaire. Parents will then be contacted to set up an interview time. Within one week of interview, the Board of Directors will notify the parents of acceptance status.

    Saturday, August 16 (updated) Debate Workshop teaching the basics of debate with assessment test. All beginners are required to attend workshop. Cost $10 per student.

    Friday, August 22 "Getting Started" Meeting: Overview of school year; Goals, policies and procedures covered. All nonrefundable Family Membership Fees due in full.

    Membership for the 2008-2009 season will close on August 22, 2008.

    Late applications will only be considered due to extenuating circumstances at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Late fee of $25 per family will apply.

Membership renewal application process will occur in the spring of each year where current members in good standing will have the first opportunity to reapply for membership for the following season.