Associate Members serve a three (3) year term and are recommended by the Nominating Committee. To be an Associate Member, the member must have served initially as an Active Member. Associate Members are eligible to serve for two (2) terms. After serving one (1) year as an Associate Member, the member is eligible to become an Active Member again. Attendance at one (1) Board Meeting per year and participation in scheduled retreats is required. Associate Members are asked to make annual contributions to the School of Dance and support and attend as many fundraising events for the School as possible.