OLOLPA Membership and Meetings
Membership
in the OLOLPA
The OLOLPA is a membership based public charity
(designation 509 (a) (2). There are five
membership levels. Membership levels
differ only in the amount of the membership donation from $25 through $100
annually. Any privileges afforded to
members are equal among all membership levels.
The purpose of the different membership levels is to allow each person
to determine the amount of his or her initial and annual donation to the
OLOLPA. There is no direct benefit to
members contingent upon their membership donation.
The chart below lists the current membership level
options offered by the OLOLPA. For a
full description of these membership levels, please refer to our website, www.ololpa.com.
|
Membership Level |
Annual Contribution |
|
Fr. Amateis |
$100 |
|
Fr. Schifalacqua |
$75 |
|
Sr. Fulginette |
$50 |
|
Blue & Gold (Lancers) |
$35 |
|
Basic |
$25 |
There is benefit to the OLOLPA when anyone joins the
organization in the form of revenues received that go to support OLOLPA
programs and operations. Greater
revenues ensure continued operation of the OLOLPA and its programs.
Can I
change my membership level when I renew?
Certainly. The
OLOLPA recognizes that each person’s financial circumstances can change
abruptly or even frequently. Different
membership levels are honorary distinctions only. As long as you maintain the minimum $25
annual donation, you are considered a member in good standing.
Who can join
the OLOLPA?
Any adult, age 18 or older, is welcomed to join the
OLOLPA. Persons under the age of 18 who
wish to become members of the OLOLPA must join the OLOLPA through their parents
or guardians.
Do I have
to be Catholic to join the OLOLPA?
No. Please
refer to our Non-Discrimination Policy above.
Do I have
to have a prior affiliation with Our Lady of Loreto Church
No. Prior
association with, the now closed, Our Lady of Loreto School, Parish, or the neighborhood
of
Where and
how often are OLOLPA meetings held?
OLOLPA meetings are usually held in a restaurant or
other public place in the
When OLOLPA activity is high, for example when a
fundraising event is planned, meetings are held more frequently. When OLOLPA activity is low, meetings are
held less frequently.
What are
OLOLPA meetings like?
OLOLPA meetings are conducted in a semi-formal
manner. The meeting comes to order with
a prayer. Old and new business is
discussed as appropriate. The meeting
closes when a member or Officer moves to adjourn. When the motion is approved, the meeting is
closed.
Discussions are usually lively and entertaining. If the meeting is held at a restaurant or
similar venue, the individuals present are responsible to pay for the cost of
any refreshments they order. The OLOLPA
assumes no responsibility for payment for refreshments at meetings unless
otherwise pre-arranged and approved.
Can I
attend a meeting without becoming a member of the OLOLPA?
Meeting attendance is open to members and
non-members. Persons considering
membership in the OLOLPA might enjoy attending a meeting to meet current
members. Anyone present at a meeting who
is not a member of the OLOLPA is not permitted to vote on OLOLPA matters. OLOLPA meetings are confidential and
non-members who attend meetings are reminded not to disclose any information
discussed at the OLOLPA meeting outside the meeting.
Can I
join the OLOLPA without attending meetings?
Yes. Meeting
attendance for members is encouraged, but optional. We have several members who live a great
distance from the
Can I
become an Officer of the OLOLPA without attending meetings?
No. The activities
of the OLOLPA and the direct responsibility of officers is minimal, however, it
is critical for Officers, whose responsibility includes making decisions for
and about the organization, to meet face to face on a regular basis.