REQUIREMENTS

1) Pay annual fees of $150.00. ($100 are dues, $50 are Hostess Fees)

2) Adhere to all Bylaws, Standing Rules, and Membership Requirements of Rockwall Women’s

League (RWL/The League).

3) Active members must live, own property or a business, or work full time in Rockwall County.

4) Active members must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

5) Active members must meet all financial responsibilities which are approved by the Executive
Board.

6) Active members must attend the required number of general membership meetings per club
year. Attendance at general membership meetings is defined as attendance from call to order
until adjournment as defined in the Rockwall Women’s League Bylaws Article V Section 4 (b).

7) Active members must bake the required number of cookies for the Rockwall Christmas Tree
Lighting as determined by the Executive Board.

8) Active members must purchase and wear a Rockwall Women’s League badge at all RWL
meetings and when representing The League.

9) Active members must host or co-host one RWL general membership meeting by serving as a
hostess, lead hostess, or home hostess.

10) Active members must serve on an Executive or Standing committee. If membership is not at full
capacity, participation in more than one committee may be needed.

11) Active members must meet the minimum requirements for Fundraising events which are
approved by the Executive Board.

12) Active members must meet Annual Ball requirements
a. Serve on a Day of Ball committee, to include set-up, during Ball and clean-up
assignments.
b. Purchase a minimum of two (2) ball tickets OR contribute at a Level of Giving from
member’s personal business that includes a minimum of two (2) ball tickets.
c. Purchase the minimum number of Chance Drawing Tickets as set by the Executive
Board.
d. Fulfill assigned solicitation packet (unless prohibited by law) requirements for
advertising, auction item donations, and cash contributions. Members should not solicit
for another organization while working on their RWL solicitation packet. Members should
also refrain from soliciting donations for another organization at an RWL meeting or
event.
e. Any member who fails to complete her Ball duties, such as: such as: solicitation packet,
pre-ball assignment, set-up, during ball assignment, and/or after-ball assignment may be
called before the Fundraising Advisory Committee to explain why her duties were not
fulfilled and may be assessed a fine of up to $200.00 per offense.

13) Any member unable to fulfill any day of Ball duties must submit an Alternate Ball Duty Request
form to the Fundraising Advisory Committee as soon as she becomes aware of the conflict,
explaining the circumstances request an alternate assignment and / or fines. All fines and duties
must be complete by the May General Meeting.

14) Any member who fails to complete her Membership duties, such as: committee assignments,
hostess duties, or baking cookies for City of Rockwall Christmas Tree Lighting may be called
before the Executive Board to explain why her duties were not fulfilled and may be assessed a
fine of up to $200.00 per offense.

15) Members will not post items or information via social media or act while representing RWL in a
manner that may adversely affect the morale, confidence, and public respect of RWL.

16) Failure to fulfill any Membership Requirements may result in loss of membership or year of
League service. At any time, the Fourth Vice President (Membership) may check to ensure
active members are fulfilling the Membership Requirements. If an Active Member is behind in
her Membership Requirements or has not actively participated in the club by the end of
November, may have her membership revoked.