Membership in the Opry remains one of country music's crowning achievements.

Although working closely with Bath Rugby, it remains an independent club, with an elected Committee of 11 members with four named positions, comprising the Chairman, Hon Sec, Hon Treas and Membership Secretary.

Membership of the Club remains by invitation only, with candidate members expected to provide referees within the club and a CV of climbing experience, with particular emphasis on Scottish winter routes.

Membership of the Dopolavoro was voluntary, but it had high participation because of its nonpolitical nature.

Membership of the civic nation is considered voluntary, as in Ernest Renan's " daily referendum " formulation in What is a Nation ?.

Membership in the CLCA is voluntary per New Jersey Superior Court ruling on September 15, 2006.

Membership is voluntary, reputations are earned by winning the trust of other members and the community ’ s missions and governance are defined by the members themselves.

Membership in Narcotics Anonymous is voluntary ; no attendance records are kept either for NA ’ s own purposes or for others.

Membership in the FDJ was nominally voluntary but those who did not join lost access to organized holidays, and found it more difficult to be admitted to universities, pursue chosen careers etc.

In 1997 the centre-right National party proposed the Voluntary Student Membership amendment to the Education act which would have made membership of Students ' Associations voluntary at all Tertiary Education Providers.

Membership in these associations are voluntary.

Membership is voluntary, though highly encouraged for senior NCOs and officers.

Membership in the CEA by insurers is voluntary and member companies satisfy the mandatory offer law by selling the CEA mini policy.

* Voluntary and Open Membership — Cooperatives are voluntary organizations, open to all persons able to use their services and willing to accept the responsibilities of membership, without gender, social, racial, political or religious discrimination.

Membership was voluntary, but SED party members were required to join as part of their party obligation.

Membership in most committees is voluntary and is initiated by the member's own request, not by appointment nor by invitation.

Membership of the confederation was voluntary, and required and oath.

Membership in the United Order was voluntary, although during a period in the 1830s it was a requirement of continued church membership.

She also sits on the Select Committees for Education and Science ; Local Government and Environment as well as the Parliamentary Service Commission ; Roy has also taken charge of a bill submitted by Sir Roger Douglas, The Education ( Freedom of Association ) Amendment Bill ( Voluntary Student Membership ), which It proposes to make membership of student associations and unions voluntary ; at present this bill is in the House Committee Stage with an aim to be effective as of 2012.

Membership in a brotherhood is theoretically a voluntary matter unrelated to kinship.

Membership is voluntary in all but New Brunswick, where by agreement with the law society, lawyers in the province belong to the national association.

Membership and residency includes the voluntary choice to abide by the rules set by community that is centred around the Torah.

Membership for citizens of Kazakhstan aged from 18 in the CPPK is voluntary, individual, fixed, confirmed with party's ID.

Membership is restricted to non-US citizens and is open to both girls and boys.

Membership in co-NP is also straightforward: one can just list the prime factors of m, which the verifier can confirm to be valid by multiplication and the AKS primality test.

Membership can be limited or open to the general public, as can the events.

Membership in the Council of Royal & Select Masters or the Council of Cryptic Masons is not required for membership in the Knights Templar in some jurisdictions, so it can be skipped.

* Senior Members: Upon meeting certain requirements, a professional member can apply for Senior Membership, which is the highest level of recognition that a professional member can directly apply for.

Membership is not always compulsory for employees, but generally only employees can become members either directly ( as shareholders ) or indirectly through membership of a trust that owns the company.

Membership in the DAR today is open to all women, regardless of race or religion, who can prove lineal bloodline descent from an ancestor who aided in achieving United States independence.

Membership in the working class can be construed from multiple viewpoints: on the one hand, working-class identification can be a source of positive identification ; on the other, working-class identity can be a source of stigma.

Membership in an individual chamber in an area can range from a few dozen to well over 300, 000 ( as is the case with the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry ).

Membership is free and can be completed either online or with the assistance of a hotel representative.

Membership of a professional body, as a legal requirement, can in some professions form the primary formal basis for gaining entry to and setting up practice within the profession ; see licensure.

Membership of Sky Pearl Club can be divided into two tiers: Sky Pearl Gold Card and Sky Pearl Silver Card.

Membership is passed on to descendants, and can also be earned through wealth or influence.

Individuals whose local congregation is not affiliated with the AMEC can apply for " Associate Membership " under the same conditions.

Renewal of memberships can be done via the internet, through the mail, in-club at the Membership Services desk, any cash register, and also at the new ATM / Membership kiosks ( the latter only available in select locations ).

Honorary Membership can be awarded to persons who have made outstanding contribution to their academic discipline, but who are normally resident outside the island of Ireland.

Membership is not compulsory for practice, but members can work towards Chartered Membership which entitles them to the postnominal letters MCLIP, and subsequently toward Fellowship ( FCLIP ).

Membership of the houses can be distinguished by house ties, which depict the house colours and are worn by students as an optional substitute for the school tie.