EDSC Membership

EDS alumni Constitution
1 EDS alumni Circle (EDSC)’s Mission is to “Make Things Happen”
1.1 To maintain and foster the bonds of friendship among students who had studied at EDS Advance Academy" (hereinafter called "EDS"), EDS faculty members and individuals with keen interest in EDS activities.
1.2 To organize social, cultural and educational activities among members of the EDSC which may involve the participation of EDS Alumni, faculty and staff.
1.3 To establish and maintain social contacts with other educational and cultural institutions that would benefit EDSC.
1.4 To promote sharing of experience, knowledge and opportunities for the welfare and interests of EDSC members.

2 Membership
2.1 For recording purpose, registration of EDSC members is declared not to exceed one hundred thousand individuals..
2.2 EDSC members shall be comprised of the following categories:
- Ordinary Members;
- Associate Members;
- Life Members; and
- Honorary Members.

3 Eligibility for Membership
3.1 Ordinary & Life Member requisite
3.11 - Attended at least 3 EDS modules
3.12 - Graduates of EDS
3.13 - Individuals currently pursuing degree courses with EDS or its affiliations.
* Life Member application will be subject to the approval of the EDSC Board.

3.2 Associate Member requisite
3.21 - Certificate, Diploma or Degree Holders who had affiliations with EDS.
3.22 - Working professionals, business owners or practitioners.
3.23 - Individuals who have keen interests in EDS activities and support the objectives of EDSC.
3.24 - Full-time students aged 18 or above may join as Associate Members with a 50% discount on annual membership subscription.
* All Associate Member Application will subjected to approval from the EDSC Board

3.3 Honorary Members
3.31 - Individuals who had made contributions towards the betterment of the community and society.
3.32 - Individuals who have contributed or are deemed to be capable of contributing towards the Circle may be nominated as Honorary Members by the EDSC Board or through nominations from at least three other Honorary members of the Circle. The maximum allowable number of Honorary Members is limited to ten per year.

4 Membership Fees
4.1 The following Membership Fees shall apply:
a) "Registration Fee" for application of membership with EDSC and
b) "Annual Subscription Fee", payment on or before 30th June of fiscal year will be valid until 30th June of the following fiscal year, for maintaining the status of Members.
4.2 The rates of Membership Fees are as follows:
4.2.1 For the first year of the establishment of the Circle:
a) Registration Fee is at USD10, payable by the applicants for Ordinary Members, Associate Members and Life Members;
b) Annual Subscription Fee is at
• USD15 per calendar year for Ordinary Members;
• USD20 per calendar year for Associate Members; and
• USD150 per one time payment for Life Members.
For first-time subscription, if the application is made between 1st Jan and 30th June, the Annual Subscription Fee for Ordinary Members and Associate Members will be extended to the calendar year following the year in which membership application is made.
4.2.2 The rates set out in 4.2.1 may be subject to revision if recommendation is made and approved by the EDSC Board.
4.2.3 Membership Fees are not refundable.

5 Authority
5.1 - The EDSC Board, appointed by EDS Advance Academy, will handle all matters related to the operations of the EDSC.
5.2 - Elective committees will act as advisory bodies to EDSC to enhance its services to the EDS Alumni.
5.3 - EDSC reserves the right to suspend membership of an individual, found of any wrongdoing or violation of the By-laws or acts in a manner prejudicial to the interest of EDSC, the Board may expel or suspend the member concerned for a certain period of time. However, the Board shall give a written notification to the member on what ground he is being expelled or suspended. The member shall be given the opportunity to explain and defend himself. The decision of the Board shall be implemented immediately unless the member make an appeal against the decision and submit evidence to support his defense.