Wednesday, February 18, 2009

EDSC Terms and Conditions

Member Signup, Renewal Terms and Conditions

EDS Circle (EDSC) is a borderless frontier for sharing knowledge, friendship and opportunities. The formation is solely to enhance the networking channel of EDS alumni and associates.

If you are not yet a EDSC member, do so now.
If you are an EDSC member, thanks for the support and happy networking.

EDSC is growing and expanding! Don't be left out, join in the excitement, the fun and the learning. Don't miss these golden opportunities to exchange ideas with our strong pool of professionals and leaders in their field.

EDSC Membership Privileges
Special Access to EDSC internet sites:
1) EDSC Communities
i) Fun & Friendship – Events, Party, Outdoor, Office
ii) Lifestyle – Health tips, Trend Fashion, Technology, Travel, Free Maps,
iii) Success Sharing – From Alumni
iv) Biography – Monthly Personality

2) Library
i) Experience Sharing Database
ii) EDS Knowledge Sharing Database.
iii) Opportunity Corner
iv) Literature Corner - Online Library

3) EDSC Helpdesk

4) EDSC InfoNews, Publication, Job Search

5) EDSC Survey & Feedback

6) EDSC Directory; Fun, Knowledge or Opportunity

7) EDSC Store, Discounts & Promotion Corners

EDSC Membership Package

EDSC Board is happy to offer the following membership packages.

i) Ordinary Member
ii) Associate Member
iii) Life Member
iv) Honorary Member

Membership Application

Submit applications to EDSC registrar with a one-time registration and first subscription fees for the chosen membership package to:

The Registrar,
EDSC Board,
C/O EDS Advance Academy,
48 Lorong Kurau 17,
Chai Leng Park,
13700 Prai, Penang,
Malaysia.

Successful applicants will receive email notifications within 5 working days and their welcome packages will be send to their mailing address within 2 weeks.

For subscription fee and schedules, please refer below:

Package Fee__(USD*)___ Schedule
Ordinary ______15_____ Renew Annually
Associate______20_____ Renew Annually
Life _________ 150_____Once during registration
Honorary_____ xxxx _____EDSC Board Approval

* US Dollars or equivalent

Personal Data Privacy Policy
Personal data provided by applicants will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and use only for processing the EDSC membership application, communication between ESDC Board and its member, mailing of EDSC newsletters, notification, promotion and publicity of EDSC activities. Membership database will be processed, maintained and kept by EDSC Board. General information of EDSC members will be listed at the EDSC directory at:

http://www.eds2ac.blogspot.com/

Disclaimer
Unless EDSC Board rejects an application, fees paid are non-refundable.
Membership database are processed and maintained by EDSC Board.
A one time registration fee, USD15 payable by all applicants.
Payment by cheque is acceptable, payable to EDS Advance Academy.
Please write your name and contact number behind the cheque and send payment to:

The Registrar,
EDSC Board,
C/O EDS Advance Academy,
48 Lorong Kurau 17,
Chai Leng Park,
13700 Prai, Penang,
Malaysia.

EdSc Application

EDSC Membership Application Form
Kindly fill in the form:

Name : ………………………………………..
Program Taken:..............................................
Commence Date:..........................................
Completion Date: …………………………….
Present place of work and Designation …………………..

Current contact: Telephone……………...Fax……………………
E-mail…………………………………
Postal Address………………………………….
……………………………………
………………………………………
Membership Type:..........................
Directory Listing Preference:....................
*(Fun / Business Opportunity / Knowledge)
Interest: .......................................................

And submit to:

The Registrar,
EDSC Board,
C/O EDS Advance Academy,
48 Lorong Kurau 17,
Chai Leng Park,
13700 Prai, Penang,

Malaysia.

Contact: Telephone: + 604-390 1396
Fax: + 604 390 9766
Email: edscircle@gmail.com

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.