Membership

Council Membership

The Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association represents graduates and supporters of any accredited public or private Historically Black College or University (HBCU) that reside in the Greater Cleveland, Ohio area. Membership is not restricted to alumni only. Membership is open to former HBCU students, parents of currently enrolled students, supporters, and groups and organizations that support the mission and philosophy of the organization.

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Individual Membership Options

Alumni/ae | $35.00

Membership extended to a graduate of a HBCU, but not specifically representing a local HBCU alumni chapter.

Voting rights on all matters.
Eligibility to attend regional, national meetings/conferences as Council delegates.
Hold an elected position within the Council.
Priority mailing (postal/electronic) of special events.
Opportunities to create and participate in special events.
Access to up-to-date information about initiatives, programs, and events.
Unlimited networking potential through a variety of local, regional and national resources.

Parent/Supporter | $20.00

A parent/guardian of a student currently enrolled at a respective HBCU or an individual that may have only attended an HBCU, or attended/graduated from some other institution of higher learning or any other patron/supporter that believes in the mission and philosophy of the organization.

Hold an appointed position within the Council.
Eligibility to attend regional, national meetings/conferences as Council delegates.
Priority mailing (postal/electronic) of special events.
Opportunities to create and participate in special events.
Access to up-to-date information about initiatives, programs, and events.
Unlimited networking potential through a variety of local, regional and national resources.
Voting rights on all matters

Group Membership Options

HBCU Alumni Chapter | $50.00

Membership allows for official representatives (2) of the local alumni chapter to participate with the council.

Voting rights on all matters for two delegate members.
Hold an elected position within the Council.
Eligibility to attend regional, national meetings/conferences as Council delegates.
Exclusive webpage, with unlimited access (for financial/active status) on the Council’s website, to be used for, but not limited to, promotion of local chapter activities, events, officers, announcements, institution news, special announcements, and other information in good and moral taste.
Priority mailing (postal/electronic) of special events.
Opportunities to create and participate in special events.
Access to up-to-date information about initiatives, programs, and events.
Unlimited networking potential through a variety of local, regional and national resources.

Other/Affiliate Groups | $40.00

Open to other local groups and other organizations that uphold the goals of the CCBCAA.

Hold an appointed position within the Council based on the discretion of the President and the Executive Committee.
Priority access to membership database for promotion of program.
Special logo/advertisement on website with direct link to organization website.
Priority mailing (postal/electronic) of special events.
Opportunities to create and participate in special events.
Access to up-to-date information about initiatives, programs, and events.
Unlimited networking potential through a variety of local, regional and national resources.
Voting rights on all matters excluding voting on elected officers of the organization (one delegate).

Other Option

Honorary/Sponsor | Various Amounts

Consist of persons or organizations that support and promote the Council either financially, in-kind or otherwise.

The annual donation shall vary based on individual occurrence and/or Program Partner level for a particular special event.
Shall not have the right to vote or hold office.
May have presence on the website.

Payment Terms

Membership dues are collected annually for the current operating year beginning in the month of July.

All dues should be paid within the four three months of the current operating year (July – October).
Dues collected during the months of the current operating year (November – June) will assessed a one-time late fee of $10.00.