MEMBERSHIP
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Membership Benefits
Members may take courses in both fall and spring semesters, participate in special events and activities, and attend the series of online Winter Presentations in December, January, and February. Winter Presentations are also public, free to guests and people from the broader community. These public offerings give potential members a chance to sample the Lifespring experience.
Members vote in annual Board elections, are encouraged to VOLUNTEER for the various committees that make Lifespring possible, and to run for, and hold, office. Each spring an Annual Membership Meeting is held to inform Members of the status of the organization, including a financial report, amendments to the Bylaws, if any, and results of the yearly election. The financial report, Bylaw amendments, and election results are emailed to all Members after the annual meeting to ensure those not in attendance stay informed. New Members Welcome
Each fall, Lifespring takes in as many new Members as space and resources will permit. We are committed to welcoming new Members in the fall of each year with the goal of keeping our organization refreshed and vital. Some courses have limited enrollment to ensure that spaces are not overcrowded and that classes foster quality discussions and creative learning. Fortunately, because we are committed to offering some courses via Zoom, in addition to in person courses, our ability to expand the number of Members who can participate in the Lifespring learning community has been significantly increased.
If you are not currently a Member and would like to know when the 2025-2026 Fall course catalog, including membership enrollment information, will be posted, please email [email protected] and ask to be placed on the Interest List. Current Members and those already on the Interest List will automatically be sent the catalog with enrollment materials via email on or about August 1. They will also be sent information about registering for the Winter Presentations that are open to anyone wishing to attend. Courtesy
Members experience a wide range of teaching styles including lectures, discussions, and hands-on participation guided by our presenters, all of whom are volunteers from academia, business, the arts, and public service. To foster a robust learning environment and encourage a sense of community that is comfortable and welcoming, Lifespring Members are expected to behave in a manner that is respectful and courteous, to arrive at their classes on time, to share class time with others and not dominate the question/comments process, and to comply with reasonable requests made by the instructor/presenter. At the discretion of the Board of Directors of Lifespring, continued violation of this policy may result in the loss of Lifespring membership.
COVID Policy
Proof of vaccination is no longer required. Social distancing is at the discretion of each individual and as space allows. Anyone who wishes to wear a mask is welcome to do so, but masking is not required, unless requested by a Class Presenter.
Newsletter
In the past, Lifespring has published a vibrant newsletter News & Views, filled with poetry, photography, book reviews, recommendations for outdoor walks, and a letter from the president. See past issues HERE.
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