Question 1

Why become an ABF Member?

Accepted Answer

ABF is a member's organization and is committed to serving its members. We welcome you and your family to join our community for fun-filled activities of Bengal and Bengali culture. Through community service and other means, ABF members help promote cultural diversity and understanding of Bengal throughout Atlanta metro area. ABF promotes connection among members through community events and by working themselves to address community needs.

Question 2

Who can be a Member?

Accepted Answer

Any person 18 years or older who subscribes the current yearly membership fee to the objectives of ABF and abides by its By-laws and regulations can become a member. A member must pay the membership fee every year to be considered as a member.

Question 3

Key advantages of ABF Membership:

Accepted Answer

Being a member gives you a sense of belonging and ownership
Free Saranya magazine
ABF has always tried to create a balance between programs by professional artists and by talented local individuals and groups
$5 from your yearly membership goes to charity
Includes Saraswati Puja, Boisakhi, Picnic, Durga Puja (excluding external artist), Lakshmi Puja
Discounted tickets for external artist events
Preference seating for ABF members during external artist events

Question 4

2023 Membership Pricing

Accepted Answer

Family: $250
 
Bachelor: $120
 
Student: $50

Question 5

How to become an ABF Member?

Accepted Answer

To be a member please fill out the Membership Form and the form along with payments (Check should be payable to Atlanta Bengali Forum) to the following Mailing Address:
 Atlanta Bengali Forum
 710 Emory Bluff, Duluth, GA 30097.
Or Call 678 938 7264

Question 6

Executive Committe Responsibilities

Accepted Answer

New Executive Committee will be formed for a year. It is the responsibility of ABF members and executive committee members to make their best possible effort to attain ABF meetings. 
Executive Committee is different from regular members and charged with responsibility for taking event related decisions for ABF and works with the ABF Executive Director by obeying By-Laws. President will report to Executive Director and get approval of any executive body decisions. No one in the executive committee can withdraw more than $1000 from ABF account without approval of Executive Director.
New treasurer will replace the previous treasurer in Bank account.  Any transaction over $1000 must be reported to higher authority.

Question 7

Member Rules

Accepted Answer

Every member has responsibility to bring new members and has the authority to accept 
the membership fee on behalf of ABF at any point in time in the Financial Year (FY).
Every membership will have renewal fees due before a new committee is formed.
New Member fee should be collected one time in full.  No refund will be made for membership.
New committee formation meeting will be only convened and approved by Executive Director.  
President or Executive Director can dismiss a membership as a disciplinary measure.
Family is defined as Husband, Wife and immediate family. Extended family will be treated as      non-member and charged non-member rate. 
No members can promote or advertise for any other organizations in ABF events which   disadvantages ABF and can be a member of any organization similar to ABF at the same time.

Question 8

Executive Director Responsibility

Accepted Answer

Executive Director registered as CEO with the State of Georgia corporation division.
Executive Director holds the highest-ranking position in the organization and responsible for making decisions to fulfill the mission and success of the organization. Executive committee will report to Executive Director. Executive Director supervises, oversees operations in ABF.

Question 9

Advisors Responsibility

Accepted Answer

They simply offer opinions.  Advisors do not have authority to vote on corporate matters.
The goal of an advisory board is to provide valuable assistance, advice, and expertise to the board.  Advisory board members do not have any liability. They  give guidance and advice.

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