Honorary Life Member Policy and Application
Nominate a retiring economic developer by October 31, 2023, to be considered for a 2024 MEDC Honorary Life Membership Award. Those that are accepted will be honored during the Awards Luncheon that will be held during the MEDC Legislative Conference on February 8, 2023, at the Westin Hotel in Jackson, MS.
Nominations for Honorary Life Membership (HLM) may be made by an active MEDC member and presented to the MEDC Board of Directors at a regularly scheduled board meeting. The nominator must contact the Executive Director of MEDC and submit a completed nomination form at least two (2) weeks PRIOR to the board meeting and request to be placed on the agenda. If the request is made later than two (2) weeks before the board meeting, or if the agenda is already full, it will be considered for the next regularly scheduled board meeting.
It is not necessary but is recommended, that the nominator attend the board meeting to present their proposal and be present for discussion. It is also recommended the nominator review and understand all HLM policies and procedures before nominating.
Following nomination and discussion, the elected Officers and Board of Directors (Executive Committee, and Directors, no Committee Members) shall vote on the nominee by secret ballot. A board quorum is required to vote, of which a majority vote is needed to pass.
If the vote fails, the nominator informs the member.
If the vote passes, the Executive Director of MEDC communicates with HLM members in writing congratulating them on the new honor. HLM member is invited to attend the next MEDC Legislative Conference to receive recognition during the Awards Luncheon. The letter will include the rules for HLMs on voting, dues, and amenities and responsibilities as outlined below, with a copy to the Sponsoring Organization.
Amenities and Responsibilities of each party are as follows:
MEDC PROVIDES:
Up to four (4) complimentary luncheon tickets.
One (1) registration fee for the conference where the member is being honored.
Award/plaque.
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION PROVIDES:
Hotel room reservations and expenses.
Any additional luncheon tickets at their discretion.
Photo and bio on HLM for conference chairman.
HLM PROVIDES:
Mileage