October 15*

• Annual membership renewal packets distributed to member institutions
• Annual Meeting registration packets distributed to member institutions

December 1

• Deadline for submission of new applications for membership

December 10*

• Reminder sent to all institutions regarding January 10 on-time deadline for submission of annual membership renewal form
• Reminder sent to all institutions regarding registration for upcoming annual meeting

January 1

• Deadline for notification of recommendation/rejection to applicants for membership

January 10*

• Deadline for on-time submission of annual membership renewal form
  
• Deadline for on-time registration for annual meeting
  
• Reminder sent out to institutions (president) that have not yet submitted annual membership renewal form, including information about delinquent fee after grace period

February (annual meeting)*

• Grace period ends for submission of annual membership renewal form; delinquent fee of $50 added
  
• Vote at business meeting on acceptance of proposed new member institutions

March 1

• Reminder distributed to all institutions (president) which have not yet submitted an annual membership renewal form

April 1

• Notification of impending removal from membership status (sent to president), if annual membership renewal not submitted prior to May 1; Inform them that if they let membership lapse they can always reapply, but would have to go through formal application process

May 1

• Inform institution that they have been removed from membership; Remind them that they are always welcome to reapply, but will have to go through formal application process

* Denotes a flexible date which may vary with the calendar or as other circumstances warrant