(1)  possess Masters Degree with Speech-Language Pathology and/or Audiology or Equivalent Title as a major field of study from a recognized educational institution, or

    (2)  be licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist and/or Audiologist in the State of Ohio, or

    (3)  hold membership in the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association.

These requirements may be waived in special circumstances by recommendation of the Membership and Honors Committee and a 3/4 vote of the Legislative Council present, given that a quorum has been established, at a regular Council meeting. Active Members shall uphold the Association's Code of Ethics. Active members as of January 1, 1984 who do not meet the current minimum requirements are eligible to maintain active member status providing that dues are paid each consecutive year.

  (1)  those qualities of good citizenship and character representative of the profession of communicative disorders; and

  (2)  have made a unique contribution to the field; and

  (3)  have been recommended by the Membership/Honors Committee and approved by a 3/4 vote of the Legislative Council present, given that a quorum has been established, at a regular Council meeting.

Honorary Members shall not be Active Members, but shall have all the powers and privileges of Members except the right to vote. Such membership is for life. Dues for Honorary Members shall be waived.

    (1) a graduate and/or undergraduate student in the field of Communicative Disorders; or

    (2) a professional of an Allied field (i.e. PT, OT); or

    (3) a consumer of services.

Associate Membership is for those interested in the field of Communication Disorders who do not qualify for Active Membership. Persons may become Associate Members upon payment of dues provided that they subscribe to the Association's Code of Ethics. Associate Members shall transfer to Active Membership upon completion of Active Membership requirements and payment of appropriate dues. Associate Members receive those benefits and privileges granted by the Association except for the privilege of voting and receiving the Association Directory.

   (1)  Active Members of the Association for ten (10) years prior to nomination as a Life Member; and

    (2)  62 years of age.

Requests for Life Membership status are to be sent in writing to the Membership/Honors Chair, stating eligibility. The requests will be presented to Legislative Council at the last meeting of each fiscal year for a vote. Upon acceptance, Life Members shall receive those benefits and privileges granted by the Association, including voting privileges. Dues shall be waived.