GBA Membership

Membership Application and Admission

1. Each applicant MUST be at least 18 years to apply.
2. Each applicant/s MUST submit a filled out GBA paper or electronic application form found on the GBA website (www.goshendmv.org). Incomplete application forms will delay the approval process.
3. Each applicant MUST list ALL beneficiary names of close relatives. Close relatives here refer to wife or husband, father or mother, son or daughter, brother or sister ONLY. NO EXCEPTIONS.
4. Each member MUST sign the application form and waiver form before submission as self-evidence to abide by the terms and conditions as set fully by GBA by- laws and guidelines. If needed, staff will complete a notary attestation.
5. Membership in the Association shall be contingent upon the payment of registration fees and/or dues, as determined by the Executive Committee and outlined in the bylaws. The Association reserves the right to adjust fees periodically to reflect operational needs and member input.
6. Upon reception, the approval committee shall examine and evaluate the application form thoroughly. a). If the application meets the Association’s requirements, it will be approved. b). If the application does not meet the requirements, the application will be denied and reasons for denial will be communicated to the applicant.
7. Once approved, each prospective member will be issued a unique GBA ID for records and claims purposes only.
8. All applicants will be required to provide proof / documents of the person to be added after the application has been approved, such as marriage certificate or birth certificate.
9. ONLY ACTIVE members shall qualify for the benevolence benefits or claims.

Member Benefits

1. Each qualifying member shall receive a 100% of each members due contribution in the event of a member’s death less the agreed administrative fees as stated under article 2.3.
2. During the probation period, no active member shall get any benefits. If a tragedy befalls a member before the probation period is over, individual GBA members shall be requested to support at will.
3. If a member reports a claim and is not current in his/her books of account (has an outstanding balance from previous claim/s), that claim WILL NOT qualify for ANY benefits. NO EXCEPTIONS.
4. Members who default or lapse in their obligations may be subject to readmission procedures and associated fees, as outlined in the bylaws.
5. Any member who knowingly submits false, misleading, or fraudulent applications, requests, or documentation to the Association, including but not limited to claims for financial support, membership registration, or voting eligibility, shall be considered in violation of the Association’s Code of Conduct.

Note: Each amount paid toward any outstanding balance will be applied towards the oldest
defaulted claims in record in that order to the present.

Funds and Claims

1. All active members shall be required to submit their financial contributions in accordance with the schedule and amounts determined by the Association.
2. Failure to submit contributions within the designated timeframe shall attract penalties as follows:   a). A late fee, as determined by the Executive Committee, shall be applied after the grace period. b). Continued non-compliance may result in suspension of membership privileges, including voting rights and access to benefits. c). Persistent failure to meet financial obligations, after formal notice and opportunity to remedy, may lead to termination of membership by resolution of the Executive Committee.
3. Any member subject to disciplinary action under this Article shall have the right to appeal to the General Assembly, whose decision shall be final.