All members of the CSRA Home Education Association agree to follow the rules listed below.
These guidelines are to ensure that the purposes listed in the Bylaws are the focus and intent of all members. It is important for all members to realize, when they apply for membership in our group, that all of our activities and meetings will be conducted with a New Testament Christian emphasis. By joining our association you are agreeing not to object to our Christian emphasis even if you do not personally agree with it.
All members shall:
- Pay annual dues by the deadline as determined by the board. At the discretion of the directors, dues may be prorated for new members only. Refunds may be made only by a vote of the board.
- Promote unity within the group through words and conduct.
- Serve as a resource for other home educators.
- Encourage a learning atmosphere.
- Promote a high standard of home education both within and outside the association.
- Obey rules for field trips as listed in the Field Trip Guidelines.
- Incur reimbursable expenses for association-related activities only with directors’ approval.
- Use the name “C.S.R.A. Home Education Association” only when approved by the directors. This is particularly important when dealing with the media or government officials. Do not make statements on behalf of the association without prior approval of the directors.
- Conduct all activities with honesty, integrity, compassion, and love.
- Comply with library lending procedures.
- Keep the membership listings (e.g. Directory) confidential; they are for members only and are not to be used for solicitation of any kind.
- Please do not give out any specific (names, addresses, and phone numbers) information about other homeschoolers without their prior approval.