Join CAMASSOR
Membership & Dues
Become part of our community. Membership is open to Cameroonians and friends of Cameroon living in Richmond, VA and surrounding areas.
Membership Requirements
Membership shall be obtained through the fulfilment of certain obligations with the organization that shall include, but not limited to, a registration fee, payment of all dues, full participation in all association activities, and regular attendance at meetings.
Categories of Membership
Full Membership
Open to Cameroonians at least 18 years old living in Richmond or environs in Virginia. Full members must attend regular monthly meetings at least once every quarter, host monthly meetings on a sequential schedule, and have full voting rights. Full members may candidate for any executive office, serve on committees, and are entitled to all social benefits as stipulated in the association's benefit agreement.
Senior Membership
Open to Cameroonians aged 65 and above who have been residing in Richmond or environs in Virginia for at least six months. Senior members are not required to pay registration or monthly dues. Should they face any social problem, the group shall participate fully but contributions will be voluntary. Senior members may also opt to become full members with full association benefits.
Honorary Membership
Open to non-Cameroonians and residents who identify with and support the cause of our association.
Annual Dues & Fees
Any returning member wishing to renew must settle all previous year's financial obligations before registering for the new year.
Membership Standing
Active
A member in good standing who attends over 60% of meetings and has paid a minimum of 80% of current financial requirements, including obligations for births, marriages, deaths, and events. Non-payment of dues within the first three months is considered non-membership.
Conditional
A member who has met 100% of financial requirements but whose attendance is below 60%.
Inactive
A person who is registered for the year but is neither current with financial obligations nor meets the minimum 60% attendance requirement. Members who temporarily relocate for professional or educational reasons may maintain membership as long as they comply with their obligations.
Meetings
Monthly meetings are held on the last Saturday of every month.
Meetings begin at 7:00 PM; deliberation starts at 8:00 PM prompt. Arrival after 8:00 PM is considered late.
A $2 late-arrival fee applies to all members without exception.
Meeting locations alternate per the annual calendar drawn by the Social Secretary. A hosting fee of $5 per member is collected each meeting and a lump sum of $125 is handed to the next host at close of meeting.
Make Your Contribution
Pay your registration, dues, hosting fee, savings, or bereavement contribution using any of the following methods.
Zelle
camassorexec@gmail.com — add 1% to your total
Venmo or CashApp
Contact Louis Sakwe
Bank Deposit
CAMASSOR Truist account
Cash or Check
Contact Marco Dajeu
PayPal
Use your bank card — add 3% to your total