Objectives of the Association

4.1

To maintain and foster the bonds of friendship among ¡§permanent residents in Hong Kong and Macau who have studied in France¡¨ (hereinafter called ¡§Alumni¡¨) and individuals with keen interest in French culture.

4.2

To organize social, cultural, educational and scientific activities among members of the Association which may involve the participation of ¡§French government, French professional organizations, French educational institutions in Hong Kong or in France¡¨ (hereinafter called ¡§the Institutions¡¨).

4.3

To establish and maintain social contacts with other educational and cultural institutions in Hong Kong.

4.4

To promote and cater for the welfare and interests of Alumni.

Membership

6.1

For the purpose of registration of the Association, the number of members of the Association is declared not to exceed one hundred thousand.

6.2

The Association shall be comprised of the following categories of members (¡§Members¡¨):

(a)    Ordinary Members;

(b)   Associate Members;

(c)    Honorary Members; and

(d)   Life Members.

Eligibility for Membership

7.1

Alumni holding a diploma or degree equivalent to BAC+3 or above (¡§Diplôme¡¨) conferred by recognized academic institutes in France, diplôme includes

-       Diplôme de Licence;

-       Diplôme de Maîtrise;

-       Diplôme d'Etudes Universitaires Générales (DEUG.);

-       Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées (DESS);

-       Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies (DEA); and

-       Doctorat;

or having attended short courses or exchange programs at any recognized French institutes in France for a period of not less than 3 consecutive months are eligible to apply to become Ordinary Members.

7.2

Individuals who have keen interests in French culture and recognize the objectives of the Association can apply to become Associate Members.  Full-time students aged 16 or above may join as Associate Members at a discount on annual membership subscription.

7.3

Individuals who have contributed or are deemed to be capable of contributing towards the Association may be nominated as Honorary Members by the Executive Committee and elected at a General Meeting.  The number of Honorary Members in every year is limited to ten.

7.4

Alumni or Ordinary Members can apply to become Life Members by paying the Entrance Fee plus at one time a sum for membership subscription equivalent to ten times the prevalent Annual Subscription Fee for an Ordinary Member.  Such applications will be subject to the approval of the Executive Committee.

Membership Fees

10.1

The following Membership Fees shall apply:

(a)    ¡§Entrance Fee¡¨ for application of membership of the Association (free for members joining on or before 31^st December 2004); and

(b)   ¡§Annual Subscription Fee¡¨, payment on or before 31^st December 2004 will be valid until 31^st December 2005, for maintaining the status of Members.

10.2

The rates of Membership Fees are as follows:

10.2.1

For the first year of the establishment of the Association:

(a)    Entrance Fee is at HK$100, payable by the applicants for Ordinary Members, Associate Members and Life Members;

(b)   Annual Subscription Fee is at

•      HK$100 per calendar year for Ordinary Members;

•      HK$200 per calendar year for Associate Members; and

•      HK$50 per 2 consecutive calendar years for full-time student Members.

For first-time subscription, if the application is made between 1st July and 31^st December, the Annual Subscription Fee for Ordinary Members and Associate Members will be extended to the calendar year following the year in which membership application is made, and to another calendar year extra for full-time student Members.

10.2.2

The rates set out in 10.2.1 may be subject to revision to be recommended by the Executive Committee and approved by voting at the General Meeting.

10.3

Membership Fees are not refundable.