Membership Requirement

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1. Membership of the KUO is opened to citizens of all towns under Ashanti traditional area who subscribe to the purposes and objectives of the KUO as described under article II of our constitution.

2. Anyone who has affiliation with Ashanti, resulting from birth may become a member and will be accorded all rights and privileges as long as he/she fulfills his/her responsibilities and obligations to the KUO.

3. Spouses (Non-Ashantis) of members as described under section 1 of this article who are interested in becoming members of the KUO shall apply to become members. They will be required to complete application forms and pay the applicable registration fee of $85.00*** (subject to change by general vote only) as well as pay their monthly dues of $15.00 as established under article VII of our constitution. They shall be accorded all rights and privileges as long as they fulfill their responsibilities and obligations to the KUO.

4. Any citizens of Ashanti as described under sections 1, 2 and 3 of article IV desiring for membership will fill a form prescribed by the KUO, together with payment of registration fee of $85.00. Accepted new members shall be introduced to the general membership at the next meeting of the KUO.

5. Any member who moves out of metro Columbus and would like to retain his/her membership would be required to officially inform the KUO of his/her desire to continue to be a member of the KUO. However, such a member shall be required to fulfill his/her financial obligations to the KUO. Failure to do so would lead to revocation of his/her membership.

6. No Ashanti shall be denied membership on the basis of sex, religion, clan or hometown. Parental status or position within Ashanti Traditional Area shall have no bearing on this association. Therefore, all members have equal status in the KUO.

*** 2 Kente Mufflers and Asanteman T-Shirt is included with your payment