What is Emeritus Status?
At any time, Active Members may request of the other members that they be granted Emeritus Status, which means they remain a member of the organization in a limited capacity. They may exhibit two pieces at the annual CAA Show (but are ineligible to win awards for them), or choose not to exhibit at all. They may attend most CAA functions, such as the annual Trail Ride, but they may not serve as officers, attend the business meetings or have the right to vote on issues. When the status was incorporated into the organization, it was intended to be a status of semi-retirement for members who may have some extenuating circumstance(s) in their life that prohibits them from participating fully in the activities of the organization, as the Active Members are required to do.
