*S.H.I.N.E. shall be compromised of Christian homeschooling families in the north Edmond area. (Provision for membership of those outside the Edmond area will be made on a case by case basis at the discretion of the Leadership Team.)
*Initial membership shall be reserved for those who attend the yearly orientation /planning meeting, concur with the Statement of Faith, Conflict Resolution Policy, Standard of Conduct, sign the Liability Waiver and agree to abide by the support nature and purpose of S.H.I.N.E. (Yearly signing of the above documents is required for each family. Make-up meetings will be scheduled at the discretion of the Leadership Team.)
*Membership dues will be exacted per family and will be determined each year by the leadership team. Failure to pay dues forfeits participation in all support group activities. Special provision will be made for those who desire membership, but are unable to pay.
*Members are expected to pay for all classes/events as determined by each instructor or Leadership Team in a timely manner as well as attend classes as enrolled unless unforeseen events occur that make attendance impossible. Please notify instructor or other class participant if unable to attend.
*Members are strongly encouraged to participate in state-wide home schooling events sponsored by organizations such as OCHEC, for example, Capitol Day in February and the annual Home school Convention scheduled the first weekend in May. Scholarships may be provided at the discretion of the Leadership Team.
*Members must sign a liability waiver prior to attending or participating in any S.H.I.N.E. event. S.H.I.N.E. members are expected to take full responsibility for their own actions and the actions of their family members.
*Members may be affiliated with other local support groups or co-ops.
*Non-members are welcome when accompanied by current members and may enjoy field trips and other planned activities but may not participate in cooperative learning experiences. Non-members interested in joining S.H.I.N.E. are welcome to observe any activity of S.H.I.N.E. as guests. All participants must sign a Liability Wavier form prior to participating.
*Members are required to accompany their children to all events and be on-site for all classes unless arrangements have been made with another adult to supervise and take responsibility for their child and the organizer of the event is aware of the arrangements.
*Members are strongly encouraged to seek membership in the Home School Legal Defense Association. Discounted memberships are available to S.H.I.N.E. members through OCHEC.
*The process for new membership begins by emailing shinesupportgroup@gmail.com to communicate the desire to be added to the Interest List. Please include your name, ages of children, and confirm you have read all of the membership documents and both you and your spouse would sign them upon membership.
