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Do I have to be a DuBois or DuBois
Descendant to join the DBFA?
No... Being a DuBois or DuBois descendant is not a
requirement of membership
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Is my DBFA membership transferable?
No.. DBFA membership, including life
membership, is not transferable to another person. Life membership (no
longer offered by the DBFA) lasts for the lifetime of that member.
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When are the Family Reunions and
Business meetings held?
DBFA Reunions/business meeting are held every two
years on the third weekend in October. on Huguenot Street in New Paltz, NY
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Does my membership in the DBFA include
membership in Historic Huguenot Street (HHS)?
No. The DBFA is independent from HHS. Although many
members of the DBFA are also members of HHS and the DBFA does support the work
of HHS.
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Are donations to the DBFA tax deductible?
Yes, The DBFA is a "not for profit" 501C(3)
corporation.
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When was the DBFA founded?
The DuBois Family Association (DBFA)
was formed on October 29, 1966 as an affiliate of the Huguenot Historical
Society of New Paltz, New York.
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When did the DBFA
incorporate?
The DBFA was Incorporated in the State of
New York in 1996.
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How is the DBFA governed?
The DBFA is governed by the By-laws of
the Association. The DBFA is run by the Executive Board of the Corporation.
Executive Board members are nominated and elected by the membership. The DBFA
President is the Chief Executive Officer and Chairs the Executive Board.
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How long is the term of office of Executive
Board members?
Executive Board members serve a two year term of
office. There are no term limits.
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How many Executive Board
members are there?
At full capacity there are 8 members of
the DBFA Executive Board. President, up to 5 Vice Presidents, Secretary and
Treasurer. The office of Secretary and Treasurer may be combined.
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When does the Executive Board meet?
The DBFA Executive Board does not have a regularly
scheduled board meeting. The Board usually conducts business by email. The Board
also meets by conference telephone calls as needed. The Board will usually meet
in person on occasions when Board members are in New Paltz for a reunion or
other activity.
