2012-2013 Dues Structure
The Board of Trustees continues to review the dues structure seeking to address the concerns and realities of a sliding dues scale while still presenting a balanced budget to ensure we have the resources to continue to live into our vision of a stronger, more effective UUMA. While we acknowledge that there is no system that will be 100% equitable across all income levels we hope you will see that the spirit of this structure is intended to level the field as much as possible. Please assume our good intentions and bring your individual concerns to either the staff or treasurer. The original 2009 proposal was for the sliding scale to reach 1% of S&H for the FY12 year — the following dues structure brings this plan to fruition. Please remember that waivers are available for those unable to pay the minimum; we especially encourage those of you who are making less than $20,000 a year to consider asking for a full waiver. Payment plans are also available. Although the chart does not extend past $100K, those making an income beyond that are welcome to pay 1% of their income.
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2012-2013 Dues Chart
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Salary Range:
Your S&H (income) is between
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Parish Based
(1%)
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Community*
(.5%) |
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-
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$ 20,000.00
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$ 200.00
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$ 100.00
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$ 20,001.00
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$ 25,000.00
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$ 225.00
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$ 113.00
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$ 25,001.00
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$ 30,000.00
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$ 275.00
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$ 138.00
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$ 30,001.00
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$ 35,000.00
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$ 325.00
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$ 163.00
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$ 35,001.00
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$ 40,000.00
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$ 375.00
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$ 188.00
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$ 40,001.00
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$ 45,000.00
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$ 425.00
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$ 213.00
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$ 45,001.00
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$ 50,000.00
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$ 475.00
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$ 238.00
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$ 50,001.00
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$ 55,000.00
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$ 525.00
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$ 263.00
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$ 55,001.00
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$ 60,000.00
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$ 575.00
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$ 288.00
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$ 60,001.00
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$ 65,000.00
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$ 625.00
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$ 313.00
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$ 65,001.00
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$ 70,000.00
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$ 675.00
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$ 338.00
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$ 70,001.00
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$ 75,000.00
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$ 725.00
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$ 363.00
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$ 75,001.00
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$ 80,000.00
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$ 775.00
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$ 388.00
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$ 80,001.00
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$ 85,000.00
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$ 825.00
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$ 413.00
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$ 85,001.00
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$ 90,000.00
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$ 875.00
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$ 438.00
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$ 90,001.00
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$ 95,000.00
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$ 925.00
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$ 463.00
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$ 95,001.00
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$ 100,000.00
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$ 975.00
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$ 488.00
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$ 100,001.00
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and up
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$ 1000.00^
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$ 500.00#
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^ or 1% of income
# or .05% of income
* Community based ministers and those serving outside the US/Canada
Additional Dues Categories:
One-Time Temporary Financial Hardship:
$200 (Parish based)
$100 (Community based)
Candidate Membership: $55
Full Waiver with Supporting Documents: $0
Life Members (Yearly Contributions Welcome): $0
Changes to the Discount Code Structure:
Because the new dues structure takes into account the different financial obligations and level of services offered for community ministers many of the previous discount codes have been discontinued. We have retained the top six discount codes in acknowledgement that many members—parish and community based—continue to have additional organizations that are necessary to their ministry. If you belong to one of the following organization and it is necessary to your ministry, you may use a discount code to deduct a portion of your dues. Associations are assigned codes based on their dues amount. One code is allowed per membership. If applying this code to your membership brings your dues amount below the minimum you are requested to pay the minimum.
Promo Code
| Name
| Discount
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AAR
| American Academy of Religion
| $100
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ACPE
| Assoc. for Clinical Pastoral Education
| $100
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APC
| Assoc. of Professional Chaplains
| $100
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LREDA
| Liberal Religious Educators Assoc.
| $100
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IMN
| Interim Ministry Network / Guild
| $50
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UUSCM
| UU Society for Community Ministries
| $50
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Definitions/Clarifications:
Salary & Housing: As reflected
on US IRS Form W-2: Boxes 1 (Salary) and 14 (Housing) or equivlent.
Necessary Organization: A membership in another organization which your
employer generally expects or requires you to maintain to keep your position.
How to request a Full Waiver:
From the UUMA Bylaws: Active members experiencing extreme financial
hardship or full disability may request a full waiver of dues.
Application for a waiver must be made annually to the Treasurer and
include formal documentation. Any dispute over the amount of dues
payable shall be finally determined by the Executive Committee.
To apply for a full waiver please forward the following documentation to
the UUMA Treasurer at treasurer@uuma.org:
Full Disability: Documentation from the Social Security Department of
your disability status. If you have retired due to disability and have
notified the MFC of your retirement you may wish to apply for life
membership. Contact administrator@uuma.org for
more information.
Extreme Financial Hardship: A copy of the first two pages of your most
recent IRS Form 1040 or a detailed description of income.
Canadian Members are asked to submit the equivalent Canadian tax
return.
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