If a 3rd year of leave of absence is granted, who grants that status request?

• A. National President
• B. Area Director
• C. Chapter President
• D. National Headquarters

Answer: (B)

Authority for extended membership status decisions in this organization rests with the Area Director, who oversees membership matters for your geographic area. When a request involves a multi-year leave, it goes beyond what a single chapter can approve, so the Area Director reviews the case, ensures it aligns with policy, and grants or coordinates the approval across the area. The National President and National Headquarters handle national policy and records, not day-to-day membership changes, while the Chapter President manages chapter-level affairs but does not grant long-term status changes that affect the broader area.