Member Bylaws

The Jefa Society
Purpose: To build a trusted, inclusive community of women professionals who collaborate, refer business to one another exclusively, grow meaningful relationships, and uphold high standards of ethics and accountability.

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Name & Purpose

Core Values and Commitments

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  • Collaboration: Members share knowledge, opportunities, and support to help each other succeed.

  • Inclusive Environment: Members foster belonging and psychological safety for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, socioeconomic status, or family status.

  • Relationship-Building: Members actively get to know one another through regular meetings, one-on-ones, and thoughtful engagement.

  • Accountability: Members hold themselves and each other to professional standards and follow these bylaws consistently.

Membership Eligibility

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  • Members are women (including cis and trans women) and nonbinary people comfortable in a women-centered space, over 18, who own or are employed by legitimate businesses or represent their spouses business.

  • Members agree to the exclusive referral commitment and all policies in these bylaws.

  • Signed Jefa Membership Agreement & Signed Member Bylaws

  • No criminal indictments or convictions for Jefa Society Members, their business partners or employees.

Exclusive Referral Commitment

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  • Primary Commitment: Members agree to refer business within the group exclusively, whenever a suitable member exists who meets the client’s needs and quality standards.

  • Client Interest First: If no suitable member exists, or the referral would not serve the client’s best interest, the member may refer externally and should disclose this exception to the group leadership. These referrals must take place outside of Jefa Society discussions, forums and events or events affiliated with The Jefa Society in any way.

  • Conflicts of Interest: Members must disclose any conflicts and avoid referrals where impartiality is compromised.

  • Quality: Members agree to deliver professional, ethical services and honor commitments made in referral contexts.

  • The Jefa Society does not recommend referring anyone you have not done business with, trust whole heartedly or have a direct rapport with. We do not refer simply to refer.

Referral Tracking

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Definitions:
- Referral: A direct introduction or recommendation resulting in a business conversation.
- Closed Business: A paid engagement resulting from a referral.
Process:
Members log referrals and outcomes monthly in the group’s tracking system (e.g., shared spreadsheet or CRM).
- Metrics tracked include number of referrals given/received, conversion rates, and closed business.
Transparency:
- Leadership shares aggregate referral metrics with the group monthly.
- Recognition:
- The group may recognize top referrers and celebrate impactful wins.

Inclusion and Conduct

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  • Respectful Behavior: Members communicate professionally, listen actively, and avoid discriminatory, harassing, or hostile conduct to members, group members and community members,

  • Accessibility: The group strives to make meetings and materials accessible (e.g., clear agendas, hybrid options where possible).

  • Diversity of Thought: Members welcome different viewpoints and constructive feedback.

Reporting Malicious Behavior or Bad Business Practices

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Reportable Issues: Fraud, misrepresentation, harassment, discrimination, confidentiality breaches, unsafe or illegal practices, or consistent failure to deliver promised services.We do not get involved in pricing disputes. If a member is removed for any of the listed offenses, this will be made publicly known via our social channels and member directory. If a member is removed for any of the offenses, the member is not eligible to rejoin under any circumstance, under any other brands and all affiliated memberships for team members and partners are revoked immediately.


Reporting Channel: Members AND Consumers may report concerns to leadership via email and may request confidentiality.

  • Process:
    Leadership acknowledges receipt within 5 business days.
    Leadership conducts a fair review, may gather statements, and determines next steps.
    Outcomes:
    Coaching/warning, probation, restitution (where appropriate), suspension, or termination of membership.
    Non-Retaliation: Retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith is prohibited.

Accountability Framework

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Expectations:
Attend meetings consistently, participate in one-on-ones, give and receive referrals, and uphold professional standards at all times with consumers, Facebook group members and fellow members.
Progressive Steps:
Informal coaching → Written warning → Probation → Suspension → Revocation of Membership.
Appeals:
Members may submit a written appeal to leadership within 14 days of a decision; leadership responds within 21 days.

Meetings and Participation

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Cadence: weekly meetings with agendas, hard start and finish times.

  • Attendance:
    - Minimum attendance requirement: [e.g., 75% per quarter].
    - Notify leadership of absences; repeated unexcused absences may trigger accountability steps.
    - Relationship-Building: Members complete at least [2] one-on-one meetings per month with different members.

  • Tardiness is 5 minutes after meeting time and counts as an absence.

  • 2 absences in one month equals revocation of membership

  • One sub allowed per month, must be a business owner. One person may sub once a calendar year only A sub does not void an absence..

Invitation & Growth

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Member Recruitment: This is your club- it is not quantity based, it is quality based, invitation only. Invite those you want to elevate with and those you know will elevate YOU. It is that simple.
Members actively invite like-minded women who align with the group’s values and quality standards.

Onboarding:
Effective August 1, 2026: All applicants are interviewed and New members receive an orientation, bylaws, referral-training, and access to tracking tools.

Privacy and Confidentiality

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Confidential Information:
Members protect club, client and member information, proposals, pricing, and any non-public data
Referral Data:
Referral logs are used for group performance and recognition; share only aggregate data unless consent is provided.

Legal Compliance

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  • Members comply with all applicable laws, including advertising, licensing, data protection, anti-bribery, and fair competition.

  • Fair Competition Note:
    Exclusive referral expectations should not be used to fix prices, restrict markets, or limit client choice. Members act independently and prioritize client needs

Leadership & Governance

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Roles:
Leadership may include a Chair, Membership Lead, Referral/Tracking Lead, Inclusion Lead, and Ethics/Accountability Lead.

Decisions:
Routine decisions by simple majority; bylaw amendments require a two-thirds vote.

Disclosure:

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Members disclose financial interests or relationships that could affect impartiality.
Recusal: Leadership members recuse from decisions where they have a conflict.

Applying while members of other networking groups constitutes fraud and deems your membership revoked and funds nonrefundable.

Fees & Resources

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Dues: Members pay dues annually, which fund some meeting costs, tools, and member programming. All dues are nonrefundable for any reason. Dues may be reviewed annually for increases, notices will be sent 3o days in advance. Dues are per chapter. Once a membership is purchased the niche, member or company name cannot be changed or updated, new company, new name or new niche means new membership, new fees. Multi-hyphenate owners may only represent and advertise one brand for the sake of roles.

Chapter transfers are not permitted, a new membership fee is required and are subject to approval. The Jefa Society may deny any transfer request without disclosing a reason.

Tools:
The group provides trainings, masterminds , social media content, events, referral-tracking and communication tools; members agree to use them appropriately.

Bylaw Amendments

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Any member may propose amendments in writing. Notice: Provide at least 14 days’ notice before a vote.
Approval: Amendments pass with a two-thirds vote of members present. The Jefa Society founders have fun authority to nullify any amendments.

Membership Termination/Revocation

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Grounds:
Violations of bylaws, repeated poor conduct, failure to meet accountability expectations, consistent consumer complaints, or substantiated malicious behavior.
Process:
- Written notice with reasons; opportunity to respond; final decision by leadership.
Reinstatement:
- Possible in some cases, but not cases where consumers were wronged - after 6 months and demonstration of corrective action, subject to leadership vote.

Acknowledgment and Agreement

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By applying, the member affirms they have read, understand, and agree to abide by these bylaws, including the exclusive referral commitment, inclusion standards, accountability framework, and the prohibition on BNI participation or participation in any other networking group.

Jefa Society reserves the right to change, add to or remove member bylaws at its discretion without advance notice.

these bylaws make us different, they make us the standard and they make The Jefa Society a trusted networking group.

Our Bylaws are made publicly available for public awareness and transparency.

Version 2 - Aug 2026

20: Standard Membership — Three-Month Payment Plan

We believe becoming a Jefa should feel exciting, empowering, and accessible.

For those who prefer not to pay their annual membership dues in one payment, The Jefa Society offers a three-month membership payment plan, allowing new members to divide their annual membership dues into three equal monthly payments.

YOUR MEMBERSHIP, FULLY INCLUDED

Members enrolled in the three-month payment plan receive the same membership benefits and access as members who pay their annual dues in full.

From the moment your membership is activated, you are welcomed fully into The Jefa Society community and may participate in the opportunities, connections, events, education, chapter activities, and member experiences available to active members.

There is no reduced membership experience simply because you have selected a payment plan.

HOW THE PAYMENT PLAN WORKS

Your annual membership dues are divided into three equal monthly payments.

Your first payment is due upon completion of your membership enrollment and activation. The remaining two payments will be automatically processed according to the payment schedule established at enrollment.

By selecting the payment plan, you agree to complete all three payments in full.

A COMMITMENT TO YOUR MEMBERSHIP

The Jefa Society is a membership community built on commitment, trust, and accountability. Just as we ask our members to honor their commitments to their chapters and fellow Jefas, we ask that membership dues be honored according to the payment agreement selected at enrollment.

If a scheduled payment is missed, declined, or remains unpaid, membership will be immediately revoked.Revocation means that membership access and privileges will end immediately, including access to member-only meetings, events, benefits, resources, chapter participation, and other opportunities reserved for active Jefas.

Membership will not remain active while a balance is outstanding.

RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP

The three-month payment plan applies to the initial membership term only. Promo cannot be used on payment plans.

Upon completion of the initial membership term, members who wish to continue their membership must renew for the following membership year.

All membership renewals must be paid in full at the renewal rate in effect at the time of renewal.

Renewal rates are subject to change and may differ from the rate originally paid at the time of initial membership. Selecting the three-month payment plan for your initial membership does not establish or guarantee a future renewal rate or payment arrangement.

Membership will continue into a new membership year only after the applicable renewal dues have been received in full and the member has satisfied all current membership requirements.

A THOUGHTFUL APPROACH TO PAYMENTS

We understand that life happens, and payment issues can occasionally be the result of an expired card, banking error, or other administrative circumstance.

If a payment does not process, members are encouraged to promptly update their payment information and resolve the balance. Membership remains subject to the payment terms above, and access may be revoked immediately when a scheduled payment is not successfully received.

Our goal is not to create stress or embarrassment around payments. Our goal is simply to maintain a clear and fair standard for every member of our community.

WHY WE OFFER THE PAYMENT PLAN

The three-month payment option was created to give more women the opportunity to experience The Jefa Society without requiring the full annual investment upfront.

We want the decision to become a Jefa to be about community, connection, growth, and opportunity — while still respecting the financial commitments that allow our Society to operate at the level our members deserve.

Whether you choose to pay your annual dues in full or through our three-month payment plan, you are equally welcomed, equally valued, and equally a Jefa.

MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT

By selecting the three-month payment plan, you acknowledge and agree that:

  • Your initial annual membership dues will be divided into three scheduled payments.

  • All three payments are required to complete the initial membership commitment.

  • You will maintain a valid payment method throughout the payment period.

  • A missed, declined, or unpaid scheduled payment may result in immediate membership revocation.

  • Membership benefits and access end upon revocation.

  • Outstanding membership balances remain due regardless of membership access.

  • The three-month payment plan does not automatically apply to future membership years.

  • All future renewals must be paid in full at the membership renewal rate in effect at that time.

  • Renewal rates and membership terms may change from year to year.

  • Reinstatement is not automatic and may require a new application and approval in accordance with current Jefa Society membership policies.

We are thrilled to welcome you into The Jefa Society.

Your membership is more than a transaction — it is an invitation into a community of women who believe in showing up, building meaningful relationships, supporting one another, and creating opportunities together.

Welcome to the Society. Welcome, Jefa.

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