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Membership Criteria

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Membership Criteria

CRITERIA

Every candidate for membership in The Presidents’ Roundtable shall meet the following criteria:

• Hold the title, responsibility, autonomy and authority of President or Chief Executive Officer or Chief Operating Officer

• Own and/or operate a business and participate in the day-to-day operations

• Must operate a “for profit” business (with exceptions for non-profit entities considered on a case by case basis)

• Must enjoy a positive, ethical reputation in the business community and the community-at-large

• Must be a seasoned businessperson. Business must have been in existence for 3 years

• Must have an operating business in the Maryland/District of Columbia region

• Generate revenues of at least two million dollars (Request letter from Accountant)

• Show evidence of community involvement

• Demonstrate an understanding of our organization’s obligations and assessments in effect. Currently regular dues are $1,250 per quarter.

• Adhere to the expectation that members will actively participate and attend meetings and organizational activities.



FOUNDING MEMBERS

A. Tyrous (Terry) Addison
Atlas Insurance Agency

Melvin Bilal
Security America Services

Dorothy Brunson
Brunson Communications (WEBB Radio)

Henry “Hank” Edwards
Community Foods (Super Pride Supermarkets)

Rudolph Gustus
G & M Oil Company

Raymond V. Haysbert
Parks Sausage Company / Forum Caterers

William Jackson
Jackson Oil Company

Art Lambert
Lambert Insurance Agency

James McLean
Four Seas Seven Winds Travel Agency

William March
March Funeral Homes

John “Jake” Oliver
Afro-American Newspapers

Osborne A. Payne
Broadway Payne (McDonald's Restaurants)

Otis Warren
Otis Warren Real Estate Service