Member Expectations

Membership in The Cincinnatus Association is a privilege and represents an impressive distinction for those so privileged.  That distinction, however, resides upon the history and reputation of the Association - most especially upon the active and proficient efforts of its past and present members.  Each and every member of The Cincinnatus Association is expected to maintain and endeavor to enhance that history and reputation in their own manner.

• Active Involvement - Cincinnatus Association members will maintain a consistent, active and high quality involvement in community affairs.  Social endeavors or involvement in career-oriented organizations are not sufficient here.  Leadership positions in community action are expected,as are civic awareness and a reasonable level of knowledge of significant issues facing the Greater Cincinnati community.
• Professional Proficiency - Cincinnatus Association members will maintain proficiency and accomplishment in their chosen profession.  Members must show potential for leadership in the community and have demonstrated leadership qualities, particularly the ability to build and accept consensus.
• Diversity - Cincinnatus Association desires a diverse membership and requires members to value and respect diversity.  Members will eagerly participate with and work for individuals from all geographic and professional backgrounds and actively seek to build a membership with the widest race, gender, religious and political makeup.
• Action & Risk - Cincinnatus Association members are action-oriented risk-takers, consistently looking to make things better.  This is the truest spirit of the "Citizen Cincinnatus."  Members must actively participate in an Association Panel or otherwise be significantly and actively involved in serving the Association and its mission.
• Time Commitment - Cincinnatus members will have time to participate actively.  Members will anticipate and be willing and able to commit significant personal time and energy in the pursuit and fulfillment of the mission of the Association.
• Personal Traits - Cincinnatus Association members will possess strong and constructive attitudes and traits to supplement and complement one another, including: inquiring mind, imaginative and innovative, enthusiastic, independent, thoughtful listener, good communicator, follows through and keeps commitments.  Members will conduct themselves properly at all times, both in their direct Association activities and elsewhere as it might reflect on their association with The Cincinnatus Association.