Nominations for prospective members are accepted in October of each year. Nominations may only be made by full NEW members in good standing. Nominees must submit a complete application to the NEW Membership Committee by the deadline. NEW members vote to approve nominees for provisional membership in NEW. Prospective members shall be notified of their acceptance as a provisional member in January of the following year. Prospective members who successfully complete their provisional year will be nominated for full membership in the year following their provisional membership.