There are currently three classes of membership: Active, Associate, and Honorary. a. Active membership shall be open to any person of Ghanaian origin residing in the United States of America. b. Associate membership shall be open to other persons of non Ghanaian origin in the United States who endorse the core mission, aims and objectives of AGO USA. Associate membership is conferred by the Board of Directors. c. Honorary Membership shall be open to any group or institution endorsing the aims and objectives of AGO USA. The Honorary membership could lead to partnership.