charter member
noun
: an original member of a group (such as a society or corporation)
charter membership
noun
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Interspersed throughout the concert will be video interviews with chorale alumnus Peggy Stark, who will be in attendance to represent her late husband, founding director Charles Stark; previous artistic director Day; and some Lincoln-Way Area Chorale charter members.
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Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
The New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills have played some exciting, compelling games over the years, going all the way back to their days as charter members of the old American Football League.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Bottom line The Oilers have been part of the NHL since 1979 and were charter members of the WHA for seven years before NHL entry.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 3 July 2024
Cumberland University and the Lebanon Democrat are the two charter members of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, which is 100 years old this year.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Jessi Virtusio, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
The New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills have played some exciting, compelling games over the years, going all the way back to their days as charter members of the old American Football League.
—Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025
Bottom line The Oilers have been part of the NHL since 1979 and were charter members of the WHA for seven years before NHL entry.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 3 July 2024
Cumberland University and the Lebanon Democrat are the two charter members of the Lebanon Wilson County Chamber of Commerce, which is 100 years old this year.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Charter member.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/charter%20member. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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