Therefore, planning ahead is essential. Honorary members are people who are not now members of the fraternity who have made notable and significant contributions to the profession. These contributions may be technical as in Ceramic science or engineering, or may be outstanding public service. An honorary member need not have received a degree in ceramics, but normally will have some type of college degree. Technicians and secretaries who have helped the chapter or the department should be recognized in other ways.
Outstanding teachers can be faculty members of the chapter.
The Chapter will notify the General Secretary of the desired nominee and include a brief biography and list of accomplishments. The General Secretary will ascertain whether the nominee has ever been elected to Keramos and will forward the nomination and biography to the Board of Directors for their votes. The General Secretary will notify the Chapter of the Board's approval or disapproval of its nominee. Upon approval, the Chapter can arrange an initiation ceremony for the nominee. The Chapter will send a completed Member Record Card for the new Honorary Member to the General Secretary with the date of initiation so that a certificate can be printed.