You also will be eligible to participate in all the GE Elfun benefits. In most cases no. Each chapter establishes its own dues requirements to fund its chapter's activities and to pay the International Elfun assessment per Regular and Senior chapter member. There is no difference in benefits or participation except only Seniors can purchase the Elfun additional health insurance. Regular members are current GE employees.
Seniors also pay a lesser dues fee.
There is no difference in the membership benefits or participation opportunities. The only difference is the criteria under which they were offered membership. While you can volunteer on a project without being a GE Elfun, you must be an Elfun if you would like to lead a volunteer project and have Elfun supply any funds toward this event. When you are not leading an event, your dues provide funding for others to lead and participate in volunteer activities. The community is very much aware of the contribution that Elfun provides and frequently acknowledges our efforts in the media and through its continued request for support.