Article IV. Members
Section 1. Determination And Rights Of Members.
The corporation shall have only one class of members. All members shall have the same rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions, except as expressly provided in or authorized by the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws of this corporation, or provisions of law.
Section 2. Qualifications Of Members.
Membership may be extended to any individual, association, partnership, corporation, or government entity that agrees to pay membership fees as may be set by the Board and who further agrees to be bound by the terms of these Articles, the By-Laws, and/or any lawful resolution of the Board.
Section 3. Admission Of Members.
Applicants shall be admitted to membership upon request and upon payment of dues.
Section 4. Fees And Dues.
A. The Board of Directors shall establish the fee charged for making application for membership in the corporation, if any.
B. The Board of Directors shall determine the annual dues payable to the corporation by members, if any.
Section 5. Number Of Members.
There is no limit on the number of members the corporation may admit.
Section 6. Membership Record.
The corporation shall keep a record of the membership containing the name and address of each member. Termination of the membership of any member shall be recorded in the record, together with the date of termination of such membership. The Secretary shall keep such record.
Section 7. Non-liability Of Members.
No member of this corporation is personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or obligations of the corporation.
Section 8. Non-transferability Of Memberships.
No member may transfer a membership or any right arising therefrom. All rights of membership cease upon the member's death.
Section 9. Termination Of Membership.
The membership of a member shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
A. Upon his or her notice of such termination delivered to the Chairperson or Secretary of the corporation personally, or by mail, such membership to terminate upon the date of delivery of the notice or date of deposit in the mail.
B. If this corporation has provided for the payment of dues by members, upon a failure to renew his or her membership by paying dues on or before their due date, such termination to be effective thirty (30) calendar days after a written notification of delinquency is given personally, or mailed to such member by the Secretary of the corporation. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail addressed to the member at his or her address as it appears on the records of the corporation, with postage prepaid. Personal notification includes notification by telephone, email, or by facsimile machine, provided however, in the case of email, or facsimile notification, the member to be contacted shall acknowledge personal receipt of the notice by a return message or telephone call within twenty four (24) hours of the first email or facsimile transmission. A member may avoid such termination by paying the amount of delinquent dues within a thirty (30) calendar day period following the member's receipt of the notification of delinquency.
C. After providing the member with reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard either orally or in writing, upon a determination by the Board of Directors that the member has engaged in conduct materially and seriously prejudicial to the interests or purposes of the corporation. Any person expelled from the corporation shall receive a refund of dues already paid for the current dues period minus any incurred costs by said person.
All rights of a member in the corporation shall cease on termination of membership as herein provided.
The corporation shall have only one class of members. All members shall have the same rights, privileges, restrictions and conditions, except as expressly provided in or authorized by the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws of this corporation, or provisions of law.
Section 2. Qualifications Of Members.
Membership may be extended to any individual, association, partnership, corporation, or government entity that agrees to pay membership fees as may be set by the Board and who further agrees to be bound by the terms of these Articles, the By-Laws, and/or any lawful resolution of the Board.
Section 3. Admission Of Members.
Applicants shall be admitted to membership upon request and upon payment of dues.
Section 4. Fees And Dues.
A. The Board of Directors shall establish the fee charged for making application for membership in the corporation, if any.
B. The Board of Directors shall determine the annual dues payable to the corporation by members, if any.
Section 5. Number Of Members.
There is no limit on the number of members the corporation may admit.
Section 6. Membership Record.
The corporation shall keep a record of the membership containing the name and address of each member. Termination of the membership of any member shall be recorded in the record, together with the date of termination of such membership. The Secretary shall keep such record.
Section 7. Non-liability Of Members.
No member of this corporation is personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or obligations of the corporation.
Section 8. Non-transferability Of Memberships.
No member may transfer a membership or any right arising therefrom. All rights of membership cease upon the member's death.
Section 9. Termination Of Membership.
The membership of a member shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
A. Upon his or her notice of such termination delivered to the Chairperson or Secretary of the corporation personally, or by mail, such membership to terminate upon the date of delivery of the notice or date of deposit in the mail.
B. If this corporation has provided for the payment of dues by members, upon a failure to renew his or her membership by paying dues on or before their due date, such termination to be effective thirty (30) calendar days after a written notification of delinquency is given personally, or mailed to such member by the Secretary of the corporation. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail addressed to the member at his or her address as it appears on the records of the corporation, with postage prepaid. Personal notification includes notification by telephone, email, or by facsimile machine, provided however, in the case of email, or facsimile notification, the member to be contacted shall acknowledge personal receipt of the notice by a return message or telephone call within twenty four (24) hours of the first email or facsimile transmission. A member may avoid such termination by paying the amount of delinquent dues within a thirty (30) calendar day period following the member's receipt of the notification of delinquency.
C. After providing the member with reasonable notice and an opportunity to be heard either orally or in writing, upon a determination by the Board of Directors that the member has engaged in conduct materially and seriously prejudicial to the interests or purposes of the corporation. Any person expelled from the corporation shall receive a refund of dues already paid for the current dues period minus any incurred costs by said person.
All rights of a member in the corporation shall cease on termination of membership as herein provided.
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