Application for active or associate membership shall be in writing, endorsed by two members in good standing and shall be accompanied by initiation fee and prorata dues for the year. The application shall be submitted to the Executive Committee, which shall make a recommendation at the next general membership meeting. Applicants recommended for membership by the Executive Committee shall have all rights and duties of their membership classification pending acceptance by the general membership. Dissenting votes by three active members shall be sufficient to reject an applicant. Associate membership shall consist of members no longer eligible under Article II, Section 1, and members of the trade acceptable to the general membership under Article II, Section 3 and 4.
Active members become associate members one year after their active eligibility ends.
Page 2 a. Associate members may not hold elective office. Associate members may not have a vote. Associate members may serve on committees. Associate members will be subject to dues and assessments applicable to to the active membership. Honorary membership shall be open to anyone recommended by the Executive Comittee.