New clubs and associations may petition for membership at any time during the year. The state is divided into eight geographic areas of varying size. Although the majority of area boundaries correlate closely to the area of many of the local associations, the correlation is a coincidence. The area boundaries have changed only a few times over the years. Occasionally, the board will hold a called meeting during the State Convention in August.
All meetings are open to any one who wishes to attend.
The February meeting is always held in Area II, but the June and October meetings rotate throughout the state. Contact a board member to find out when and where the next board meeting will be held. Only the representatives have voting rights ensuring that the direction of the association is guided by the member clubs. Elected officers and committee chairmen may make and second motions as well as participate in discussion. Visitors may not make or second motions, but are welcome to participate in discussion.