The National Organization, Departments, and Camps shall not impose the per capita tax, fees, dues, or any other monetary assessment on Honorary Members. Honorary Members are entitled to a free subscription to the Banner. There shall be one class of Associates. Associates shall not be counted toward the required number of members to establish a new camp. The names of Associates may not appear on the Camp charter nor may Associates be designated as Charter Members of the Camp.
Associates otherwise enjoy all the rights, privileges, and responsibilities of membership.
Establishment of Associates by Departments and Camps. Departments, at their own discretion, may establish Associates. Departments may impose further restrictions on Associates, provided that the rights established in Chapter V, Article VI of the National Regulations may not be altered, reduced, or vacated. If a Department specifically establishes Associates by amending its bylaws, Camps within said Department may amend the Camp by-laws and establish Associates. Camps may impose further restrictions in accordance with the provisions of the Department by-laws and provided that the rights established in Chapter V, Article VI of the National Regulations may not be altered, reduced, or vacated.