Upon approval of the Board of Directors, chapters may establish special categories of chapter membership. Special chapter members shall not, however, have any of the rights and privileges of active membership in the Society. In designing the Chapter Bylaws there are several items of particular importance. These by-laws must show the date they are adopted by the Chapter. In the by-laws be sure to address the particulars of officer elections.
Many chapters choose to elect officers at the spring meeting on odd-numbered years.
Other systems will work just as well. In order to change the name or jurisdiction of a chapter a separate procedure must be followed. Section 3 . The Chapter shall sustain the aims and purposes of the Society. Membership in the Chapter shall be open to harpists and other interested persons.