Bylaws of Deaf Dog Connections, Advocacy, Resources & Education (D2Care)
Article V
Members
Section A. Determination and Rights of Members
The Corporation shall have only one class of member.
No Member shall hold more than one Membership in the Corporation. Except as expressly provided in or authorized by the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws of this Corporation, or Provisions of Law, all Memberships shall have the same rights, privileges, restrictions, and conditions.
Section B. Requirements for Membership
The requirements for Membership in this Corporation are as follows:
- Paying dues for Membership;
- Be a minimum of 18 years old for a voting Membership;
- Agree to abide by the governing documents for this Organization.
See Section I for reasons for voluntary or involuntary termination of Membership.
Section C. Admission of Members
Applicants shall be admitted to Membership via an application and upon payment of dues.
Section D. Fees and Dues
- The following fees shall be charged for making application for Membership in the Corporation: $15 per individual or $25 per family at the same address.
- Payment of said fees entitles Membership from the time of application until the end of the Membership year, which will run from July 1 to June 30.
- Membership is renewable annually for the fee of $15 per individual and $25 per family at the same address and is renewable on July 1 of each year.
Section E. Number of Members and Voting Rights
- There is no limit on the number of Members the Corporation may admit.
- Each individual Member shall have 1 vote and family Memberships shall have a maximum of 2 votes in all matters requiring a vote of the Membership for the Corporation.
- Only Members 18 years of age and over may vote.
Section F. Membership Record
The Corporation shall keep a Membership record containing the name, email address, home address, and date of Membership. Termination of the Membership of any Member shall be recorded, together with the date of termination of such Membership. Such records shall be kept at the Corporation's Principle Office. See Article IX Section C in regards to Members Inspection Rights to such Records.
Section G. Non-liability of Members
A Member of this Corporation is not, as such, personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or obligations of the Corporation.
Section H. 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 or termination of Membership for any reason.
Section I. Termination of Membership
The Membership of a Member shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
- Upon his or her notice of such termination, delivered to the Membership Officer of the Corporation personally, in writing by regular mail or by e-mail, such Membership to terminate upon the postmark date stamped on the mail. Should a termination request take place before the end of the Membership year, Membership fees shall not be refunded;
- If this Corporation has provided for the yearly payment of dues for Membership, upon failure to renew said Membership on or before the due date, Membership shall be considered delinquent. Termination shall be effective thirty (30) days from the due date of renewal;
- After providing the Member with reasonable written notice via e-mail or postal mail, and an opportunity to be heard either orally or in writing, a Membership may be terminated upon determination by the Board of Directors that the Member has engaged in conduct materially and seriously prejudicial to the interests or purposes of the Organization. This conduct may include, but is not limited to, continued aggression or slander towards a Member or Members of this Corporation without due evidence, the undermining of the Corporation's goals and other conduct not conducive to the Mission Statement of the Corporation. Membership fees shall not be refunded.
All rights of a Member in the Corporation shall cease on termination of Membership as herein provided.
