Bylaws of the Naval Helicopter Association, Inc

Article III

Membership

Section 1. Classes of Membership: The Naval Helicopter Association shall have three classes of membership as follows: (A) General members, (B) Corporate members, and (C) Honorary members.

Section 2. Qualifications: The qualifications for each class of membership are as follows:

(A) General Members: General membership in the Association is open to all individuals interested in subscribing to and promoting the objectives of the Association.

(B) Corporate Members: Corporate membership in the Association is open to all corporations who desire to take an active interest in subscribing to and promoting the objectives of the Association.

(C) Honorary Members: Honorary membership is bestowed upon any individual selected by the Board of Directors for his or her interest, contribution, and promotion of the objectives of the Association.

Section 3. Voting rights and Duties of Members: The voting rights and duties of each class of membership shall be as follows:

(A) General members may vote on any advisory measure or informational survey and submit agenda items for any duly noticed meeting of members as requested by the Board. Regional Directors will represent General Members on the Board. There are no duties as such for the general members, unless elected as a Regional or National Officer.

(B) Corporate members will, as part of their membership, designate ten (10) individuals from their organizations for one (1) year general memberships and so notify the Association. All rights of general membership shall then apply to those members. The corporation, as such, has no voting rights. The corporate member is strongly encouraged to submit articles for publication and advertise in the Association’s magazine, RotorReview, as well as participate in the presentations and display booths at the annual symposium of the Association, sponsor awards and avail themselves of every opportunity to promote the objectives of the Association.

(C) Honorary members shall have the right to participate in all functions of the Association, but may not vote or hold office.

Section 4. Fees, Dues, and Assessments: Fees, dues and assessments shall be levied as follows:

(A) Annual membership fees shall be determined from time to time by the National Officers and approved by the Board.

(B) Honorary members pay no annual dues.

(C) Paid membership fees will include a one year subscription to the Association's magazine, Rotor Review, for the length of the membership.

(D) Membership is non-assessable.

Section 5. Number of Members: There is no limit to the number of members the Association may have unless otherwise established by the Board.

Section 6. Non-Liability of Members: No member of this Association shall be personally liable for the debts, liabilities or obligations of the Association.

Section 7. Certificates of Membership: Membership certificates shall not be issued; but the Board may authorize membership cards to be distributed to each member.

Section 8. Transferability of Membership: Membership is nontransferable and not transportable.

Section 9. Termination of Membership: Membership shall terminate upon receipt by the Board of the written or typed resignation of a member; on the death of a member; or upon non-payment of annual dues.

Section 10. Expulsion: Any member of the Naval Helicopter Association may be expelled for good cause by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the Board after providing not less than ten (10) days written notice to such member of the reasons for such expulsion action. There shall be no appeal from the decision of the Board.