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Classification of Members
There shall be four (4) classes of membership.
- Active Members
- Supporting Members
- Honorary Members
- Affiliated Members
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| 3.1.1 |
Active Members - Any individual who regularly takes part in the activities of the Society within the geographic boundaries of the Province of Alberta is eligible to be an active member with full privileges. Any person who is eighteen (18) years or older as of January 1 of the current calendar year is eligible to vote. |
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| 3.1.2 |
Supporting Member - Any interested individual who is not a regular participant of the Association is eligible to be a supporting member without voting privileges. |
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Honorary Members
- Upon the signed recommendation of one member, seconded by another member and by three-quarters (3/4) vote by ballot at the Annual General Meeting honorary membership can be confirmed upon an adult who shall have rendered notable service to the Association. An honorary member shall have none of the obligations of membership in the Association, but shall be entitles to all the privileges except those of making motions, of voting and of holding office.
- A maximum of two honorary appointments may be made each year.
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| 3.1.4 |
Affiliated Membership - Any group of not less than five individuals that is registered with the Association, and is interested in the objectives of the Association in Alberta may be classified as an affiliated members group with voting privileges, as defined by the bylaws. |
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| 3.2 |
Admission of Members - Any individual may become a Member in the appropriate category by meeting the requirements in Article 4.1. The individual will be entered as a Member under the appropriate category in the Register of Members. |
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| 3.3 |
Membership Fees
- Membership Year
The membership year is September 1 to August 31.
- Setting Membership Fees
The Board decides annual membership fees for each category of Members.
- Payment Date for Fees
The annual membership fees must be paid on or before September 1 of every year.
- One Active membership fee shall cover membership in both the Association and the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing.
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| 3.4 |
Rights and Privileges of Members |
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| 3.4.1 |
Any member in good standing is entitled to:
- Receive notice of meetings of the Society
- Attend any meeting of the Society
- Speak at any meeting of the Society; and
- Exercise other rights and privileges given to Members in these bylaws.
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| 3.4.2 |
Voting Members
The only Members who can vote at meetings of the Society are:
- Active Members in good standing who are at least eighteen old; and
- Life Members in good standing.
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| 3.4.3 |
Numbers of Votes
A voting Members is entitled to one (1) vote at a meeting of the Society. |
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| 3.4.4 |
Member In Good Standing
A Member is in good standing when:
- The Member has paid membership fees or other required fees to the Society, and
- The Member is not suspended a a Member as provided for under Article 4.5
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| 3.5 |
Suspension of Membership |
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| 3.5.1 |
Decision to Suspend
Any Member of the Association may be recommended for suspension or expulsion by a quorum affirmative vote of the Board of Directors at a Special Meeting called for that purpose, for one or more of the following reasons:
- If the Member has failed to abide by the bylaws;
- If the Member has been disloyal to the Society;
- If the Member has disrupted meetings or functions of the Society; or
- If the Member has done or failed to do anything judged to be found harmful to the Society.
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| 3.5.2 |
Notice to the Member |
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| 3.5.2.1 |
The affected Member will receive written notice of the Board’s intention to deal with whether that Member should be suspended or not. The Member will receive at least two (2) weeks notice before the Special Meeting. |
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The notice will be sent by single registered mail to the last known address of the Member shown in the records of the Society. The notice may also be delivered by and Officer of the Board. |
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| 3.5.2.3 |
The notice will state the reasons why suspension is being considered. |
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| 3.5.3 |
Decision of the Board |
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The Member will have an opportunity to appear before the Board to address the matter. The Board may allow another person to accompany the Member. |
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| 3.5.3.2 |
The Board will determine how the matter will be dealt with, and may limit the time given the Member to address the Board. |
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The Board may exclude the Member from its discussion of the matter, including the deciding vote. |
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| 3.5.3.4 |
The decision of the Board is final. |
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| 3.6 |
Termination of Membership |
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| 3.6.1 |
Resignation |
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| 3.6.1.1 |
Any Member may resign from the Society by sending or delivering a written notice to the Secretary or President of the Society. |
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| 3.6.1.2 |
Once the notice is received, the Member’s name is removed from the Register of Members. The Member is considered to have ceased being a Member on the date his name is removed from the Register of Members. |
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| 3.6.2 |
Death
The membership of a Member is ended upon his death. |
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| 3.6.3 |
Deemed Withdrawl |
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| 3.6.3.1 |
If a Member has not paid the annual membership fees within three (3) months following the date the fees are due, the Member is considered to have submitted his resignation. |
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| 3.6.3.2 |
In this case, the name of the Member is removed from the Register of the Members. The Member is considered to have ceased being a Member on the date his name is removed from the Register of Members. |
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| 3.6.4 |
Expulsion |
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| 3.6.4.1 |
The Society may, by Special Resolution at a Special General Meeting called for such a purpose, expel any Member for any cause which is deemed sufficient in the interests of the Society. |
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| 3.6.4.2 |
This decision is final. |
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| 3.6.4.3 |
On passage of the Special Resolution, the name of the Member is removed from the Register of Members. The Member is considered to have ceased being a Member on the date his name is removed from the Register of the Members. |
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| 3.7 |
Transmission of Membership
No right or privilege of any Member is transferable to another person. All rights and privileges cease when the Member resigns, dies, or is expelled from the Society. |
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| 3.8 |
Continued Liability for Debts Due
Although a Member ceases to be a Member, by death, resignation or otherwise, he is liable for any debts owing to the Society at the date of ceasing to be a Member. |
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| 3.9 |
Limitation on the Liability of Members
No Member is, in his individual capacity, liable for any debt or liability of the Society. |
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| 3.10 |
Membership with Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing
This Society shall be a member of the Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing. |
