Article I. PURPOSE

The purpose of the Association is to nurture the stone-sculpting community in the Pacific Northwest. It achieves this by providing services and volunteer support for community communications and publications, gatherings and events, and educational programs.

Article II. MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

Section 1. Membership

All persons interested in the Purpose and activities of the Association, ready to adhere to the Bylaws, and willing to pay annual dues are eligible for NWSSA membership. Anyone who does so qualifies as a member in good standing.

Section 2. Dues

Dues, payable at a time and in an amount approved by the Board of Directors, shall be collected annually from all members. Members will be notified (by email or postal mail) when dues should be paid at least thirty (30) days before the due date.

Section 3. Termination of Membership

Membership may be terminated, with or without cause, at any properly called Special Meeting or Regular Meeting of Members or of the Board, upon a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those attending for such termination by the members or the Board, as the case may be. If any member is being proposed for termination, all members, including the member involved, will be notified (by email or postal mail) at least thirty (30) days in advance of such a Special Meeting to consider such termination. At the meeting, the involved member will be given the opportunity to be present and to be heard at the meeting where his or her removal is being considered. Members may be represented in person or by proxy and a quorum must be present.