Article I: PURPOSE

NWSSA is a non-profit membership organization serving as a resource for the carving and presentation of stone sculpture. It develops educational opportunities, provides a support system, and facilitates interaction regional, national, and international communities.

Article II: MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

Section 1: Membership

The membership of the Association shall consist of students of stone sculpting, professional stone sculptors, or any persons expressing an interest in stone sculpture. Any persons may be eligible for membership by reason of their interest in the activities and purposes of the Association and their willingness to be bound by the Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Policies and Procedures, and by paying annual membership dues. To comply with the above is to qualify 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. Notification of dues will be made to the members ninety (90) days prior to the next fiscal year.

Section 3: Termination of Members

Membership may be terminated, with or without cause, and any properly called Special Meeting of Members or of the Board, upon a two-thirds (2/3) vote for such termination by the members of the Board, as the case may be. If any member is being proposed for termination, notice of such proposed termination will be given to all members with a notice of the meeting thirty (30) days in advance of said meeting. The member involved will be given notice and 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.