Have paid Membership dues by three (3) months after completion of Mainstream instruction. No interruption in Full Membership unless approved by the Board of Directors. Charter Membership is irrevocable after three (3) years of Full Membership. 2. ECR dues Dues shall be determined by the Board of Directors. Membership dues are due October 1st of each year and shall be effective for one year. Dues not paid by October 15th shall be considered delinquent. Membership dues paid at any other time of the year may be prorated. 3. Membership benefits: Associate Membership includes fellowship in the organization; participation in and reduced fees for selected activities and special events; communications of pertinent information. Full Membership includes fellowship in the organization; participation in and reduced fees for selected activities and special events; communications of pertinent information; voting privileges; a copy of the Bylaws; a badge; the ability to serve on committees and hold office. 4. Loss of Membership Associate Members may lose their Membership if they are absent from class for four (4) consecutive weeks. In addition, an Associate Member may lose Membership if his/her level of skill is such that it seriously impedes the progress of the class, as determined by the Board of Directors. Full Members shall lose their Membership for failure to pay dues. All Members are subject to loss of Membership for an unwillingness to change undanceperson- like behavior, as defined by the Board of Directors, or for damaging the reputation of ECR. 5. Procedure for Removal of a Full Member From the of Directors: Removal of a Member of the Board of Directors should be considered only for repeated absence from scheduled Board of Directors meetings (except when due to illness or bereavement) or a serious offense, such as violation of the ECR Charter, incompetence, or damage to ECR's reputation. Impeachment proceeding can only be initiated by a Full Member and must include the following steps: A letter of explanation, signed by the Member(s) initiating the procedure, stating the reason(s) for impeachment must be presented to the Board Member concerned and to at least one other Board Member. Within one (1) week of receipt of the letter, the Board of Directors must set a date for a special or general meeting of the Membership that is not more than one (1) month from receipt of the letter. Notice of the meeting and the way it is conducted will follow in Article IV (General
Have paid Membership dues by three (3) months after completion of Mainstream instruction. No interruption in Full Membership unless approved by the Board of Directors. Charter Membership is irrevocable after three (3) years of Full Membership. 2. ECR dues Dues shall be determined by the Board of Directors. Membership dues are due October 1st of each year and shall be effective for one year. Dues not paid by October 15th shall be considered delinquent. Membership dues paid at any other time of the year may be prorated. 3. Membership benefits: Associate Membership includes fellowship in the organization; participation in and reduced fees for selected activities and special events; communications of pertinent information. Full Membership includes fellowship in the organization; participation in and reduced fees for selected activities and special events; communications of pertinent information; voting privileges; a copy of the Bylaws; a badge; the ability to serve on committees and hold office. 4. Loss of Membership Associate Members may lose their Membership if they are absent from class for four (4) consecutive weeks. In addition, an Associate Member may lose Membership if his/her level of skill is such that it seriously impedes the progress of the class, as determined by the Board of Directors. Full Members shall lose their Membership for failure to pay dues. All Members are subject to loss of Membership for an unwillingness to change undanceperson- like behavior, as defined by the Board of Directors, or for damaging the reputation of ECR. 5. Procedure for Removal of a Full Member From the of Directors: Removal of a Member of the Board of Directors should be considered only for repeated absence from scheduled Board of Directors meetings (except when due to illness or bereavement) or a serious offense, such as violation of the ECR Charter, incompetence, or damage to ECR's reputation. Impeachment proceeding can only be initiated by a Full Member and must include the following steps: A letter of explanation, signed by the Member(s) initiating the procedure, stating the reason(s) for impeachment must be presented to the Board Member concerned and to at least one other Board Member. Within one (1) week of receipt of the letter, the Board of Directors must set a date for a special or general meeting of the Membership that is not more than one (1) month from receipt of the letter. Notice of the meeting and the way it is conducted will follow in Article IV (General
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