Article IV MEMBERSHIP Section 1. All persons age eighteen (18) and over who reside in, or are homeowners, or who are owners or managers of businesses in the above area or who support the goals and activities of the Tenney-Lapham Neighborhood Association, are eligible for membership in the organization. Section 2. Any member having paid his/her annual membership dues shall be considered a member in good standing. The normal membership period is from October 1 to September 30 each year. Persons who join or renew membership between June 1 and September 30 would be in good standing until September 30 of the next year. Annual dues shall be as follows: 2.1 For an individual at least 18 years old, but less than 65 years old -- $2.00 2.2 For an individual 65 years or older -- $1.00 2.3 For a corporation or commercial establishment -- $5.00 2.4 For a contributing member -- $5.00 2.5 For a sustaining member -- $20.00 Section 3. Voting at all meetings shall be limited to those eligible members who paid their dues at least two (2) days before the meeting. Members must be present in order to vote and there shall be no voting by proxy except by members 65 years of age or older. Any such proxies shall be given to the Secretary. There shall be no blanket proxies. Section 4. Any member, in good standing, except for elected public officials, may with his/her consent be nominated or appointed as an official of the organization. Go to Article V