Book 1 – ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP

ARTICLE IV – MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Eligibility

Membership is open to any person or family supporting the purposes of BCHI and agreeing to abide by its governing documents.

Membership is a privilege and may be denied, suspended, or terminated for cause under procedures established in the Rules of Order.

Section 2. Classes of Membership

BCHI shall have the following classes:

1.   Individual Membership

2.   Family Membership

3.   Non-Affiliated Membership

The State Board of Directors may establish administrative procedures in the Rules of Order.

Section 3. Individual Membership

An Individual Membership consists of one person.

Rights and privileges:

    Participation in BCHI activities

    Eligibility to hold office if otherwise qualified

    Voting through chapter delegate representation

Counted as one membership unit.

Section 4. Family Membership

A Family Membership consists of two adults residing in the same household and their dependent minor children.

Rights and privileges:

    Adult members may participate

    Adult members may hold office

    Voting through chapter delegate representation

    Each adult counted as one membership unit

Counted as one membership unit.

Section 5. Non-Affiliated Membership

Held directly with the State organization.

May:

    Participate in activities

    Receive communications

    Serve on committees at Board discretion

May NOT:

    Vote in chapter matters

    Serve as chapter delegate

    Hold elected state office unless affiliated with a chapter

Non-Affiliated Members are not counted for delegate apportionment or quorum.

Section 6. Dues

Dues amounts and procedures shall be established in the Rules of Order.

Dollar amounts shall not appear in the Bylaws.

Section 7. Membership Year

The membership year shall run from January 1 through December 31.

Section 8. Good Standing

Members are in good standing when dues are paid and no disciplinary action is pending.

Section 9. Non-Transferability

Memberships are non-transferable.

Section 10. Resignation

Members may resign in writing or electronically.

Dues are non-refundable unless authorized by policy.