MEMBERSHIP DUES
Community members are encouraged to become members of KOA. At present, following types of memberships are available:a) Regular Membership for community members residing in USA
- Family Membership - $30 per year per family
- Single Membership – $15 per year per person
- Senior Membership – $15 per year per senior citizen couple
- LIFE Membership – $500 for LIFE per family
b) Associate Membership for community members residing outside of USA
- Family Membership – $30 per year per family
- Single Membership – $15 per year per person
- Senior Membership – $15 per year per senior citizen couple
- LIFE Membership – $500 for LIFE per family
KOA Bylaws about MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
Section 1. Life Member: Any individual or family can apply for life membership and may be admitted as such a member unless otherwise disqualified to be such a member.
Section 2. Family Member: Any family may apply for membership of the Corporation and may be admitted as such a member unless otherwise disqualified to be such a member. Family means wife, husband and children under 18 years of age.
Section 3. Single Member: Any Persons over the age of 18 can apply for Single member and may be admitted as such a member unless otherwise disqualified to be such a member.
Section 4. Senior Member: Any couple (wife and husband) or a single persons over age 65 can apply for a Senior Member and may be admitted as such a member unless otherwise disqualified to be such a member. Senior Member dues shall be at a reduced rate.
Section 5. Associate Members: Any individual or family who does not qualify for any of the above memberships and residents of countries other than the USA may be accepted as Associate members. Dues may be required from such Associate members. They shall not have any rights or interest in the property and assets of the Corporation.
Section 6. Membership Dues: The membership dues for each membership category shall be determined by the Board of Directors and revised from time to time. Any member who remains in default in payment of dues for a period of 30 (thirty) days after receipt of a notice of default shall be suspended from all voting privileges until such default is cured.
Section 7. Removal: Any member may be removed or disqualified from membership by a majority vote of the members present at any annual meeting or at any special meeting of the members called for this purpose on the ground that the conduct of such member is prejudicial to this Corporation. Provided, however, such member shall first be served with written notice of the accusations against him/her, and shall be given an opportunity to explain his/her position and answer the accusations and to produce his/her defense and/or witnesses, if any, and shall also be given an opportunity to be heard at the meeting in which such a vote is taken.
Section 8. Notice: Notice of any action proposed to be taken by the Board of Directors with respect to any additional assessments other than membership dues shall be sent to members promptly by registered mail and shall not become effective until 15 days after such mailing. No member who resigns from The Corporation prior to the effective date of such action shall be bound thereby.
Section 9. Membership Rights and Duties:
(a) Each member who has paid dues and is above the age of eighteen (18) years shall be eligible to vote.
(b) Family Member shall have two votes one for wife and other for husband, Single Member shall have one vote, and Senior Member shall have two votes one for wife and one husband.
(c) Associate members shall not have the vote.
(d) The rights of each member in the property and assets of the Corporation shall be equal except Associate Members.
(e) Membership shall not be transferable.
(f) New members shall have the same voting and property rights as all other members, entitled to such rights.
(g) Whenever any person ceases to be a member, his/her rights as a member shall automatically be suspended and shall release the Corporation and other members from any claim to any of the property or assets of the Corporation.
(h). The secretary shall keep a membership book containing the names and address of current membership.
(i) All members shall have the right and privilege of withdrawing at any time by giving notice in writing of resignation. Such resignation shall be effective from the date of its receipt.
Section 10. Dues or Assessments: The Board of Directors shall have the power to levy, collect and provide for collection of dues or assessments in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws, or any amendments thereto. |
