ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP

1. Membership - Membership shall be open to all persons age 18 or above, but only members in good standing, or their guests, may participate in any Club activities.

2. Application - Individuals may become Club members by filing an application with the Membership Chairperson.

3. Discrimination based upon race, creed, sex, religion, political affiliation, or physical handicap is prohibited.

4. Membership Year - The membership year shall be the same as the fiscal year.

5. Membership Categories - There shall be two types of memberships:

a. Single Memberships - Each adult, even if married to a Club member, shall be required to pay Club dues. Minor children of a member shall not be required to pay Club dues in order to participate in Club activities.

b. Lifetime Membership – All Past Presidents of the Club, and special members approved by the Board of Directors, all of whom shall be exempt from the payment of Club dues.

6. Dues - The Board shall annually determine membership dues, as well as any administrative fee necessary to support Club activities.

7. Termination of Membership -Any member who has not paid dues by August 31 shall be automatically terminated. Any member may be terminated by a 2/3 vote of the board if, after 7 days notice and an opportunity to be heard by the member in question, in the sole judgment of the board, such member’s conduct has been detrimental to the club.

8. Trip Reciprocity - Any Florida ski club which is a member of the Florida Ski Council and which participates in ski trip reciprocity with the Club, may request that a member or guest of their club participate in a Club ski trip. This member or guest may join a Club trip without payment of Club dues, so long as he or she shall comply with all Club policies.

9. All trip leaders and co leaders must be current club members.