SECTION 1: Removal of Members:  Members no longer meeting the requirements of Article 2, Section 1, may be removed by a majority vote of a quorum of the Board of Directors. The removed member may apply for Associate member status.

SECTION 2:  Members and Associate Members are subject to suspension or removal for activity blatantly and knowingly contrary to the purpose of this Association by the petition of at least five Members. The Board of Directors shall consider such petitions, and if the circumstances appear to warrant, notify the individual concerned, and offer the individual the opportunity to defend himself or herself against the claim at a subsequent Board Meeting. After such a hearing, or the rejection of the offer of the hearing, the Board shall vote on the matter. A majority vote of the Board is necessary for the suspension or removal of any Member or Associate Member.

SECTION 3:  Members and Associate Members removed from membership shall not again be entitled to membership unless the Board of Directors, by a majority vote, decides that circumstances favor such consideration.

SECTION 4:  A Member or Associate Member may resign his or her membership in this Association by written communication to the Board of Directors.

SECTION 5:  A Member may be considered not in good standing, and subject to suspension from the Association, if all financial obligations to the Association are not current and his or her membership has not been revoked.