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The Association shall be a membership corporation, and rely primarily on membership dues, fees and donations from its members and others to finance its activities. Membership fee and any kind of donation for Soikot fund will be exempted from tax.
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Why become a member?
Members enjoy following benefits:
Less donation in each event.
Voting right to nominate the executive committee members.
Ownership in the organization - Soikot belongs to its members
Your chance to involve yourself in the community - community involvement may be added to your resume!!
In case of any eventuality, members of this organization will be easier to track.
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Membership fee:
Membership fee for the current year
Family - $25
Individual - $15
Membership fee will be collected during Durga Puja events.
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Eligibility of Members:
All individuals and entities, who are interested in participating in the activities the Association may become members of the Association, provided their application for membership is approved by the Board of Directors.
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Termination of Member:
Members, whose continued membership is contrary to the best interests of the Association in the collective judgment of the Board of Directors, may be removed from the membership roll without assigning any reason. The member shall, however, be afforded an opportunity to submit in writing such comments or defense as the member desires to the Board of Directors, who may reinstate the membership.
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Membership Dues:
The Board of Directors shall determine the membership dues and fees to be paid by various categories of members every year.
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Categories of Membership/Voting rights:
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Family
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Voting
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One vote for husband and wife each
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Individual
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Voting
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One vote
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Student
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Voting
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One vote
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Patron
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Non-Voting
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No voting right
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Voting rights and privileges to hold elective office shall be limited to those members whose membership is in good standing. All voting members shall pay membership dues. Members who have not paid their dues in full may have their voting rights and other privileges suspended until the arrears are paid.
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