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 WNC
      LEATHERMEN CLUB MEMBERSHIP


      
Five levels of membership, defined
      below:



      Charter
      Membership

      Charter Members are exclusively the founding members of WNC Leathermen
      who originated the Club, becoming Full Members BEFORE March 1,
      2008. They meet all the criteria for Full Membership listed below
      and are entitled to all the privileges and responsibilities of
      Full Membership. Charter Members are also to be accorded respect
      and special privileges as determined by Club membership. Charter
      Member status may never be revoked, however the Club reserves
      the right to cancel the active status of ANY member due to failure
      to comply to Club requirements and by-laws. Charter Members must,
      like all Full Members, renew their membership yearly through
      payment of the current Full Membership dues. They receive a Charter
      Membership card and the official Club pin.

      
Full Membership (includes Charter Members)

      Must be a male, 21 years of age or older.

      Must not hold Full Membership in any other levi/leather or M.C.
      Club.

      Retains good standing according to the by-laws defining Full
      Membership in the Club.

      Are encouraged to attend at least 2 out of town runs, functions
      and/or anniversaries of other levi/leather Clubs or groups during
      each 12-month period of membership.

      Must make effort to attend Club events, meetings and functions
      or to contact a Club officer to indicate reasons for not attending.
      Excessive absenteeism could result in a review of Full Membership
      status.

      Full Membership is retained by timely payment in full of Club
      dues (as of March 1, 2008: a $60 annual membership fee) and completion
      of any necessary forms that accompany payment. Full Members are
      to be issued an official, numbered Membership Card and will receive
      the official Club pin.

      Full/Charter Members are entitled to all Club privileges, including:

      · attendance at all meetings and Club functions, public
      or private

      · to receive all Club publications/emails/mailings

      · to be identified as a member of WNC Leathermen and wear
      full Club colors

      · to serve in any office on the Executive Board and/or
      any other committee or 

      position, vote on all matters placed before the Club (except
      for those involving 

      disciplinary action against said member), and nominate individuals
      for membership 

      or office.

      
Associate Membership

      Must be 21 years of age or older.

      May hold Full and/or Associate Membership in other levi/leather
      or M.C. Clubs.

      Retains good standing according to the by-laws defining Associate
      Membership in the Club.

      Associate Membership is retained by timely payment in full of
      Club dues (as of March 1, 2008: a $20 annual membership fee)
      and completion of any necessary forms that accompany payment.
      Associates will receive a Associate Membership Card (allowing,
      currently, free admission to the First Saturday bar nights at
      Straps, ie: no cover charge at door.) 

      Associate Members do not receive a vote in any matters before
      the Club.

      Privileges of Associate Membership include: 

      · attendance at all official/public Club meetings unless
      otherwise specifically noted

      · to receive all Club publications/emails/mailings

      · to be identified as an Associate Member of WNC Leathermen
      and wear Club colors

      · any additional privileges as determined by vote of the
      Club membership or decision 

      of the Club Board

      
* Women may receive Associate
      Membership in WNC Leathermen as we attempt to 

      encourage and facilitate the formation of a separate Women's
      Leather Club in Western 

      North Carolina.

      
Alumni

      Alumni Membership is available to any member who has made significant
      contributions to the WNC Leathermen and feels the need to become
      "inactive." Members eligible to apply for Alumni status
      are all Charter Members and any Full Member who has been a Full
      Member in good standing for at least 3 years. Alumni status is
      conferred or denied by a vote of the full membership. Alumni
      Members do not receive a vote in any matters before the Club.

      Alumni Members are entitled to:

      · attend all official/public meetings and functions of
      the Club unless otherwise 

      specifically noted

      · receive all Club publications/emails/mailings

      · be identified as a Club member and wear Club colors

      · re-apply for active Full Membership at any time with
      the only requirement 

      being payment of current Club dues.

      
 

      
Honorary Membership

      Honorary Membership is an invitational category designed to recognize
      significant contributions to WNC Leathermen and the fellowship
      we promote. Honorary Members may be men or women, and they do
      not receive a vote in any matters before the Club.

      Honorary Membership will be accorded following a set procedure:
      nomination from a Full Member in writing to the Board; a vote
      by the Board to place the issue before the full membership; and
      then a vote by the full membership.

      Honorary Membership does not expire unless, after review by the
      Board, the membership votes to revoke such status. It requires
      no dues and entitles the member to the following privileges:

      · attendance at all official/public meetings and functions
      of the Club unless otherwise 

      specifically noted

      · to receive all publications/emails/mailings

      · to be identified as an Honorary Member and wear Club
      colors.