BYLAWS Article IV (Membership)
Section One: Eligibility
 Section Two: Classes of Membership
 Section Three: Dues
 Section Four: Termination or Suspension

Eligibility
Membership shall be open to anyone showing an interest in promoting the game of soccer and the objectives and programs of Wappinger United Soccer Club, Inc., as stated herein, upon fulfilling such conditions as Wappinger United Soccer Club, Inc. may establish.

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Classes of Membership
Membership shall consist of the following four classes:

Player Member
Any player in whose name Wappinger United Soccer Club, Inc. purchased insurance and registered for the soccer season shall be deemed a Player Member. Such members shall be non-voting and shall pay no dues or fees beyond the amount assessed at registration time except for such assessments as may be made to cover expenditures of approved activities.

Staff Member
Any Adult 19 years old or older in whose name Wappinger United Soccer Club, Inc. has authorized supervision, instruction, demonstration, testing and evaluation, and/or medical assistance of player members in support of and in accordance with the objectives and programs of Wappinger United Soccer Club, Inc. shall be deemed a non-voting Staff Member.

Junior Staff Member
Any youth 15-19 years old in whose name Wappinger United Soccer Club, Inc. has authorized supervision, instruction, demonstration, testing and evaluation and/or medical assistance of player members in support of and in accordance with the objectives and programs of Wappinger United Soccer Club, Inc. shall be deemed a non-voting Junior Staff Member. These individuals must be accompanied by a Staff Member at all times.

Board of Directors
Any adult including, but not limited to, parents or guardians of Player Members, Staff Members, coaches, referees, sponsors, accomplished soccer personalities, and /or persons who have been active, for at least a full year, (except for Division Directors) in supporting and promoting the objectives and programs of Wappinger United Soccer Club, Inc. may be elected by the Board of Directors of Wappinger United Soccer Club, Inc. to serve as members of the Board of Directors. Such members shall have the right to exercise one vote each on any and all matters brought before the Board of Directors of Wappinger United Soccer Club, Inc.

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Dues
Members shall be liable for whatever dues the Board of Directors of Wappinger United Soccer Club, Inc. may stipulate for such members.

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Termination or Suspension
Membership may be terminated by resignation or action of the Board of Directors. Action of the Board of Directors shall be by a two-thirds majority vote at any duly constituted meeting. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to discipline or suspend or terminate the term of office of any member of any class when conduct of such person is considered detrimental to the best interest of Wappinger United Soccer Club, Inc.

The member involved shall be notified at least seven (7) days prior of such meeting and actions of the Board of Directors, informed of the general nature of the charges, and given an opportunity to appear at an appeals meeting to answer such charges. In accordance with the rules of ENYYSA, no lawyer shall represent any member at a hearing of a dispute or claim.

In the case of a Player Member, the Board of Directors shall give notice to the coach of the team for which the player plays. The coach and/or parent shall appear, in the capacity of an adviser to the player, with the player, before the Board of Directors or its duly appointed appeals committee,which shall have the full power to suspend or revoke the player's right of future.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I: NAME | ARTICLE II: OFFICES | ARTICLE III: NATURE OF ORGANIZATION
ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIP | ARTICLE V: BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ARTICLE VI: OFFICERS | ARTICLE VII: COMMITTEES AND COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
ARTICLE VIII: REMUNERATION & COMPENSATION | ARTICLE IX: TECHNOLOGY
ARTICLE X: ORDER OF BUSINESS AT MEETINGS
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