ETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Membership in the Corporation shall consist of three (3) classes:
(a) Active. Active members shall include persons in editorial staff positions
with general or specialized commercial turf and ornamental publications,
freelance writers, and technical writers. Specifically excluded from
eligibility for active membership are those whose primary responsibilities
are in advertising, circulation, production or other non-editorial functions
for commercial magazines.
(b) Affiliate.
1. Persons engaged in editorial, photographic, public relations,
advertising, or non-commercial publications/newsletters whose work
is directly related to the turf and ornamental industry; and
2. Those involved in federal and state governmental agencies,
educational institutions or non-profit institutions and foundations
doing business in the turf and ornamental industry.
(c) Honorary Life. Honorary Life membership may be granted to those who
have rendered distinguished service to the Corporation and/or to the turf
and ornamental industry. Such membership must be approved by a
majority vote of the membership, following investigation and
recommendation by the Membership Committee. Honorary members
shall have all rights and privileges of Active and Affiliate members.
Nominations for this class of membership must be submitted in writing at
least sixty (60) days prior to the Corporation’s annual business meeting.
Section 3. Membership Applications.
All applications for membership must be in writing on forms obtained from the Executive
Director. Membership approval, classification and reclassification shall be the
responsibility of the Membership Committee. A membership challenge can be appealed
to the Board of Directors for final decision. Members who assume new duties or
different positions are required to notify the Executive Director and to submit their
resignations or request reclassification.
Section 4. Membership Dues. Membership dues shall consist of annual dues and
shall be assessed on an annual, calendar-year basis. There will be no dues for Honorary
Life members. Any changes in membership dues must be approved by majority vote of
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