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BYLAWS OF THE TURF AND ORNAMENTAL COMMUNICATORS ASSOCIATION (Created 1990) (the "Corporation") As amended May 24, 2005 ARTICLE I PURPOSE The objects and purposes of the Corporation are as stated in its Articles of Incorporation. ARTICLE II OFFICES The principal office of the Corporation in the State of Minnesota shall be located in the City of New Prague, County of LeSueur. The Corporation may have such other offices within the State of Minnesota as the Board of Directors may determine or as the affairs of the Corporation may require from time to time. The Corporation shall have, and continuously maintain, in the State of Minnesota a registered office. The registered office may be, but need not be identical with the principal office in the State of Minnesota, and the address of the registered office may be changed from time to time by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Membership. The members of the Corporation shall be the persons, corporations, entities, or organizations so designated from time to time by the Board of Directors. There are two types of memberships available: individual and corporate. Section 2. Membership Classes. 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.