:. Membership Info

Chapter membership is defined according to the national by-laws.

1)    Annual chapter dues shall be paid by May 11^th each year for the period of May 11^th through May 10^th of the following year.  If a new member joins after August 11^th, she shall owe 75% of the normal annual dues; after November 11^th, she shall owe 50% of the normal annual dues; and after February 11^th, she shall owe 25% of the normal annual dues.

2)    A member shall be considered in good standing if both national and chapter dues are paid in full and the member attends a minimum of two meetings or club-sponsored events in a calendar year.

3)    Rules of conduct as specified in Article 3 number 2 and Article 10 number 4B of the national By-Laws should be followed at all times.  Negative attitude or derogatory comments, witnessed by other members, towards other members will not be tolerated.  One warning will be given, after which membership may be revoked by a majority vote of the Chapter officers.  All members representing Women in the Wind by wearing the Women in the Wind logo are expected to conduct themselves in a manner which promotes a positive image to the public.  In violation of this, one warning will be given, after which membership may be revoked by a majority vote of the Chapter officers.

4)    Recommendation of revocation of national membership may be made by a majority vote of the chapter membership.

5)    A prospective member may be voted on after completing a six month probationary period during which time the prospective member will attend a minimum of 3 meetings and 4 chapter-sponsored rides*.  The prospective member shall have a valid motorcycle endorsement by the end of the probationary period.  The prospective member shall at all times carry motorcycle insurance and show proof and provide this information to the Chapter.  Voting on a prospective member shall be done in private by members in good standing at the end of the probationary period.  If the majority dissents then the probationary period may be extended at the discretion of Chapter members.

* Chapter-sponsored rides will be listed as such on the website.  If the status of a ride is in dispute, the Road Coordinator is the final authority on designating a ride as Chapter-sponsored.