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4.4. Hearing Required. A hearing by the Board shalt be required for suspension or
expulsion. Notice in writing of such hearing stating the reason for the proposed suspension,
expulsion or action and notifying such Member that he or she has a right to be heard orally or in
writing not less than five (5) days before the effective date of the proposed expulsion or suspension
by the Board, must be delivered to the Member via certified mail with a return receipt requested, to
the Member's last address shown on the records of the Club at least fifteen (15) days before the
effective date of such suspension or expulsion. The Board, by similar vote, may rescind any such
action or reinstate the Member, upon or without conditions, at its discretion.
4.5. Appeal of Suspension or Expulsion. Any Member may appeal suspension or expulsion
by written notice to the Board within three (3) months of the effective date of such suspension or
expulsion. If a fine has been imposed, payment thereof shall constitute a condition precedent to the
right of appeal. Upon appeal, the Board's action may be overturned by a majority of a quorum of the
voting Members of the Board. Upon suspension or expulsion, all indebtedness to the Club is
immediately due and payable.
4.6. Duties of Member During Suspension Period. During the period of suspension or
expulsion, the suspended Member shall continue to be responsible for applicable dues and
assessments but shall not have any Club privileges. If a Member is ordered suspended or expelled
by the Board and, upon appeal, the Board's decision is overturned, then a condition precedent to the
reinstatement shall be immediate payment of all dues and assessments applicable to the period of
suspension or expulsion.

ARTICLE V
FEES, DUES, CERTIFICATES, ASSESSMENTS AND LATE FEES

5.1. Fees and Dues. Membership fees, initiation fees, deposits and dues for each
classification of membership, and the time for payment thereof, shall be as established by the Board.
The Board shall maintain a current list of fees, dues and deposits. All monetary transactions between
a Member and the Club shall be charged to the Member's account except as specifically provided by
the Club Rules and Policies as established by the Board from time to time.

(a) All members 80 years of age or older and who have been a member of the
Club for fifty (50) years or longer shall have the option of electing to be exempt from any
increase in dues as well as any assessment under paragraphs 5.2 and 5.3 of this article, provided
such election shall result in permanent forfeiture such member's voting rights hereunder.
5.2. Capital Assessments. All capital assessments require approval of the Board and an
affirmative vote of the majority of those Members voting and constituting quorum.
5.3. Emergency Operating Assessments. The Board shall have the power to make one
annual assessment for the purpose of operating the Club. Such assessments shall not be made
until reserves for operating deficits, as established by the Board, have been utilized in accordance

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