ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Classification.
There shall be the following classifications of members.

Regular.
Persons who hold degrees, diplomas, or certificates from the
University who have attained at least sixteen quarter hours, or its
equivalent, and are not currently enrolled in the University; are
members of The Association.

Associate.
Current and former faculty members, administrative
officers, and staff of the University, husbands and wives of alumni, and
friends or former students of the University who are not eligible for
regular membership and wish to become members.

Honorary.
Others designated as members at any time by the Board of
Directors of the Association.

Section 2. Dues.
There shall be no dues requirement for membership in The Association. Rights and privileges reserved for dues-paying members are listed in Section 3, below.

Section 3. Membership Privileges
Financial Member. Upon receipt of the annual payment specified in
Sub section B, members shall be entitled to the following:
Membership card
Have the right to vote on all matters coming before The Association.
Have the right to seek elections as an officer or member of the Board of Directors of The Association.
Receive Alumni Journals and newsletters.
Wavier of admission to designated alumni events.
Other privileges as designated by the Board of Directors.

Dues and Fees shall be recommended by the Board of Directors and approved by the membership at the Annual Meeting. Notice of changes in the dues structure shall be circulated with the notice of the Annual Meeting.

Collection of Dues. Dues shall be collected from January 1 through December 31 of each calendar year. In order to be eligible to vote or run for an elected office at the Annual Meeting, dues must be received by March 31st.

Section 4. Contributions and Gifts

• Each member is encouraged to make an annual contribution to the
  Alumni Association and/or the University.
• Annual giving shall be from January 1 through December 31 of each
  Calendar year.
• Gifts may be given as unrestricted or restricted to the donors area of
  choice.
• Alumni may will a gift or donation from an estate plan.
  Donations made to the CSU Foundation may be eligible for a tax deduction.
  Contributions and gifts made to the University, CSU Foundation, or The Association, may not be used for payment of alumni dues.