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Article II
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Membership
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Section 1.
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Definitions. Definitions of terms used m this article and elsewhere in these bylaws are as follows:
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a. MEMBER: A family group of individuals consisting of one or more swimmers and the swimmer's parent(s) or guardian(s).
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b. SWIMMER: A swimming member of the family group who is an athlete, registered in U.S. Swimming, and engaged in competitive swimming or in the act of learning competitive swimming skills, participating attached to VJO.
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Exceptions: High school swimmer Transferee
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c. REGULAR MEMBER: The parent(s) or guardian(s), within the family group containing swimmers meeting requirements of "b", who is 18 years of age or older, or any member of the Swim Team's coaching staff who has signed a valid and enforceable coaching contract and during the period the contract is in force.
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d. HONORARY MEMBER: A person who is granted honorary membership by the Board can be any citizen of the community who, in the opinion of the Board, has rendered distinguished service to the Swim Team.
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e. Special classes of membership may be established by the Board of Directors, as it shall deem advisable.
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Section 2.
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Membership in VJO may be gained by complying with the following:
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a. Completion of the application for membership forms.
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b. Applicant for membership must satisfactorily complete a swimming test under the standards established by the coach.
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c. Signed agreement by parents that they are aware of all obligations and responsibilities relative to fees. Fees shall consist of a registration fee, dues per swimmer, plus active participation in fundraising activities. Failure to contribute to these activities shall result in an added assessment to the family as determined by the Board.
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d. A part-time or non-member of the Association but who is a USS registered swimmer may work out with the Club for a monthly fee determined by the Board. Any additional rules regarding part-time or non-member swimmers shall be determined by the Board.
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e. All competitive swimmers and divers must be registered with the Pacific Swimming, of the U.S. Swimming Organization. A card is issued annually; the price set by U.S. Swimming. U.S. Swimming applications by new members is made through the Membership Committee, as are yearly membership renewals.
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Section 3.
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Membership is maintained only as long as dues are paid in full, and members abide by the constitution and such rules and regulations as may be established by the Board of Directors and/or Head Coach.
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