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MINNETONKA POWER SQUADRON BYLAWS Page 16 review the Streater Cove Rules, and shall recommend changes to the Executive Committee. 6.14,2 The HOUSING COMMITTEE, composed of active members in number to suit the local conditions, shall be appointed by the Commander. This Committee assists the Commander in obtaining rooms and facilities for meetings, educational programs, and other squadron activities. 6.14.3 The PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, composed of active members in number to suit the local conditions, shall be appointed by the Commander. This Committee· maintains an inventory of the skills of each member so that these skills may be called on for staff positions, chairpersons, committee members, etc. 6.14.4 The INSURANCE COMMITTEE, composed of active members appointed by the Commander, shall investigate proper insurance coverage, and submit recommendations to the Executive Committee two months prior to the expiration date of the current policies. Section 6.15 Certain Standing Committees shall report to the Commander or their respective department heads as required or directed. 6.15.1 The MERIT MARK COMMITTEE shall be composed of active members sufficient in number to fulfill the responsibilities of the Committee, appointed annually by the Commander. It shall compile and correlate data to assist the Commander in Merit Mark recommendations. 6.15.2 The LOCAL BOARDS of the Educational Department shall be appointed by the Commander after consultation with the Educational Officer. They shall perform such duties as are outlined by the policy and authority of USPS and as may be directed by the Educational Officer and shall make such reports as may be requested by the Commander or by the Educational Officer. 6.15.3 Other COMMITTEES, not listed but shown under the cognizance of the officers of the Squadron, shall perform such duties as are usual for their particular -16- MINNETONKA POWER SQUADRON BYLAWS Page 17 operation and as may be directed by their department head and shall make such reports as are required by their operations. ARTICLE VII DUES AND ENTRANCE FEES Section 7.01 The annual dues of active, family, apprentice, and associate members shall be fixed by the Executive Committee for the ensuing year not later than 15 August of each year and shall be payable on or before 15 December. In the absence of such action, dues shall continue at the existing rates. Section 7.02 An entrance fee in an amount designated by the Executive Committee shall be required as a prerequisite to membership. Section 7.03 The entrance fee and annual dues of each invitee to membership shall be paid at the time of accepting the invitation. Section 7.04 Dues for new members elected from 1 January through 30 June shall be for the full year. The dues of those elected after this date up to and including 31 December shall be erorated on a monthly basis. The amount shall be one-twelfth {1/12) of the annual dues multiplied by the number of months or parts thereof remaining in the year. Section 7.05 Any member whose dues for the ensuing year have not been paid by 15 December of the current year, unless otherwise provided in the Bylaws of USPS, shall be so notified by the Treasurer and informed that: "Membership of any member whose annual dues are in arrears on 31 December shall, on that day, be automatically terminated as of the last day of the year for which the annual dues are paid." Section 7.06 A life member shall be exempt from the obligation to pay dues or fees to the Squadron. Section 7.07 Payment of squadron dues may be waived for cause by the Executive Committee, but nothing herein contained shall authot'ize the waiver of dues to U~P~ or the.6ist;ict assesroent. -17-