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Section 3: Election to Membership
Application for membership will be made in writing to the CFESA Headquarters office. The
application must be accompanied by proof of valid written service contracts with at least five
manufacturers of commercial food service equipment. Election to membership will be by vote
of the Second Vice President and the Membership Chair.
Section 4: Duration of Membership and Resignation
Membership in this association may terminate by voluntary withdrawal as herein provided, or
otherwise in pursuance of these bylaws. All rights, privileges and interest of a member in or
to the association shall cease on the termination of membership. Any member may, by
giving written notice of such intention, withdraw from membership. Such notice shall be
presented to the Board of Directors at the next succeeding meeting of the Board of
Directors. Withdrawals shall be effective upon fulfillment of all obligations to the date of
withdrawal.
Section 5: Suspension and Expulsion
Any membership may be suspended or terminated for cause. Sufficient cause for such
suspension or termination of membership shall be violation of the bylaws, violation of the
code of ethics or failure to pay dues. (Revised May 20, 2004) Except for nonpayment of dues
as set forth in article III or declaration of bankruptcy, suspension or expulsion shall be by two
thirds (²/₃) vote of the entire membership of the Board of Directors; provided that a statement
of the charges shall have been mailed by certified or registered post to the last recorded
address of the member at least (15) days before final action is taken thereon. This statement
shall be accompanied by a notice of the time and place of the meeting of the Board of
Directors at which the charges shall be considered and the member shall have the opportunity
to appear in person and/or to be represented by counsel to present any defense to such
charges before action is taken thereon.

Section 6: Reinstatement
Upon a special request signed by a former member and filed with the Secretary, the Board of
Directors, by an affirmative vote of two-thirds (²/₃) of the members of the Board, may
reinstate such former members to membership.

Section 7: Transfer of Membership
Membership in this association is not transferable or assignable. A new owner may apply for
membership within one (1) year without initiation fee. In all other respects, the death,
resignation, expulsion or bankruptcy of a member shall terminate such membership.

Article III - Dues and Fees

Section 1
The annual dues and fees for each member of the association shall be determined by the
Board of Directors.

Section 2
Members who fail to pay their dues within thirty (30) days from the time the same become
due shall be notified by the Secretary and, if payment is not made within the next succeeding
thirty (30) days, shall, without further notice and without hearing, be dropped from the rolls
and thereupon forfeit all rights and privileges of membership provided the Board of Directors