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ARTICLE XI

Amendments to the Bylaws


Section 1. Proposed amendments to the bylaws may be introduced at any meeting of the Association, provided that notice of any proposed amendment be sent to the membership with notice of the meeting. The proposed amendment shall be adopted if approved by a two-thirds vote of the members present at the meeting and qualified to vote.

Section 2. The Secretary shall mail proposed amendments approved by the Executive Committee to each member at least 30 days in advance of the Annual Meeting.

Section 3. Members may submit proposed changes to the bylaws to the President or to any member of the Executive Committee at least 90 days prior to the Annual Meeting. The Executive Committee shall consider whether to submit the proposal, as may be amended and approved by the Executive Committee, to the Association.

Section 4. Amendments shall be effective immediately upon adoption at the Annual or special meeting unless otherwise provided.