RTICLE 4. A quorum at a regularly called Annual Meeting shall be
fifteen (15) members and must include at least two of the elected
officers.

ARTICLE 5. All classes of members whose dues are paid shall be eligible
to vote and hold office.

SECTION IV.--FINANCIAL MATTERS

ARTICLE 1. The fiscal year of the Association shall extend from October
1st through the following September 30th. All annual memberships shall
begin October 1st.

ARTICLE 2. The names of all members whose dues have not been paid by
January 1st shall be dropped from the rolls of the Society. Notices of
non-payment of dues will be mailed to delinquent members on or about
December 1st.

ARTICLE 3. The Annual Report shall be sent to only those members who
have paid their dues for the current year. Members whose dues have not
been paid by January 1st shall be considered delinquent. They will not
be entitled to receive the publication or other benefits of the
Association until dues are paid.

SECTION V.--MEETINGS

ARTICLE 1. The place and time of the Annual Meeting shall be selected by
the membership in session or, in the event of no selection being made at
this time, the Board of Directors shall choose the place and time for
the holding of the annual convention. Such other meetings as may seem
desirable may be called by the President and Board of Directors.

SECTION VI.--PUBLICATIONS

ARTICLE 1. The Association shall publish a report each fiscal year and
such other publications as may be authorized by the Association.

ARTICLE 2. The publishing of the report shall be the responsibility of
the Committee on Publications.

SECTION VII.--AWARDS

ARTICLE 1. The Association may provide suitable awards for outstanding
contributions to the cultivation of nut bearing plants and suitable
recognition for meritorious exhibits as may be appropriate.

SECTION VIII.--STANDING COMMITTEES

As soon as practicable after the Annual Meeting of the Association, the
President shall appoint the following standing committees:

1. Membership
2. Auditing
3. Publications
4. Survey
5. Program
6. Research
7. Exhibit
8. Varieties and Contests

SECTION IX.--REGIONAL GROUPS AND AFFILIATED SOCIETIES

ARTICLE 1. The Association shall encourage the formation of regional
groups of its members, who may elect their own officers and organize
their own local field days and other programs. They may publish their
proceedings and selected