(a) A membership in a membership corporation may be terminated or suspended for the reasons and in the manner provided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws.
(b) A proceeding challenging a termination or suspension for any reason shall be commenced within one year after the effective date of the termination or suspension.
(c) The termination or suspension of a member shall not relieve the member from any obligations incurred or commitments made prior to the termination or suspension.
Robert,Sorry, my error on the citation, In the latest version of the Articles, see Article Fifth, Paragraph A. If the membership application is in the proper formand the dues are paid, the board and the secretary have no authority to reject it. Nor does the board have authority to expel a member.73 Rayam