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Members may purchase a one-year membership via a self-selected sliding scale starting with a minimum dues payment of $30 (for a one year membership).
– Students are encouraged to join at the sliding-scale rate.
– Fully employed people are expected to pay the standard dues rate.
Dues rates are in U.S. funds, and all payments must be in this form.
(In addition to paying the base dues rate, please consider enclosing an additional contribution to defray the membership cost for those who might find it to be a barrier.)
Payment Options (in U.S. Funds)
To pay by check/money order:
- make payable to: Society for Menstrual Cycle Research
- mail to the SMCR treasurer: C/O C. Pokorny-Golden, PO Box 154, Kutztown, PA 19530
To pay by PayPal invoice:
- email Mindy Erchull, the SMCR membership coordinator, at info@menstruationresearch.org with (1) your name, (2) your email address, and (3) the dues payment amount you are selecting
- you will subsequently receive a PayPal invoice that can be paid online
- members from outside of the U.S. typically prefer this option as local currency can be converted to U.S. funds through PayPal
Article I – Name
Article III – Membership
Section 2. Election of members. A person shall become a member of the society upon approval of their application for membership by the Executive Committee and payment of dues.
Section 3. Termination of membership.
- The Board of Directors by affirmative vote of 2/3 of all of the Directors may suspend or expel a member for cause after a hearing held at a regular or special meeting.
- Six months after the final notice of dues payable has been sent, a member who has not paid dues shall be terminated from membership in the society.
- Any member may resign from the society by filing a written resignation with the Secretary.
Section 4. Reinstatement of membership. Reinstatement of membership in the society may occur by decision of the Board of Directors by affirmative vote of 2/3 of all the Directors.
Article V – Meetings
Section 2. Special meetings. Special meetings of the society may be called by the president or any three directors or by petition from 25% of the membership.
Section 3. Proxy voting. Voting by proxy on motions before the membership shall be valid under the following conditions:
A. Each proxy shall be dated and specify the date of the meeting at which it is to be exercised.
B. Each proxy shall state the name of the person authorized to exercise the proxy and shall carry the signature of the absent member.
C. The quorum may be filled by proxies properly drawn and signed.
Section 4. Quorums. Twenty-five percent (25%) of the membership shall constitute a quorum at regular or special meetings. Fifty percent (50%) of those present at the biennial meeting shall constitute a quorum for election of the Board of Directors and for amendment of these By-Laws.
Article VII – Officers/Committees of the Society
Section 2. The Standing Committees of the Society include: the Nominating, Committee; the Membership Committee; and the Conference Coordinating Committee,
Section 3. Such other committees, standing or special, as the board shall from time to time deem necessary, shall be appointed by the President with the consent of the Board.
Article IX – Amendments to By-Laws
Article II – Purposes
- To identify research priorities, recommend research strategies, and promote interdisciplinary research on the menstrual cycle;
- To establish a formal communication network to facilitate interdisciplinary dialogue about menstrual cycle events in the context of women’s health over the life span;
- To explore the practical and ethical issues surrounding menstrual cycle research; and
- To disseminate information and promote discussion of issues related to the menstrual cycle among various public groups.
Article IV – Dues
Section 2. The operating expenses of the society shall be met by the annual payment of dues by all members.
Section 3. The term of membership shall run annually beginning when payment is received by the Treasurer and expiring the last day of the same month of the following year(s), as applicable. The membership person shall send reminders to members monthly, beginning two months prior to their expiration date and ending one month after the expiration date.
Article VI – Board of Directors
Section 2. Terms of office. Following approval of these By-Laws, adjustments shall be made in the scheduling of elections of Directors so that one-third of the Directors are elected each year. Thereafter, Directors shall be elected for terms of three (3) conferences or (6) years and serve until each successor is elected.
Section 3. Election of Directors. No less than thirty (30) days prior to the regular meeting, the Nominating Committee shall submit to the membership the names of nominated provided the nominee first shall have given consent to serve, if elected.
Section 4. Vacancy. Any vacancy in the Board of Directors caused by death, resignation, or otherwise, may be filled by majority vote of the Board of Directors. Any director so elected shall hold office until expiration of the term filled or until a successor shall be elected.
Section 5. Election of officers and term. At the initial meeting of the Board of Directors immediately following an election, the Board shall name its officers who shall hold office for a term of two years. The Past President will continue to serve for an additional two years on the Board of Directors as President Emerita.
Section 6. Power to appoint other officers and agents. The Board of Directors shall have power to appoint such other officers and agents as the Board may deem necessary for transaction of the business of the society.
Section 7. Action by Majority Written Consent. If and when a majority of the Directors shall consent in writing to any action to be taken by the Board, such action shall be valid as though it had been authorized at a meeting of the Board of Directors.
Article VIII – Logo and Slogan
This logo was designed for the Society by Steve Bogart in 2003. It integrates symbols of research (the
magnifying glass), feminism (the woman symbol), and menstruation (the moon) to represent the Society’s mission.
Section 2. The slogan of this society shall be “A monthly cycle, a life cycle.”
