Constitution of the '1RAR Association Incorporated (Queensland)'

[as approved at AGM 12 Oct 2025]

1. Name
   1.01 The name of the association is the 1RAR Association (Inc), hereinafter called the ‘Association’.
2. Definitions and interpretations
   2.01 The Association shall be registered in the State of Queensland according to the laws of the State.
   2.02 The ‘Act’ means the Queensland Associations Incorporations Act 1981 and Associations Incorporation Regulation 1999, as amended.
   2.03 ‘Member’ means a Full Member, Associate Member or a Current Serving Member.
   2.04 ‘Management Committee’ means the National Management Committee of the Association, hereinafter called the ‘National Committee’.
   2.05 Financial year means the period from 1 July in any calendar year to 30 June of the following calendar year and is inclusive of both dates.
   2.06 The ‘seal’ means the common seal of the Association.
   2.07 ‘State’ means a State or Territory of the Commonwealth of Australia.
3. Purpose/Mission
   3.01 The 1RAR Association provides organised contact for members with others who have
   served in 1RAR or with a 1RAR Group on operations; and provides whatever support we can to
   those who need our support, including their families to improve their wellbeing.
4. Objects 
   4.01 To make best use of our network to support the wellbeing of current and former members of 1RAR.
   4.02 To hold regular social gatherings in order to live 'prevention through connection'.
   4.03 To conduct activities to keep green the memories of fallen comrades.
   4.04 To support the Battalion in order to inculcate soldiers early in the benefits of camaraderie during and after service.
   4.05 To raise funds through donations and membership fees to enable our mission/purpose.
   4.06 To support the Royal Australian Regiment Corporation (RARC) (and other connected and like organisations) in their endeavours, where they are aligned to our Association’s objectives.
5. 1RAR Association Established for Charitable Purposes
   5.1 The 1RAR Association is a not-for-profit incorporated association established to support the well-being of current and former members of 1RAR.
   5.2 The 1RAR Association, as represented by the National Committee, is prohibited from expending funds except on the wellbeing of current and former members of 1RAR.
6. Powers. Solely for the purpose of ac hieving the objects of the Association and not otherwise, the Association has the following powers:
   6.01 Cooperate with any other association or organisation, whether incorporated or not, having objects similar to those of the Association.
   6.02 To purchase, take on lease or exchange, hire and otherwise acquire any lands, buildings, easements or property, real and personal; and any rights or privileges which may be requisite for the purpose of, or capable of being conveniently used in connection with, any of the objects of the Association. Provided that in case the Association shall take or hold any property which may be subject to any trusts the Association shall only deal with the same in such manner as is allowed by law having regard to such trusts.
   6.03 To enter into any arrangement with any government or authority, whether national, state, local or otherwise, that may seem conducive to the objects of the Association or any of them; and to obtain from any such government or authority any rights, privileges, concessions or funding which the Association may think desirable to obtain; and to carry out, exercise and comply with any such right, privileges and concessions and to expend any such funds.
   6.04 To invest and deal with the money of the Association not immediately required in such manner as may be permitted by law for the investment of trust funds.
   6.05 To receive any gift of property, whether subject to any special trust or not, for any one or more of the objects of the Association, but subject always to the proviso in rule 6.02.
   6.06 To take such steps by personal or written appeals, public meetings or otherwise, as may from time to time be deemed expedient for the purpose of procuring contributions to the funds of the Association, in the form of donations, annual subscriptions or otherwise.
   6.07 To print and publish any newspapers, periodicals, journals, books or leaflets, and to maintain such Websites that the Association may think desirable for the promotion of its objects.
   6.08 To make donations for charitable purposes.
   6.09 To do all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the objects and the exercise of the powers of the Association.
7. No profit for Members
   7.01 As a non-profit organisation, the assets and income of the Association shall be applied solely in furtherance of its objectives and no portion shall be distributed directly or indirectly to the members of the organisation except as bona fide compensation for services rendered or expenses incurred on behalf of the organisation.
8. Branches
   8.01 Branches may, with approval of the National Committee, be formed outside the Townsville District, in any place where there are ten (10) or more interested members.
   8.02 Branch names must be topographical following the words “1RAR Association, for example, South East Queensland Branch”.
   8.03 In the event of a disputed name, such shall be decided by the National Committee.
   8.04 Branches will operate under the Constitution of the Association.
   8.05 Branches may, with the prior approval of the National Committee, make, alter or repeal their own By-laws.
   8.06 Branches shall appoint their own office bearers and conduct such business subject to this Constitution.
   8.07 The Annual General Meeting of the Branches shall be held in the month of August of each year when the Branch Annual Report and the verified Branch Financial Statements shall be presented, and Office Bearers elected.
   8.08 The Branch President or Treasurer is to verify the financial statements. The verification statement must state ‘I have sighted the branch’s financial records and the financial records show that the branch has bookkeeping processes in place to adequately record the branch’s income and expenditure and dealings with its assets and liabilities’. The verification statement shall, within thirty (30) days of its Annual General Meeting, be forwarded to the National Committee, together with the names and addresses of all Office Bearers elected at their Annual General Meeting.
   8.09 Full Branch Members shall be ‘members’ of the Association and are entitled to attend Association meetings and vote on all motions except as in rule 27.02.
   8.10 Branches may request an annual per capita payment the amount will be decided by the National Committee.
   8.11 Branches are not to collect membership fees.
9. Membership
   9.01 The 1RAR Association accepts membership from anyone who has served in 1RAR in peace or war. And those who have been part of a 1RAR Battalion Group on operations. The Association also accepts those who served with the 2/1st Battalion, 2nd AIF.
   9.02 Partners and descendants of those who have served in or with 1RAR in peace or war, partners and descendants of veterans of the 2/1 st Battalion 2 nd AIF, and descendants of the 1st Battalion, AIF may be Associate Members. Associate Membership is explained in detail in Rule 10.03.
   9.03 Application for membership can be made on the Association Website at http://www.1rar.asn.au.
   9.04 As soon as practicable after receipt of an application for membership, it shall be considered by the National Committee, which shall determine the admission or rejection of the applicant. The National Committee’s decision shall be final, and in no case shall it be required to give any reason for rejecting an applicant.
   9.05 A register of Association members shall be kept by the National Committee on the Association Website showing, in respect of each member, their name, address, membership category, financial status and other relevant information as deemed necessary by the National Committee.
10. Membership Categories
    10.01 There are three categories of members: Full Members, Associate Members and Current Serving Members of 1RAR. Within Full Members, there are several sub-categories. The membership categories are explained in detail in the paragraphs below.
    10.02 Full Members. Full members are members who qualify under Rule 9.01 and comprise: Ordinary Members, Life Members or Honorary Life Members. These are defined as follows:
    a. Ordinary Member. Considerations of an Ordinary Member are as follows:
    (1) Ordinary Members pay membership subscriptions as decided by the National Committee;
    (2) Ordinary Members receive a complimentary membership badge if the National Committee has approved such a badge for issue to new members; and
    (3) Ordinary members can vote and hold office.
    b. Life Member. A Life Member is a member who has paid their subscription for life. This class of membership is now closed; however, current Life Members retain their status.
    c. Honorary Life Member. An Honorary Life Membership shall be appointed on the recommendation of the National Committee and subject to the approval of the members at an Association Annual General Meeting. Other considerations of Honorary Life Members are as follows:
    (1) Honorary Life Members do not pay subscriptions. However, no refund of monies previously paid in advance shall be made;
    (2) Honorary Life Members receive a complimentary membership badge if the National Committee has approved such a badge for issuance to Honorary Life Members;
    (3) Honorary Life Members can vote and hold office; and
    (4) On the death of a member, his widow may be made an Associate Honorary Life Member.;
    10.03 Associate Member. An Associate Member is a person outlined in rule 9.02 or a person deemed a good friend of the Association, as agreed by the National Committee. Other considerations for Associate Members are as follows:
    a. They must be proposed by a Full Member and supported by a second Ordinary Member. The National Committee will then decide if they will be accepted or rejected;
    b. They shall pay annual subscriptions as decided by the National Committee;
    c. They receive a complimentary membership badge; and
    d. They cannot vote or hold office.
    10.04 Currently Serving Member of 1RAR. A Current Serving Member of 1RAR is a serving soldier on the establishment strength of 1RAR who has joined the Association. The list of serving members is to be updated annually. Other considerations for Current Serving Members are as follows:
    a. Current serving members do not pay membership subscriptions;
    b. Current serving members do not receive a membership badge unless they pay for one;
    c. Current serving members cannot vote. Except as stated in rule 10.05: and.
    d. Their membership expires on posting out of the battalion unless they pay membership fees.
    10.05 There are two 1RAR Current Serving Member positions on the National Committee. CO 1RAR appoints Unit members to these positions, for a period determined by him. These Current Serving Members have voting rights. These two members are not counted for the purpose of a quorum as due to work commitments they often can’t attend committee meetings. Also, due to Unit work commitments these positions may not always be filled.
11. Cessation of Membership
    11.01 Subject to this Constitution, the membership of any member of the Association terminates if:
    a. the member gives their resignation in writing; or
    b. the member dies,
    c. the member is expelled by the National Committee.
    11.02 Subject to this Constitution the National Committee or members in a general meeting
    may at any time terminate the membership of a member if the member:
    a. refuses or neglects to comply with the provisions of this Constitution or any applicable rules or regulations made by the National Committee;
    b. engages in conduct which in the opinion of the National Committee is unbecoming of the member or prejudicial to the interests of the Association;
    11.03 The following procedure must occur prior to a decision of the National Committee or the members in a general meeting:
    a. the secretary must give the member concerned, not less than fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the meeting that will consider the termination of the membership of the member, notice of the resolution to be considered;
    b. the member must be invited and permitted to attend that part of the meeting of the National Committee or the meeting of the members at which the resolution is considered and permitted to make submissions to the meeting in writing and orally;
    c. the member must be given an opportunity at the meeting to respond to any matters raised at the meeting. The chairman may ask the member to leave the meeting during deliberations once submissions from all interested parties are complete, and
    d. notice of the decision of the meeting must be given promptly to the member.
    11.04 The name of any person ceasing to be a member must be removed from the register of members.
    11.05 Termination of membership does not entitle a person to any refund of all or part of any membership fee whether an initial membership fee or an annual membership fee.
12. Membership subscriptions
    12.01 The subscription rate of Full Membership shall be determined in accordance with the recommendations of the National Committee, made from time to time, and subject to approval at an annual general or special general meeting.
    12.02 Members over 80 years of age are exempt from paying membership fees.
13. Patron
    13.01 The Association shall only have one Patron at any time.
    13.02 Subject to approval at an Annual General Meeting, a Patron may be appointed for life, unless removal is specifically sought by an AGM or the Patron resigns.
    13.03 When the position of Patron becomes vacant branches may nominate appropriate people for the position of Patron of the Association.
14. Secretary
    14.01 If a vacancy happens in the office of secretary, the members of the Committee must ensure a secretary is appointed or elected for the Association within one (1) month after the vacancy happens.
    14.02 The secretary must be:
    a. an individual residing in Queensland, or in another State but not more than sixty-five (65) km from the Queensland border; and
    b. a member of the Association elected by the Association as secretary.
    14.03 Any of the following persons appointed by the National Committee:
    a. a member of the Association's National Committee, or
    b. a member of the Association
15. Management
    15.01 The management of the Association shall be vested in a National Committee of Management of the Association, comprising the office bearers and such other Officers as shall be decided by the Members of the Association at an Annual General Meeting.
    15.02 An office bearer shall be a person occupying any of the positions of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.
    15.03 No member of the Association shall become a salaried officer of the Association, and no officer of the Association shall be paid fees. No remuneration or other benefit in money or monies worth shall be given by the Association to any member, except repayment of out-of-pocket expenses.
    15.04 Any casual vacancy may be filled by the Committee members, and the person so appointed shall hold office for the unexpired term of the person so replaced.
16. Electing the National Committee
    16.01 A member of the National Committee may only be elected by any one (1) members of the Association nominating another member (the “candidate”) to serve as a member of the National Committee. The nomination shall be:
    a. in writing;
    b. signed by the candidate and the members who nominated him/her;
    c. given to the secretary at least fourteen (14) days before the Annual General Meeting at which the election is to be held; or
    d. nominations may be taken from the floor of the meeting if no written nominations are received.
    16.02 If required, balloting lists may be prepared containing the names of the candidates in alphabetical order. The system for the election shall be by simple majority.
17. Resignation or removal from office of a National Committee member 
    17.01 A member may resign from a committee by giving written notice to the secretary.
    17.02 The resignation takes effect at the time/date the notice is received by the secretary or the time/date as per the written notice.
    17.03 A member may be removed from office at a General Meeting of the Association (rule 11.03) if a majority of the members present at the meeting vote in favour of removing the member.
    17.04 A member has no right of appeal against the member’s removal from office under this section.
18. Vacancies on the National Committee
    18.01 If a vacancy occurs on the National Committee, the continuing members of the Committee may appoint another member of the Association to fill the vacancy until the next Annual General Meeting.
    18.02 The continuing members of the Committee may act despite a vacancy on the Committee.
    18.03 However, if the number of Committee members is less than the number fixed under these rules as a quorum of the Committee (rule 20.01), the continuing members may act only to:
    a. increase the number of Committee members to the number required for a quorum; or
    b. call a General Meeting of the Association.
    18.04 The office of a member of a committee shall become vacant:
    a. Upon his/her death;
    b. If he/she becomes bankrupt or makes any arrangement of composition with his/her creditors;
    c. If he/she becomes mentally ill or a person whose person or estate is liable to be dealt with in any way under the law relating to mental health;
    d. Is absent for more than six (6) months without leave from meetings of the Committee held during that period;
    e. If he/she resigns his/her office in writing to the Association;
    f. If he/she ceases to be a member of the Association;
    g. Upon a resolution to remove him/her from office being passed by a two-thirds majority of members present at a properly constituted extraordinary meeting called specially for that purpose;
    h. If he/she holds any office of profit under the Association;
    i. If he/she is directly or indirectly interested in any contract or proposed contract with the Association; or
    j. Is sentenced to a term of imprisonment.
19. Functions of the National Committee
    19.01 Subject to these rules or a resolution of the Association members carried at a General Meeting, the Committee:
    a. has the general control and management of the affairs, property and funds of the Association;
    b. On the authority to interpret the meaning of these rules and any matter relating to the Association on which the rules are silent; and
    c. may form sub-committees for specific projects.
20. Quorums
    20.01 The quorum for a National Committee meeting shall be 50% of the elected Committee at the close of the association's last general meeting plus one (1).
    20.02 The quorum for a General Meeting and a Special General Meeting shall be at least the number of members elected or appointed to the National Committee at the close of the association's last general meeting plus one (1).
    20.03 The quorum for an Annual General Meeting shall be at least the number of members elected or appointed to the Committee at the close of the association's last general meeting plus two (2).
    20.04 Voting rights are extended to Full Members and the two Current Serving Members on the National Committee. Associate Members cannot vote.
21. Meeting of the National Committee
    21.01 The National Committee must meet at least once every four (4) months to exercise its functions.
    21.02 Notice of a National Committee Meeting is to be given by the secretary in writing (email) to each member of the Committee within seven (7) days of the date of the meeting.
    21.03 The National Committee may hold meetings, or permit a Committee member to take part in its meetings, by using any technology that reasonably allows the member to hear and take part in discussions as they happen.
    21.04 A Committee member who participates in the meeting as mentioned in rule 21.03 is taken to be present at the meeting.
    21.05 If the secretary receives a written request signed by at least thirty-three per cent (33%) of the Committee members, the secretary must call a special meeting of the Committee. A request for a special meeting must state the business to be conducted.
    21.06 A notice of a special meeting must include the day, time and place of the meeting and the agenda. The secretary must give each Committee member at least fourteen (14) days' notice of a special meeting of the Committee.
    21.07 The President shall preside as chairman at every meeting, but if he is not present within fifteen (15) minutes after the time appointed for the meeting, or is unwilling to preside, then the members present shall elect one of their number as chairman of that meeting, a majority sufficing.
    21.08 The chairman may, with the consent of any meeting at which a quorum is present, adjourn the meeting. The members present will decide the new time, date and place of the next meeting.
22. Resolution of the Committee without a meeting
    22.01 A written resolution signed by each member of the management Committee is as valid and effectual as if it had been passed at a Committee meeting that was properly called and held.
    22.02 A resolution mentioned in rule 22.01 may consist of several documents in like form, each signed by one (1) or more members of the Committee.
23. Annual General Meeting Notices of Annual General Meeting setting date, time, place of meeting, and business to be dealt with, shall be published on the Association Website twenty-eight (28) days prior to the meeting.At least once each year, within six (6) months after the end date of the association's reportable financial year. When practical, the Annual General Meeting shall be held in September.
24. Business to be conducted at the Annual General Meeting
    24.01 The following business must be conducted at each Annual General Meeting:
    a. receiving the statement of income and expenditure of the Association for the last financial year;
    b. presenting the verified statement to the meeting for adoption;
    c. electing members of the Committee;
    24.02 All business and notices of motion to be dealt with at the Annual General Meeting must be lodged with the secretary of the Association in time for inclusion in an issue of the ‘First Post’ preceding the Annual General Meeting, so long as that publication is in existence, or otherwise 60 days.
    24.03 The Annual General Meeting of Branches shall be held in August of each year so that Branch reports and audited financial statements may be in the hands of the treasurer of the Association by 30th August of that year.
25. Special General Meeting
    25.01 The secretary may only call a special general meeting by giving members notice of the meeting within fourteen (14) days after:
    25.02 Being directed to call the meeting by the National Committee.
    25.03 Being given a written request signed by:
    a. at least thirty-three per cent (33%) of the members of the association on the National Committee; or
    b. at least the number of voting members of the Association equal to double the number of members of the Association presently on the Committee plus one (1).
    25.04 Being given a written notice of an intention to appeal against the decision of the Committee:
    a. to reject an application for membership; or
    b. to terminate a person’s membership.
    25.05 A request mentioned in rule (25.01) must state:
    a. why the special general meeting is being called; and
    b. the business to be conducted at the meeting.
26. Notice of General Meeting
    26.01 The secretary may call a general meeting of the Association and must give at least fourteen (14) days notice of the meeting to each Association member. A notice of a general meeting must state the business to be conducted at the meeting.
    26.02 The Committee may decide the way in which the notice must be given.
    26.03 However, notice of the following meetings must be given in writing:
    a. a meeting called to hear and decide the appeal of a member against the rejection or termination of the member’s membership by the Committee; or
    b. a meeting called to hear and decided a proposed special resolution of the Association.
    26.04 The secretary shall give at least fourteen (14) days notice in writing, on the Association Website, of all General Meetings setting out date, time, place, and business to be dealt with.
    26.05 A notice may be given to any member by emailing it to his registered email address.
    26.06 Notices published on the Website and sent by email are deemed effective.
27. Procedure at General Meeting
    27.01 Subject to these rules, at each general meeting, including Special General Meeting and Annual General Meeting:
    a. a member may take part and vote in a general meeting in person, by proxy, by attorney or by using any technology that reasonably allows the member to hear and take part in discussions as they happen;
    b. a member who participates in a meeting as mentioned in rule (27.01a) is taken to be present at the meeting;
    c. the president is to preside as chairperson;
    d. if there is no president or if the president is not present within 15 minutes after the time fixed for the meeting or is unwilling to act, the Committee Members present must elect one (1) of their number to be chairperson of the meeting. This would normally be the Vice President, if he is in attendance;
    e. the chairperson must conduct the meeting in a proper and orderly way;
    f. each question, matter or resolution must be decided by a majority of votes of the members present;
    g. each member present who is entitled to vote, is entitled to one vote only and, if the votes are equal, the chairman has a casting vote as well as a primary vote;
    h. a resolution, put to the vote, shall be decided on a show of hands, unless a poll is (before or on declaration of the results of the show of hands) demanded by the chairman, or by at least three (3) members present. Unless a poll is so demanded, a declaration by the chairman that a resolution has, on a show of hands, been carried or lost and an entry to that effect in the book containing the minutes of the proceedings of the association, shall be conclusive evidence of the fact. The demand for a poll may be withdrawn.
    i. voting may be by a show of hands or a division of members, unless at least twenty percent (20%) of the members present demand a secret ballot;
    j. if a secret ballot is held, the chairperson must appoint two (2) members to conduct the secret ballot in a way the chairperson decides;
    k. the result of a secret ballot as declared by the chairperson is taken to be a resolution of the meeting at which the ballot was held;
    l. the secretary must ensure full and accurate minutes of all questions, matters, resolutions and other proceedings of each Committee meeting and general meeting are entered in a minute book;
    m. the secretary must ensure the minute book for each general meeting is open for inspection at all reasonable times by any financial member who previously applies to the secretary for the inspection.
    n. Members may attend meetings of other branches of the association and take part in debate but may not vote on any motion relevant only to that branch.
28. By-Laws
    28.01 The National Committee may make, amend or repeal by-laws, that are not consistent with these rules, for the internal management of the Association.
29. Alteration of rules
    29.01 Subject to the Association Incorporation Act 1998 and/or The Collections Act 1966, these rules may be amended, repealed or added to by a special resolution carried at a general meeting.
    29.02 However, an amendment, repeal or addition is valid only if it is endorsed by the Chief Executive.
30. Common seal
    30.01 The National Committee must ensure the Association has a common seal which must be kept secure by the Secretary.
    30.02 Each instrument to which the seal is attached must be signed by a member of the Committee and countersigned by the Secretary, a Committee member or a member appointed by the Committee.
31. Funds and accounts
    31.01 The funds of the Association must be kept in an account in the name of the Association in a financial institution decided by the Committee.
    31.02 Records and accounts must be kept in the English language showing full and accurate particulars of the financial affairs of the Association.
    31.03 All amounts must be deposited in the financial institution account as soon as practicable after receipt.31.04 All expenditure must be authorised by any two (2) of the following:
    a. the president;
    b. vice president;
    c. the secretary;
    d. the treasurer;
    e. the assistant secretary / treasurer; and
    f. another member authorised by the Committee for the purpose.
    31.05 However, electronic transfers may be authorised by anyone (1) in rule (31.04). The invoice, or receipt, in the case of reimbursement, must be signed by any two (2) in rule (31.04) at the next Committee Meeting.
    31.06 A petty cash/stamp account may be kept, if required, and the Committee shall decide the amount to be kept in the accounts.
    31.07 All expenditure shall be approved or ratified at a Committee meeting.
    31.08 The treasurer shall, as soon as practicable after the end of each financial year, ensure a statement containing the following particulars is prepared:
    a. the income and expenditure for the financial year just ended;
    b. the Association's assets and liabilities at the close of the year;
    c. the mortgages, charges and securities affecting any property of the Association at the close of the year.
32. Documents
    32.01 The Committee shall ensure the safe custody of books, documents, instruments of title and securities of the Association.
33. Verification of Financial Statement
    33.01 The financial statement must be verified by the President or Secretary. The verifier shall examine all accounts, vouchers, receipt books, and other relevant records of the Association and sign the financial statement. The financial statement is submitted annually to the Queensland Office of Fair Trading within six (6) months of the Annual General Meeting. Report thereon to members at the Annual General Meeting. Audits shall be conducted at regular intervals of not more than twelve (12) months.
34. Minutes
    34.01 The National Committee shall require minutes to be kept:
    a. of all appointments of office bearers and members of the Committee;
    b. of all proceedings at all meetings of the Association. Such minutes shall be kept on the Association website and sealed by the President once checked by the other office bearers.
35. Distribution of surplus assets to another entity
    35.01 This section applies if the Association:
    a. is wound up under part 10 of the Act; and
    b. have surplus assets.
    35.02 The surplus assets must not be distributed among the Association members.
    35.03 The surplus assets must be given to another entity:
    a. having objects similar to the Associations objects; and
    b. the rules of which prohibit the distribution of the entity’s income and assets to its members.
    35.04 In this section “surplus assets” has the meaning given by section 92(3) of the Act.
    35.05 At or before the completion of the winding up or dissolution of the Association, the members must decide which institution or company is to receive the surplus assets of the Association. In default of any decision by the members, a Supreme Court of a State of theCommonwealth of Australia may decide which institution or company is to receive the surplus assets.
36. Special resolution
    36.01 In accordance with section 20 of the Act, this Constitution may only be amended by the passage of a special resolution at a general meeting of the Association convened in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Any such resolution must be passed by seventy-five percent (75%) of the members present at the meeting.
37. Anniversary day
    37.01 Anniversary Day for the Association is the birthday of the 1 st Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment which is the twelfth (12th) day of October.
38. Privacy policy
    38.01 This Association is subject to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cwlth) and is committed to safeguarding personal information provided by members.
    38.02 The Committee will not disclose members’ personal information unless there is a threat to life, health or safety.
    38.03 Members' personal information may, with permission in writing beforehand, be used by the Association for marketing purposes.
    38.04 Members have a right to access any personal information the Association has about them.

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