b'Organization BylawsSOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VASCULAR SURGICAL SOCIETY CONSTITUTIONARTICLE IORGANIZATION NAME The name of this organization shall be the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VASCULAR SURGICAL SOCIETY and shall be referred to as The Societyfrom here on.ARTICLE IIOBJECTIVES1.The objectives of The Society shall be (1) to improve the standard of care and practice of vascular surgery in the Southern California geographical area; (2) to contribute to the active continuing education of its members; and (3) to advance the science and art of vascular surgery.2.The Southern California Vascular Surgical Society is committed to increasing diversity in the practice of vascular surgery, eradicatingdisparity, and creating an equitable environment where surgeons and trainees of all backgrounds are valued and welcomed.3.Notwithstanding or foregoing, (1) no part of The Societys net earnings or assets shall inure to the benefit of any member, officer, or other person, except that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make other payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth above, and (2) The Society shall not carry on any activity not permitted to an organization exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended (the Code) or the corresponding provision of any further United States revenue statute.ARTICLE IIIMEMBERSHIPThe Society shall have five classes of membership: Active, Senior, Retired, Honorary, and Non-Resident members.1.Active members shall consist of the founding members of The Society and subsequent individuals recommended by the Membership Committee, approved by the Executive Council and elected by ballot at the annual business meeting.2.Senior members shall consist of Active members who have reached the age of sixty (60) years; or who have been Active members for twenty (20) years; or who for reasons of health or other just causes, the Executive Council recommends for classification in this category.3.Retired members must be retired from practice of surgery and have been active in The Society for five years or more.4.Honorary members shall be nominated by the Executive Council and elected by ballot at the annual business meeting. 5.Non-Resident members shall be members under the age of sixty who no longer reside in the Southern California geographic area.116SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VASCULAR SURGICAL SOCIETY'