b'Organization Bylawsmeetings. They shall enjoy all the privileges of other members except those of voting and holding office. Any Active or Senior member may propose an individual for Honorary membership.14. The name and a brief description of the accomplishments of the individual must be submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer at least six months prior to the annual assembly for circulation to the Executive Council.15. Following its deliberation, the Executive Council may recommend that the candidates name be submitted to the membership for approval. Election to membership shall be by voting at the annual Business Meeting or through electronic voting.16. Retired members are not required to pay dues.ARTICLE IVMEETINGS1.The annual assembly of The Society shall be held at a time and place to be determined by the Executive Council.2.The vote of a majority of voting members present at a duly called meeting at which a quorum is present shall be necessary for the adoption of any matter voted upon by the members, unless a greater proportion is required by the applicable statute, the Constitution or the Bylaws. Voting can be done via electronic means.3.During the annual meeting there will be a Business Meeting of the membership. Business of The Society shall be conducted at this time.4.The report of the Nominating Committee shall be presented to the membership during the Business Meeting. Additional nominations may be made from the floor. Officers of The Society shall be elected by a majority vote of the Active, Senior and Non-Resident membership present during the Business Meeting. The report of the Membership Committee will also be presented, and election of new members will take place under the terms described in Article III.5.Any member of The Society may invite one or more guests to attend the annual meeting. A formal request must be made at least thirty (30) days in advance to the Secretary-Treasurer to send a written invitation to the individual identified by the member. The member will be financially responsible for registration fees and all expenses incurred by the invited guest. No guest will be admitted to the scientific sessions and/or social events without a formal invitation and active registration. All invited guests shall be given the privilege of the floor but shall not be present at the Executive Session.6.Additional meetings may be hold during the year upon the initiation and recommendation of the Executive Council.120SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA VASCULAR SURGICAL SOCIETY'