Section 203. Admission Procedure.

(a) All persons desiring admission to membership in the Association shall send to the Secretary a signed application on a form approved by the Board of Governors, setting forth in detail facts showing the qualifications of the applicant and the class of membership desired.

(b) The Secretary shall determine whether or not the applicant is qualified under the applicable provisions of Section 201 of the Bylaws, and shall notify the applicant in writing of the determination.

(c) If the determination of the Secretary is unfavorable, the applicant may appeal in writing to the Board.