FOUNDED IN 1988

*Amended 10-11-2000

ARTICLE I: NAME

The name of the organization shall be the Upper Peninsula Recycling Coalition (UPRC).

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE

The Upper Peninsula Recycling Coalition will promote the reduction of materials going into landfills through recycling, reusing and reducing. Additional objectives are:

1. To foster a cooperative relationship among the recycling programs, private, industry, and government agencies to increase the recycling of materials.

2. To provide a network to share ideas, technical assistance, and information between interested organizations and individuals.

3. To provide information and education on waste reduction through an annual conference, periodic newsletters and news releases.

4. To increase the demand for recycled products through public education.

5. To promote the use of products made from recycled materials.

6. To promote research and development in recycling technology.

ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP (REVISED 1996)

There shall be two (2) membership classes:

1. Individual / Student / Educational Member: Any person who completes a membership application and provides the appropriate dues shall be a voting member of the UPRC and shall have his/her name and address recorded by the secretary. Any member is eligible for election to the Board of Directors. Membership shall be valid between annual meetings.

2. Organizational Member: Any business, organization, or governmental entity that completes a membership application and provides the appropriate dues shall be a voting member of the UPRC and shall have its name and address recorded by the secretary. Each organization, business, or municipal corporation wishing to be a member shall select a representative (and an alternate) to place its vote. Such representatives shall be eligible for election to the Board of Directors. Membership shall be valid between annual meetings.

Section 2: (Dues Amended 04/96)

The annual dues for each type of membership shall be:

1. Individual / Student / Educational: $15.00 Per Year

2. Organizational: $35.00 Per Year

Section 3: Membership Applications

To assure that the Coalition remains committed to the goals as set forth in Article II above, membership applications will be accepted or rejected, and periodically reviewed by the Board of Directors, as deemed necessary.