ARTICLE II. MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Active Membership Such membership, when established, shall consist of not more than fifty (50) uniformed individuals. Participation as an Active Member shall be granted upon recommendation of the Music Committee and majority vote of the full Active Membership. Active Members are the only individuals having voting privileges. Section 2. Associate Membership Such membership, when established, shall consist of an unlimited number of non- uniformed members. The Associate Membership should consist of at least one (1) trumpet or cornet and one (1) trombone player which possess the ability to both sing and play, with primary responsibility to the singing membership. However, if a vacancy occurs in the instrumental section first, the Associate Member would then become a musician; thereby, allowing the next member with seniority to fill the vacant singing position. Section 3. Inactive Membership Such membership, when established, shall consist of former Active Members, who for personal reasons desire to be placed on the Inactive Membership rolls. Individuals in this membership are not restricted from singing at locations or on occasions which are accessible to the member. Any Inactive Member wishing to gain Active Member status may do so by requesting to be placed on the Associate Membership roll. Placement shall be to a position of seniority within the respective section, subject to rules applicable to that section. Section 4. Honorary Membership Such membership may only be extended to those individuals who have contributed of themselves and their resources in such a manner as to perpetuate and epitomize the purposes of the Association. Membership shall only be granted upon unanimous action of the Association.