Our Bylaws specify how to become a member. Fill out the application form, attach a check for dues and a non-refundable "application" fee, send application to the Membership Secr "......who shall determine if it is in order and if so, shall promptly send the application to the Board and the fees to the Treasurer." Then the Bylaws say how the applicants will be elected and the results of an up or down vote.
However, the Board has imposed some other hurdles for the applicants to go through including publishing their names in the Club bulletin and asking for feedback (positive or negative), and giving the members 30 days to do so. My question - are these extra hurdles allowed or must they be in the Bylaws?