BYLAWS ARTICLE IX: AMENDMENTS

Except as otherwise provided below, these Bylaws may be modified, amended or repealed and new bylaws may be adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board of Directors at a meeting called for that purpose. These Bylaws may also be modified, amended or repealed and new bylaws may be adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Members at an annual meeting or a special meeting called for that purpose. The Board of Directors shall not amend or repeal any modification, amendment or new bylaws adopted by the Members at such a meeting.