Virginia Beach, VA
This organization is located in the Lynnhaven District #5, city of Virginia Beach, Virginia,
postal zip code 23454. The community consists of 354 homes in Eastwood Manor, Laurel Cove East,
and Laurel Cove.
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
SECTION 1. The purpose of this non-profit 501(c)(4) organization shall be to promote the development
of our community as a better place to live; to unite for cooperation and interchange of ideas; to encourage
the participation of all interested individuals in the activities of the Laurel Cove Civic League; to further the
best interest of our community towards beautification, historical appreciation, recreation, the safety and
security of its residents and the protection of their property.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1.
(a) Membership in the Laurel Cove Civic League is established by the payment of the assessed annual
dues (i.e., "in good standing")
(b) Membership shall be open to owner residents, rental tenants, and non-resident property owners in the
Laurel Cove community described above.
(c) Voting rights shall be limited to one (1) vote per household except in the case where a house is rented
or leased. Should both the rental tenant and the non-resident property owner be dues paying
members of the organization, each shall be granted one (1) vote. Rental tenants are encouraged to
become members of the Laurel Cove Civic League since rental tenants are members of the Laurel
Cove community and enjoy the yearlong benefits that membership provides.
ARTICLE IV - DUES
SECTION 1. The Board of Directors according to the needs of the Laurel Cove Civic League shall
establish dues annually.
SECTION 2. They shall be due and payable to the Treasurer during the first three (3) months of the
calendar year.
SECTION 3. Members shall be considered active and entitled to voting privileges (i.e., "in good
standing") as long as they are NOT in arrears of the league dues.
SECTION 4. Annual dues for new owner residents, rental tenants, and non-resident property owners will
be assessed as follows:
(a) Arrivals in JAN - APR (full amount);
(b) Arrivals in MAY - AUG (2/3 of full amount)
(c) Arrivals in SEP - DEC (1/3 of full amount).
SECTION 5. Owner residents, rental tenants, and non-resident property owners who move out of the
community during a year in which they are "in good standing" may, upon written request to the President or
Vice President(s), receive a partial refund of the dues paid for that year, as follows:
(a) Departures in JAN - APR (full refund)
(b) Departures in MAY - AUG (1/3 refund)
(c) Departures in SEP - DEC (departures will be considered as year-long residents and no refund for
dues shall be made).
SECTION 6. Any member being two (2) months in arrears in the payment of membership dues or any
other indebtedness to this Association shall automatically stand suspended. Such member, upon payment
of such indebtedness, may be reinstated.
SECTION 7. Any person whose membership in this Association has been terminated in any manner
shall forfeit all interest in any funds or other property belonging this Association.
ARTICLE V – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SECTION 1. The Board of Directors shall consist of the officers and four (4) elected directors.
SECTION 2. The Board of Directors shall meet once a month at the call of the President, or
when decisions concerning the civic league and the community are a factor.
SECTION 3. The Board of Directors shall make recommendations whenever they see the necessity for
action by the entire membership. The Board of Directors shall act on behalf of the membership as a whole;
however, the membership shall have the final authority.
SECTION 4. Members of the Board of Directors must attend at least one half (1/2) of the total general
and/or Board of Directors meetings each year, unless excused by the President, or lose their position on
the Board. The President will appoint another person to fill the vacant position as quickly as possible.