Says who? Association meetings usually are open only to members and invited guests.
Speak for yourself and your area. Most of the associations around here or ones that I have been a member of, have open meetings. Anyone that is a member can attend. They are not going to card you at the door. I am sure there are many that have "closed" meetings and others that do not.
Peace
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Let us get into "Good Trouble."
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Charles Michael “Mick” Chambers (1947-2010)