my view reflects that of the founding members .
read this extract form the constitution
SEE HTE PART THAT SAYS
" BEFORE THE 1ST OF JULY IN EACH YEAR! "
People can take any part of the constitution out of context as this like this line trumps it all
: 8.1. A member of the association shall, upon admission to membership, pay to the association a fee of $1 or, where some other amount is determined by the committee, of that other amount.
8.2. In addition to any amount payable by the member under clause 8.1, a member of the association shall pay to the association an annual membership fee of $2 or, where some other amount is determined by the committee, of that other amount –
(a) except as provided by paragraph (b), before 1st July in each calendar year; or
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https://nswcorvettes.com.au/constitutions/NSWCorvette_Constitution.pdf