Special Resolution Passed at the 2006 AGM June 25:

BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. "All residents living within the boundaries of the original Newport Township shown on the Hallyburton survey of 10 April 1775, and as shown on the Church map of 1871, shortly after the change in Nova Scotia to a Municipal form of Government are automatically considered as full members of the ARHS." These areas inclides the modern community names of: Avondale, Belmont, Brooklyn, The Burlingtons, Cogmagun, Mantua, Mosherville, Poplar Grove, and Scotch Village.

2. Membership includes all residents 18 years old or those who are part of a family membership.

3. There is to be no set membership fee. All members would be invited to make a donation to further the work of the ARHS. All donations of at least $10.00 (or $25.00 for a family) would receive a receipt for income tax purposes.

4. All persons who do not reside in the areas within Newport Township, and who support the objects of the ARHS are welcome to apply for membership and are requested to make an annual donation to the Society which if $10.00 or more per person, would be eligible for a tax receipt.