The punishment that Mr. Eastman received was proper under the club's ByLaws which state the following;
VII. DISCIPLINARY ACTION
Any member who:
violates the Constitution of this organization; or
violates the By-laws of this organization; or
violates the Code of Ethics of this organization; or
fails to cooperate fully, completely and honestly with any Board of Inquiry into improper conduct, under oath if so requested; or
has been convicted of a criminal offense; or
engages in conduct unbecoming a member; or
engages in conduct deemed detrimental to the welfare of the organization and/or its member and/or the hobby; or
engages in conduct deemed unduly hostile or antagonistic or adversarial to fellow members
shall be subject to expulsion and/or any other disciplinary action at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors.
Since Mr. Eastman pleaded guilty and was CONVICTED of a criminal offense in a court of law in the state of Nevada, the club had no alternative but to take the action they did.
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