The Cooperative shall not become a member of any other organization without an affirmative vote of the Members at a meeting called as provided in these bylaws, and the notice of said meeting shall specify that action is to be taken upon such proposed membership as an item of business; provided, however, that the Board of Directors shall have full power and authority on behalf of the Cooperative to purchase stock in or to become a member of, any corporation or cooperative organized on a non-profit basis to engage in rural electrification.
