Directing Membership. If Signatory is an Organizational Member, Signatory may apply to become a Directing Member by signing the appropriate box on signature page below or by sending a written request to the Secretary at any time during Signatory’s membership. If the Board approves the application then the Signatory shall be notified in writing that they are accepted as a Directing Member and ensuing rights shall commence on receipt of the appropriate dues. If Signatory’s Directing Member status is approved at a time different to the Effective Date or an anniversary of the Effective Date then the increased dues payable is the difference between Organizational and Directing Membership dues multiplied by the number of whole or partial months until the Signatory’s renewal date divided by twelve (12). If the Signatory’s application to become a Directing Member is declined this in no way affects Signatory’s Organizational Membership.