Members must be elected by a majority vote of the election committee, which committee is appointed by the directors of the Foundation. The criteria to be considered by the election committee shall include, but is not limited to, the following:

a) The likelihood that granting membership status to the proposed member will benefit both the Foundation and the communities served by the Foundation.

b) The past business and professional conduct of the proposed member.

c) The probable long-term effects on the Foundation of granting membership status to the proposed member.

Among the rights conferred on members is the right to elect directors of the Foundation. The annual meeting of the Foundation is held on the third Tuesday of September, each year, at 7:00 p.m., at the Woerner Group Resources, Inc.building at 818 N. McKenzie Street, Foley, Alabama. Memberships may not be transferred or assigned. Membership may be terminated in accordance with the by-laws of the Corporation.

The directors and officers of the Foundation for 2008-2009 are:

Directors:
Sandy Russell
Gwen McFerrin
Paul Schultz
Frank Turner
Terry Burkle