We are currently trying to translate the bylaws (thanks Jeff !)
A paragraph raised my attention
A. CONTRIBUTING ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP: Active membership in this Foundation shall be limited to volunteers who have contributed to any Wikimedia project prior to the election ballot request deadline after their application for membership and payment of annual dues. All active members shall have the right to vote in this Foundation at any membership vote for the Contributing Active Member Representative to the Board of Trustees.
Why shall only those contributing before the election be considered members ? What about all those who will join next month ? Did I misunderstand something here ?