Bylaws
As Amended March 2008
ARTICLE I – MEMBERSHIP
Sec.1) The number of active members shall not be limited.
Sec. 2) Residents interested in joining the club shall attend at least 2 meetings, be aware of the mission of the club and express an interest in supporting the mission through membership in the club and financial support through dues. Desire for membership shall be presented to the club and a majority of votes at such meeting shall result in a written invitation by the Club secretary to join the club at the May meeting. Membership will formally begin at the May meeting with the pledge of membership and paying of dues.
Sec. 3) The club will not be re-affiliated with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs without a 2/3 vote of active members.
Sec. 4) A member who wishes to become temporarily inactive must notify the secretary that she wishes to be be dropped temporarily from the membership. When the member later wishes to rejoin the club, a vote will not be necessary to add a ex-member in good standing back to the roll. Her membership shall resume at the May officer and membership initiation meeting and upon her payment of dues.
Sec. 5) Termination of membership may be by written resignation to the President, non-payment of dues, or moving from Monte Sano.
Sec. 6) All solicitations shall be voted on by the club.
ARTICLE II – MEETINGS & QUORUM
Sec.1) The regular meeting of the club shall be held at 7:00 P.M. the fourth Thursday of each month September through May excepting November when it shall be the third Thursday and adjourned during the months of June, July, and August, except when otherwise ordered by the club or the Executive Board.
Sec.2) Prospective members are welcome at any non-business meeting. The inviting member shall introduce the guest. Non-residents who are guests of members are always welcome. Any member bringing guests should notify the hostess in advance.
Sec. 3) The Executive Board shall meet as occasion requires. Special meetings of the Executive Board may be called by the President.
Sec.4) Those in attendance at any regularly scheduled meeting shall constitute a quorum for a club meeting.
Sec. 5) A two-thirds majority of the executive committee shall constitute a quorum for an Executive Board meeting.
Sec. 6) A two-thirds majority of the committee members shall constitute a quorum for a committee meeting.
ARTICLE III – NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Sec.1) A Nominating Committee, assigned by the president in January or February, shall present a slate of officers for consideration by the membership. Nominations may also be made from the floor with the consent of the nominees.
Sec.2) The nomination and election of officers shall be held at the February or March meeting. Installation of officers and new members shall be held at the May meeting.
ARTICLE I – MEMBERSHIP
Sec.1) The number of active members shall not be limited.
Sec. 2) Residents interested in joining the club shall attend at least 2 meetings, be aware of the mission of the club and express an interest in supporting the mission through membership in the club and financial support through dues. Desire for membership shall be presented to the club and a majority of votes at such meeting shall result in a written invitation by the Club secretary to join the club at the May meeting. Membership will formally begin at the May meeting with the pledge of membership and paying of dues.
Sec. 3) The club will not be re-affiliated with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs without a 2/3 vote of active members.
Sec. 4) A member who wishes to become temporarily inactive must notify the secretary that she wishes to be be dropped temporarily from the membership. When the member later wishes to rejoin the club, a vote will not be necessary to add a ex-member in good standing back to the roll. Her membership shall resume at the May officer and membership initiation meeting and upon her payment of dues.
Sec. 5) Termination of membership may be by written resignation to the President, non-payment of dues, or moving from Monte Sano.
Sec. 6) All solicitations shall be voted on by the club.
ARTICLE II – MEETINGS & QUORUM
Sec.1) The regular meeting of the club shall be held at 7:00 P.M. the fourth Thursday of each month September through May excepting November when it shall be the third Thursday and adjourned during the months of June, July, and August, except when otherwise ordered by the club or the Executive Board.
Sec.2) Prospective members are welcome at any non-business meeting. The inviting member shall introduce the guest. Non-residents who are guests of members are always welcome. Any member bringing guests should notify the hostess in advance.
Sec. 3) The Executive Board shall meet as occasion requires. Special meetings of the Executive Board may be called by the President.
Sec.4) Those in attendance at any regularly scheduled meeting shall constitute a quorum for a club meeting.
Sec. 5) A two-thirds majority of the executive committee shall constitute a quorum for an Executive Board meeting.
Sec. 6) A two-thirds majority of the committee members shall constitute a quorum for a committee meeting.
ARTICLE III – NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Sec.1) A Nominating Committee, assigned by the president in January or February, shall present a slate of officers for consideration by the membership. Nominations may also be made from the floor with the consent of the nominees.
Sec.2) The nomination and election of officers shall be held at the February or March meeting. Installation of officers and new members shall be held at the May meeting.