Green Country Woodworkers
Bylaws
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Article I – Name
The name of this organization is and shall be Green Country Woodworkers Club (hereinafter called “Club”).
Article II – Purpose
The purpose for which this Club is formed is to unite men and women in an educational and fraternal group for the following
benefits:
A. To offer the members of the Club the advantages of sharing collective knowledge, expertise and experience of the
woodworking craft.
B. To cultivate our collective knowledge and share it with our community in a civic and charitable manner.
C. To operate the Club as a non-profit organization, and not enter into any political activities.
Article III - Membership
Section 1. Any person, who has an interest in woodworking, whether as hobby or profession, may apply for membership
by submitting an application. Each membership shall include all members of the immediate family and be entitled to one vote
per family at elections.
Section 2. There shall be an annual fee instituted, the amount of which shall be recommended by the Board of Directors
(hereinafter called “Board”), and be approved by the general membership. Dues shall become due on the first day of the
month on each anniversary of the individual becoming a member of the club. Membership shall be terminated if the annual fee
is not paid within 90 days of the due date.
Article IV – The Board of Directors
Section 1. The management of the club shall be vested in the board which shall consist of the officers, committee
chairmen, immediate past three presidents, and Honorary Board members who shall serve without compensation.
Section 2. The other members of the Club are welcome to attend meetings of the Board, however, only members of the
Board shall have a vote on a motion under consideration.
Section 3. A quorum shall exist when at least two officers and three other Board members are present, and a simple
majority only is needed to pass a motion.
Section 4. A member who has performed outstanding service to the Club may be selected by the Board to serve in the
honorary position as a Continuing Member of the Board of Directors. Candidates for this honor shall have been an active
member for at least three years. Members of the Club may submit possible candidates to the Board of Directors for
consideration, with final selection of such candidate to rest solely with the Board.
Article V – The Officers
Section 1. The officers of the Club shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, and shall serve
for one year or until their successors are elected. No officer shall serve more than two consecutive years in the same office.
Section 2. Nominations for officers shall be submitted to the membership at the May general meeting by a nominating
committee appointed by the Board. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the June meeting; however a member
may be nominated for only one office. A member need not be present to be nominated, however, his/her approval to serve
must be established.
Section 3. Election of officers shall be annually at the June membership meeting of the Club by secret ballot by a simple
majority of those present.
Section 4. Nominees shall have been members of the Club at least 6 months and after election shall serve without
compensation, except for expenses that are approved by the Board.
Section 5. The President shall be the Chief Officer of the Club, and preside at all meetings of the Club and Board, and
give notice of all meetings of same.
Section 6. The Vice-President shall, in case of absence of the President, perform all the duties of the President and shall
perform such other duties as the President may prescribe.
Section 7. The Treasurer shall be in charge of the funds and assets of the Club under direction of the Board.
a. Keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements of the Club.
b. Deposit all monies in the name of and to the credit of the Club in such insured accounts as may be directed by the Board.
c. Render a monthly report to the Board of the financial standing of the Club, and an annual report of all accounts and
transactions for the past year, before the July Board meeting.
Section 8. The Secretary shall record all proceedings of the Board, and any votes or elections at the membership
meetings. Minutes of all such meetings shall be read at the next Board meeting.
Section 9. In the case of absence of any officer of the Club at an official meeting, the President may delegate, for the time
being, another member to assume the duties of the office. In the event an officer resigns or is removed from office, the
President may appoint another member to serve in that office for the remainder of the term.
Article VI – Committees
Section 1. The President shall appoint all committee chairmen, and the Board shall create all committees to maintain the
projects of the Club.
Section 2. An auditing committee consisting of three members at large, none of whom is a member of the Board, shall be
appointed by the President to audit the books and accounts of the Club for the expiring year, and report to the general
membership during the July meeting.
Article VII – Removal of Officers or Members
Section 1. An officer or member of the Board may be removed from office by a majority vote of the entire Board.
Section 2. A member of the Club may be removed from membership by a majority vote of the entire Board.
Section 3. In the event the President is under consideration for removal from office the Vice-President shall preside at the
Board meeting.
Article VIII – Property Funds of the Club
Section 1. The title to all properties of the club shall at all times by vested in the Club and used for its uses and purposes
only.
Section 2. The Club shall not function for monetary profit. No part of the Club’s funds or assets shall inure to the personal
benefit of any member.
Section 3. In the event of the dissolution of this Club, all monies and assets of the Club shall be donated to a non-profit
organization of like purpose as set forth in Article II, as the Board may designate. All debts will be paid in full, and no assets of
the Club shall be distributed to any member.
Section 4. Any three officers of the Club may be authorized to sign checks on the funds of the Club with only one signature
required. Any expenditure exceeding $500.00 must have the approval of the membership.
Article IX – Meeting and Quorums
Section 1. Meetings of the general membership shall be on the third Thursday of every month except November and
December except as noted.
Section 2. Special meetings of the membership, or meeting date changes due to conflict of meeting place or date, may
be called by the Board. A quorum shall be ¼ of the members.
Section 3. Special meetings of the Board can be called by the President. A quorum shall be two officers and three other
members of the Board.
Section 4. There shall be a regular meeting of the Board preceding each general meeting on a date to be determined by
the President.
Article X – Amendments
Section 1. Article II herein shall not be substantially amended altered or repealed.
Section 2. Any other article may be amended at
the recommendation of the Board by a majority vote of the membership present at a general membership meeting. Notice of
any amendment must be published in the Club newsletter at least 30 days prior to a vote.
These revised bylaws are approved and adopted by the Club general membership on the 12th day of June 2008 in convention
at Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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