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Article I Name The name of this organization shall be the Blackstone Valley Gardeners Article II Object The object of this club shall be the advancement of horticulture, development of home gardens, civic beautification and conservation of our natural environment. Article III Officers The officers of this club shall be a President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer. The officers shall be elected in odd years for a two year term. Article IV Directors The Directors shall be the Chairs of the standing committees and on Director at large. The Directors shall be appointed by a quorum of the officers of the club at the annual meeting in odd years for a term of two years. Article V Membership The membership of this club shall not be limited. Additional family members from the same address may join this club for one-half of the individual membership fee. Article VI Dues The dues shall be $20 annually. The dues of this club shall not be changed except by vote of the majority of the membership present. Dues are to be paid by the Annual Meeting of each year. Article VII Meetings Section I. Regular Meetings. Regular meeting of this club shall be held monthly from September to June. Some of the meetings shall be designated as "open", to which the public may attend for a fee established by the Executive Board. Section II. Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting shall be on the date of the regular meeting held in April of each year. The order of the meeting shall be the regular monthly meeting followed by the business of the annual meeting. Article VIII Duties of Officers Section I. A president shall preside at all meetings of the club and the Executive Board and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating committee. Section II. A Vice President shall assume all duties of the President in his/her absence. Section III. A Treasurer shall collect dues, receive monies due the club, pay expenses, preserve receipts, and keep records of all transactions. The Treasurer shall report on the financial condition of the club at each meeting. Expenditures of more than $500 (five hundred dollars) shall be authorized by a vote of the general membership of the club. Section IV. All officers and chairmen of standing committees shall present written reports to the Recording Secretary at the Annual Meeting. Section V. The President and Vice President shall appoint a nominating committee of three members at the January meeting in odd numbered years. The nominating committee shall present a slate of officers at the subsequent annual meeting. Article IX Executive Board Section I. Personnel. The Executive Board shall consist of the officers of the club and the Directors. This Executive Board shall have full power to act for the club in case of emergency. Section II. Meetings. The Executive Board shall hold meetings prior to the regular club meetings. Section III. Vacancies. Vacancies occurring in any office except the President shall be filled by the Executive Board. In the event of a vacancy in the presidency, the Vice President becomes the President for the remainder of the term. Article X Standing Committees Section I. Standing Committees. Standing Committees shall include the following: Civic Beautification, Hospitality, Membership, Publicity/Newsletter and Program. Section II. Special Committees. Special committees shall include such additional committees as the officers shall deem necessary for the current activities of the club. The Chairs of such committees shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the officers. Section III. Duties of Chairpersons. Chairs of standing committees and special committees shall hold meetings of their committees when appropriate. Article XI Quorum Section I. A quorum of this club shall be a simple majority plus one of the members. Section II. A quorum of the Executive Board shall be one-third of its members. Section III. The presence of a quorum shall be required to transact any club business. Article XII Amendments The Constitution and Bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting, provided each member receives a written notice of intention to amend at least two weeks prior to such meeting. |
