Stillwater Stargazers Bylaws

This page exists because we managed to loose our bylaws one time.
Found them back and made a perminent public place for them :-)

BYLAWS Of The
STILLWATER STARGAZER

Article I - NAME
     1. The name of this organization shall be "Stillwater Stargazers".

Article II - PURPOSE
     1. The purpose shall be to promote education and enjoyment of
        astronomy and related fields to members and the general public.

Article III - OBLIGATIONS
     1. The organization is obligated to hold one star gaze a month
        at a mutually agreeable time at Brukner Nature Center.
     2. The club is obligated to hold an organizational membership
        in Brukner Nature Center.

Article IV - Property
     1. Ownership of property and monies shall remain with the
        organization.  Club members shall be able to invest the monies and
        use or set standards for use of equipment as they deem necessary.
     2. The club shall not be able to dispose of or sell equipment
        without a one month notification and a 3/4 "yes" vote from
        the club members.  Proxy votes will be allowed.

Article V - PRIVILEGES
     1. All members in good standing shall have the privilege of making and
        seconding motions, voting, holding office, use of the
        organization's equipment upon meeting qualification's set by the
        club, and receive a monthly news letter.

Article VI - MEMBERSHIP
     1. Any person who has paid their dues as set by the club.
     2. Members and their spouses have voting privileges.

Article VII - DUES
     1. Dues and the date payable will be set by a majority of quorum.
     2. Nonpayment of dues will suspend membership until such time
        dues are paid.

Article VIII - ELECTIONS
     1. Nominations and elections shall be held at the January meeting.
     2. All paid members are allowed to run for and hold office with
        the exception that only one member of a family can hold office 
        at a time.
     3. Elected officers will assume office the meeting following elections.

Article IX - OFFICERS
     1. President
          A. The President shall call the meeting to order and conduct 
             the meeting in an appropriate business-like manner.
     2. Vice-President
          A. The Vice-President shall aid the President in controlling 
             the meetings and any other area as requested by the President.
     3. Secretary
          A. The Secretary shall record minutes of all meetings and 
             maintain correspondence for the organization.
     4. Treasurer
          A. The Treasurer shall report to the organization on a monthly 
             basis the financial status of the club.
          B. The Treasurer shall invest monies of the organization under 
             the direction of the members.
          C. The Treasurer shall maintain a current membership list that 
             is shared monthly with the other elected officers.  A hard 
             copy list shall be provided upon request.
          D. The Treasurer shall keep accurate records of payment of dues.
          E. The Treasurer shall keep accurate records of all transactions
             concerning monies and properties of the organization.
     5. Resignation of Officers
          A. Resignation of office should be in writing and presented
             to the club.

Article X - COMMITTEES
     1. Committees shall be appointed by the President as necessary to
        carry out the functions of the organization.

Article XI - QUORUM
     1. A quorum is three members present.

Article XII - MEETINGS
     1. Meetings shall be held monthly as designated by the club.
     2. Special meetings can be called by the President.

Article XIII - VOTING
     1. Any member can request a closed or secret vote.

Article XIV - AMENDMENTS
     1. Amendments to these bylaws shall be at a regular or called meeting
        with one month advanced reading of the amendment.  Proposed
        amendments shall be mailed to all members by the United States Mail
        service in a timely manner.  Three fourths vote of the members is
        necessary to amend with quorum present.
     2. Quorum for amendments shall be three elected officers and
        four additional members present.
     3. Proposed amendments shall be in writing specifying changes
        to the bylaws.
     4. Absentee balloting will be permitted on amendment balloting.

Article XV - DISSOLUTION
     1. Upon dissolution of the organization, the club shall, after
        paying or making provision for the payment of all liabilities of
        the organization, dispose of all assets of the organization.