BY-LAWS
FOR N.H. POTTERS' GUILD
ARTICLE
I - NAME
Sec. 1. NAME
The name of this organization shall be:
New Hampshire Potters Guild
It shall be a non-profit organization.
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II - PURPOSE
Sec.1. PURPOSE
Its purpose shall be to get together in the interests of ceramics
whenever necessary or desirable for:
a) Fellowship and good times
b) Exchange of ideas and methods
c) Collaboration in work and exhibition
d) Encouragement to students
e) Promoting standards of ethics, aesthetics and craftsmanship.
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III - MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 1. Eligibility
Any person who subscribes to the purpose of this organization
shall be eligible for membership upon payment of annual dues.
Sec. 2. Dues
Dues or change in dues shall be proposed by the Board of Directors,
but must be voted upon by the General Membership for acceptance
at
the Annual Meeting.
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IV - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 1. Number, Manner of Selection and Term of Office
The Board of Directors shall consist of the officers of the
Guild and no
more than six members appointed by the Chairman. The officers
shall
serve for a term of two years, or until their successors have
been elected.
The terms of office of the appointed directors shall be one
year and shall expire at the conclusion of the next Annual
Meeting.
Sec. 2. Vacancies
Any vacancy occurring in the Board of Directors by reason
of the resignation or death of an officer may be filled, until
the next Annual Meeting by a majority vote of the remaining
members of the Board of Directors.
Sec. 3. Powers
and Duties
The Board of Directors shall have full charge of the property
and business of the organization, with full power and authority
to manage and conduct same,
subject to the instructions of the General Membership. It
shall plan and
direct the work necessary to carry out the program of the
Guild.
Sec. 4. Meetings
There shall be at least one regular meeting of the Board of
Directors annually in order to facilitate planning for the
Guild.
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V - OFFICERS
Sec. 1. Enumeration and Election of Officers
The officers of the N.H. Potters' Guild shall be a Chairman,
a Vice-Chairman, a Recording Secretary, a Corresponding Secretary,
and a Treasurer. The Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Recording
Secretary shall be elected on odd-numbered years and the Corresponding
Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected on even-numbered
years.
Sec. 2. The
Chairman
The Chairman shall preside at all meetings of the organization
and of the Board of Directors. The Chairman, may in the absence
or disability of the Treasurer, sign or endorse checks, drafts
and notes. The Chairman shall have such usual powers of supervision
and management, as may pertain to the office of the Chairman
and perform such other duties as may be designated by the
Board.
Sec. 3. The
Vice-Chairman
The Vice-Chairman shall, in the event of absence, disability,
or death of the Chairman, possess all as the powers and perform
all the duties of that office. The Vice- Chairman shall perform
such other duties as the Chairman and Board may designate.
Sec. 4. The Secretary
The Recording Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings
of the Guild and of the Board of Directors and shall perform
such other functions as may be designated by the Board. The
Corresponding Secretary shall be responsible for notifying
the membership of all meetings, workshops and special events,
and for such other functions as may be incident to the office.
Sec. 5. The Treasurer
The Treasurer shall collect and receive all moneys due and
be the custodial of these moneys. The Treasurer shall present
an annual report at the Annual Meeting.
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VI - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND MEETINGS
Sec. 1. Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the N.H. Potters Guild shall commence on
the first day of January each year.
Sec. 2. Dues
Annual dues shall be payable January first. Any member who
fails to pay the dues within one year after they become payable
shall be dropped from the membership rolls.
Sec. 3. Membership
Meetings
Time, place, and number of membership meetings shall be determined
by the Board of Directors.
Sec. 4. Annual
Meeting
An annual meeting shall be held between January 1 and March
31, the exact date to be determined by the Board of Directors.
The Annual Meeting shall elect officers and transact such
other business as may properly come before it.
Sec. 5. Rules
The meetings shall be conducted by Robert's Rules of Order.
Sec. 6. Call
of Meetings
The Chairman or any five members may call a meeting but no
policy for the organization may be made without a quorum present.
Sec. 7. Quorum
Ten percent of the General Membership shall constitute a quorum
at all meetings of the N.H. Potters' Guild. No policy may
be made, elections held, or amendments to the By-Laws be voted
upon unless a quorum is present.
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VI1 NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Sec. 1. Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee shall consist of a Chairman and two
members who shall not be members of the Board and shall be
elected at the Annual Meeting. Nominations for these offices
shall be made by the current nominating committee. Suggestions
for nominations for officers may be sent to this committee
by any voting member. The Nominating Committee shall
meet not more than three months or less than one month before
the Annual Meeting for the purpose of drawing up a slate.
Sec. 2. Report of Nominating Committee and Nominations From
The Floor.
The report of the Nominating Committee shall be sent to all
members two weeks before the date of the Annual Meeting. The
report of the Nominating Committee shall be presented to the
Annual Meeting. Immediately following the presentation of
this report, nominations may be made from the floor by any
voting member
provided the consent of the nominee shall have been secured.
Sec. 3. Elections
A majority vote of those present shall constitute an election.
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VI11 - AMENDMENTS
Sec. 1. Amendments
These By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the voting
members present at any membership meeting, provided the amendments
were submitted to the membership in writing at least two weeks
in advance of the meeting.
