CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
of the FALCON SOUND ALLIANCE (FSA)
ARTICLE I
NAME:
The name shall be: Falcon Sound Alliance (FSA)
ARTICLE II
OBJECTIVES & PURPOSE:
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To facilitate and maintain an enthusiastic interest in the various phases of the Falcon Sound.
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To lend all possible support, both moral and financial, to the Falcon Sound.
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To cooperate with the Band/Guard Director(s) and sponsors of the Falcon Sound, and to the Administration of Flanagan High School to confirm coordination of all activities and events with school activities and policies.
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To build and maintain an organization of people who will help promote the general activities of the Falcon Sound.
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Said organization exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
of the FALCON SOUND ALLIANCE (FSA)
ARTICLE I
NAME:
The name shall be: Falcon Sound Alliance (FSA)
ARTICLE II
OBJECTIVES & PURPOSE:
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To facilitate and maintain an enthusiastic interest in the various phases of the Falcon Sound.
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To lend all possible support, both moral and financial, to the Falcon Sound.
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To cooperate with the Band/Guard Director(s) and sponsors of the Falcon Sound, and to the Administration of Flanagan High School to confirm coordination of all activities and events with school activities and policies.
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To build and maintain an organization of people who will help promote the general activities of the Falcon Sound.
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Said organization exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
of the FALCON SOUND ALLIANCE (FSA)
ARTICLE I
NAME:
The name shall be: Falcon Sound Alliance (FSA)
ARTICLE II
OBJECTIVES & PURPOSE:
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To facilitate and maintain an enthusiastic interest in the various phases of the Falcon Sound.
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To lend all possible support, both moral and financial, to the Falcon Sound.
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To cooperate with the Band/Guard Director(s) and sponsors of the Falcon Sound, and to the Administration of Flanagan High School to confirm coordination of all activities and events with school activities and policies.
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To build and maintain an organization of people who will help promote the general activities of the Falcon Sound.
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Said organization exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
of the FALCON SOUND ALLIANCE (FSA)
ARTICLE I
NAME:
The name shall be: Falcon Sound Alliance (FSA)
ARTICLE II
OBJECTIVES & PURPOSE:
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To facilitate and maintain an enthusiastic interest in the various phases of the Falcon Sound.
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To lend all possible moral and financial support to the Falcon Sound.
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Coordinate with the band/guard director (s) and sponsors of the Falcon Sound and the Flanagan High School administration to confirm coordination of all activities and events with school activities and policies.
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To build and maintain an organization of people who will help promote the general activities of the Falcon Sound.
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Said organization exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP:
Section 1
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General Membership: Any Broward School Board-approved General Membership volunteer may be a non-voting member of the Falcon Sound Alliance. General members shall not hold an office or chair a committee.
Section 2
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Voting Membership: This organization's Voting Membership is limited to parents and /or guardians of students enrolled in band or guard for any portion of the academic school year. Each parent and/or guardian is entitled to one vote.
Section 3
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Terms of Membership: The membership terms shall be consistent with the organization's fiscal year, which runs from June 1 through May 31.
Section 4
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Dues paid to the Falcon Sound Alliance are nonrefundable. Members not current on their dues may not participate in events and/or competitions at the board's discretion. Before each event or competition, the board will meet to discuss each member’s account; members not in good standing will be contacted if the board elects the student not to participate. If dues cannot be paid on the dates given in the Member Agreement, it is up to the parent or guardian to send a written communication to the Treasurer to make alternate arrangements. Under no circumstances will balances be carried from one season to another.
Section 5
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Dues charged to a student's account cannot be reimbursed without executive board approval. The Board must employ a standard of extreme hardship when approving such reimbursement and may consider monies already paid out by Falcon Sound. This standard applies to all students.
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The Standard of Extreme Hardship is when a student or family is in a situation where they cannot maintain their normal lifestyle due to unforeseen circumstances and cannot pay their regular living expenses due to job loss, accident, or illness, medical expenses, and the like.
Section 6
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Families with two or more children in the Falcon Sound will receive a 15% discount on the Falcon Sound Fair Share dues for EACH younger sibling enrolled in the Marching band, Guard, and Winds season(s). The discount will be applied to the last scheduled payment of dues. Sibling accounts must be current and in good standing for the younger sibling to be eligible for the discount. Discounts will not be given if the student decides to leave the program for any reason, including if the student is removed for academic reasons. To keep the discount, the siblings must fully complete the season in which the discount was given.
Section 7
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If a member leaves the program with a balance and a sibling(s) enrolled and participating in the program, the departing member's balance will be transferred to the sibling's account. If the sibling received a discount for the season, once the balance is transferred, the discount will be removed and become due to Falcon Sound Alliance.
Section 8
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In the event of an overpayment, monies will not be refunded. Credits cannot be transferred to any other member’s account except if the other member is a sibling. Gifting is not permitted. The member can use credits for any items that must be purchased, including dues, accessories, or tickets for events such as the annual banquet. Credit will remain on the member account until the member is no longer a participant in the program, at which time the credit will be written off. A donation letter will be given to graduating seniors for any remaining balance on their account.
ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS
Section 1
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The Board is composed of an Executive Board and Committee Chair Board Members.
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Definitions of the Different Types of Members
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The Executive Board Members collaborate with the directors to address the program's needs, then coordinate and support the work of the entire board as it is accomplished, ensuring the successful execution of the student performance seasons throughout the school year. These members help focus the board's work, set goals for the organization, develop agendas, and facilitate decision-making between board meetings or in urgent circumstances. They also communicate between program directors and staff, fulfilling any tasks specific to their roles.
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The purpose of ​​the Committee Chair Board Members is to coordinate and execute the work specific to their roles as committee leaders alongside the executive board. They provide advice, support, and accountability to the organization and are involved in planning and organizing the success of the student performance seasons throughout the school year.
Section 2
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All board members shall conduct themselves in their interactions with the board and in their activities associated with the organization's operations in a responsible, mature manner, with reasonable decorum, courtesy, and respect. Each board member shall fulfill the stipulations outlined in the Parent Agreement Forms for participation in the program, including the volunteering requirement and student dues payment. Each board member shall have their student’s dues paid up to date according to the signed member agreement. Failure to have dues up to date can result in the member being removed from their position on the board.
Section 3
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The elected officers of this organization shall be called the Executive Board and consist of the President, Vice President of Ways and Means, Vice President of Operations, Treasurer, and Secretary. The appointed Committee Chair officers may consist of a Communications Coordinator, Concert Band Coordinator, Equipment Coordinator, Fundraising Coordinator, Guard Coordinator, Hospitality Coordinator, Member at large, Shako Room Coordinator, Special Events Coordinator, Travel Coordinator, Uniforms Coordinator, and Volunteer Coordinator.
Section 4
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Executive members shall have previously served on the board in an appointed position during the previous fiscal year.
Section 5
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The Nomination and Election of Officers: The President announces vacancies each February for both elected (executive) and non-elected (appointed) positions. Those interested must complete the nomination/interest form and submit it to the President. The current board and music directors will be informed of the nominations and allowed to discuss them with the candidates. The President then presents a slate of candidates for each elected office to the General Membership. The President will call for a vote on each member. The current President shall remove that name from the slate if a candidate is not voted for unanimously and investigate further. If this candidate proves to be an unsuitable choice for the organization, another volunteer should be considered and voted on.
Section 6
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Officers will be elected at the annual meeting in April or May. Their term will begin on June 1 and last for one year. If the school year has not ended by June 1, there may be a two-week overlap period. The board members are now completing their terms in office to complete their duties and/or pass them on to the next board.
Section 7
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If any elected office is to be vacated for a period exceeding three months or a vacancy exists on the board, the Executive Board shall name a replacement to carry out those duties until the next General Meeting, when a replacement is to be elected. If there are no candidates for the vacant position, the existing board will discuss the allocation of duties and absorb them.
Section 8
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No two elected positions on the executive board may be held by members of the same household or members related by blood or marriage. These positions are specifically positions handling student/member billing accounts, elected members handling monies, or having a significant direct impact on funds. Elected members who fall within these parameters are the President, Treasurer, and VP of Ways & Means.
Section 9
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The President and Treasurer shall decide on financially related activities not to exceed $500 in each instance without Board approval if deemed immediate and necessary. These financial expenditures must be presented to the executive board at the next meeting. Expenditures above $500 must have board approval.
ARTICLE V
DUTIES OF OFFICERS:
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PRESIDENT: Shall preside at all board meetings and general meetings of the organization and shall provide support and resources to board members to ensure each member understands their areas of responsibility. The President shall be an ex officio member of all committees. The President can create committee(s) as needed. Serves as a readily available contact person.
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VICE-PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS: Shall oversee chaperones, oversee all repairs for transportation, set props and/or any general maintenance, oversee transporting all band and/or color guard equipment, as well as purchasing/renting the equipment needed, oversee Membership/Volunteers and other committees, as deemed necessary by the executive board and shall be an ex-officio member of those committees. Serves as a readily available contact person.
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VICE-PRESIDENT OF WAYS AND MEANS: Shall oversee all fundraising, stadium and special event concessions, hospitality, and other committees as deemed necessary by the executive board and shall be an ex-officio member of those committees. Serves as a readily available contact person.
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SECRETARY: Shall keep records and minutes of all general membership and executive board meetings and shall be responsible for all correspondence related to Falcon Sound activities. Serves as a readily available contact person.
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TREASURER: Shall be directly responsible for all finances related to or pertaining to the Falcon Sound Alliance. The treasurer shall submit a financial report at each general and board meeting. The Treasurer, with the approval of the Board, may appoint an assistant for the exclusive purpose of collecting dues.
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COMMUNICATION COORDINATOR: Shall coordinate all communication and publicity related to Falcon Sound and Color Guard Activities. News/Alumni contact is made through posting on social media. Facilitates the website and Band App by providing current and up-to-date information. Serves as a readily available contact person. (Works closely with the Secretary and President)
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CONCERT BANDS COORDINATOR: Shall coordinate with the President and Directors to support band activities, including but not limited to uniforms, ticketing, chaperones, and arranging meals for away trips. (Works with the President, Travel Coordinator, Events Coordinator, and Uniforms Coordinator to accomplish these tasks)
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CONCESSIONS COORDINATOR: Shall coordinate and execute the planning, preparation, and sale of all concessions throughout the year. This includes but is not limited to football games, concerts, recitals, MPAs, and other special events. (Works closely with VP Ways and Means)
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EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR: Shall be responsible for musical equipment, trailers, props, and semi-trucks. (Works closely with VP Operations)
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FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR: Shall be responsible for fundraising for the program. Ensuring that any fundraising will not negatively impact the program and is for the benefit of the students and/or the program. Serves as a readily available contact person. (Works closely with VP Ways and Means & the President)
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GUARD COORDINATOR: Shall coordinate all Color Guard and Winter Guard activities, including chaperones, uniforms, ticketing, and arranging meals for away trips. Works with other board members to ensure the execution of these things and Extravaganza. Serves as a readily available contact person. (Works closely with the President, Hospitality, Travel Coordinator, Events Coordinator, and VP of Operations)
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HOSPITALITY COORDINATOR: Shall coordinate and execute food provisions for judges and directors at special events (Invitational and Extravaganza). Coordinate meal deals for students as needed. Serves as a readily available contact person. (Works closely with the President and Events Coordinator)
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MEMBER AT LARGE (General): Shall serve as a readily available resource for the program and represent the board as needed throughout the year. There may be more than one Member at Large appointed by the President if needed. (Works closely with the President, and any other role they are supporting)
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SHAKO COORDINATOR: Shall be responsible for the Shako room and its contents. Coordinates the ordering of all gloves, shakos, and band bags. Maintains first aid, volunteer supplies, student snacks, Gatorade, and t-shirt inventory. (Works closely with the President and Uniforms Coordinator)
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SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR: Shall organize and oversee all special events and the committees needed to execute them, including, but not limited to, Pre-event dinners, Photo, Middle School Invites, Invitational, Extravaganza, Banquet, Social Events, and Event Programs. (Works closely with the President and all positions specifically tasked to support any given event)
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TRAVEL COORDINATOR: Shall coordinate all travel, including arranging itineraries, buses, hotels, meals, and events. (Works closely with the President and Directors)
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UNIFORMS COORDINATOR: Shall be responsible for uniforms during the marching season, ensuring uniforms are clean and fit correctly, including measuring, distributing, and guaranteeing that all uniforms are accounted for. Ensure the uniforms are correctly stored at the end of each season. Works with Concert Bands Coordinator to support uniforms for performance ensembles (tuxedos and dresses) (Works closely with the President, Shako, and Student Leaders)
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VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR: Shall coordinate the parent/family sign-up of volunteers for events, shows, and special activities as needed. (Works closely with the President, Events Coordinator, and Color Guard Coordinator)
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The Board shall comprise the five elected officers and appointed officers who are parents or guardians of enrolled band members or guard members.
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The Executive Board shall maintain the organization's operations and work with the school's program director(s) and administration.
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The Board shall have general supervision of the organization.
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The Board shall review and approve all committee activities before they are presented to the Organization.
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If necessary or acceptable to the existing board, each position may consist of two persons (co-officers). However, each position has only one vote, and co-officers shall vote as one.
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All Board Members must participate in Invitational, Extravaganza, and any other fundraising events for the duration of the event throughout the year. The Board shall help recruit volunteers for these events.
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Board Members are subject to the possibility of removal from the Board through the following process: (a) the President may on their own volition raise at any meeting of the Board, or in any special meeting of the Board as called by the President, a discussion (a “Removal Discussion”) of whether a particular Board Member (a “Retiring Member”) should be removed (a “Removal”) from their position on the Board. The reasons for suggesting removal shall be limited to promising faith findings of misconduct, violation of duties or responsibilities set out in the Constitution and Bylaws, or other defects of character or conduct which, in the reasonable judgment of the Voting Members, render the member unfit to continue in his or her position and justify Removal. (b) The President shall call a vote at such a meeting after discussion. If a majority of those attending agree that removal is appropriate, then the matter shall be carried over to the next meeting or special meeting of the Board. (c) At the next meeting or special meeting of the Board, at least six (6) votes for Removal shall be required to remove the Retiring Member. Suppose fewer than six (6) votes for removal are secured. In that case, the removal effort shall fail without prejudice to the re-presentation of a discussion concerning that same Board Member at another meeting. If six (6) or more votes for removal are secured, the motion shall carry, and the Board Member under discussion in this process shall be deemed removed from the Board effective immediately. Any Retiring Member removed through this process shall not be eligible for, nor be permitted to join, the Board thereafter for at least 5 years.
THE EXECUTIVE BOARD:
ARTICLE VI
Board of Directors Removal of President
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The President is subject to the possibility of removal from the Executive Board through the following process: (a) any member of the Board may, on their own volition, engage in discussion with other members of the Executive Board to suggest the need for a meeting (“Presidential Removal Meeting”) among all members of the Board other than the President (“Non-President Members”) to discuss issues and concerns about the then current President. In such a case, the Non-President Members shall reasonably cooperate in bringing about the Presidential Removal Meeting at their earliest reasonable convenience. At least one person among the Non-President Members shall inform the Band and Color Guard directors of such effort before a Presidential Removal Meeting. At the resulting Presidential Removal Meeting, the Non-President Members shall engage in a discussion (“Presidential Removal Discussion”) of whether the President should be removed (“Impeachment”) from his or her position as President. The reasons for suggesting an Impeachment shall be limited to promising faith findings of misconduct, violation of duties or responsibilities set out in the Constitution and By-Laws, or other defects of character or conduct or dereliction of duty which in the reasonable judgment of the Non-President Members, render the then current President unfit to continue in his or her position, and which therefore justify Impeachment. The Presidential Removal Discussion shall and must include a determination of who, among the Non-President Members only, would take over the position of President (“Successor President”), and such proposed Successor President must confirm that he or she is willing to take over the position of President if such is the determination of this process. (b) After discussion, the Non-President Members shall take a vote among themselves, and, to succeed in the Impeachment effort, such vote must, by a count of at least six (6) votes, favor the Impeachment and the Successor President. Suppose fewer than six (6) votes are so secured. In that case, the Impeachment effort shall fail without prejudice to the re-presentation of a Presidential Removal Discussion concerning that same President at another Presidential Removal Meeting, subject to the same process noted above. Suppose six (6) or more votes for Impeachment are so secured. In that case, the motion shall carry, the President shall be impeached from the Executive Board effective immediately upon completing such vote, and the Successor President shall immediately be voted upon and take office. Any such President who was the subject of a successful Impeachment through this process shall not be eligible for, nor be permitted to, join the Board or hold the office of President thereafter for at least 5 years.
MEETING:
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The Executive Board of the organization shall meet monthly.
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General Membership meetings of this organization shall be held at least quarterly.
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Special Meetings may be called by the President.
ARTICLE VII
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The Executive Board of the organization shall meet monthly.
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General Membership meetings of this organization shall be held at least quarterly.
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Special Meetings may be called by the President.
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Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by an organization exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law) or (b) by an organization to which contributions are deductible under section 170 (c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).
ARTICLE VIII
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ARTICLE IX
AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OR BYLAWS:
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The constitution and bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of the Voting Members of the organization who are present at the General Meeting.
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Amendments must be presented to the Board in writing at the preceding meeting of the organization.
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The Board shall give written notice to the voting membership before the organization considers any proposed amendment in a meeting.
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The Board shall give at least 30 days’ notice to the voting membership before an amendment can be considered and voted on by the organization.
ARTICLE X
DISSOLUTION:
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Upon dissolution of the organization, the Executive Board shall, after paying or making provisions for the payment of all of the liabilities of the organization, dispose of all of the assets of the organization exclusively for the organization in such a manner or to such organization or organization organized and operated exclusively for charitable, education, religious, or scientific purposes as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), as the Executive Board shall determine. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Common Pleas of the county in which the principal office of the organization is located, exclusively for such purpose or to such organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.
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Board Approved 2/12/2025, Membership approved 5/2025