BY LAWS OF THE TACOMA EXECUTIVES ASSOCIATION
Article I - NAME AND LOCATION
Sec. 1 - The name of the organization shall be Tacoma Executives Association.
Sec. 2 - The office, principal place of business and permanent headquarters of the Association shall be at Tacoma, Washington.
ARTICLE II - OBJECTS, AIMS, AND PURPOSES
Sec. 1 - The aims and purposes of this organization shall be to institute and maintain a method of collecting, recording, and exchanging business information for and between its members.
Sec. 2 - To encourage local and foreign trade expansion for the benefit of its members.
Sec. 3 - To provide for display, sale or publicity of the goods, property or services handled or represented by its members.
Sec. 4 - To create and encourage cooperative business methods so as to better increase the efficiency and service of its members.
Sec. 5 - To develop and carry on such activities as shall be found best to promote the welfare of its members and effect the purposes for which said association is organized.
Sec. 6 - To keep confidential all business information exchanged between the members.
ARTICLE III - SEAL AND FISCAL YEAR
Sec. 1 - The organization shall have a seal which shall be the usual form bearing upon its face the words TACOMA EXECUTIVE ASSOCIATION.
Sec. 2 - The fiscal year shall begin January 1 and end on December 31 of each year.
ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 1 - Membership shall be limited to individuals and businesses of good character and repute, and whose owners and controlling officials are of good character.
Sec. 2 - All memberships shall be represented by some one person, either an owner, an officer, or a person who has controlling authority or is in a leading position of the company.
Sec. 3 - The admission of all members and representatives shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.
Sec. 4 - Members shall consist of the following three classes:
1. ACTIVE
2. HONORARY
Sec. 5 - Active members shall be limited to those who are primarily and actively engaged in the specific business, craft, trade or profession in the Tacoma area that falls within a classification established by the Board of Directors, same not conflicting with the specific business, craft, trade or profession of another active member of this association within the classification already held by such active member.
Each active member shall be awarded a classification by the Board of Directors and will encompass and identify his specific business, craft, trade or profession. Said classification shall be exclusive to such member for so long as he remains an active member and continues such business, craft, trade, or profession.
There shall be no extra membership dues charged to the Alternate Member. There shall however, be a $25.00 record keeping charge for any changes of the representation of the Active Member, the Alternate Member, address, telephone, etc.
Sec. 6 - Honorary memberships shall be granted only to those who maintain an active membership for ten or more substantially consecutive years, during which time they have performed conspicuous and outstanding service to the organization. An Honorary Member may not vote or hold office. They may serve on a committee, but may not hold the Chair of such committee.
Honorary membership shall be granted only to those members who retire from active business in which they have represented in the Association, and do not immediately engage in new business. They shall be nominated by the Board of Directors and receive the approval of two-thirds the membership at large at a regular meeting.
Honorary memberships shall be exempt from all regular due and assessments but they shall pay the usual charges for the activities they attend, or in which they participate. They shall be asked to contribute $10.00 quarterly on a voluntary basis only, to cover postage costs.
When an Honorary member re-engages in business, and if that business represents an open classification, shall be given a reasonable opportunity to surrender the Honorary Membership and become an Active Member representing such business.
In the event the Honorary Member does not avail himself of Active Membership within a reasonable time, the Honorary Membership shall be terminated by the Board of Directors.
When an Honorary member re-engages in business, and if that business represents a classification that is filled, the Honorary Membership shall be terminated by the Board of Directors.
Sec. 7 - In the event that a member firm's classification awarded by the Board of Directors changes to the extent that it describes less than 60% of their gross business volume, that member shall request that the classification be changed to more accurately describe their business activity. If such new classification is already filled by another member, they shall submit their resignation to the Board of Directors.
The member already assigned the classification will be given the opportunity to recommend continuance of the member in the old classification but will retain the right to request a new review by the Board of Directors at a later date, should competition, in their opinion, not be restrained.
Sec. 8 -In the event that a member in good standing resigns from the Association in the prescribed manner and then wishes to be re-instated, such may be done within a three month period, providing the classification has not been filled. Any former member requesting reinstatement after the three month period is subject to established initiation fees.
Sec. 9 - In the event of a change in the ownership of the membership or the representative of such membership of the organization, a transfer fee shall be charged and the Board of Directors shall have full authority to accept or reject such change.
Sec. 10 - Resignation of members must be in writing and such a member is liable for dues and meal charges up to the date such resignation is received by the Association office.
The Board of Directors in its discretion, may request the resignation of any member not in good standing or for conduct which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, is likely to endanger or impair the welfare, interest, reputation, or goodwill of the Association or its members.
Sec. 11 - Membership and representation are not assignable or transferable without approval of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE V - APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 1 - Applications for membership shall be submitted to the COO on the appropriate form. The COO shall then forward the application to the chairman of the Membership Committee. After making a preliminary investigation, the Membership Committee shall return the proposal to the COO. The COO shall then submit the application to the Board of Directors and report the findings of the Membership Committee. The Board of Directors shall then approve, disapprove, or refer the application back to the Membership Committee for further study. If the application is approved by the Board of Directors the next step shall be to announce the receipt of the application to the membership at large. This shall be done at a regular meeting and in two publications of the weekly newsletter. If there is no objection to the application within a period of fourteen (14 days), the application
shall be considered approved.
The Membership Committee shall be responsible for determining the applicants good standing in the community, prior to making their recommendations to the Board of Directors.
Following approval of any application, the COO shall notify the Sponsor of the applicant of same. The Sponsor and/or a member of the Membership Committee shall advise the applicant of their membership status. No application shall be accepted without the initiation fee and one quarters dues/lunch charge of the going rate.
Should there be objection or objections, such objections shall be referred to the membership Committee for review. The results of which shall then be reported to the Board of Directors. The BOD may be a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all its members over-ride the objections and permit application for membership to be made.
Sec. 2 - After approval by the BOD and the membership at large, the applicants' classification shall be considered filled and removed from the open classification list.
Sec. 3 - The acceptance of a person, firm, corporation or Association into membership of this organization shall obligate such member to comply with all rules and regulations contained in these By-Laws, and to conform to all additions or amendments thereto adopted by the membership of the Association and all Rules and Regulations which from time to time may be adopted by its BOD.
Sec. 4 - An applicant member firm must have conducted business under its classification for a minimum of two years prior to its application for membership unless approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire BOD.
Sec. 5 - Any member may voluntarily resign from the organization by filing a written resignation with the Executive Director, subject to payment in full of dues and/or other fees to date of the resignation.
Sec. 6 - Members are subject to expulsion by the BOD for non payment of dues, for non attendance at four (4) consecutive regular meetings, for failing to report sufficient leads, for any infraction of these By-Laws or in any case where their conduct is unseemly or inimical to the organization. They may appeal such expulsion to the Board of Directors by written notice of such appeal given to the President within ten (10) days. The Board of Directors shall thereupon place the matter upon the agenda of a special Board of Directors meeting, to be held within thirty (30) days from the receipt of such notice. This expelled member and a representative of the Board of Directors shall at such meeting present to the Board of Directors issues involved, and the appeal shall be decided by a secret ballot majority vote of those Board members present. In case of a tie vote the appeal shall be deemed denied.
ARTICLE VI - ADMISSION FEES, DUES, AND LUNCHEON CHARGES
Sec. 1 The admission fee of active members shall be payable in advance at the time of application. The admission fee (initiation fee) may be changed from time to time at the recommendation of the BOD, with approval by the membership in a regular meeting.
Sec. 2 - The dues of Active Members shall be payable quarterly in advance. Membership dues may be changed from time to time at the recommendation of the BOD with approval of the membership at large in a regular meeting.
Sec. 3 - If dues payments are not received prior to the second week of the second month, or second week of the third month of any quarter, a $15.00 late fee will be assessed as to each such late payment. Such sums shall be added to the next dues statement and will be payable as other dues.
Sec. 4 - If delinquent dues are not paid in full by the first day of the next full quarter following that in which they became delinquent, the membership may be terminated by the Board of Directors. No appeal under Article V may be taken from such termination.
ARTICLE VII - OFFICERS
Sec. 1 - The officers shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, Past President, COO and six (6) Directors.
Sec. 2 - The President, Vice- President, and Secretary/Treasurer shall be elected by the members semi-annually at the regular meeting held on the third Wednesday of June and the third Wednesday of December in each year, unless changed by special action of the BOD; they shall assume and perform their duties of their respective offices the first regular meeting day of the month following their election, unless otherwise designated, and shall hold office for the ensuing six months and/or until their successors are elected and are qualified.
Sec. 3 - The COO shall be appointed by and hold office at the pleasure of the BOD. This office may be filled by a person not a member of the organization. The fees and responsibilities of the COO shall be reviewed by the BOD on an annual basis.
Sec. 4 - Any vacancies created in the offices, other than that of the President shall be filled by appointment of the BOD. In the event the office of President becomes vacant, the Vice President shall immediately succeed to the office of President, acting pro-term until the next general election. In the event the office of President again becomes vacant, the Secretary/Treasurer shall immediately succeed to the office of President acting pro-term until the next general election.
ARTICLE VIII- BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sec. 1 - The BOD shall consist of the President, the Vice-President, the Secretary/Treasurer, the immediate Past President and three other members elected for one year and three other members for six months. The six month Directors do not require a vote, having already been voted on in the one year status.
Sec. 2 - The terms of the Directors shall be arranged so that three positions become vacant and subject to being filled by election every six months. Upon the adoption of these By-Laws, the BOD shall by appointment, fill any vacancies to the end that a complete Board will be in existence.
Sec. 3 - Any Director or officer of this Association, at any special meeting of the membership called for that purpose or at any meeting of the membership after reasonable notice to the membership of that purpose, may be removed or suspended from office by vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the membership present at such meeting.
Sec. 4 - If a member of the BOD becomes either President or Vice President and thereby automatically a member of the Board, his original seat on the Board will become vacant and the vacancy filled as hereinafter provided.
Sec. 5 - Vacancies of the BOD shall be filled by appointment made by the BOD and the appointee shall hold office until the next regular election for that particular position.
Sec. 6 - Six members of the Board shall constitute a quorum and at any meeting a majority of those in attendance shall have the power to act.
Sec. 7 - The BOD shall hold regular meetings at least once a month and such special meetings as the interests of the Association shall require. Special meetings shall be called by the President, or at the request of one-fifth (1/5) of the membership, by reasonable notice to each Director.
Sec. 8 - The Board of Directors shall:
A. Have general supervision and control over the affairs of the Association and its business management, subject to these By Laws, the Articles of Incorporation and the direction of the membership.
B. Have the power to call special meetings of the membership, provided that notice thereof shall be mailed to each active member at his last known address not less than five days before such meeting and stating the purpose thereof..
C. Consider and order paid, all just debts.
D. Consider all cases of violation of the rules and laws of the Association and penalize therefore as many in their judgment as deemed just and proper.
E. Be the final arbiter as to the qualifications and admission and retention of members and representatives subject to the requirements of the By-Laws.
F. Appoint the COO, prescribe compensation, term of office and duties, subject to these By-Laws.
G. Fill vacancies created in the offices other than that of President and fill vacancies on the BOD.
H. Have the authority, by an affirmative vote of at least three-fourths (3/4) of the members attending a meeting called for the purpose, or at any meeting by an affirmative vote of at least three-fourths (3/4) of all Board members who are entitled to vote, to suspend or expel any member for conduct which in their opinion is unbecoming a gentleman/lady or is prejudicial to the good order, welfare, reputation, good will or interest of this Association or any of its' members with or without hearing.
I. Prepare or cause to be prepared, instructions outlining the duties, responsibilities and conduct of the various officers and committee chairs of this Association.
J. Determine the day, time and place of regular meetings, such meetings being held within the City of Tacoma.
K. Be governed and abide by, for at least six months thereafter any resolution passed by a majority vote of the membership at any meeting, provided such resolution is not in conflict with this Association's Articles of Incorporation, its By-Laws, or the laws of the State of Washington; and provided further, however, that the membership shall not have the power nor the right to direct the BOD to revise, alter, amend, or annul any action the BOD may have previously passed by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the membership present at any special meeting of the membership, after reasonable notice to the membership of that purpose. The foregoing provision requiring a two-thirds (2/3) vote shall not apply in the event the resolution passed by the membership shall have been submitted to it for a vote by the BOD.
L. The BOD shall have the authority to take action for emergency funding that might arise between meetings regularly scheduled. Emergency and action to be determined through a telephone poll of all members of the BOD and subject to signature at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
M. The BOD has the right and the responsibility to appoint a By-Laws Committee to periodically review and make recommendations for update and/or change of these By-Laws.
Sec. 9 - Directors of the Association are not personally liable tot he corporation or its members for monetary damages for conduct as a director except for acts or omissions that involve intentional misconduct by a director or a knowing violation of law by a director for any transaction from which the director will personally receive a benefit in money, property, or services to which the director is not legally entitled.
ARTICLE IX - DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRESIDENT
Sec. 1 - The President shall preside at all meetings of the BOD and meetings of the membership. Shall be entitled to vote. Shall have the authority, with the consent of three (3) other directors to call a special meeting of the membership at any time.
Sec. 2 - The President shall appoint all standing committees and all special committees from the BOD and/or the membership.
Sec. 3 - The President is authorized to countersign checks for disbursements approved by the BOD.
ARTICLE X - DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
Sec. 1 - In the absence of the President, have all the powers and perform all duties vested n the President.
Sec. 2 - Shall serve as Chairman of the Program Committee.
Sec. 3 - In the absence of the President and the Vice-President, the Secretary/Treasurer shall have all the powers and perform all the duties vested in the President.
Sec. 4 - The Vice President is authorized to countersign checks for disbursements approved by the BOD.
ARTICLE XI - DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE SECRETARY AND/OR TREASURER
Sec. 1 - Keep and maintain or cause to be kept and maintained adequate and correct accounts of the properties and business transactions of the Association, including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, and disbursements. Accounts and books shall, at all reasonable times, be open for inspection by any member. These duties may be transferable to the Executive Director with appropriate accounting to the Secretary/Treasurer and the BOD on a monthly basis.
Sec. 2 - Supervise and prepare in conjunction with the Executive Director, a semi-annual budget and submit same to the BOD at its first regular meeting.
Sec. 3 - Have other powers, and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the President and/or BOD, or by these By-Laws.
Sec. 4 - Shall act as the Fine Collector at the weekly meetings for the term of office. Shall furnish accounting of said fines in the monthly financial report, and may transfer these duties tot he Executive Director with appropriate accounting.
Sec. 5 - Shall oversee all delinquent accounts, with full reporting of the same to the BOD on a monthly basis.
Sec. 6 - The Secretary/Treasurer is authorized to countersign checks for the disbursements approved by the BOD.
Sec. 7 - The Secretary/Treasurer shall be considered an auditing committee, utilizing a monthly procedure designed and reviewed by a Certified Public Accountant, not necessarily a member.
Secretary/Treasurer shall monthly audit the books, accounts, and vouchers of the Association and report the condition thereof at the next meeting of the BOD.
ARTICLE XII - DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Sec. 1 - The COO may be removed by a majority vote of the BOD at any regular meeting thereof, provided any vote shall be taken following at least five (5) days written notice must be given to the general membership. Termination must follow current written contract with the COO.
Sec. 2 - The COO shall receive compensation for services as the BOD shall from time to time fix.
Sec. 3 - Prior to entering into the assigned duties, the COO shall qualify by executing a bond, paid for by the Association and approved by the BOD.
Sec. 4 - Specific Duties and Powers of the COO:
A. Shall keep full and accurate minutes of all meetings of the membership and the BOD and such committee meetings as may be required from time to time.
B. Maintain accurate records of all correspondence and related business information.
C. Preserve and maintain a correct roll of the membership.
D. Be the custodian of such other records and property as may be entrusted to the COO
E. Distribute to the members in effective form and manner, information of value concerning leads submitted by members and keep a full record of same.
F. Inform and provide with instructions, the committee chairs.
G. Give or cause to be given, notice of all meetings of the members and of the BOD required by
these By-Laws.
H. Keep the Corporate Seal of the Association in a safe custody at the principal place of business of the Association.
I. See that all matters pending before this Association are referred to the appropriate member or committee and those such matters are acted upon with reasonable dispatch.
J. In conjunction with, and under the instruction of the Secretary/Treasurer, prepare an annual budget covering all the activities of the Association, for approval by the BOD.
K. Perform such other duties as may be required by the President under the authority of the BOD or these By-Laws.
L. Shall pay all bills by check and make such other disbursements of the funds as may be ordered by the Secretary/Treasurer on the approval of the BOD.
M. Assumes the responsibility for the receipt and deposit of all monies and other valuables in the name of and to the credit of this Association, with such depositories as may be designated by the BOD.
N. Shall maintain the confidentiality o the Association matters of business, at all times.
O. The COO is authorized to countersign checks for disbursements of regular accounts payable, subject to the approval of the BOD.
ARTICLE XIII - OBLIGATIONS OF THE MEMBER
Sec. 1 - No business information or bulletin emanating from this organization shall be divulged to a non-member.
Sec. 2 - Every member shall supply the office of the COO with advance information which may be of interest to fellow members.
Sec. 3 - The exchange of business information is of vital importance to the existence of the organization, and such information received by a member shall be repaid with information furnished in return. The payment by a member of cash membership dues does not liquidate the account for information, and members delinquent or lax in this respect shall be advised of their delinquency by the BOD, and repeated failure to improve that standing shall subject such delinquent to expulsion.
Sec. 4 - Members shall attend all regular membership meetings and serve on committees when appointed by the President.
Sec. 5 - Members shall familiarize themselves with the various businesses represented by the Association, for the purpose of making as many recommendations of business to fellow members as circumstances permit.
Sec. 6 - Shall handle all referred business in such a manner as to reflect credit upon the informant and the Association.
Sec. 7 - Members shall keep all "Lead Sheets" and lead information confidential. They shall advise any employees having access to this information in their place of business, of its confidential nature.
Sec. 8 - Members being spotlighted, giving a Classification or industry talk, or putting on a demonstration program must restrict their discussion on products or services covered under their member classification.
ARTICLE XIV - ATTENDANCE
Sec. 1 - Four consecutive unexcused absences from the regular weekly meetings may result in termination of membership. Such unexcused absences shall be defined by the BOD. Absences in excess in one quarter, other than those excused by illness, shall require approval by the BOD to retain membership.
Sec. 2 - Absences from the regular Wednesday meetings can be made up, and show on the attendance record, by attending during the month in which the absence occurred, either a BOD meeting (only at the option of the BOD), or a meeting of any other Executive Association that is recognized as such by this organization. Such attendance counting as only one make-up.
Sec. 3 - No leaves of absence shall be allowed.
ARTICLE XV - LEADS REPORTING AND REQUIREMENTS
Sec. 1 - The primary function of this organization is the dissemination of business leads among the membership. A "Lead" is defined as follows.
A. Any outside business information that may be of value to a firm or individual who is a member of the Association.
This consists of all pertinent data on any non-Executive in the market to buy, build, sell, barter, or exchange any commodity or service.
B. The recommending of the services or commodities of a fellow executive to a non-member.
C. For the purpose of definition, the firm and individual member shall be considered as one, and the initial contact only shall be considered a lead.
D. While mutual business is deeply appreciated by all members, it will be noted from this definition that mutual business exchange between members does not constitute a general lead, and that it will not be recognized as such, but as a purchase.
E. Business information regarding a member shall not be made public without the express permission of the member affected.
ARTICLE XVI - ELECTIONS
Sec. 1 - Not later than the first meeting in May and the first meeting in November, the President shall appoint two secret nominating committees of three past Presidents each. It shall be the duty of each committee to meet secretly and select nominees for every office to be filled. Their selections to be recommended to the membership at large through the President at the first meeting in June and at the first meeting in December (subject to alternate selections within one week should a conflict of dates arise). Nothing therein shall prevent nomination from the floor by any member.
Nominations shall remain open for at least two minutes and/or until closed by regular motion and vote on Election Day. All elections shall be by secret ballot.
Sec. 2 - The third meeting in June and the third meeting in December of each year shall be set aside for the election with a majority of the votes cast being necessary to elect (subject to alternate selections within one week should a conflict arise to conform with Section 1 of this Article).
Sec. 3 - In the event of no election on the first ballot, the candidate receiving the least number of votes shall be dropped and the balloting proceed, this method being followed until a majority vote is cast. Any nominee may withdraw their name before the balloting starts.
Sec. 4 - The President, when selecting the two secret nominating committees, shall as a courtesy give Chair preference to the two most recent Past Presidents. The President shall also instruct the members of the two nominating committees that their considerations for new members of the BOD should be based on two issues:
A. The persons being nominated should be actively involved in the Association and activities, and should be interested and committed to active participation.
B. The persons to be nominated should be an owner and/or a manager of their business. They should be the decision maker and check signer when possible for the firm, versus being a member of the staff.
Sec. 5 - Those elected shall take office and assume their duties at the first meeting in January and the first meeting in July of each year (subject to alternate selections within one week should a conflict of dates arise).
ARTICLE XVII - COMMITTEES
Sec. 1 - All committees chairs shall be appointed by the President and the chair of each standing committee shall attend the regular monthly meetings of the BOD. All standing committee chairs shall be selected from within the BOD.
Sec. 2 - There shall be the following standing committees:
A.Membership Committee. This committee shall be composed of three (3) or more members
whose duty it shall be to investigate all applications for membership and protests thereof and make their findings and recommendations to the BOD. 1Shall investigate charges made by any member against another member and shall report its findings to the BOD. This person may be a qualified Honorary member of the Association.
B. Leads Committee. This committee shall consist of not less than three (3) members who shall represent as nearly as practicable different kinds of business. One member of the committee shall be responsible for promoting intercity leads.
C. Attendance Committee. This committee shall consist of not less than three (3) members and shall investigate the attendance of members, and make recommendations from time to time for the purpose of increasing same.
D. Special Event Committee. This committee shall consist of not less than three (3) members who shall arrange such entertainment as may be directed by the BOD.
E. Program Committee. This committee shall consist of not less than three (3) members and it shall arrange the weekly luncheon programs under the chairmanship of the Vice-President.
F. Audit Committee. This committee shall consist of one (1) or more members, chaired by the
Secretary/Treasurer to ensure that monthly financial reports reviewed by the Board of Directors
are true and accurate.
G. Past President/Mentor Committee. This committee shall consist of one (1) or more members,
chaired by the immediate Past President to advise the BOD about By Laws and any amendments
that may be needed. It shall also be responsible to appoint two past presidents as mentors to each new member firm for a period of not less than two months. These mentors shall be in addition to the members' sponsors.
H. Benefits Committee. This committee shall consist of three (3) or more members whose task it
will be to regularly review all membership benefits, promote those benefits, suggest additional benefits and educate the membership as to all benefits of membership.
I. Public Relations. This committee shall consist of at least three (3) members and shall ensure
that the surrounding business community is aware of the Association and position the
Association as "Pierce County's Premier Networking organization."
ARTICLE XVIII - MEETINGS AND QUORUMS
Sec. 1 - The organization shall hold its annual membership meeting as indicated in these By-Laws, Article XVIII, As specified by the Board of Directors.
Sec. 2 - Regular meetings of the membership shall be held as indicated by action of the BOD.
Sec. 3 - Notice of special meetings and the subject thereof shall be mailed to each member in good standing at least two days in advance and no other business shall be transacted at such meeting except that stated in the notice.
Sec. 4 - A majority of the members in good standing and present in person shall constitute a quorum at any meeting.
Sec. 5 - Attendance at all meetings shall be open to the active members, alternate members, and Honorary members, provided however, that unless otherwise directed, members may bring as their guests members of their firm or residents without the city of Tacoma, provided, further that this clause shall not prevent the attendance of entertainers or speakers otherwise directed by the President. In addition, members may bring potential new members to one meeting only to acquaint them with the activity of the Association, provided, however, such guests business in no way conflicts with a current member's classification.
ARTICLE XIX - TERMS OF EXISTENCE AND PROPERTY
Sec. 1 - This organization shall remain in existence until such a time as 2/3 of its active members in good standing shall vote to disband it.
Sec. 2 - No member shall have any right, title, or interest in the assets of the organization until such time as same shall disband, as provided in Sec. 1 of this Article.
Sec. 3 - In case of disbanding, as provided in Sec. 1 of this Article, active members in good standing may participate in the remain assets on a pro-rate basis, and only after all obligations of the organization have been met.
ARTICLE XX - BY LAWS, HOW AMENDED
Sec. 1 - Proposed amendments to these BY Laws as recommended by the By Laws Committee and approved by the BOD shall be submitted in writing at any regular meeting, and the membership shall fix a time to adopt the same. The proposed amendment shall be printed and mailed at least 4 days before the time of the fixed hearing - at such hearing the proposed amendment substituted or amended proposed By Law shall be voted upon. A 2/3 vote of the membership present at such meeting shall be required to adopt the same.
Sec. 2 - Roberts Rules of Order shall be a parliamentary guide to the Association.
ARTICLE XXI - INTERCHANGEABLE WORDS
Sec. 1 - Interchangeable words as used under these By Laws the plural shall be singular and vice-versa. Neuter words shall be used interchangeably.
BY LAWS AMENDED
February 13,. 1935 (Article XVI, Sec. 2) (Article XVI, Sec. 2F)
May 12, 1948
August 18, 1948
December 5, 1950 (Article X, Sec. 2)
November 16, 1976 (Article IV, Sec. 1) (Article VI, Sec. 1)
March 25, 1977 (Article IV, Sec. 1) (Article IV, Sec. 4) (Article IV, Sec. 6) (Article V, Sec. 1) (Article VII, Sec. 3) (Art. VIII, Sec. 1) ( Art. IX, Sec. 1) (Art. X, Sec. 2) (Art. X, Sec. 4) (Art. XI, Sec. 1) (Art. XII, Sec. 1) (Art. XIII, Sec. 3) (Add: Art. XX, Sec. 1)
January 25, 1984 Complete rewrite of the By Laws in their entirety. Unanimous approval of the BOD and the general membership.
June 22, 1988 (Art. III, Sec. 2) (Art. V, Sec. 7) (Art. VI, Sec, 3,4)
April 3, 1991 (Art. V, Sec. 1,2) (Art. VI, Sec. 1)
May 2005 (Article IV, Sec. 4) (Article IV, Sec. 6) (Article V, Title) (Article V, Sec. 1) (Article V, Sec. 4) (Article V, Sec. 5) (Article V, Sec. 6) (Article VII, Sec. 1) (Article VII, Sec. 3) (Article VIII, Sec. 8F) (Article IX, Sec. 3) (Article XI, Sec. 7) (Article XII, Title) (Article XII, Sec. 1) (Article XII, Sec. 2) (Article XII, Sec. 3) (Article XII, Sec. 4) (Article XII, Sec. 4D) (Article XII, Sec. 4O) (Article XIII, Sec. 2) (Article XIII, Sec. 8) (Article XVI, Sec. 2) (Article XVII, Sec. 2A) (Article XVII, Sec. 2D) (Article XVII, Sec. 2E) (Article XVII, Sec. 2G) (Article XVII, Sec. 2H) (Article XVII, Sec. 2I) (Article XVII, Sec. 2J) (Article XVIII, Sec. 1) (Article XVIII, Sec. 2)