Genealogy Club of  Oak Run

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Club By-Laws

GENEALOGY CLUB OF OAK RUN

OCALA, FLORIDA

CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS

December 1997

ARTICLE I:       NAME

              The name of the organization shall be: GENEALOGY CLUB OF OAK RUN

ARTICLE II:      PURPOSE

              The purpose of this organization is to encourage members in the study and

             research of family lineage through fellowship, sharing of knowledge and

             educational programs in areas of common interest of genealogy.

ARTICLE III:    MEETINGS

              Meetings shall be held monthly.

ARTICLE IV:    MEMBERSHIP/DUES

              Membership is open to any Oak Run resident.  Residents may visit the Club

            for two meetings before membership dues are required.  The amount of dues

            is determined by a vote of the Club members and are paid annually at the

            September meeting.

              ORHA Board rules state non-residents may attend only if overnight guests of

            members

ARTICLE V:     OFFICERS

              The elected officers shall consist of President, Vice-President, Secretary and

            Treasurer.  The term of office shall be for one year.  The same elected office

             may not be held for more than two consecutive years.  Elections shall be held

             in May with the new officers taking office in September.

              A. Titles and Duties

                   The President will preside at all meetings and be ex-officio member of all

                            committees except the nominating committee.     

                   The President shall appoint committees as needed.

                 The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee at the April

                           meeting.

                  The Vice-President will act in place of the President when necessary in

                  any of the above functions and will assist in appointing committees.

                  The Secretary shall keep the minutes and be club reporter.  The duties

                  will include publicity and club correspondence.

                    The Treasurer shall be custodian of the Club’s funds, collect dues, pay

                          authorized expenses and maintain a record of the membership.

             B.  Vacancies

                     1.  If the office of President shall become vacant for any reason, it shall

                        be assumed for the remainder of the term by the Vice-president.

                     2.  If any office other than the Presidency becomes vacant, it shall be

                        filled by presidential appointment and the appointee will serve for the

                        remainder of the term.            

ARTICLE VI:    VOTING

              A.  To amend the By-Laws an announcement of the proposed change must be

                  made at one meeting and vote taken at the following meeting.  Two-thirds

                  vote of the members present is required for passage.

              B.  A simple majority of members present determines the outcome of any

                  vote other than a change to the By-Laws.

ARTICLE VII:   PROCEDURES

            Roberts Rules of Order Revised shall guide this organization.