Bylaws

Uptown-on-Calhoun Morris Dancers

Bylaws

BYLAWS

OF

UPTOWN-ON-CALHOUN MORRIS DANCERS

ARTICLE I

NAME

The name of this corporation shall be Uptown-on-Calhoun Morris Dancers hereinafter referred to as the team.

ARTICLE II

PURPOSE

The purpose of this team shall be to have fun while preserving, promoting and advancing the traditions of Morris Dancing through performance and educational sessions.

ARTICLE III

MEMBERSHIP

The members of the team shall those persons who present themselves on a regular basis as being ready, willing, and able to participate in team activities. The team may consist of both performing and non-performing members.

There shall be no restriction based on sex, race, creed, color, religion, ethnic origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other aspect of individual or group identity.

ARTICLE IV

OFFICERS AND DUTIES

There shall be four or more officers consisting of a Squire, Fore or Fores, Shepherd, and Bag. A member may hold more that one office, providing that there are at least three different members who hold office. Their duties are as follows:

• The Squire shall convene meetings and preside at meetings.
• The Fore or Fores shall be responsible for teaching dances and planning performances. The number of fores to be elected shall be determined at team meetings.
• The Shepherd shall organize performances.
• The Bag shall keep track of team finances and shall execute and file any financial documents that are required by law.

If, for any reason, an officer is temporally unable to perform his or her duties, the team may appoint any member to perform those duties, providing the member is willing to perform those duties. A temporary appointee need not say that she or he will not throw up on their shoes.

ARTICLE V

MEETINGS

The team shall have two types of meetings, team meetings and business meetings. The meetings are describes as follows:

All meetings will be conducted with the goals of achieving consensus, having fun, and getting things done in a reasonable amount of time. The use of Robert's Rules of Order is specifically prohibited.

Members may vote by proxy at any meeting.

• Team Meetings
  The Squire shall call a team meeting at least once per year. Any five members may call a team meeting at any time. At least five days notice and no more than six months notice must be given before a team meeting.

  Election of officers shall occur at every team meeting. All officers will be required to say that they would not throw up on their shoes before taking office.

  Long term planning and maters of major importance should be taken care of at team meetings.

• Business Meetings
  The Squire may call business meetings whenever needed to facilitate team communications.

  If an office becomes vacant, an interim officer may be elected at a business meeting. The interim officer shall be required to say that she or he will not throw up on their shoes before taking office.

  With the exception of election of officers (not including interim officers), modification of the Articles of Incorporation, and modification of the Bylaws, any business that can be conducted at team meetings can be conducted at business meetings.

ARTICLE VI

QUORUM

Quorum is only required for team meetings. Having quorum requires that at least one of the two following conditions are met.

1. 50% of the members are present or
2. 10% of the members are present (including at least two officers) and all the members present, agree there is a sufficient number of members present to conduct business.

ARTICLE VII

AMENDMENTS

These Bylaws may be amended when necessary at a team meeting, provided that all the following criteria are met:

• The changes are approved by 50% of the members. (Note: This vote requires 50% of members, not 50% of quorum.)
• The nature of the proposed changes is communicated to the members at least five days before the meeting.
• The changes are in writing.
• The changes are in the format of these Bylaws.

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