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SCORCC By-Laws
1. NAME
South County Older Residents Computer Club (SCORCC)
2. PURPOSE
To provide a forum for a positive, meaningful exchange of computer-related information for older residents in the metropolitan area of St. Louis county, Missouri. Functions of the club will consist of, but not be limited to: collecting and sharing computer resources, holding monthly meetings, managing the club, learning by participating in computer projects and maintaining a list of computer-related educational opportunities.
SCORCC neither authorizes, sponsors, nor endorses the sale of materials or services, including computer hardware or software by any company or individual, including SCORCC members. Selling of material or services, including computer hardware or software, at meetings other than those approved and announced by the Board for that purpose is prohibited.
3. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
The club will be managed by Elected Directors/Officers, Special Interest Group (SIG) Chairpersons and Committee Chairpersons. The immediate past Chair/Director and the CORP advisor will also have voting rights. The Board will consist of the persons holding these positions. There will be at least three Board members bearing the title of Director as required by the State of Missouri for 501(c)(3) organizations. Duties of the Board members will be will be reviewed and revised as necessary by the Board. Retiring Directors/Officers and Committee Chairs shall advise successors of duties currently associated with the position they are vacating.
The Board will decide upon such matters as they deem important for the good of the club and must be agreed upon by a simple majority of Board attendees. A quorum of five will be necessary for all legal Board transactions. All Directors/Officers are elected for a one year term but there is no limit to the number of times a Director/Officer may be elected.
Special Interest Groups may form or disband at the pleasure of the Board. Committees may be appointed or disbanded at the pleasure of the Board.
4. MEMBERSHIP
Membership will consist of the area residents age 55 and over who are seriously interested in developing their ability to work with computers, with knowledge and capability as their goal.
Regular members will pay dues and can vote at the General Meetings.
Associate members, including spouses, who attend an occasional meeting but do not participate in other club activities are considered non-dues paying and non-voting and are not included on the club mailing list.
5. DUES
Annual dues will be paid by the regular members.
Dues cover the period January 1 through December 31 of each year.
The amount of dues will be determined by the Board and approved by a majority vote of the members.
Additional monies may be requested by the board and be levied per member at the membership's discretion by a majority vote of the members.
6. MEETINGS
A computer related General Meeting will be held for all members during the year, with "vacation breaks" to be determined by the Board. The time and place of the General Meeting and special events, such as a Meetnic or Holiday Party will be determined by the Board. A quorum of 15 members will be necessary for all legal transactions and decisions made by the general membership at a General Meeting. Passage will be by a simple majority of attendees.
Special Interest Group meetings are held at a time and place determined by that SIG Chairperson with agreement by the Board.
At the November meeting, the time required for the election of Directors/Officers shall take priority over the time available for the program.
7. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS/OFFICERS
A proposed slate of candidates will be presented at the November General Meeting for vote at which time nominations, with the nominee's approval, may be made from the floor. Directors/Officers shall also be elected at the November meeting and installed in December.
8. BY-LAW CHANGES
The By-laws will be reviewed annually by the Board. After Board approval, any proposed change(s) will be published for review by the membership. The proposed change(s) will be voted on individually at the next General Meeting.
9. DISSOLUTION OF THE CLUB
Upon dissolution of the club, property will be sold at fair market value and added to the amount in the treasury. It will first be offered to club members and then to persons outside the club. If it cannot be sold it will be offered to a charity at no cost.
Money in the treasury shall be donated to a charitable organization in accordance with State of Missouri statutes.
Our next General Meeting will be on February 6 2012, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Tesson Ferry Library..
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