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Lest we forget!

9-11-01

SCORCC By-laws

Revised December 2005

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 of St. Louis county, Missouri. Functions of the club will consist of, but not be limited to: collecting and sharing computer resources, 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 of software, at meetings other than those approved and announced by the Board for that purpose is prohibited.

3. ORGANIZATION

The club will be managed by Elected Officers, Special Interest Group (SIG) Chairpersons and Committee Chairpersons. The board will consist of the persons holding these positions.

The Elected Officers are: President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Board Secretary, General Secretary and Treasurer.

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, 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 general meeting will be held for all members throughout the year. The time and place of the general meeting will be determined by the Board. A quorum of 25 members will be necessary for all legal transactions and passage will be by a simple majority of attendees with the exception of the by-laws, which require a 70% approval of the members in attendance.

Special Interest Group meetings are held at a time and place determined by that SIG Chairperson with agreement by the President.

7. PROGRAMS

A computer-related program will be planned for each general meeting except the Meetnic and the December Luncheon.

At the November meeting, the time required for the election of officers shall take priority over the time available for the program.

8. ELECTION OF OFFICERS

A nominating committee will be appointed by the President by September. A proposed slate of candidates will be presented at the November meeting for vote at which time nominations, with the nominee's approval, may be made from the floor. Officers shall also be elected at the November meeting and installed in December.

9. OFFICERS

The President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Board Secretary, General Secretary and Treasurer make up the Executive Council of the Board. Ex-officio members of the Board with voting rights are the CORP advisor, the immediate past president, Special Interest Group Chairpersons/Co-Chairpersons and Committee Chairpersons. 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 attendees. A quorum of five will be necessary for all legal transactions. All officers are elected for a one year term but there is no limit to the number of times an officer may be elected. In the event any officer of chairperson is unable to perform the duties to which elected or appointed the President will appoint an interim person(s) to be ratified by the Board. It shall be the duty of each officer and committee chairperson to advise their successor of guidelines and procedures associated with the position they are vacating.

PRESIDENT

The President exercises general supervision over the affairs of the club; calls meetings, presides at general meetings, appoints committee and SIG chairpersons and is ex-officio member of all committees. The President will be the primary contact with CORP.

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

The First Vice President will assume the duties of the President in the President's absence or incapacity. He/she coordinates all club meeting programs and chairs the annual by-laws Committee.

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

It shall be the duty of the Second Vice President to act as parliamentarian at general meetings using the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order. He/she will assume the duties of the First Vice President if that person is absent or becomes incapacitated. He/she shall be responsible for reserving a room for the General Meeting.

SECRETARIES

The Board Secretary shall record the minutes of the monthly board meeting. The General Meeting Secretary shall record the minutes of the general meeting and reports same for inclusion in the newsletter. Both officers maintains files of official club documents.

TREASURER

The Treasurer is the chief financial officer of the club and has the general responsibility for its financial affairs. The Treasurer will maintain an account with a financial institution from which the club's expenses are paid and to which income is deposited. Adequate records of the transactions will be maintained. A report will be presented to the membership at each general meeting. An annual budget will be prepared by the Treasurer to be approved by the Board. A three month's operating balance, as a minimum, is to be maintained at all times. The Treasurer also maintains an up-to-date member roster and collects member dues.

10. CORP ADVISOR

The CORP (St. Louis County Older Resident Programs) advisor is an ex-officio member of the Board.

11. BY-LAW CHANGES

The By-laws will be reviewed annually by a committee chaired by the First Vice President.
After Board approval, the proposed change(s) will be published in the BB&B. The proposed change(s) will be voted on individually at the next General meeting . A 70% majority vote of members present is necessary to change the by-laws.

12. CLUB PROPERTY

The club property will be the responsibility of the Equipment Coordinator. The Coordinator will be charged with setting up, storing and maintaining the equipment. The cost of repairs will be the responsibility of the club upon approval of the Board.

13. 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.

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