Skyland Stargazers

Constitution

of the

Skyland Stargazers

Adopted: July 6, 1990

Name: - Skyland Stargazers

Purpose: - The promotion of the enjoyment of astronomy and astronomical observing in the company of friends.

Membership: - Must be 18 years of age or older.

- Must know how to use a telescope.

- An individual must be invited into membership by a unanimous vote of the entire membership.

- Membership of the club shall not exceed fifteen (15) members in total.

Quorum: - Need 50% minimum of general membership.

General Meetings: - A minimum of six general meetings a year will be held every other month at 8:00 PM.

Officers: - A president will preside over all general meetings.

- A secretary will record all minutes and will take care of all correspondences.

- A treasurer will be responsible for all money.

Note: - The secretary will take over for the president in the event of his/her absence.

- The treasurer will take over for the secretary in the event of his/her absence.

Elections: - By consensus, officers will be picked or elected in November and the elected officers will take their offices in January of the following year.

Amendments: - Any member who is in good standing with the club may propose amendments at a general meeting.

- A majority of the quorum will decide if the proposal is to be voted on by the membership at the next general meeting.

- The entire membership will be notified no later than ten (10) days prior to that general meeting.

- A 2/3 majority will be needed to pass the amendment (2/3 of the members in attendance).

Cancellation Clause: - The adoption of this Constitution automatically cancels any and all previous constitutions.

Passed: September 21, 1990

Revised: March 5, 1999

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