BYLAWS OF THE TUCKER HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC.
ARTICLE I NAME
The name of this organization shall be the Tucker Historical Society Inc.
ARTICLE II PURPOSE
The purpose of this organization shall be outlined in its mission statement: The mission of the Tucker Historical Society, Inc. is dedicated to learning, understanding, and sharing local history. We are interested in raising community historical awareness through recording and preserving personal and family histories. We recognize and publicize notable properties, older homes, and landmarks for their historical significance to the community, and by providing information about historical preservation resources.
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall be open to any person, corporation, family, or institution. These members shall have the right to vote on any action taken by the Society.
ARTICLE IV OFFICERS
The officers of this organization shall be a President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. These officers shall be elected/re-elected each February for the current year.
ARTICLE V DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section I: President- The President shall be the chief executive officer of the organization and perform all duties incident to the office. The President shall appoint the chairperson of all committees and shall be ex officio member of all committees.
Section 2: Vice President- The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in his/her absence, inability to serve, or resignation.
Section 3: Treasurer- The Treasurer shall be responsible for keeping an accurate record of all financial affairs of the organization and shall report on these affairs at each meeting of the Tucker Historical Society.
Section 4: Secretary- The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping records of meetings of the organization, conduct the correspondence of the organization and send written notices of the meetings as required.
ARTICLE VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors consists of the elected officers as well as the ex-officio president/presidents. (Amendment 1) The President may appoint any member to fill in an unexpired term of an officer.
ARTICLE VII MEETINGS
Meetings of this organization shall be held on the first Monday (except for holidays) of alternate months or each month (this is at the discretion of the current board) beginning in February, at 7:00 p.m. at a place to be designated by the board. Members will be notified in February of each year as to the format decided upon for the year. (Amendment 1)
ARTICLE VIII FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of this organization shall begin on September 1 and end on August 31.
ARTICLE IX FUNDS
All fund raising activities shall be approved by the Board of Directors. Proceeds from fund raising shall be used for the purpose of this organization as described in these bylaws and mission statement.
ARTICLE X AMENDMENTS AND APPROVALS
These bylaws and any amendments to these bylaws must be approved by a quorum vote, of the membership in attendance.
AMENDMENT 1
FEBRUARY, 2009
The Board of Tucker Historical Society moved at their meeting February, 2009 to amend the current bylaws as follows:
ARTICLE VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Was amended from:
The Board of Directors shall consist of the elected officers. The President may appoint any member to fill in an unexpired term of an officer
and will now read as:
The Board of Directors shall consist of the elected as well as the ex-officio president/presidents. (Amendment 1) The President may appoint any member to fill in an unexpired term of an officer.
ARTICLE VII
Was amended from:
There shall be monthly meetings of this organization held on the first Monday (except for holidays) of each month beginning in September and ending in June at 7:00 p.m. at a place to be designated by the officers.
and will now read as:
Meetings of this organization shall be held on the first Monday (Except for holidays) of alternate months of each month (this at the discretion of the current board) at 7:00 p.m. as a place to be designated by the board. Members will be notified in February of each year as to the format decided upon for that year.
This amendment to be voted on and approved by the membership at the March, 2009 meeting.