BYLAWS OF
THE GROVE COMMUNITY
ARTICLE I — NAME AND PURPOSE
Section 1 — Name: The name of the organization shall be The Grove Community. It shall be a nonprofit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of
Section 2 — Purpose: The Grove Community is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, recreational and religious purposes.
The purpose of this corporation is:
· to support and encourage the growth of the Pagan community
· to increase public awareness and understanding of Paganism
ARTICLE II — MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 — Membership: Membership shall consist of the board of directors.
ARTICLE III — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1 — Board role, size, and compensation: The board is responsible for overall policy and direction of the association. The board shall have up to 5, but not fewer than 3 members. The board receives no compensation other than reasonable expenses.
Section 2 — Terms: All board members shall serve five-year terms, and are eligible for re-election without limit.
Section 3 — Meetings and notice: The board shall meet at least quarterly, at an agreed upon time and place. An official board meeting requires that each board member have written notice at least one week in advance.
Section 4 — Board elections: During the last quarter of each fiscal year of the corporation, the board of directors shall elect Directors to replace those whose terms will expire at the end of the fiscal year. This election shall take place during a regular meeting of the directors, called in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws.
Section 5 — Election procedures: New directors shall be elected by a majority of directors present at such a meeting, provided there is a quorum present. Directors so elected shall serve a term beginning on the first day of the next fiscal year.
Section 6 — Quorum :A quorum must be attended by at least forty percent of board members for business transactions to take place and motions to pass.
Section 7 — Officers and Duties: There shall be five officers of the board, consisting of a president, secretary, and three additional governing officers. Their duties are as follows:
The president shall convene regularly scheduled board meetings, prepare the budget, manage finances, assist in the development of fundraising, send out meeting announcements, assist in the organizing of worship services, and preside over the association as a whole. The President reserves the right to delegate any of these responsibilities to another Board Member.
The secretary shall be responsible for keeping records of board action, helping to develop fundraising plans, assisting in the organization of worship services, and organizing charitable events.
The three general governing officers shall be responsible for assisting in organizing worship services and conducting fundraisers as well as the business of the association as a whole.
Section 8 — Vacancies: When a vacancy on the board exists mid-term, the secretary must receive nominations for new members from present board members two weeks in advance of a board meeting. These nominations shall be sent out to board members with the regular board meeting announcement, to be voted upon at the next board meeting. These vacancies will be filled only to the end of the particular board member's term.
Section 9 — Resignation, termination, and absences: Resignation from the board must be in writing and received by the secretary. A board member shall be terminated from the board if found to have acted in a manner in discord with Grove Community standards of behavior. A board member may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the remaining directors.
Section 10 — Special meetings: Special meetings of the board shall be called upon the request of the president, or one-third of the board. Notices of special meetings shall be sent out by the secretary or president to each board member at least one week in advance.
ARTICLE IV — COMMITTEES
Section 1 — Committee formation: The board may create committees as needed, such as fundraising, housing, public relations, data collection, finances, etc. The board Chair appoints all committee chairs.
ARTICLE V — AMENDMENTS
Section 1 — Amendments: These bylaws may be amended when necessary by two-thirds majority of the board of directors.
