National
Capital Heisey Collectors Club
&
National Capital Heisey Study Club #44
BYLAWS -
Approved 14 October 2006
ARTICLE I - Name
The name of this
organization shall be the National Capital Heisey collectors Club (National
Capital Heisey Study Club #44 of the Heisey Collectors of America, Inc.), and
the official rules of conduct, organization, and procedures shall be as set
forth in these bylaws.
ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVE
The objective of the
National Capital Heisey Collectors Club is to conduct and promote creative and
educational activities in the collection and study of glass produced by A. H.
Heisey & Company through the following means:
A.
By bringing together those interested in Heisey glass to provide an
opportunity for members to exchange knowledge of Heisey glass and thereby
increase their enjoyment of the glass.
B.
By researching and providing information on the various patterns and
processes of the manufacture of Heisey glass, to be made available to members
through programs and publications brought to the attention of members.
C.
By increasing general interest in the glass made in molds used by the
Heisey Glass Company, and supporting its preservation in the National Heisey
Glass Museum in Newark, Ohio.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
Section 1.
A member may be anyone with interest in Heisey glass.
Section 2.
Members shall be encouraged to participate in the study and discussion of
Heisey glass, and to take any part they are called upon to perform.
Section 3.
Members will pay annual dues by the May meeting each year.
ARTICLE IV - DUES
Section 1.
Dues shall be assessed yearly and will be for either a single member or a
family membership (multiple persons at the same address).
Section 2.
Amount of dues shall be determined each year at the January meeting and be
approved by the majority of the members present.
Section 3.
The annual dues will be payable by the May meeting each year.
ARTICLE V - MEETINGS
Section 1.
Meetings shall be held monthly from September to May at a time and place
determined by the membership on a yearly basis.
Section 2.
Candidates for office shall be nominated at the April meeting and voted upon
during the May meeting.
Section 3.
Special meetings may be called by the President or by a majority vote of the
members present at a regular club meeting.
ARTICLE VI - OFFICERS
Section 1.
Officers of this organization shall be a President, a Vice President, a
Secretary, and a Treasurer.
Section 2.
The duties of each office shall be as follows:
A.
The President shall conduct the monthly meetings in accordance to
Article VIII and coordinate the official business of the club. Additionally,
the President shall be responsible for securing the meeting location in a
timely manner and keeping the membership informed.
B.
The Vice President shall lead the membership in planning the course of
study for the year and preside in the absence of the president.
C.
The Secretary shall keep the minutes, serve as club historian, and keep
a current list of the membership.
D.
The Treasurer shall keep an accurate accounting of all Club finances.
Section 3.
A majority of all votes cast by members present shall be necessary to
constitute an election.
Section 4.
Any officer not performing his or her duty in a proper manner may be removed
from office by a vote of two-thirds of the membership present.
Section 5.
Vacancies in office may be filled by special election.
Section 6.
All officers shall be elected at the May meeting, and shall continue in office
one year or until the next annual election.
Section 7.
In addition to the four elected officers, a Membership Steward is needed. The
Membership Steward shall also be responsible for the collection of club dues,
notifying the Secretary of payments received, and turning over all payments
received to the Treasurer. The Membership Steward shall keep a current list
of all members, provide a current membership list to be kept in the
secretary’s book, and welcome new members.
ARTICLE VII - COMMITTEES
Section 1.
There shall be two standing committees, consisting of a chairperson assisted
by as many members as necessary to accomplish the work of the committee. The
chairperson for these committees shall be elected by those members present at
the May meeting. The two standing committees shall be Newsletter and Heisey
Show.
A.
The Newsletter Committee shall be responsible for the preparation and
distribution of the newsletter.
B.
The Heisey Show Committee shall make all preparations for the Heisey Glass
Show.
Section 2.
Other committees shall be established as necessary; the chairperson to be
elected by a majority vote of members present.
ARTICLE VIII - ORDER OF
BUSINESS
All general meetings shall
be conducted in the following order of business:
1.
Meeting called to order
2.
Recording and reading of the minutes of the previous meeting
3.
Treasurer's report
4.
Communications from the President
5.
Reports of the committees
6.
Old business
7.
New business
8.
Program
9.
Adjournment
ARTICLE IX - PARLIAMENTARY
AUTHORITY
Robert's Rules of Order Revised
shall govern the proceedings of this club in all cases not provided for in
these Bylaws.
ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS
Section 1.
These Bylaws may be amended or repealed at any regular meeting by a two-thirds
majority vote of members present.
Section 2.
Any member shall have the privilege of proposing amendments to the Bylaws,
provided they are submitted in writing and read to the club at a regular
meeting at least one month before they are voted upon.
