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Whatcom Weavers Guild
Constitution
I. Name.
The name of this organization shall be Whatcom Weavers Guild.
II. Location.
The location and principal place of business shall be Bellingham, Whatcom County, Washington.
III. Purpose.
The purpose of this organization shall be to further interest in fiber arts with an emphasis on weaving.
IV. Officers.
A. The officers of this organization shall be: President, Vice President/Program Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Member-at-Large, Librarian, Workshop Chair, Membership Chair, Newsletter Publisher, Education Chair and Past President. Other members may be enlisted to help with specific tasks. Positions may be combined as needed if members are unavailable to fill all specific jobs.
B. Officers named in Article IV-A shall constitute the Guild Board.
C. The duties of officers shall be listed in the Guild Policies.
D. The April program shall include nominations of new Board members. This list shall be published in the next newsletter. Elections shall be held at the May meeting.
E. New Board members will take office after the June Guild meeting, for a period of one year.
F. The Board shall be empowered to fill vacancies in office with the exception that the Vice President shall become President if that office becomes vacant.
G. An officer may be removed from office by a two-thirds vote of the Board, provided the officer is notified, in writing, one week prior to the vote.
V. Policies.
The Guild Board shall establish and maintain Guild Policies by which the Guild shall be governed within the guidelines of this Constitution. Guild Policies may be amended by the Guild Board.
VI. Meetings.
A. Guild meetings shall be held every month, September through June.
B. The Guild Board shall meet as the President and Board shall deem necessary.
VII. Dues.
Dues shall be set forth in the Guild Policies.
VIII. Funds.
A. The Guild Board shall develop and approve the yearly budget.
B. All funds of the Guild are to be spent for the activities of the Guild in keeping with its purposes.
IX. Quorum.
A quorum shall consist of those members who have paid dues and who are present at the vote.
X. Amendments.
This constitution may be amended by a majority vote provided the amendment has been read at the previous meeting or published in the newsletter.
XI. Assets.
In case the Guild is dissolved, all assets, after payment of debts, shall be distributed as the Guild Board determines, in accordance with the purpose of the Guild as set forth in Article III of this document.
Approved by the Guild Board, February 28, 2005
Approved by the Guild membership March 9, 2005
Approved by the Guild Board, November 28 2008
Updated 06-23-09