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CONSTITUTION
Articles of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
1. ARTICLE I is amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE I - Purpose
It shall be the purpose of this organization to
encourage fellowship among clay artists, to exchange ideas and
information through workshops and meetings, to provide an outlet and
stimulus to creativity through shows and sales, and to increase the
public awareness and appreciation of ceramic arts.
2. ARTICLE II is amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE II - Name
The name of the organization shall be Arizona Clay Association.
3. ARTICLE III has been amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE III - Membership
Section One: Membership is open to persons who are interested
in the ceramic arts.
Section Two: An active member may vote, hold office, serve on
committees, exhibit and participate in shows. Active members are
those members who dues are current and have attended a minimum of
four meetings during the immediate and previous twelve (12) month
period.
Section Three: Inactive members are those members whose dues are
current but do not meet the other requirements set forth in Section
Two of this Article. An inactive member will receive all notices and
invitations and may attend all functions an workshops. An inactive
member may not vote or hold office and their participation in shows
and exhibits may be restricted.
Section Four: Annual dues of present members are due and
payable in full in the month of January of each year in the amount
set by the membership at a previous meeting. New members pay upon
joining the organization and their dues are for the balance of that
year. Dues are not refundable.
Section Five: A list of members will be distributed as early
in each new year as possible.
ARTICLE IV has been amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE IV - Officers
Section One: The elected officers of this organization shall
consist of a president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.
Section Two: Officers shall be elected at the January meeting
for a term of one year, lasting from February through January of the
following year. In the event that an officer other than the
president is unable to complete his term of office, the Board will
appoint a replacement to complete that term.
Section Three: The Executive Board of this organization shall
consist of the elected officers and one active chairperson. The term
of office will be from February through January of the following
year.
Section Four: Duties of the elected officers shall be:
President: Chairs all meetings. Appoints Chairpersons. Serves
as advisor for the following years Board.
Vice-President: Develops monthly programs, workshops and
seminars. Aids and assists the President. Shall preside at
meetings when the President is not in attendance, and shall
succeed to the presidency in the event the position becomes
vacant.
Secretary: Takes minutes of monthly meetings, notifies members
of coming events, annual dues and records attendance.
Treasurer: Account for and disburse dues and fees. Present a
monthly financial report to the membership. Collect and disburse
association funds as authorized by the Board or membership.
Section Five: Duties of appointed Chairpersons shall be:
Public Relations: Initiate external public relations for
activities of the association. Collection and correlate all
publicized material and keep a historical record of Arizona Clay
activities.
Nominating: The Nominating committee chairperson and a committee
of two or more choose by the Chair shall present a slate of
officers to the January meeting of the organization. Nominations
will be accepted from the floor with the prior consent of the
person to be nominated.
Property: Shall maintain a current inventory of all association
property, and keep a log that shows current use and location of
such property.
Studio Potter Network: Shall maintain contact with the Network
and keep the Board informed of Network programs.
Newsletter: Shall promote the association purpose and programs
through the regular publication and distribution of a newsletter.
Shows and Exhibits: Shall coordinate shows and exhibits for the
association. Shall appoint committees to run such events, and
maintain contact with event hosts.
Workshops: Shall plan and conduct workshops designed to advance
skill in the clay arts.
Section Six: An officer or director may not be removed from
office except for misfeasance or nonfeasance, determined by a
majority of the Directors and affirmed by a majority of the members
or upon finding of a majority of a quorum of members or on
provisions set forth in the By Laws approved by a majority of the
members.
ARTICLE V has been amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE V - Meetings
Section One: A minimum of ten (10) monthly meetings shall be
held annually.
Section Two: Workshops and other special meetings may be
called by the President, by the Executive Board, or by written
request to the President by at least ten (10) members.
Section Three: At least one (1) week in advance each member of
Arizona Clay will be mailed a written notice of the place and time
of the meeting.
Section Four: A quorum for any meeting shall consist of those
active members present at the meeting. At a duly called meeting a
simple majority of those present and voting shall elect or carry,
including changes in the By Laws and election of officers.
ARTICLE VI - Rules of Procedure
Accepted American parliamentary practice as set forth in Rohens
Rules of Order shall govern the conduct of affairs of this
organization and the procedure of its meetings.
ARTICLE VII - Amendments
The constitution may be amended at any regular meeting by a
two-thirds (2/3) vote of those active members present, provided a
notice be given to the membership not less than ten (10) or more
than thirty (30) days prior to the meeting at which such action
shall be considered, that there will be a proposed change of the
Constitution.
BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I - Special Committees
Section One: Those temporary committees that shall be
deemed necessary by the Board to carry through the objectives of the
group.
Section Two: Chairperson shall be appointed by the
President in accordance with Article IV. Section Four of the
Constitution.
Section Three: Committees shall be formed by the Chairperson.
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