Our By-Laws

ARTICLE I: NAME

The name of the organization shall be THE IOWA DEPRESSION GLASS CLUB.

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE

The purpose of the Organization is to unite people in good fellowship through sponsored activities and form a central organization of members who are interested in promoting depression glass through an exchange of ideas and information within and around the State of Iowa.

ARTICLE III: FISCAL YEAR

The fiscal year of the Organization shall begin on the first day of April and end on the last day of March each year.

ARTICLE IV: MEMBERSHIP

Section 1: Requirements for membership shall be sincerity of purpose and current paid dues. Dues will be reviewed by the membership annually in February, effective for the following fiscal year. Dues shall run for one (1) year.

Section 2: A member shall be dropped from the roster if payment of dues is not received within sixty (60) days of the expiration date.

ARTICLE V: MEETINGS OF MEMBERS

Section 1: Meetings shall be held on the first Tuesday of even numbered months, (February, April, June, August, October, December).

Section 2: A majority of members present is required for business decisions.

ARTICLE VI: OFFICERS

Section 1: Elected Officers shall be 18 years of age and be a current paid member. Terms of office shall be two (2) years, and shall have the following duties:

A. President
The President shall be the principal Executive Officer of the Organization. This Officer shall supervise and control all business and affairs of the Organization following in line with the purpose. The president shall preside at all meetings of the members and shall have the tie-breaking vote in case of a tie.

B: Vice President
The Vice President shall have all the powers of the President in the event of the absence of the President, or refusal of the President to act on matters of the Organization. The Vice President shall follow up on all committees.

C. Secretary
The Secretary shall carry out all necessary correspondence, maintain a current roster of the membership, and keep a record of all affairs of the Organization. This Officer shall keep minutes of the meetings of the members. If the Secretary is absent from the meeting, a voting member will be appointed by the President to take minutes of the meeting and forward them to the Secretary.

D. Treasurer
The Treasurer shall keep all money records of the Organization. The money is to be spent on behalf of the Organization. The elected officers may put limits on money spent. A report must be made monthly to the President. If required, the Treasurer must be bonded.

Section 2: Vacancies of any Officer will be filled by the majority of the votes of members at the next appointed meeting to fill the balance of the term.

ARTICLE VII: COMMITTEES

Section 1: Committees may be formed as required and formed by members in good standing. The President may appoint committees. They shall report to the Vice President.

Section 2: Rules. Committees must conform to the By-Laws of the Organization. A Committee report giving proposed actions and expenses shall be submitted to the Vice President.

ARTICLE VIII: FINANCES

Section 1: The Organization shall be non-profit.

Section 2: All finances shall be audited bi-annually. This may be done by a Committee or an outside hired accountant.

Section 3: All expenditures over $50.00 must be presented 30 days in advance prior to reimbursement and approved by the President and the Treasurer.

ARTICLE IX: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The rules contained in the current edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall govern the Organization in all cases applicable and where they are not inconsistent with the By-Laws.

ARTICLE X: REMOVAL

When an Officer is deemed detrimental to the operation of the Organization, that member may be removed from the office by a majority vote of returned ballots by the members in good standing.

ARTICLE XI: BY-LAW AMENDMENT

The By-Laws of the Organization may be amended by two-thirds vote of the membership upon written notice sixty (60) days in advance of the proposed date of adoption. Mailed ballots will be included with the notice.