Section 1
Name
1.0 The name of the organization is The Villages Macintosh Users Group,
hereinafter referred to as the VMUG.
Section 2
Offices
2.0 The principal office of the VMUG will in The Villages or its surrounding area
Section 3
Purpose
3.0 The VMUG is a voluntary not-for-profit group established to help its members in learning and understanding Macintosh Computers, the Internet and to promote good fellowship and fun.
3.1 Specifically, the VMUG is organized to:
A. Provide a forum for communicating ideas, resolving problems, and increasing the effectiveness of users of Macintosh computers their related software along with peripherals and understanding the Internet.
B. To help The Villages and community with computer solutions.
Section 4
Dedication of Assets
4.0 The properties and assets of this nonprofit organization are irrevocably dedicated to charitable, scientific, and educational purposes. No part of the net earnings, properties, or assets of the VMUG, on a dissolution or otherwise, will inure to the benefit of any private person or individual, or any member or trustee of this organization, except as reasonable compensation for the services rendered.
4.1 Upon the dissolution of the VMUG, the Board of Directors, who are the officers, will, after paying or arranging for the payments of all of the liabilities of the VMUG dispose of all of the assets of the VMUG. The Board of Directors will determine how the remaining assets will be distributed. They will submit their proposal to the membership at a duly called meeting, and it must be accepted by a majority vote of members present.
Section 5
Members
5.0 Any individual interested in Macintosh computers living in the Villages or surrounding areas will be eligible for membership in the VMUG upon payment of such dues as are recommended by the Board of Directors and approved by the membership at an annual or special meeting.
5.1 Members are considered in good standing, as long as they maintain their annual dues.
5.2 No member may transfer for value, a membership, or any right arising from it. All rights cease at the member's resignation or death.
Section 6
Meetings of Membership
6.0 Regular and special meetings will be held as designated by the Board of Directors.
6.1 The annual meeting of the membership will be held concurrently with the regular January night meeting at the place regularly designated for meetings, unless the Board fixes another date and place for such meeting and so notifies the membership not less than thirty (30) days before said meeting.
6.2 Any of the following may call a special meeting of the members
A. Any officer.
B. The majority of the membership present at any meeting and in all cases, not less than 14 days notice will be given to the membership.
6.3 The majority of the membership present at any duly called meeting shall constitute a quorum and may transact business until adjournment.
6.4 Each member will be entitled to cast one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of the membership.
6.5 No proxy or absentee votes will be allowed.
Section 7
Officers
7.0 The officers of the VMUG shall include the President, Vice-president and
Secretary/Treasurer.
7.1 The officers of the VMUG will be elected by the general membership of the organization.
7.2 Any officer may resign at any time upon giving written notice to the Secretary/Treasurer.
7.3 The President will be the chief executive officer of the VMUG and as such will:
A. Chair all meetings of the membership and the Board of Directors.
B. Appoint Chairpersons with the acceptance of the Board.
7.4 The Vice-President will assist the President and assume the duties of the President in the President's absence.
7.5 The Secretary/Treasurer will:
A. Attend and maintain a summary record of the decision-making proceedings of each meeting of the and each meeting of the Board of Directors.
B. Retain copies of attendance and membership records from Board, regular, and special meetings.
C. Be responsible for the safekeeping ofVMUG funds
Section 8
Board of Directors
8.0 The business and affairs of the VMUG will be conducted, and all the powers
will be exercised by or under the direction of a Board of Directors, who are the three officers.
Section 9
Elections
9.0 Elections will be held at the night monthly meeting in January of every other year.
9.1 Terms of office will be two (2) years.
Section 10
Club Policy
10.0 In the event of group disassociation, the member in question forfeits annual dues and will not be allowed to receive any group benefits or services.
10.1 In the event of group disassociation, the person in question will not be allowed to join the VMUG thereafter without application to and approval of the Board of Directors. In addition, said person will not be allowed to enter into any group supported or sponsored activities as a guest of another member.
Section 11
Fiscal Year
11.0 The fiscal year will be from January 1, of every year to December 31, of the same year.
Section 12
Records
12.0 The accounting books, records, articles, and bylaws as amended to date, and minutes of proceedings of the Board of Directors, any committee(s) of the Board of Directors, and decision-making meetings of the membership will be kept at such place or places designated by the Board of Directors. The minutes will be kept in written or typed form, and the accounting books and records will be kept either in written or typed form or in any other form capable of being converted into written, typed or printed form.
12.1 Every Director/Officer will have the absolute right at any reasonable time to inspect all books, records, and documents of every kind, and the physical properties of the VMUG. This inspection, by a Director/Officer, may be made in person or by an agent or attorney and the right of inspection includes the right to copy and make extracts of documents.
Section 13
Effective Date
13.0 These bylaws will take effect upon acceptance at a regularly scheduled VMUG Meeting.
Section 14
Amendments
14.0 Any proposal to amend the bylaws will be presented at regular or special meeting. The vote shall take place at a regular or special meeting not less than fourteen (14) days after the proposal was introduced. The decision will be carried by an affirmative vote of a majority present.
