| |  | | BYLAWS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING ALUMNI BAND ASSOCIATION
Adopted October 13, 2002
ARTICLE I: PURPOSE
The purpose fo the University of Wyoming Alumni Band Association shall be:
(1) To foster a spirit of interest and cooperation among band alumni toward the University of Wyoming;
(2) To support the University of Wyoming bands and their directors
(3) To encourage acquaintenance and fellowship between alumni and current band members;
(4) To strive for greater recognition of University of Wyoming band programs;
(5) To create good will for the University of Wyoming bands; and
(6) To encourage respect for high standards which the University of Wyoming bands strive to uphold.
ARTICLE II: OFFICES
2.01 Prinicipal Office. The principal office of the corporation chall be at such place within the State of Wyoming as the Board of Directors may determine from time to time.
2.02 Other Offices. The Board of Directors may establish other offices in or outside of the State of Wyoming.
ARTICLE III: MEMBERS
3.01 Types of Membership. There are two types of membership available in the University of Wyoming Alumni Band Association (herein referred to as "the Association"): Member and Honorary Member.
(a) Member. A member of the Association is an individual who satisfies the following requirements: (1) must have performed with and been a member of any University of Wyoming band ensemble; (2) was active for the duration of at least one semester in a University of Wyoming band ensemble; and (3) must pay annual dues as prescribed by the Board of Directors (herein referred to as "the Board"). Members are entitled to vote on all association matters and to participate in all Association functions.
(b) Honorary Member. An Honorary Member of the Association is an individual who has not performed with and been a member of any University of Wyoming band ensemble but satisfies the following requirements: (1) is nominated by a University of Wyoming faculty member or alumnus, and approved by the Board of Directors; (2) has a strong interest in particpating in the activities of the Association; (3) has made outstanding contributions to UW bands; and (4) is a supporter of University of Wyoming bands. Honorary Members have no voting privileges whatsoever, and are not required to pay dues to the Association. Honorary Members are entitled to participate in all functions except as otherwise specified.
3.02 Member Dues. The Board shall establish the initial and annual dues for membership in the Association. The billing and collections of dues shall be in a manner prescribed by the board.
3.03 Termination of Membership. Membership or Honorary Membership may be terminated by the Board for failure to fulfill any of the specifications in 3.01 or for conduct determined by the Board of Directors to be detrimental to the Association.
3.04 Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the members shall be held in conjunction with the University of Wyoming Homecoming football game. At each annual meeting, directors of the Board shall be elected as necessary and any other busines shall be transacted that may come before the Association.
3.05 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the members may be called provided that 30 days' notice is given, as called by (1) the President; (2) four of the seven Board members; or (3) 2/3 of the voting members.
3.06 Place of Meetings. All membership meetings shall be held at the Association's principal office or at any other place determined by the Board and stated in the notice of the meeting.
3.07 Notice of Meetings. Except as otherwise provided by statute, written notice of the time, place, and purposes of a membership meeting shall be given either personally, by mail, or by elctronic means to each member of record entitled to vote at the meeting at his or her last address as it appears in the records of the Association. Alternatively, notice may be published in the Association's newsletter, provided that the newsletter is published at least semi-annually and is mailed to members of record entitled to vote at the meeting. Unless otherwise provided by statute, a meeting agenda shall be included with all meeting notices.
3.08 Conduct of Meetings. Except as stated otherwise in the bylaws, Robert's Rules of Order shall govern the conduct of all membership meetings and Board meetings.
3.09 Record Dates. The Board of Directors may fix in advance a record date for the purpose of determining members entitled to notice of and to vote at a membership meeting or an adjournment of the meeting, or to express consent to or to dissent from a proposal without a meeting, or for the purpose of any other action. The date fixed shall not be more than 120 days nor less than 10 days before the date of the meeting, nor more than 120 days before any other action.
3.10 List of Members. The Secretary of the Association or the agent of the Association having charge of the membership records of the Association shall make and certify a complete list of members entitled to vote at a membership meeting or adjournment. The list shall be arranged alphabetically with the address of each member, be available at the time and place of the membership meeting, be subject to inspection by any members during the whole time of the meeting, and be prima facie evidence of the members entitled to examine the list or vote at the meeting.
3.11 Quorum. Unless a greater or lesser quorum is required by state law, members present in person or by proxy shall constitute a quorum at the meeting. Whether or not a quorum is present, the meeting may be adjourned by vote of the members present.
3.12 Proxies. A member entitled to vote at a membership meeting or to express consent or dissent without a meeting may authorize other persons to act for the member by proxy. A proxy form, as determined by the Board, shall be signed by the member and shall be valid for only one meeting. A proxy is revocable at the option of the member executing it except as otherwise provided by statute.
3.13 Voting. Each member is entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote. A vote may be cast either orally or in writing. When an action, other than the election of directors, is to be taken by a vote of the members, it shall be authorized by a simpled majority of the votes cast by the members entitled to vote, unless a greater vote is required by statute. Directors shall be elected by a simple majority of votes cast at any election. Honorary Members are not entitled to vote.
3.14 Meeting by Telephone or Similar Means. A member may participate in a membership meeting by conference telephone or any similar communications method through which all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other. Participation in a meeting pursuant to this section constitutes presence in person at the meeting.
ARTICLE IV: OTHER PROVISIONS
ARTICLE V: BOARD
ARTICLE VI: COMMITTEES
ARTICLE VII: OFFICERS
ARTICLE VIII: FISCAL MATTERS
ARTICLE IX: AMENDMENTS | | | |
