2007 - 2008 Chapter By-laws
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By-Laws
of The Greater
(The Greater
Article I:
Membership
Section
1: Types of Members
A) There shall be Regular, Associate, Sponsor, and Life members in this Corporation.
B)
Regular Memberships in this Corporation shall be open
to young people between the ages of twenty-one (21) and forty (40) who are
residents of, or who have their place of employment within
C) An individual member who reaches the age of forty (40) after the beginning of any fiscal year shall remain eligible for membership until the end of the fiscal year.
D) An Immediate Past President who shall have reached the age of forty (40) during the year as President shall be eligible for one additional year.
E)
Associate Memberships in this Corporation shall be
open to any individual who is a resident of, or who is employed in
F) Any individual, firm, or corporation may become a Sponsor Member of this Corporation. A sponsor member shall not become eligible for regular membership.
G) Any past or present regular member may become a Life Member of this Corporation upon approval of a majority vote of the Board of Directors at any meeting of the board of Directors at which a quorum is present. All Past Presidents and others as recommended in Policies will automatically become Life Members. This is an honorary local award given for outstanding service.
Section 2: Membership Application / Approval
A) Candidates for regular membership in this Corporation will submit a completed application for admission; such application shall carry the endorsement of at least one member in good standing.
B) Upon payment of dues and approval by a majority of Board of Director’s vote, an applicant will become a regular voting member.
C) The President shall notify, in writing, a new member of their approved membership within 30 days.
Section 3: Suspension of Membership
Any member may be suspended
for just cause, at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors, provided
that the member so charged shall be given a hearing at a regular or
special meeting of the Board of Directors.
Charges of misconduct shall be made in writing.
A three-fourths (3/4) vote of the Board of Directors shall be
necessary to suspend a member. Dues
paid will not be refundable.
Section 4: Membership Privileges
Subject to these By-Laws, regular members of the Corporation in good standing shall be eligible to vote. Only regular members in good standing shall be eligible to be a member of the Board of Directors of this Corporation.
Article II:
Dues
Section
1: Regular Member Dues
A) The dues of a regular member of this Corporation shall be $75.00 per year for new members and $75.00 per year for renewed members. Such dues defray the cost of Jaycees International membership, United States Jaycees membership, and Michigan Jaycees membership.
B) The dues of a regular member may include an additional amount to help defray the cost of meals for eight (8) dinner meetings (excluding the special meeting of the Annual January DSA Banquet/Year-End Awards Banquet), awards, and internal costs. This additional cost is to be determined by the Board of Directors at the beginning of each calendar year (January). All others attending dinner meetings must pay the dinner cost, exceptions provided for in Policies.
Section 2: Associate Member Dues
The associate membership dues are set at $25.00 minimum to be paid annually.
Section 3: Sponsor Membership Dues
The sponsor membership dues are set at $35.00 minimum to be paid annually.
Section 4: Life Membership Dues
Life membership does not remove the financial responsibility of the individual for State and National dues. The same dues for regular, associate, or sponsor membership apply.
Section 5: Payment of Dues
A) Dues are payable either annually or semi-annually in advance.
B) Due date for payment of dues shall be the beginning of the anniversary month of when a member joins the Corporation. If paid semi-annually, one-half (1/2) of the total amount shall be due thirty (30) days prior to the member anniversary date. The balance plus an additional amount may be charged to help defray the billing cost shall be due in six (6) months.
C) New member dues may include an initiation fee to help defray the cost of processing their membership.
Section 6: Dues Billing
A member will receive the first notification of their dues payment ninety (90) days in advance of their due date. A second notice may be sent to the member (60) days in advance. A final notice will be sent to the member thirty (30) days prior to their due date. If payment is not received by the due date, the member will automatically cease to be a member.
A person who has lost membership of the Corporation may reapply for membership, subject to all conditions imposed on new applicants, and in addition, pay a penalty of five dollars ($5.00).
Article III:
Government
Section
1: Board Structure
A) The government of this Corporation shall be vested in a Board of Directors of twenty-four (24) voting members and two (2) non-voting members, selected as provided in the Constitution and the By-Laws. In addition, members of the Corporation who are State or National Officers shall be ex-officio members of the Board of Directors, but without vote.
B) The eleven (11) Executive Officers of the Board of Directors shall be a President, Secretary, Treasurer, Management Area of Opportunity Vice-President, Business Area of Opportunity Vice-President, Individual Area of Opportunity Vice-President, Community Area of Opportunity Vice-President, International Area of Opportunity Vice-President, Membership Area of Opportunity Vice-President, Information Technology Area of Opportunity Vice-President, and Immediate Past President / Parliamentarian.
C) The Immediate Past President / Parliamentarian shall be a non-voting member of the Board of Directors. In addition, there shall be one (1) other non-voting board member appointed to serve on the Board of Directors; Legal Counsel.
Section
2: Affairs and Property
The Board of Directors shall have control and management of the affairs and property of the Corporation.
Section 3: Funds
The funds of the Corporation shall be withdrawn by check only, from the bank(s) in which they are on deposit, on order of the Board of Directors. The checks shall be signed by the Treasurer and/or the President. In the absence of the President and Treasurer, the checks shall be signed by the Management Area of Opportunity Vice-President. Such signatures shall be presented each New Year to the Corporation’s bank.
Section 4: Vacancies
Vacancies on the Board of Directors shall be filled by the Board. The appointee shall serve until the next general election and shall be eligible for election.
Section 5: Director Terms
The fourteen (14) elected director positions on the Board of Directors shall be filled by seven (7) directors for 2-year terms and seven (7) directors for a 1-year term. Positions shall be elected in accordance with openings for that year.
Article IV: Election of the Board of Directors and Officers
Section 1: Elections / Nominations Committee
On or before
the last Tuesday in September, the President with approval of the Board of
Directors shall appoint an Elections / Nominations committee of at least
three (3) members in good standing whom, upon accepting automatically
disqualify themselves from the current election.
This committee shall elect a chairman and they will have full
charge of the elections. They
shall assess and certify the qualifications of all nominees for the
offices of which they are seeking nominations.
It will be the responsibility of the Elections / Nominations
Committee to assure the nomination of at least one (1) candidate for all
available elected positions. Beginning
December 2003, the term beginning
Section 2: Officer Eligibility
The nominees for President of the Corporation may be any member in good standing of the Corporation who, upon assuming office, shall have served twelve (12) consecutive months during a fiscal year on the Board of Directors. The nominees for Vice-President Positions must be a member in good standing of the Corporation and shall have been such for six (6) months to be eligible for election to said offices. The nominees for Director Positions must be a member in good standing of the Corporation and shall have been such for six (6) months to be eligible for election to said offices. The Vice-President, Director, Secretary and Treasurer, and if necessary a Chamber of Commerce Representative, who shall be appointed by the President with approval of the Board of Directors, may be any member in good standing of the Corporation and shall have been such for six (6) months prior to being appointed.
Section 3: Nominations
Nominations shall be made by the Elections / Nominations Committee or from the floor at the October general membership meeting with no nominating speeches. Additional nominations for director positions will be accepted from the floor at the November general membership meeting; additional nominations for an Executive Office must notify the Elections / Nominations Committee seven (7) days prior to the night of elections in November.
Section 4: Election Process
A)
Speeches – All
elections for the Board of Directors shall be held at the November general
membership meeting. Nominating,
seconding, and acceptance speeches will be made for candidates for the
Office of President and Vice-President only.
B)
Voting – Voting
for Officers shall be by secret ballot cast in person or by absentee
ballot. Each office shall be
voted on separately in the following order:
President, Secretary, Treasurer, Management Area of Opportunity
Vice-President, Business Area of Opportunity Vice-President, Individual
Area of Opportunity Vice-President, Community Area of Opportunity
Vice-President, International Area of Opportunity Vice-President,
Membership Area of Opportunity Vice-President, and Information and
Technology Area of Opportunity Vice-President.
C)
Any nominee failing to win a nominated post may be eligible
for election to any other office to which they may be otherwise qualified.
D)
Each officer shall be elected by a majority of the votes
cast. If no candidate receives
a majority, a second ballot will be cast with the two (2) candidates who
received the highest number of votes.
E)
All Directors shall be voted last on a single ballot with
the candidates receiving the highest number of votes elected.
In the event of a tie, a second ballot will be cast for the tied
candidates.
F)
Results of the elections shall be certified and announced by
the Elections / Nominations Committee prior to the adjournment of the
November meeting.
Section 5: Induction
Officers and Directors elected in accordance with the By-Laws shall take office after installation at the meeting of this Corporation following their election.
Section 6: Restriction
No person shall be eligible for election as a member of Board of Directors who reaches the age of forty (40) prior to the date of taking office, or who is a paid employee of this Corporation. Also, a person who has not been a member in good standing for at least six (6) months will not be eligible to seek a position on the Board of Directors or Executive Committee of this Corporation.
Section 7: Officer Terms of Office
Officer terms of office of all elected officers shall be for one (1) year and until their successors have been duly elected and installed. No officer shall be elected to fill the same office for more than one term in succession.
Section 8: Director Terms of Office
There shall be fourteen (14) directors elected to serve one (1) or two (2) year terms.
Section 9: Campaign Expenditures
Campaign Expenditures shall be limited to the following: President - $50.00, all other offices - $30.00. This cost is to be incurred by the candidate.
Section 10: Absentee Ballots
The use of
Absentee Ballots is permitted and must be submitted to a member of the
Elections / Nominations Committee at or before
Article V:
Executive Committee and its Duties
Section
1: Structure
The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, Secretary, Treasurer, Management Area of Opportunity Vice-President, Business Area of Opportunity Vice-President, Individual Area of Opportunity Vice-President, Community Area of Opportunity Vice-President, International Area of Opportunity Vice-President, Membership Area of Opportunity Vice-President, Information Technology Area of Opportunity Vice-President, and Immediate Past President / Parliamentarian, with the President acting as chairperson.
Section 2: Meetings
The Executive Committee shall meet at the call of the President, or in his/her absence by the successors as provided in the By-Laws. A majority of the committee shall constitute a quorum. The Secretary shall keep a permanent record of the proceedings of the Executive Committee, which shall be submitted in writing at the next regular Board of Directors’ meeting.
Section 3: Action
The Executive Committee shall act on all matters demanding immediate attention, subject to review by the Board of Directors. It shall also be the duty of the Executive Committee to take action on such matters, as the Board of Directors shall assign to them.
Article VI: Officers and Their Duties
Section
1: President
The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, subject to the Board of Directors, and shall preside at all meetings of the Corporation and Executive Committee. He/she shall present for approval a Proposed Chapter Plan (including: a calendar of events, an annual report, and membership plan) at the first regular meeting (January) of the Corporation following installation. The President shall be an ex-officio member of all committees, make recommendations of action to the Board of Directors, submit a written annual report at the Annual Meeting, and perform such other acts as the Board of Directors authorizes him/her to perform, or as designated by the Constitution and By-Laws. The President will also serve on the Foundation Board of Directors for the duration of his/her term.
Section 2: Immediate Past President
The Immediate Past President shall become the Chairman of the Board and shall be a non-voting, advisory member of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee and may also be a Delegate to the Michigan Jaycee State Assemblies. The IPP shall serve as Parliamentarian (Chairperson of Constitution and By-Laws Committee), Chamber of Commerce Representative, and Planning Coordinator (Future Directions Committee), as stated in policies, or shall designate a representative to serve in these capacities in his/her place, unless otherwise provided for in the By-Laws or the Policies.
Section 3: Management
Area of
Opportunity
Vice-President
The Management Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall have general responsibility for all chapter management development activities of the Corporation, and carry out those responsibilities as stated in the By-Laws and the Policies. The Management Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall perform all duties of the President in his/her absence and/or disability.
Section 4: Business
Area of
Opportunity
Vice-President
The Business Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall have general responsibility for the business development activities of the Corporation, and carry out the responsibilities as stated in the By-Laws and the Policies. The Business Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall perform all duties of the President in his/her absence and/or disability of the President and the Management Area of Opportunity Vice-President.
Section 5: Individual
Area of
Opportunity
Vice-President
The Individual Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall have general responsibility for all individual development activities of this Corporation, and carry out those responsibilities as stated in the By-Laws and the Policies. The Individual Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall perform all duties of the President in his/her absence and/or disability of the President, the Management Area of Opportunity Vice-President, and the Business Area of Opportunity Vice-President.
Section 6: Community
Area of
Opportunity
Vice-President
The Community Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall have general responsibility for all community development activities of this Corporation, and carry out those responsibilities as stated in the By-Laws and the Policies. The Community Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall perform all duties of the President in his/her absence and/or disability of the President, the Management Area of Opportunity Vice-President, the Business Area of Opportunity Vice-President, and the Individual Development Area of Opportunity Vice-President.
Section 7: International
Area of
Opportunity
Vice-President
The International Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall have general responsibility for all international development activities of this Corporation, and carry out those responsibilities as stated in the By-Laws and the Policies. The International Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall perform all duties of the President in his/her absence and/or disability of the President, the Management Area of Opportunity Vice-President, the Business Area of Opportunity Vice-President, the Individual Development Area of Opportunity Vice-President, and the Community Area of Opportunity Vice-President
Section 8: Membership
Area of
Opportunity
Vice-President
The Membership Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall have general responsibility for all membership development activities of this Corporation, and carry out those responsibilities as stated in the By-Laws and the Policies. The Membership Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall perform all duties of the President in his/her absence and/or disability of the President, the Management Area of Opportunity Vice-President, the Business Area of Opportunity Vice-President, the Individual Development Area of Opportunity Vice-President, the Community Area of Opportunity Vice-President, and the International Area of Opportunity Vice-President.
Section 9: Information
and Technology Area of
Opportunity
Vice-President
The Information and Technology Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall have general responsibility for all information and technology development activities of this Corporation, and carry out those responsibilities as stated in the By-Laws and the Policies. The Information and Technology Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall perform all duties of the President in his/her absence and/or disability of the President, the Management Area of Opportunity Vice-President, the Business Area of Opportunity Vice-President, the Individual Development Area of Opportunity Vice-President, the Community Area of Opportunity Vice-President, the International Area of Opportunity Vice-President, and the Membership Area of Opportunity Vice-President.
Section 10: Secretary
The Secretary shall conduct all official correspondence, communications, records and documents, and shall preserve and distribute the same. The secretary shall be responsible for assisting the President in determining whether a quorum exists, and shall carry out the responsibilities as stated in the By-Laws and the Policies. The secretary shall also have other duties as assigned by the President.
Section 11: Treasurer
The Treasurer shall maintain accurate records of financial transactions and submit monthly reports to the Board of Directors and the membership. The treasurer shall deposit all money received and pay all bills on order of the Board of Directors, shall be responsible for the membership dues billing system, and shall carry out the responsibilities as stated in the By-Laws and the Policies. The treasurer shall also have other duties as assigned by the President. The outgoing treasurer’s term is recommended to overlap with the incoming treasurer’s term for a period of four (4) months (January, February, March, April) for purposes of transition.
Section
12: Appointments
Within ten (10) days after election, the President and Vice-Presidents shall convene and make all appointments.
Section 13: Succession
The Management Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall succeed the President when a vacancy in the office of President exists. The Business Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall follow the Management Area of Opportunity Vice-President, the Individual Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall follow the Business Area of Opportunity Vice-President, the Community Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall follow the Individual Area of Opportunity Vice-President, the International Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall follow the Community Area of Opportunity Vice-President, the Membership Area of Opportunity Vice-President shall follow the International Area of Opportunity Vice-President, and the Information and Technology Area of Opportunity shall follow Membership Area of Opportunity Vice-President in succession. The Board of Directors shall fill the vacant office.
Article VII: Board of Directors
Section
1: General Responsibility and
Powers
The Board of Directors shall have general control and management of the property and business affairs of this Corporation. It may delegate to any officer or committee the right to exercise one or more of its specific powers. It shall determine the time and place of all meetings. It shall have the power to remove any officer, agent, or employee at any time for any cause. It shall perform such other duties as authorized by the By-Laws and the Policies or as delegated to it by vote of the membership.
Section 2: Attendance / Discharge
Any member of the Board of Directors who shall be absent for more than half (1/2) of the elapsed time of a regularly scheduled board or membership meeting shall be counted absent. Any member of the Board of Directors who shall miss three (3) regularly scheduled board meetings or three (3) regularly scheduled membership meetings (or combination) shall automatically cease to be a member of the Board of Directors.
Section
3: Board Meetings
The Board of Directors shall hold regular monthly meetings and hold such special meetings as the President or any three (3) members of the Board may call. All such meetings shall be open to any member in good standing. Notice of all special meetings shall be given at least two (2) days in advance of the meeting.
Section 4: Records
The Board of Directors shall cause to be kept at its’ office a full and complete record of all its’ proceedings, such records to be the sole property of this Corporation and open for inspection by any member in good standing.
Section 5: Quorum
A majority of the voting members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum, and a majority of those present shall rule, except as otherwise stated in these Constitution and By-Laws.
Section 6: Paid Employee
The Board of Directors may employ such persons, as the needs require to carry on the work of the Corporation.
Section 7: Director Assignments
Any director may be assigned additional responsibilities or duties by the President in order to ensure all activities of the chapter are equitably distributed (specific duties outlined in Policies).
Section 8: Supervision
The directors shall be responsible to the supervising Vice-President for the Corporation’s activities in their portfolio areas.
Article VIII:
Committees
Section
1: Origination
There shall be such committees as from time to time shall be established by the Board of Directors.
Section 2: Meetings
All committees shall be expected to hold such meetings as are necessary to carry out their purpose. The chairperson of each committee shall be responsible to the Board of Directors for the committee and its’ work and shall submit a monthly report to the Vice-President or Director under whose jurisdiction the Board of Directors places the committee.
Section 3: Structure
Every committee chairperson shall appoint a vice-chairperson and such other offices they deem necessary. The Treasurer of the Corporation or his/her designee shall be the treasurer of each committee. A member of the committee shall be responsible for maintaining documentation.
Section 4: Planning
Before any committee takes action, a Chairman’s Planning
Guide (CPG) shall be presented
to the Board of Directors. It
is
the responsibility of the
chairperson to submit a competed
CPG at the conclusion of the
project.
Section
5: Presidential Involvement on
Committees
The President of this Corporation shall
be an ex-officio
member of every
committee.
Article IX: Meetings
Section
1: Annual Meetings
The annual meeting of this Corporation shall be held in January at such hour and place as the Board of Directors shall determine.
Section 2: General Membership Meetings Time / Place
Regular membership meetings of this Corporation shall be held on the last Tuesday of each month at a regular hour and place to be determined by the Board of Directors, except as the date may be changed upon approval of the general membership.
Section 3: Board Meetings Time / Place
The Board of Directors shall hold regular meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at a regular hour and place to be determined by the Board of Directors, except as the date may be changed upon approval of the Board of Directors.
Section 4: Special Meetings
Special meetings of this Corporation shall be held when called by the Board of Directors or on demand in writing signed by twenty (20) members of this Corporation. The reason or reasons for the special meeting shall be stated in the call and may include the words “and for the transaction of any other business that may be presented”.
Section 5: Robert’s Rules of Order
Robert’s rules of order shall govern the proceedings of all meetings of this Corporation, its’ Board of Directors, and Committees, except as otherwise provided for in the Constitution and By-Laws.
Section 6: Quorum
Twenty five percent (25%) of the members in good standing shall constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting of the Corporation. A majority of those present shall rule, except where otherwise provided for in the Constitution and By-Laws.
Section 7: Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of this Corporation shall be
from January 1 to
December
31, inclusive.
Article X: Awards
Section
1: JCI Senatorship (anytime)
A JCI Senatorship is an award that may given to current or past members as a means of honoring them for rendering outstanding service to the Jaycee organization on the local, state, national, or international level. This award is subject to the rules of the JCI Senate. A qualified member may become a candidate for nomination of this award upon notification in writing at any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors. The nomination is to be voted upon at the following meeting of the Board of Directors at which a quorum is present.
Section
2: Harold Charter Memorial
Award (year end)
The most outstanding Board of Directors’ member who has done the most for the Corporation during the current fiscal year. Must have a majority of the CPGs turned in for completed projects and annual report must be turned in. This award is voted on and selected by the Board of Directors by secret ballot at the December board meeting. The President of the Corporation shall not be eligible.
Section
3: David R. Anderson Memorial
Award (year end)
This was formerly known as the Jaycee of the Year award, given since 1988. This award shall be given to the outstanding individual who has been a member for at least one (1) year and who has worked on, chaired, and given more of their time during the current fiscal year than any other member of the Corporation. They shall have demonstrated involvement in the areas of Membership, Management, Individual, and Community Development. No board member is eligible for this award, however, an individual serving four (4) months or less on the Board is eligible. The personnel management director shall present applications from the member activity records. Nominees shall be voted on and one (1) selected by the Board of Directors at the December board meeting.
Section
4: Outstanding Chairperson of
the Year (year end)
The most outstanding project chairperson shall have presented CPG(s) before project and completed CPGs at the end of project(s). Project(s) shall be completed during the fiscal year. The chairperson shall have organized the committee well, led the committee to action, and achieved community recognition. The Personnel Management Director shall present applications from member activity records. Nominees shall be voted on and one (1) selected by the Board of Directors at the December board meeting. No board member is eligible, however, an individual serving four (4) months or less on the board is eligible.
Section
5: Outstanding Committee of
the Year (year end)
The most outstanding committee of the year shall have presented CPG prior to the project and submitted completed CPG. Project shall be completed during the fiscal year. The Board of Directors shall make selection at the December board meeting.
Section
6: Board Member of the Quarter
(quarterly)
The activity shall have taken place during the preceding quarter. The President and/or the Board of Directors shall make selection according to the procedure outlined in the Policies. Only one (1) shall be selected per quarter, however, this award may be given more than once to an individual board member throughout the fiscal year, and the individual must be a member in good standing.
Section
7: Jaycee of the Quarter
(quarterly)
The activity shall have taken place during the preceding quarter. The projects must have been completed CPGs submitted. Nominees will be discussed and voted on by the board members at the first Board of Directors’ meeting of each quarter, and only one (1) shall be selected per quarter. This award may be given more than once to an individual member throughout the fiscal year, and the individual must be a member in good standing.
Section
8: Board Member of the Month
(monthly)
The activity shall have taken place during the preceding month. The President and/or Board of Directors will make the selection according to the procedure outlined in the Policies. Only one (1) shall be selected per month, this award may be given more than once to an individual board member throughout the fiscal year, and the individual must be a member in good standing.
Section
9: Jaycee of the Month
(monthly)
The activity shall have taken place during the preceding month. The project(s) must have been completed with completed CPG(s) submitted. Nominees shall be discussed and voted on by the board members at the board meetings, and only one (1) shall be selected per month. This award may be given more than once to an individual member throughout the fiscal year, and the individual must be a member in good standing.
Section
10: Exhausted Rooster (year
end)
A member who reaches the age of forty (40) shall become an Exhausted Rooster at the end of the fiscal year of the Corporation.
Section
11: Kenneth Almond Memorial
Award (year end)
Formerly known as the Rookie or Springboard of the Year, given since 1989, this award shall be given to a member, who in their first year of membership has demonstrated outstanding service to the Corporation and the community. They shall have also demonstrated involvement in the areas of Membership, Management, Individual, and Community Development. The personnel management director shall present applications from the Springboard Candidates. Nominees shall be voted on and one (1) selected by the Board of Directors at the December board meeting.
Section
12: Kevin Greenwald Memorial
Award (year end)
Given since 1991, the Jaycee member receiving this award has recruited the most members in his/her previous Jaycee year. The recognition of this award will be given strictly on statistics of recruiting. The Board of Directors at the December board meeting may verify membership applications.
Section 13: Life Member
See Article 1, Section 1.e
Article XI: Termination
Section
1: Termination
Should this organization become disaffiliated from the governing organizations, at such time, the Executive Board shall act as trustees of the assets. The legal debts of the chapter shall be paid first, and then any remaining balance shall then be applied to the benefit of the Greater Muskegon Jaycees Foundation.
Article XII:
Greater
Muskegon
Jaycees Foundation Fund
Section
1: Foundation
Fund Board of Directors (FBOD) and Fund
The Greater Muskegon Jaycees (GMJC) Foundation’s fund will
exist within the
Community Foundation for Muskegon County
(CFMC).
The FBOD will consist of five (5) past GMJC members
and two (2) current GMJC
Board of Directors members in
accordance with election
procedures provided for in the
chapter bylaws.
Of the two (2) current GMJC Board of
Directors members serving
on the FBOD, one will be the
current President of the
GMJC and the current GMJC Board of
Directors will nominate
the other. Funds from the
Foundation
will be distributed for
Community Development and Individual
Development projects.
Section
2: Past
GMJC Foundation BOD Elections
The election process for the FBOD will be held every two (2) years. The first year of existence (1999) nominations will be held at the November GMM and elections held at the December GMM. After the first year, the nominations/elections will be held at the October/November GMMs along with the Chapter’s general elections. The newly elected FBOD members will take office effective January 1st. The current and past GMJC members will nominate the five (5) past GMJC members. Two (2) of the past members will be elected for two (2) year terms. The other three (3) past members will be elected for four (4) year terms. After the first year, the elections will be held every two years for two and three four-year terms consecutively.
Section
3: Current GMJC BOD
Appointments
The current President of the GMJC BOD shall serve on the
FBOD as a Trustee.
The current GMJC Board of Directors shall
also appoint a GMJC Board of
Directors member as a second
member of the FBOD to serve as
a Trustee. Both will serve
during his/her current term of
office (1 year).
Section
4: Foundation Operations
The initial FBOD with assistance from the CFMC will write the
Foundation bylaws, rules and
procedures for operation of the
Foundation’s fund.
The bylaws will be ratified by the current
GMJC membership.
The FBOD and the CFMC will be
responsible for decisions
regarding disbursements of the
Foundation Funds and the rules
and procedures governing
those disbursements.
Ratified:
Amended
Amended March 1974
Amended May 1975
Amended October 1976
Amended February 1978
Amended June 1978
Amended February 1983
Amended May 1986
Ratified
Amended
Amended
Amended
Ratified June 1998 – to reflect change from fiscal to calendar year.
Ratified
Amended
Changes: changed the term Development to Area of Opportunity
Changes: dues may include additional monies for costs of meals
Changes: actual cost for Associate Member Dues
Changes: eligibility for board positions
Addition: International, Membership, and
Information and Technology Area of
Addition: added three (3) additional director positions (From eleven (11) to fourteen (14))
Submitted by Jay Keessen 69th President of The Greater