ARTICLE #12 - DISSOLUTION

Article #7 of Articles of Agreement applies.  (Briefly, the Article states that upon dissolution and after paying all liabilities, the remaining assets may be distributed only to qualifying, non-profit organizations.) 

It is the wish of this organization that the assets be distributed to qualifying organizations with an interest in the field of mineralogy.

(Adopted 1962, revised 1968, 1977) 

ARTICLE #13 - AMENDMENTS

Proposed amendments to these By-Laws shall be submitted in writing to the Board for their recommendation.  The amendment shall be discussed at a regular meeting of the Club and voted on at the next regular meeting provided a copy of the amendment has been sent to all regular members at least seven (7) days before such meeting.  To be adopted, the proposed amendment shall be approved by two-thirds of those voting. 

The Boards shall review the By-Laws in their entirety in February of each Leap Year to see of any changes are necessary to meet the present and probable future needs of the Club.

(Adopted 1962, revised 1968, 1977) 

ARTICLE #14 - DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

The Club and/or members there of will not prevent membership or participation in Club activities on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religious creed or national origin.

(Adopted 1984) 

By-laws adopted 1962, revised 1968, revised 1977, revised 1984, revised 1994, approved 3/12/94, revised 1999, approved 2/12/99.

2005 PROPOSED BY-LAW CHANGES

SUBMITTED BY: Robert Whitmore  DATE: 11/11/2005

It is recommended that the following changes be made to the by-laws of the Capital Mineral Club:

ARTICLE #7 Officers and Duties

(d) The Vice President shall;

1) Preside in the absence of the President.

2) Preside as chairperson of the program committee. (new)

ARTICLE #10 Meetings

(c) A quorum shall consist of 15 adult and/or honorary members in attendance. (was 25% of adult members)

(d) Non budgeted expenses in excess of $200.00 shall first be considered by the board, then presented to the members through written or electronic communications before a scheduled meeting and then voted upon by the voting club members at that meeting. (was $500.00 and added electronic)