The mission of the Cormorant Area Art Club is to inspire and motivate each other and others in learning and supporting the arts.
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BYLAWS of the CORMORANT AREA ART CLUB (CAAC)
ARTICLE I | NAME and MISSION
Section 1 | Name:
The name of the organization shall be Cormorant Area Art Club (CAAC). It is a nonprofit unincorporated organization in compliance with the laws of Minnesota.
Section 2 | Mission:
The Mission of CAAC is to inspire and motivate members and others in learning and supporting the arts.
Section 3 | Purpose:
To carry out the mission of CAAC. Members will mentor, motivate, assist, and encourage each other through education and public recognition of member’s artistic endeavors.
ARTICLE II | MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 | Membership:
Membership is open to any area resident at least 18-years of age.
Section 2 | Dues
Annual dues shall be determined by the membership at the Annual Meeting.
ARTICLE III | MEETINGS
Section 1 | Meetings:
Meetings are generally held at the Cormorant Community Center, Pelican Rapids, MN.
A. Business meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month.
B. Art Enrichment meetings are held the third Tuesday, April through November.
Section 2. | Education:
Educational workshops and other special programs are generally held at the Cormorant Community Center.
Section 3 | Annual meeting:
Annual shall be held at the August business meeting.
A. Members shall elect board members, receive reports on CAAC activities and propose activities.
Section 4 | Special meetings:
Special meetings may be called by the chair or a majority of the officers. A petition signed by 5 members may also call a special meeting.
Section 5 | Annual Fine Art Show and Sale:
Annual Fire Art Show and Sale shall be held on the full weekend (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) after July 4th and shall consist of a Fine Art Gallery and a Boutique Room featuring member’s art.
A. Fine Art Gallery: Exhibition shall showcase members’ fine art completed within the previous two years and not previously exhibited at the CAAC Fine Art Show and Sale.
B. Boutique Room Gallery: Exhibition of gift items by members.
Section 6 | Notice of meetings
Notice of meetings shall be sent to members in a timely manner and include the meeting agenda, any proposed bylaws, and minutes of the prior business meeting.
Section 7 | Quorum:
At least 10 members must be present to pass motions.
ARTICLE IV | BOARD of DIRECTORS
Section 1 |Board of Directors
The board of directors consists of officers and a minimum of three (3) directors. They are responsible for overall policy and direction of CAAC. They may delegate the responsibility to CAAC committees.
A. Officers shall be nominated at the June business meeting and elected at the annual meeting.
B. Officers shall be president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer.
C. The president and vice president shall be elected in odd numbered years; the secretary and treasurer in even numbered years and serve 2-year terms.
D. Directors may be elected or appointed for one-year terms.
ARTICLE V | COMMITTEES
Section 1 | Appointment & Terms.
The president appoints committee chairmen and is an ex-officio member of all committees. They shall serve one-year terms.
A. Nominating Committee shall be the officers.
ARTICLE VI | PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Robert’s Rules of Authority, 9th edition (2009) shall guide CAAC.
ARTICLE VII | BYLAW AMENDMENTS
Bylaws should be reviewed at the annual meeting and amendments proposed that are necessary to keep up with changes to the organization.
Section 1 | Amendments:
A. Proposed amendments shall be submitted in writing to the board and placed on the next business meeting agenda.
B. Requires a vote of at least 15 members present at the discussion to pass.