Bylaws Of The Vegas Artists' Guild

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" width=168 BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" background="040a11c3.gif"> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Vegas Artists Guild"><U><IMG SRC="07f8f5b0.jpg" border=0 width="143" height="91" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> <div> The Vegas Artists' Guild is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to bring talented and emerging artists in the Las Vegas area to the public's attention </div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" BGCOLOR="#000000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#99CC00" FACE="Arial" ><B>Vegas Artists' Guild</B></FONT>     <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#CCCC66" FACE="Arial" >|   <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Vegas Artists Guild"><U><B>home</B></U></A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="id22.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U>Contact Us</U></A>   |   <B>Bylaws Of The Vegas Artists' Guild</B>   |   <A HREF="id24.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mission"><U>Mission</U></A></div> <div> <IMG SRC="03ff4010.gif" border=0 width="500" height="1" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> Bylaws Of The Vegas Artists' Guild</div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> BY LAWS OF THE VEGAS ARTISTS GUILD, INC.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> 2000<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>ARTICLE I: NAME</B></div> <div> Pursuant to the Articles of Incorporation, the name of the organization shall be Vegas Artists Guild, Inc.</div> <bR> <div> <B>ARTICLE II: PURPOSE</B></div> <div> The purpose of the Vegas Artist Guild Inc. is to make the citizens of Las Vegas aware of the talents of its local artists, to sponsor exhibits, and to encourage local artists to develop their artistic abilities.</div> <bR> <div> <B>ARTICLE III: TAX STATUS- FISCAL YEAR</B></div> <div> Notwithstanding any other provision of these bylaws. Vegas Artists Guild Inc. shall carry on no activities prohibited as pertaining to a corporation exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501-C (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The fiscal year of the Vegas Artists Guild shall be the calendar year ending on December 31.</div> <bR> <div> <B>ARTICLE IV</B><I><B>: </B></I><B>MEMBERSHIP</B></div> <div> <I>A. </I>Membership in the Vegas Artists Guild, Inc. shall be open to all persons The voting rights of members shall be as provided by the bylaws of the corporation. Any member whose dues are current may vote in any regular or special meeting of the Guild.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>B. The yearly dues shall be set by the Board of Directors and payable in one increment, which will be due on January lst. Any members dues not received by January 31st will be considered delinquent and membership shall be terminated.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>C. New members' dues shall be prorated according to the calendar year.</div> <bR> <div> <B>ARTICLE V: BOARD OF DIRECTORS</B></div> <div> A. The Board of Directors shall consist of not five (5) nor more than nine (9) elected members and shall consist of any Chairperson appointed by the President.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>B. Officers of the Board shall consist of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Member at<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>Large, Membership and two (2) trustees.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>C. The Board shall serve for a one (1) year term.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>D. The outgoing President shall serve as an advisor to the Board of Directors and shall have full voting privileges.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>E. In the event of death, resignation or incapacity of the President, the Vice-president shall assume the office of the President for the unexpired term. In the event of a vacancy occurring in any other elective office, such vacancy shall be filled for the remaining term by an appointment by the President, with approval of the Board of Directors. Whenever an elected or appointed officer (other than the President) is temporary unable to<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>perform the duties of such office. The President shall appoint an acting officer for the period of temporary incapacity.</div> <bR> <div> <B>ARTICLE VI: ELECTIONS</B></div> <div> A. In November the President shall appoint a Nomination Committee consisting of a Chairperson and two (2) additional persons from the general membership. That Committee shall present a single slate of officers to the general membership in December. A full set of instructions will be given to<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>the committee, by the President at the time to the appointment.</div> <div> B. Election to the office shall be by majority vote of the members present at the December general membership meeting,</div> <div> C. Newly elected officers' terms shall commence on the first date of the month following the election.</div> <bR> <div> <B>ARTICLE VII: DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS</B></div> <div> A. PRESIDENT: The President shall preside at all meetings of the Guild and shall appoint the Chairpersons of standing committees. The President shall be an ex officio member of all committees. The President shall be the official spokesperson for the Guild.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>B. VICE PRESIDENT: The Vice President shall assume the duties of the President in the absence of the President as well as performing any other duties as directed by the Board of Directors.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>C. TREASURER: The Treasurer shall keep current and complete books and records of financial accounts which are subject to an annual audit by the two elected Trustees. The Treasurer shall be the custodian of funds of the Guild giving a receipt for all moneys received and shall co-sign with the President all checks for the payment of bills approved by the Board, and submit for approval of the Board a monthly statement of all financial transactions.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>D. SECRETARY: The Secretary shall keep minutes of all proceedings of the membership and the Board of Directors, including the time and date of each meeting, whether regular or special meeting, and if special, by what manner, and shall furnish a copy of all minutes to be approved by the Board at<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>each meeting,<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>E. MEMBERSHIP: Membership shall be responsible for furnishing all information pertaining to<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>the Guild to<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>all new members and shall be responsible for welcoming all new members at<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>monthly meetings.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>F. MEMBER AT LARGE: The President with approval of the Board of Directors at<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>Large will appoint<B> </B>The Member. The Member at<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>Large will serve as an advisor to<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>the President and shall be available for other responsibilities as assigned.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>G. TRUSTEES: The Trustees will be responsible for an annual audit of the financial report and will sign off on the bank statement at<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>the end of the fiscal year.</div> <bR> <div> <B>ARTICLE VIII: STANDING COMMITTEES</B></div> <div> The President shall appoint Chairpersons of all Standing Committees. Committees may include; Historian, Publicity, Exhibit, Newsletter Editor, and Paint Out Organizer. Chairpersons shall appoint their own committee members with final approval by the President.</div> <bR> <div> <B>ARTICLE IX: MEETINGS</B></div> <div> A. BOARD MEETINGS:</div> <div> I. The Board of Directors shall meet at<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>regular scheduled times, but not less than ten (10) times per year.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>2. The President or any three (3) Directors may call a special meeting with written or verbal notice to<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>the Board Members three (3) days in advance of such meeting.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>3. All Board meetings are open to<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>any general member, however only the elected Board and appointed Chairpersons shall have voting privileges.</div> <div> B. ATTENDANCE: Elected officers are required to attend at<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>least fifty percent of the general meetings and at least seventy-five (75%) of the monthly Board meetings.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>C. ANNUAL MEETING: The January meeting shall be known as the Annual Meeting for the purpose of newly elected officers to meet with the general membership. Appointed Chairpersons shall be announced at<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>this meeting,<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>D. Robert's' Rule of Order governs all meeting and functions of the Guild.</div> <bR> <div> <B>ARTICLE X: GENERAL</B></div> <div> A. Any expenditure from the general fund of five hundred dollars ($500) or more shall be first approved by the Board of Directors and then presented to<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>the general membership for a final vote.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>B. These By Laws may be amended at<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>any membership meeting of the Guild by a two-thirds (2(3) vote. Provided that the amendment has been submitted in writing to all members at<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>least thirty (30) days prior to<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>the meeting.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>C. Any past President who has served a full year term shall become a lifetime member of the Guild.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" > </FONT>D. Should the Guild dissolve, all assets shall be distributed to<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFF00" FACE="Xerox Serif Wide" ><B> </B></FONT>any nonprofit corporation within Clark County Nevada. 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