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Post by jon carman on Jan 8, 2013 19:30:12 GMT -6
Music City Aquarium Association
By-Laws
BY-LAW 1
Section 1: Membership
All prospective members must notify officer of request to join club.
Levels of membership
Free- forum usage, browse classifieds, sell at auction, discounts to sponsors. Must rent table at swap if any are availible for $10 full $5 half table. Are eligible to vote. 70/30 split at auction.
Plus- $15 fee once per year. All benefits as above, but also get to sell in classified section, premium split at club auction. Free half table at swap if any are available. Are eligible to vote 90/10 split at auction on fish submitted at least one week in advance. Day of swap 80/20
Sponsor- $50 per year. Must provide some discount to members. Get company sales board on forum and banner on website. Free guaranteed space/table at all club events. 90/10 split at auction. Are eligible to vote.
Section 2: Dues
Dues are on a twelve (12) month basis from January to December for Plus Members and Sponsors. Those new members coming in at other times of the year shall have dues prorated to the nearest quarter, with full dues becoming due and payable the first January of his/her membership.
Section 4: Non-Payment of Dues
Non-payment of dues by a plus member shall be considered equivalent to free club member.
BY-LAW 2:
Section 1: Duties of Officers
Officers will lead different committees and have final say in who helps on committee that he/she leads. Officer will have final say about vision for committee they oversee. Officers should seek advice from other officers and must have a written plan of action before using club funds. If dispute arises among officers about plan of action, and club funds, budgeting officer will have final say.
Officers as of 1/1/2013
Jon Carman- Swap/Auction
BAP will be as is, set up by Scott Jackson
David Lewis- Advertising
Alan Mayes- Budgeting/ Records
BY-LAW 3:
Section 1: Vacancy of an Elected Office
In the event of a vacancy of any elected office (as defined in the Constitution) for any reason, officers shall appoint a successor to serve the unexpired term within thirty (30) days of the vacancy.
BY-LAW 4:
Section 1: Voting Regulations
All voting will take place on forum in form of polls. Must run poll at least one week(7 days). It is up to members to check weekly for issues to be voted on. Only club members of various levels are allowed to vote.
BY-LAW 5:
Section 1: Expulsion
Officers, by two thirds (2/3) majority vote, can expel any member of the society for the following reasons:
1. Illegal activity
2.Actions with intent to harm fellow members or attendees of MCAA sponsored events.
3. Sexual harassment of any kind
BY-LAW 6:
Section 1: Amendments
Proposed amendments to the By-Laws will be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors, signed by three (3) active members. The board will investigate and make their recommendations at the next general meeting. Voting will proceed at said meeting with a simple majority of eligible members present and voting required for passage.
BY-LAW 7:
Section 1: Dissolution
In the event of the dissolution of MCAA, any remaining funds and other assets will be donated to Nashville Zoo.
BY-LAW 8:
This Constitution and By-Laws shall supersede all previous documents and shall become effective Jan 15, 2013
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Post by jon carman on Jan 9, 2013 21:11:01 GMT -6
Old BY-LAWS
By-Laws
BY-LAW 1
Section 1: Membership
• All prospective members must submit an application accompanied by membership dues. Said application to be approved or rejected by the Board of Directors. If rejected, the membership chairperson shall provide an explanation and a full refund will be made.
Section 2: Dues
• Dues are on a twelve (12) month basis from January to December. Those new members coming in at other times of the year shall have dues prorated to the nearest quarter, with full dues becoming due and payable the first January of his/her membership. The Board of Directors will review the dues schedule each October. Their recommendations will be presented at the general meeting for approval.
Section 3: Types of Membership
• Single Membership: Any person 22 years of age or older
• Student Membership: Any person 21 years of age or younger
• Couples Membership: Husband and wife or cohabitation of significant others
• Family Membership: Parents and their children living at home
• Patron/Sponsor Membership: Business membership with complimentary booth space at club sponsored events
Section 4: Reinstatement
• In the event any member drops out or is expelled from MCAA for a period of one year or more and wishes to rejoin, he/she may rejoin the society. At the discretion of the Board of Directors, full former membership rights and privileges may be reinstated. No cancellations or refund of dues shall be paid if a member resigns before the close of his/her membership year.
Section 5: Non-Payment of Dues
• Non-payment of dues by a member shall be considered equivalent to a resignation. The name will be dropped from the membership rolls, unless extenuating circumstances are given or known.
Section 6: Membership Benefits
• The privileges of membership are: those of voting, the use of the library, and the participation in all functions of the society.
1. Voting: Eligibility to vote is limited to members in good standing.
2. Use of the Library: Every member in good standing has the use of the library. Members must abide by the library rules.
BY-LAW 2:
Section 1: Duties of Officers
• President: The President shall preside at all general meetings, Executive Board meetings, and Board of Directors meetings at which he is present, shall exercise general supervision over the affairs and activities of the society, and shall serve as a member ex-official on all committees except the nominating committee. In addition, the President appoints all committee chairpersons, subject to the approval of the Executive Board. He/she also serves in any other capacity as required elsewhere in the Constitution and By-Laws.
• Vice-President: In the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall assume the duties of the President. The Vice-President shall conduct the general correspondence of the society. He/she shall communicate with donors and make three (3) copies of all donations received. On copy will be filed with the President, one with the Treasurer, and one shall be retained by the Secretary. All donations and mail of the society shall be sent to a place approved by the Board of Directors.
• Treasurer: The Treasurer shall receive all MCAA funds and keep them in a bank or repository selected or approved by the Executive Board. Accurate records must be kept of all monetary transactions. The Treasurer shall require a bill or signed voucher for all disbursements and will issue receipts for all incoming funds. The Treasurer must present a monthly financial report at each Board of Directors and general meeting. All records to be audited annually within sixty (60) days of the July regular meeting and to be kept a minimum of three (3) years.
• Secretary: The Secretary shall keep the original minutes in duplicate of all Board of Directors, Executive and general meetings of the society, which shall be an accurate and official record of all business transactions. One copy shall be retained by the President. The Secretary shall maintain a current membership list and all other records as directed by the Board of Directors.
• Sergeant-at-Arms: The primary function of the Sergeant-at-Arms is to see that all general meetings and other functions, as directed by the Board of Directors, are conducted in an orderly manner and to render assistance in any capacity for which he/she may be called upon. The Sergeant-at-arms shall be the official parliamentarian. During MCAA’s formative years, these duties may be assumed by any officer.
BY-LAW 3:
Section 1: Vacancy of an Elected Office
• In the event of a vacancy of any elected office (as defined in the Constitution) for any reason, the Board of Directors shall appoint a successor to serve the unexpired term within thirty (30) days of the vacancy.
BY-LAW 4:
Section 1: Voting Regulations
• In order for a member to vote on any issue, he/she must be present at the time the vote is taken, and meet all the qualifications of the Constitution. In cases where a member holds multiple positions on the Board of Directors, the member will be allowed only one vote.
BY-LAW 5:
Section 1: Expulsion
• The Board of Directors, by two thirds (2/3) majority vote, can expel any member of the society for the following reasons:
1. Illegal activity
2. Actions with intent to harm fellow members or attendees of MCAA sponsored events
3. Sexual harassment of any kind
Section 2
• Elected officers may be expelled from office for failing to attend two (2) consecutive board meetings without extenuating circumstances or satisfactory notification.
BY-LAW 6:
Section 1: Committees
• The standing committees are:
1. Bowl Show
2. Auction
3. Program
4. Breeders Award Program
5. Horticulture Award Program
6. Library
7. Publication
8. Website
9. Membership
10. Audit and Budget
• The President, with the approval of the Executive Board shall appoint the chairpersons from the general membership. The chairpersons may establish their committees from the general membership, subject to approval of the Board of Directors.
Section 2
• The President shall establish or dissolve such special committees, with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors, as from time to time may be required, to sustain the functions of the association.
Section 3: Voting
• Each standing committee shall be allowed one (1) vote at Board of Directors meetings, except as noted elsewhere.
BY-LAW 7:
Section 1: Quorum
• During regular meetings, issues requiring a vote shall be decided by democratic majority. At the Board of Directors meetings, two thirds (2/3) of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum.
BY-LAW 8:
Section 1: Order of Business
• The order of business at all meetings of MCAA shall be as follows:
1. Call the meeting to order
2. Reading of the minutes of the previous meeting, unless published
3. Reading of the Treasurers’ report
• At the Board of Directors – full report
• At the general meetings – condensed report except for unusual transactions
4. Old Business
5. New Business
6. Program
7. Any other society functions
8. Adjournment
BY-LAW 9:
Section 1: Amendments
• Proposed amendments to the By-Laws will be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors, signed by three (3) active members. The board will investigate and make their recommendations at the next general meeting. Voting will proceed at said meeting with a simple majority of eligible members present and voting required for passage.
BY-LAW 10:
Section 1: Dissolution
• In the event of the dissolution of MCAA, any remaining funds and other assets will be donated to Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Division of Fisheries, Region II located in Nashville, Tennessee.
BY-LAW 11:
Section 1
• This Constitution and By-Laws shall supersede all previous documents and shall become effective February 1, 2010.
AMENDMENTS
Selling, trading, and buying of fish or dry goods on this site is encouraged!
Our club policy's state that you must be a member in good standing, (meaning you are paid to date of your current annual membership dues, or you are a paid, in good standing, sponsor of our club and its members.)
The exchange of fish/plants/dry goods/etc. is encouraged in order to expand each other’s hobby.
If you have aquatics (fish) that are not compatible, or you have the desire to try other kinds of
aquatics (fish), or find that the species you own have multiplied and you would like to share, trade, or sell those, then this is the place to provide that information to the other members.
A desire to purchase a given species of an aquatic (fish) would be listed here as well.
Breeders that mass produce would not be welcome to list items for sale here as this is for the hobbyist. A breeder would, by policy within our organization, be required to purchase a sponsorship and have their lists offered elsewhere in the forum.
The definition of mass production is and will be an open term for debate, and will be dealt with on a professional, polite, and individual basis by club officers within the policies of the MCAA.
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"LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION"
The different levels of participation on the forum:
1. Guest -- (View forum only)
2. Forum Participant -- (Must register)
3. Club Member -- (Must register and pay minimal annual due)
(Hobbyists only/No business)
And what this means:
(Only club members are welcome to sell on the classifieds),
(Only forum participants and club members can see the classifieds),
(Only club members receive various discounts @ retail outlets),
...a little incentive with more to come...
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In reference to the MCAA Constitution;
Pg.2 Article 6
Meetings and terminology
As MCAA continues through the formative years, bi-annual swaps will continue with called meetings near the end of each swap, thus being called hereto after as swap/meets. Open officer/board meetings of elected officials shall occur quarterly, or monthly, as needed, which will include the dates of the bi-annual swap/meets, as needed to fulfill the needs of the club. Any club member, forum participant, or guest may attend said officer/board meetings, and any club member in good standing may be heard if added to the docket prior to any meeting.
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In reference to the MCAA Constitution;
Pg.3 Article 10
Added V.P. role
(E.) is added to read;
In addition to the acting President and Secretary having their names appear on the account where the club funds are held, it is advised that the acting V.P. have their name added also, in the unlikely yet possible event that either the President or Treasurer is unable to perform their club functions and/or duties, the V.P. could, and would serve in that role until another appointment or election occurs to fill the vacant office.
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In reference to the MCAA Constitution;
Pg.3 Article 12
Amendments
Let the paragraph stand and add that the paragraph applies to the club members in good standing; and add that the duly elected board/officers may change and/or amend Bylaws and/or Constitution Articles as necessary for the good of the club as a whole, after discussion between active officers, and a vote of the active officers, at the time of proposed change. Then said amendments will be added to the MCAA forum for member review or presented at the next publicized meeting. Opportunity will be given for objection or challenge and discussion by any club member in good standing, then approved or disapproved by a simple hand count or verbal vote of club members present.
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In reference to MCAA Bylaws;
Pg.1, Bylaw 1, section 2
Dues
a) Dues will continue to be for a 12 month period and will be collected at the Spring swap/meet, instead of in January.
b) Dues may still be mailed in to any active officer, who will be responsible to turn said funds in to the treasurer for deposit into the club bank account.
c) The 12 month period will be from one Spring swap/meet until the next, or about 1 year.
d) Prorating and amounts due will continue to be as per said Bylaw, or any future amendment to change the yearly amounts.
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In reference to MCAA Bylaws;
Pg.1, Bylaw 1, section 3
Types of membership & annual dues:
Individual - $15/year
Couple - $25/year
Family - N/A (Parents &/or Grandparents pay Individual or Couple; kids pay minor)
Minor/Junior - $10/year (< d/t lack of ability to vote or hold office)
Sponsor - $50/yearly
Business - Same as Sponsor
Planned use of dues include programs, speakers, refreshments, and misc. other expenses for our club swap/meets and meetings, along with some advertising of the club to promote growth.
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In reference to MCAA Bylaws;
Pg.1, Bylaw 1, section 6
Membership Benefits
In addition to standing benefits
a) The right to vote and eligibility for same, shall stand for members in good standing as, 1 vote/member.
b) The use of the MCAA library as it becomes available from the formative years forward will stand as read and continue available to any club member in good standing.
c) In addition, as stated elsewhere, a member in good standing may post on the sale threads if selling as a hobbyist and not as a retailer/business. Any question of abuse will allow any moderator to immediately remove said ad or post, and then that member will be contacted to ask for explanation to the sitting board for consideration of hobbyist or business. The ad or post then, may or may not be re-posted on the MCAA forum, based on the final decision of the officers/board.
d) In addition, As members in good standing, any paid member holding a current MCAA membership card, will have discounts at various local pet stores, and other various discount opportunities, as these opportunities change over time.
e) There are future plans for non-club members to pay a table fee at the swap/meets if they desire to sell fish, aquatics, and/or dry goods without providing their yearly due's as a part of the club. A member in good standing would benefit from free table space to sell their goods.
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In reference to MCAA By-laws;
Pg. 3, By-law 5, section 1;
Expulsion
In Brief it states Expulsion is for
1) Illegal Activity
2) Actions with intent to harm
and
3) Sexual Harassment of any kind.
AMENDMENT --
4) Excessive foul language that goes uncorrected after address by one or more acting officers.
5) A continuance to attempt to sell if the member is selling for a business, after posts have been removed and said member has been given an opportunity to defend his/her actions, and if determination has been made via the sitting officers and/or board that such said business appears to exist.
(Note-We recognize there are hobbyists with many tanks that often have many fish to sell, but the determination must be made on an individual basis to assure equality to all, that no businesses advertise and sell on our hobbyist oriented site.)
(In addition if a business chooses to pay the annual Sponsor fee, then they will be given a forum section to list their items for sale separate from the hobbyist. We would hope this site on our forum would also have the capability for our members to contact the business via our forum for question and answer information)
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In addition to The MCAA Constitution;
a) There will be no smoking at any indoor club events.
b) There will be no excessive foul language or disrespectful conduct or dress @ club events
c) There will be no illegal activities @ club events.
Use of this forum and our swap/meets and meets are open to the public, and to be part of it is considered a privilege. Please conduct yourselves in a manner that is respectful of others and their property. Consequences for violation of this policy may include expulsion from the forum and/or club.
The MCAA Constitution and MCAA By-laws are held in copy by active officers and board members, and will be amended as necessary. Amendments will either be published on your forum or read aloud at the next scheduled open meeting of MCAA for discussion, vote, and approval. Any member, in good standing, is free to view a copy of these said club policy's, amendments, and documents if desired or necessary.
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Respectively submitted to the MCAA club for approval on _____________________.
President ____________________________________
V.P. ________________________________________
Secretary ____________________________________
Treasurer ____________________________________
Witness or Board Member _______________________________________
Witness or Board Member _______________________________________
I. Disclaimer for Classified Section of Forum
Selling, trading, and buying of fish or dry goods on the MCAA forum is encouraged!
Our club policy's state that you must be a member in good standing, (meaning you are paid to date of your current annual membership dues, or you are a paid, in good standing, sponsor of our club and its members.)
The exchange of fish/plants/dry goods/etc. is encouraged in order to expand each other’s hobby.
If you have aquatics (fish) that are not compatible, or you have the desire to try other kinds of
aquatics (fish), or find that the species you own have multiplied and you would like to share, trade, or sell those, then this is the place to provide that information to the other members.
A desire to purchase a given species of an aquatic (fish) would be listed here as well.
Breeders that mass produce would not be welcome to list items for sale here as this is for the hobbyist. A breeder would, by policy within our organization, be required to purchase a sponsorship and have their lists offered elsewhere in the forum.
The definition of mass production is and will be an open term for debate, and will be dealt with on a professional, polite, and individual basis by club officers within the policies of the MCAA.
II. "LEVELS OF PARTICIPATION"
The different levels of participation on the forum:
1. Guest -- View forum only
2. Forum Participant -- Must register
3. Club Member -- Must register and pay minimal annual due (Hobbyists only/No business)
And what this means:
Only club members are welcome to sell on the classifieds
Only forum participants and club members can see the classifieds
Only club members receive various discounts @ retail outlets
MCAA Constitution Amendments
Amendment 1: Article 2, Section 1 (Membership)
• Let the paragraph stand as written and add the phrase, “and amendments” into the final sentence.
• The new sentence will read, “Applicants must be willing to abide by the Constitution, By-Laws, and Amendments, and must maintain an interest in the activities of the MCAA.”
Amendment 2: Article 5, Section 1 (Meetings)
• As MCAA continues through the formative years, bi-annual swaps will continue with called meetings near the end of each swap, thus being called hereto after as swap/meets. Open officer/board meetings of elected officials shall occur quarterly, or monthly, as needed, which will include the dates of the bi-annual swap/meets, as needed to fulfill the needs of the club. Any club member, forum participant, or guest may attend said officer/board meetings, and any club member, in good standing, may be heard if added to the docket prior to any meeting. In addition, each club member, in good standing, is allowed one (1) vote for any club actions that include general club decision.
Amendment 3: Article 9, Section 1 (Signing Officials)
• (5) is to read: In addition to the acting President and Secretary having their names appear on the account where the club funds are held, it is advised that the acting V.P. have their name added also, in the unlikely yet possible event that either the President or Treasurer is unable to perform their club functions and/or duties, the V.P. could, and would serve in that role until another appointment or election occurs to fill the vacant office.
Amendment 4: Article 11, Section 1 (Amendments)
• Let the paragraph stand and add that the paragraph applies to the club members in good standing; and add that the duly elected board/officers may change and/or amend Bylaws and/or Constitution Articles as necessary for the good of the club as a whole, after discussion between active officers, and a vote of the active officers, at the time of proposed change. Then said amendments will be added to the MCAA forum for member review or presented at the next publicized meeting. Opportunity will be given for objection or challenge and discussion by any club member in good standing, then approved or disapproved by a simple hand count or verbal vote of club members present.
Amendment 5: Article 14 (Added Article)
• Section 1: Forum Administration Responsibilities
• As MCAA is a club within a forum via the internet and continues to be an internet exchange site for all registered forum members to utilize, and was created as such from the beginning, there needs to always be an appointed Webmaster. This said Webmaster will retain final control of the forums initial creation, make-up, content, and destruction, should that ever become necessary. We as signing Officers/Board Members to follow suit to this agreement, unless amended again. The Web Master, present and future, agrees to this responsibility and also agrees that in order to close, cancel, shut down, or by any other wording, end the Internet forum, that a discussion and quorum, 2/3rds vote of the acting Officers/Board Members, at the time, must vote and agree for this said decision and action to take place. In addition, in order to insure that internet club/forum business for MCAA is handled promptly as needed, the presiding President will have the appropriate administrative rights as referenced on the President Admin Rights document.
MCAA By-Law Amendments
Amendment 1: By-Law 1
• Section 2: Dues
• A). Dues will continue to be for a 12-month period and will be collected at the Spring swap/meet, instead of in January.
• B). Dues may still be mailed or submitted to any active officer, who will be responsible to turn said funds in to the Treasurer or President for deposit into the club bank account ASAP.
• C). The blank MCAA membership cards that are issued when club dues are paid, can be held by all active officers and the most recent past MCAA club President. Of these persons, any shall have authority to collect dues, and issue a membership card, with the money directed as per B). above.
• D). The officer receiving the funds and issuing the membership card will be responsible to inform all other officers of the transaction, and to inform the Web Master/site Administrator of President, and the Secretary, in order to add the new member to the active member list, so that said member may receive club benefits as available at the time of joining. The Secretary will keep the active member list for an accurate comparison with the Treasurers records of funds.
• E). Any officer/board member who issues an MCAA membership card, will sign the back of the card, complete the front with the members name and expiration date of the following Spring swap/meet.
• F). The 12 month period will be from one Spring swap/meet until the next, or about 1 year.
• G). Prorating and amounts due will continue to be as per said Bylaw, or any future amendment to change the yearly amounts.
Amendment 2: By-Law 1
• Section 3: Types of Membership
• Individual - $15/year
• Couple - $25/year
• Family - N/A (Parents and/or Grandparents pay Individual/Couple; Children pay minor)
• Minor/Junior - $10/year (lack of ability to vote or hold office)
• Sponsor - $50/year
• Business - $50/year
• Planned use of dues include programs, speakers, refreshments, and miscellaneous other expenses for our club swap/meets and meetings, along with some advertising of the club to promote growth.
Amendment 3: By-Law 1
• Section 6: Membership Benefits
• In addition to standing benefits:
A. The right to vote and eligibility for same, shall stand for members in good standing as, 1 vote/member
B. The use of the MCAA library as it becomes available from the formative years forward will stand as read and continue available to any club member in good standing
C. In addition, as stated elsewhere, a member in good standing may post on the sale threads if selling as a hobbyist and not as a retailer/business. Any question of abuse will allow any moderator to immediately remove said ad or post, and then that member will be contacted to ask for explanation to the sitting board for consideration of hobbyist or business. The ad or post then, may or may not be re-posted on the MCAA forum, based on the final decision of the officers/board.
D. As members in good standing, any paid member holding a current MCAA membership card, will have discounts at various local pet stores, and other various discount opportunities, as these opportunities change over time.
E. There are future plans for non-club members to pay a table fee at the swap/meets if they desire to sell fish, aquatics, and/or dry goods without providing their yearly due’s as a part of the club. A member in good standing would benefit from free table space to sell their goods.
Amendment 4: By-Law 4
• Section 1: Voting Regulations
• Let the paragraph stand as read and add the following:
A. Any major purchase/expense will be voted on by the current officers, and require a unanimous vote of the same. If a unanimous vote cannot be had 2/3rd’s , a quorum, of the officers would be required to take the matter before the entire club body, in good standing, for discussion and vote. Otherwise the issue stands as is, and the proposal would be no longer.
B. If any issue is presented to club members, in good standing, for discussion and/or vote, the said topic could be presented to these same members via the forum or at the next open club meeting.
C. If a vote is put before the club members, in good standing, via the forum, the topic would be posted for no less than 24 hours and no more than one (1) week before a vote could be called for. This would ensure adequate time for discussion, thought, and vote, without a rush decision being formed, yet be quick enough in the event that a decision would need to be made quickly.
D. A demographic, majority rule vote, would be held to, in the event of any club member voting.
Amendment 5: By-Law 5
• Section 1: Expulsion
• 4. Excessive foul language that goes uncorrected after address by one or more acting officers.
• 5. A continuance to attempt to sell if the member is selling for a business, after posts have been removed and said member has been given an opportunity to defend his/her actions, and if determination has been made via the sitting officers and/or board that such said business appears to exist.
(Note – we recognize there are hobbyists with many tanks that often have many fish to sell, but the determination must be made on an individual basis to assure equality for all, that no businesses advertise and sell on our hobbyist oriented site. In addition, if a business chooses to pay the annual sponsor fee, then they will be given a forum section to list their items for sale separate from the hobbyist. We would hope this site on our forum would also have the capability for our members to contact the business via our forum for question and answer information.)
In addition to the MCAA Constitution and By-Laws:
1. There will be no smoking at any indoor club events
2. There will be no excessive foul language or disrespectful conduct or dress at any club events
3. There will be no illegal activities at the club events
Use of this forum and our swap/meets and meets are open to the public, and to be of it is considered a privilege. Please conduct yourselves in a manner that is respectful of others and their property. Consequences for violation of this policy may include expulsion from the forum and/or club.
The MCAA Constitution and MCAA By-Laws are held in hard copy and on computer files by active officers and board members, and will be amended as necessary. Amendments will either be published on your forum or read aloud at the next scheduled open meeting of MCAA for discussion, vote, and approval via officers. Any member, in good standing, is free to view a copy of these said club policy’s, amendments, and documents if desired or necessary.
Soon, a current sticky on the MCAA forum with the “MCAA Members Only” board, will reveal the MCAA Club Constitution, the MCAA Club By-Laws, and the MCAA Club Amendments to date. They will be for any club members, in good standing, to review or reference. Amendments will be updated as changes occur, within a reasonable period of time, after approval, and will be posted within this same section/board of our forum.
The MCAA officers and board members are the MCAA club and forum representatives for the registered forum members and club members. They will discuss, vote, and act with diligence, humility, humbleness, responsibility, and respect, always for the betterment of the MCAA, with all decisions made for the MCAA in accordance with the By-Laws, Constitution, and Amendments of the MCAA.
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