By-laws

SOUTH FLORIDA WOODWORKING GUILD BYLAWS

ARTICLE I NAME

The name of this organization shall be "South Florida Woodworking Guild", composed

primarily of members from South Florida. It is not affiliated with any other organization.

ARTICLE II ORGANIZATION AN PURPOSE

The goal of the Guild is the preservation of the art of fine woodworking. This objective

will be pursued by maintaining a place where woodworkers in any endeavor can gain

information,learn skills, exchange ideas, discuss problems and enjoy the good

fellowship associated with these goals. Membership is open to all professionals and

hobbyists with an interest in fine woodworking.

ARTICLE III OBJECTIVES

The objectives of the Guild shall be:

1. To provide a meeting ground for those who are interested in woodworking of

any type.

2. To upgrade woodworking through education and communication.

3. To conduct educational workshops, seminars, study trips, group study seminars

in our area, and to broaden the members' knowledge and experience in

woodworking.

4. To hold exhibits for educational purposes of woodworking produced by

members.

5. To hold or sponsor attendance at exhibits of woodworking for educational

purposes.

6. To work with other organizations to upgrade the status of, and to enhance the

image of woodworking.

7. To conduct promotional activities, including advertising and publicity, to benefit

The Guild.

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8. To disseminate information of general interest to woodworkers in the fields of

the arts, design, economics, business, governmental relations, and to present

a consensus of the members' views on these and related subjects to other

associations, the government and the public.

9. To award recognition for meritorious achievement in the field of woodworking.

ARTICLE IV BASIC POLICIES

1. The Guild shall be a nonprofit organization.

2. The name of The Guild or the names of any members in their official capacities

shall not be used for any purpose not appropriately related to promotion of the

objectives of the organization.

ARTICLE V MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

1. Membership of this organization shall consist of persons interested in all

aspects of woodworking, and each of whom, in accepting membership, thereby

ratifies, accepts, and agrees to be bound in all things not contrary to law, by

these bylaws and those of the State of Florida, and to observe faithfully the

provisions thereof.

2. The three membership classifications shall be:

A. Individual Membership

B. Business Membership (one person only)

C. Honorary Membership

3. Dues shall be paid annually. The annual dues of The Guild shall be set

annually by a majority vote of its members.

4. All dues collected and other income of The Guild must be used for the purpose

of The Guild and shall not be to benefit of any individual member.

ARTICLE VI OFFICERS AND THEIR FUNCTION

1. The officers of The Guild shall be a president, vice president, secretary, and

treasurer.

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2. Nomination of these officers and directors shall take place annually no later

than the November meeting following the report of the nominating committee

as provided for in Article XI. Election of these officers shall take place at the

December meeting. Officers shall assume their official duties the first day of

January following their election, and shall serve for a term of one year. No

person shall serve more than two full consecutive terms in the same office.

3. In addition to the slate of officers provided by the nominating committee,

nominations shall be made from the floor provided the consent of each

candidate has been obtained.

4. Voting shall be by voice provided there is not more than one candidate for each

office. If there is more than one candidate for any office, voting must be by

written ballot and the candidate receiving the most votes is elected.

5. A vacancy in the office of the president shall be filled by the vice-president for

the unexpired term. If the vice president is unable to serve in the office of the

president, the vacancy shall be filled by a majority vote of the remaining

members of the Executive board, due notice of such election having been

given. A vacancy in office, except that of president, shall be filled by the

Executive Board for the unexpired term.

6. The President will appoint and the members shall approve three members to

serve as Directors. Initially. one First Year Director is to be selected from

members joining in the year the appointment is made, one Second Year

Director from members joining in the preceding year. and one Third Year

Director from those who have been members of The Guild for over two years.

Initially. the First Year Director will serve for a term of three years. the Second

Year Director will serve for a term of two years. and the Third Year Director will

serve for a term of one year. Subsequently, all directors will serve for a term of

three years and will be replaced when their terms expire. The appointment of a

replacement Director for one whose term has expired will be made at the

meeting in which annual elections are held. Replacement of a Director who has,

for whatever reason left The Guild or who has been elected as an officer. will be

made by the President and approved by the members at the next meeting

following the vacancy. The replacement Director will serve out the term of his

predecessor.

ARTICLE VII DUTIES OF OFFICERS

1. The president shall preside at all meetings of The Guild and of the Executive

Board; shall be authorized to sign all checks in the absence of the treasurer.

The president shall be a member ex-officio of all committees and perform such

other duties as belong to the office.

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2. The vice-president shall serve as an aide to the president, perform the duties of

the president in the absence of that officer and perform such other duties as

many be delegated.

3. The secretary shall keep a correct record of all meetings of The Guild and the

Executive Board, and shall have charge of all correspondence of The Guild.

4. The treasurer shall receive all monies of The Guild and keep an accurate record

of receipts and expenditures. The treasurer shall present a statement of account

at every meeting of The Guild and when requested by the Executive Board, and

submit a complete financial report no later than the December meeting.

ARTICLE VIII MEETINGS

1. Regular meetings of The Guild shall be held monthly. The time and place to be

determined by the Executive Board and announced at the previous Guild

meeting. A workshop meeting at which a business session is conducted shall

be considered a regular monthly meeting.

2. The privilege of holding office, making motions, debating and voting shall be

limited to Individual Members and Business Members of The Guild whose dues

are not in arrears.

3. One-third of the paid membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction

of business in any meeting of The Guild.

ARTICLE IX EXECUTIVE BOARD

1. The Executive Board shall consist of the officers of The Guild plus the

immediate past president.

2. The duties of the Executive board shall be (a) to transact necessary business in

the intervals between Guild meetings and such other business as may be

referred to it by The Guild; and (b) to approve the plans of work of the standing

committees.

3. The Executive Board meetings shall be called by the president whenever

necessary or upon request of any Board member.

4. One-third of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of

business in any Executive Board business meeting.

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ARTICLE X EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES

1. The Executive Committee consists of the elected officers of The Guild and the

purpose of the committee is to transact business that may be necessary in the

event of an emergency.

ARTICLE XI COMMITTEES

1. Standing Committees

Such standing committees may be appointed by the president with the approval

of the Executive Committee as may be required to promote the objectives and

interests of The Guild. Each chairman shall serve for a term of one year. No

chairman shall be eligible to be chosen for the same chairmanship for more

than two full consecutive terms.

2. Special Committees

A special committee is created and appointed by the president or by direction of

he general membership for a specific purpose. When it's work is done or it's

final report is accepted or adopted, it automatically goes out of existence.

a) The Auditing Committee shall be formed consisting of three members including

the treasurer and shall verify the accuracy of the financial records of The Guild

and shall submit their report at the end of the fiscal year.

b) The Nominating Committee shall consist of three volunteer members selected

from the floor at the October meeting. This committee shall prepare a slate for

the election of officers having first obtained the consent of those to be

nominated.

c) The Ethics Committee shall consist of the past presidents and shall review and

make recommendations to the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE XII PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Robert's Rules of Order newly revised shall govern The Guild in all cases in which they

are applicable and in which they are not in conflict with these bylaws.

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ARTICLE XIII AMENDMENTS

1. These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of The Guild by a two thirds

vote of the members present and voting at which a quorum is present.

The notice of any proposed amendments shall be given at the previous meeting

and a copy of the proposed changes presented to the membership prior to the

meeting at which the voting takes place.

2. A committee may be appointed to submit a revised set of bylaws as a substitute

for the existing bylaws only by a majority vote at a meeting of The Guild, or by a

two-thirds vote of the Executive board. The requirements for the adoption of a

revised set of bylaws shall be the same as in the case of an amendment.

ARTICLE XIV DISSOLUTION

1. All liabilities and obligations of The guild shall be paid, satisfied and

discharged, or adequate provisions shall be made thereof.

2. Assets held by The Guild upon condition requiring return, transfer or

conveyance, which condition occurs by reason of the dissolution, shall be

returned, transferred or conveyed in accordance with such requirements.

3. Any remaining assets shall be distributed among such charities as may be

designated by the Executive Committee.

STANDING RULES

A. MEMBERSHIP

1. Membership fees shall be payable at the January meeting and shall be

considered delinquent after the March meeting. New members joining The

Guild January through June will pay a full membership fee; those joining in July

through December will pay a $15.00 membership fee.

2. Membership fees shall be as follows:

a. Individual Member: $40.00 annually

b. Business Member: $40.00 annually

c. Honorary Member: None

3. Guests are welcome to attend up to three free meetings. After that, it is hoped

they will join The Guild, pay the membership fee and enjoy the full benefits of

The Guild membership including the Guild newsletter, Guild discounts at

participating merchants and the Guild Library.

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B. ETHICS

All members are bound by the Code of Ethics as contained herein.

C. REPORTS AND RECORDS

The financial records of The Guild shall be kept on a calendar basis, January 1

thru December 31.

D. AMENDMENTS

These Standing Rules may be amended by majority of the voters at any

meeting wherein there is a quorum.

E. LIBRARY

Tapes from our guild Video Tape, book. and miscellaneous equipment Library

will be on display at each meeting. Members may check these out for a period

of one month. A sign-in and sign-out sheet or other similar record will be

provided for checking tapes in and out of the Library. Members must replace

any tapes that are lost or damaged during their checkout period. Tapes will be

kept at Woodcraft Supply Corporation unless otherwise directed by the

president. The president shall appoint a librarian to implement these rules and

oversee the library and who will serve until a replacement is appointed.

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CODE OF ETHICS

I PLEDGE MYSELF:

To promote a climate of genuine respect, mutual cooperation and friendship among all

members.

To seek and maintain associations with fellow members for the purpose of creating a

friendly atmosphere in which the free exchange of opinions, ideas and knowledge will

be mutually beneficial and enjoyable.

To understand the necessity for cooperation among all members, students, teachers,

shop owners. authors, publishers, manufacturers and distributors; recognizing the

diversity of philosophies, woodworking methods, techniques and media which make

The Guild unique.

To maintain the highest standard of honesty and to assure that all promotion and

advertising shall be free of claims which are false, misleading or disparaging of others.

To recognize that the primary purpose of The Guild's emblem is to promote or

stimulate interest in the art of woodworking, and that the use of this emblem reflects the

reputation of The Guild itself.

To be aware of and comply with all copyright laws both as they pertain to the misuse of

woodwork created by another and as they pertain to the reproduction of patterns,

drawings, books, designs and all published materials.

To conduct myself with courtesy, thoughtfulness and fairness to others.

To accept any certification or reward conferred on me by The Guild with a sense of

appreciation and responsibility.

To adhere faithfully to this code of ethics and by good example inspire my fellow

members to do likewise.