Lions On Line Lions Club Constitution CONSTITUTION of the LIONS-ON-LINE LIONS CLUB LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL A Computer On-line Activity of the Charlotte SouthPark Lions Club The Lion members, who have signed below, certify that a computer internet club has been constituted as a division of the Charlotte SouthPark Lions Club of District 31-C, in conformity with the Constitution and Bylaws, Objectives and Regulations of the International Association of Lions Clubs as set forth below. Article I. Name and Object. Section 1 Name. This organization shall be known as the Lions-On-Line Lions Club, also known as LOL L.C. or the Club. Section 2 Purpose. The purpose of this organization is to strengthen international Lionism through global goodwill and fellowship among Lions and their communities, and create a resource center for the benefit of its members and their home clubs, especially through the use of the Internet. Article II Membership. Section 1- Membership. There shall be two classes of membership in this organization: A. Regular Members who shall attend at least one physical meeting each month and at least two electronic meetings via computer each month, and B. Associate Members who shall attend at least two electronic meetings each month via computer. All Associate Memberships in this organization shall be open to any member in good standing of any Lions Club in good standing; such membership to be authenticated by the secretary of the applicant's club. Any member in good standing of a Lioness or Leo club may become an Associate Member upon application and verification of the sponsoring Lions Club. Section 2 - Resignation and Removal of Members. a. A member may resign at any time by submitting a written resignation to the secretary of this club. b. Any member ceasing to be a Lion, Lioness or Leo in good standing in their respective club shall automatically be dropped from the membership of this club. c. Any member may be removed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors of this organization for any conduct which is in conflict with the guidelines established by this club and/or The International Association of Lions Clubs. Section 3 - Membership Dues. a. To offset the administrative expenses of this organization, each member shall be assessed annual dues as shall be established by a majority vote of those members attending the annual meeting. b. Dues for all members and associates are payable on July 1st of each year. c. Unless amended by the Board of Directors, dues for all Associate Members shall be limited to payment of all fees required or necessary to maintain their status needed to access the club's internet location. d. Fees and/or assessments may be levied to cover expenses incurred by the club on behalf of any member. Article III Officers and Board of Directors Section 1 - The parent Charlotte SouthPark Lions Club shall designate one of its members to be the club's Chairman of the Board of Directors, who will preside over all meetings of that board. The Chairman shall vote only when required to create a majority. Section 2 - All classes of membership in this club are entitled to hold elective office. The elected officers of this organization shall be: President, no more than four Vice-presidents, Secretary, Treasurer and no fewer than six (6) nor more than thirty (30) Directors, a Chatmaster, and a Tail Twister, as the Board of directors shall determine. The elected officers and directors shall also comprise the Board of Directors. Section 3 - The elected officers, other than the directors, shall be elected for a term of one year unless they resign or are removed from office according to Section 5 of this article. Section 4 - One half of the total number of Directors shall be elected each year for a term of two years. During the club's first year of operation, half the total number of Directors shall be elected for a term of one year; the remaining half of the Directors shall be elected for a two year term. Section 5 - a. In the event of a vacancy arising in any office, the Board of Directors of this organization may fill the same for the remainder of the term by a majority vote; b. Any officer may be removed for cause by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board of Directors of this organization. Section 6 - The term of office for each officer shall commence upon installation at the annual meeting and shall end at the election and installation of his/her successor. Section 7 - The officers or directors shall not receive any compensation for services in performance of the duties of his/her office, except reimbursement for duly approved administrative expenses. Section 8 - No elected officer or director may serve more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same office. Article IV Duties of the Officers Section 1 - President. The President shall have general supervisory powers over matters concerning this organization, subject to the direction of the Chairman of the Board. He/she shall be an ex-officio member of all committees. He/she shall preside at the annual meeting of the organization; the Chairman of the Board shall preside at any meeting of the Board of Directors as shall be convened. Section 2 - Vice Presidents. The Vice presidents shall assist the president in the operation of the club. He/she shall perform all duties of the president in the president's absence in the order of seniority of their office, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the president. Section 3 Secretary. The secretary shall keep an accurate account and a permanent record of the meetings of this organization. He/she shall maintain a complete record of the membership of the club. Section 4 - Treasurer. The treasurer shall have general charge of all moneys of the organization and shall collect all dues. He/she shall make quarterly reports of the financial condition of the organization to the Board of Directors. All funds shall be deposited in financial institutions as shall be designated by the Board of Directors. He/she shall pay all bills and obligations against the club as authorized by the Board of Directors or as budgeted for in the annual budget. He/she shall, if required by the Board of Directors, give bond in such sums as may be stipulated by the board. Section 5 - Directors. The directors shall have full voting privileges on all matters requiring a vote of the Board of Directors. They may be assigned duties from time to time by the president. Section 6 - Tail Twister. The Tail Twister shall have authority to impose fines upon any member present at any session, which shall then be payable to the assessed member's home club at his/her next regular meeting. Fines shall be of a nature as to promote fellowship and good humor throughout this organization and in an amount which shall not create undue hardship nor embarrassment. Section 7 - Chatmaster. The Chatmaster shall be responsible for maintaining a regular schedule of Chat Sessions of the club, and publishing, in advance of all sessions, a list of topics for each session. He/she shall maintain a continuing record of all session logs, which he/she shall make available on-line, to any member requesting same. Article V. Annual Meeting and Elections. Section 1 - Annual meeting. a. The annual meeting shall be held during the Lions Clubs International Convention at which time all necessary business will be transacted and the officers for the following year will be elected. b. On matters arising between annual meetings requiring action of the Board of Directors, a vote may be conducted by electronic mail, other forms of telecommunications, or regular mail as shall be selected by the Board of Directors. Section 2 - Election of Officers. The election of officers shall occur during the annual meeting according to the following procedure: a. The nominating committee shall submit the names of candidates for the various offices to be filled by election at the annual meeting. Additional nominations may also be made from the floor. When no additional nominations are forthcoming, the president shall declare nominations closed. b. The election shall be by ballot by those present and qualified to vote. A simple majority vote shall be necessary to elect. In the event there is only one nominee for any office, a voice vote may be taken. Article VI Committees The following committees shall be appointed by the president as soon after the election as possible: a. Nominating Committee. The nominating committee shall select a slate of officers and directors to be elected. Its slate shall be submitted to the Secretary no later than sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting. The Secretary will notify each member of the nominees at the time that the notice of the annual meeting is given. b. Membership and Promotion Committee. This committee shall submit plans or ideas which shall promote the activities and membership of the club. c. Convention Committee. This committee shall be responsible for the arrangement of activities during the annual meeting. Article VII Fiscal Year The fiscal year of the organization shall be from July 1 to June 30 annually. Article VIII Guidelines Section 1 No member of this organization shall use his/her membership as a means of furthering any personal, political, commercial or other aspiration, nor shall the organization, as a whole, take part in any movement not keeping with its objects. Section 2. No funds shall be solicited from members of this organization or the community except in strict accordance with Article XII, Section 4 of the Lions Clubs International Constitution and By-Laws. Section 3 Jurisdiction of The International Association of Lions Clubs. This constitution may be amended by action of the Board of Directors of The International Association of Lions Clubs. Any provision of this constitution that is, or is found by said board to be in conflict with the Lions Clubs International Constitution and By-Laws or any policy of the International Board of Directors shall be null and void and of no force and effect. All officers, directors, members, operations and activities of Lions Clubs International Lions-On-Line Lions Club shall be subject to and under the exclusive jurisdiction of the International Board of Directors. Section 4 This constitution may be amended by action of the Board of Directors of this club or by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the club members present at any annual meeting, provided said amendment is later ratified by action of the Board of Directors. Said amendment shall not take effect until the Board of Directors has ratified the same. Article VIII Dissolution In the event of discontinuance of the activities of this organization, the Board of Directors shall instruct the treasurer of this organization to donate the entire treasury balance, after full payment of all debts, to a recognized charity such as LCIF. The Founding Members and their Screen Names are: Don Bennett - LionZip@aol.com Connie S. McCormick - LionConSue@aol.com Jim Wambold - DaybreakLC@aol.com Bob Stanley - A10RWS@aol.com James J. (Jim) Coleman - Lionjc@aol.com Mark Case - MarkCase@aol.com Dale Mathews - ELAD NOIL@aol.com Peter J. Sizemore - PJsizemore@aol.com Daniel Combs - LionCombs@aol.com David Sprowle - POPLION@aol.com John Picklesimer - JPick323@aol.com Daniel A. Uitti - danuitti@yahoo.com Loretta Pohlman - LoreJC@aol.com Diane Howland - dchowland@aol.com Priscilla Scofinsky, DG - PattiSki@aol.com Jack D. Flowers - JFlow123@aol.com Dawn J. DiCastro - DJD157@aol.com William "Bill" Rauch - PDG7067645@aol.com Marshall S. Klein - MKlein6646@aol.com Michael Sumner - LIONSMIKE@aol.com Juan F. D'Arce, Jr. - miamilion@aol.com Maria C. Prieto - Preciousmp@aol.com Debra Day - Sun391@aol.com Bill Yoho - BillyO@aol.com Samuel Wakim - Samwakim@aol.com Wendy Youngblood - fokey@aol.com Connie Allbaugh - Dogroomer1@aol.com William "Bill" Van Lowe, DG, CC - biltvl@aol.com Ernest Lemmert - ernlem@aol.com Doris Turlo - DORIST1@aol.com Carol K. Pecchia - AN55DREW55@aol.com Robert D. Queary - liondale@aol.com Kenneth Bucher - EAGLE21554@aol.com Gary Levin - GLevin12@aol.com Credentials attesting that the above listed members are paid up members of their Lions Clubs have been sent to the Secretary's Office by the respective Club Secretaries. Likewise we certify that the Founding Members of the Lions Clubs International Lions-On-Line Lions Club have elected its Board of Directors Membership and Promotion Committee Convention Committee Signed and certified in Victorville, California, USA, on the Thirtieth day of November, 1998 (signed) Priscilla "Patti" Scofinsky, DG, District 35-D Secretary Go to Lions On Line Home Page |
