| December 8, 1996
By-Laws of The Jewish Genealogical Society of Buffalo PREAMBLE 1. To promote interest in Jewish genealogical research 2. To provide educational opportunities for its members and the general public; 3. To provide instruction in the use of research methodology to promote standards of accuracy, thoroughness in research, and adherence to the highest ethical standards in the use of genealogical materials and information; 4. To collect, preserve, and disseminate information of value to Jewish genealogists; 5. To promote a spirit of cooperation and friendship within the organization, with other genealogists, and those interested in their family histories; 6. And such other purposes as the organization may select to pursue. ARTICLE I - NAME Article II - MEMBERSHIP Section 2. The Society shall have five categories of membership: Individual, Family, Sustaining, Student, Out-of-town and such other categories as the Executive Board may establish. Section 3. Full membership rights and privilages are granted as soon as the appointed officer receives the membership application and payment of the annual dues. ARTICLE III - DUES Section 2. Those who are delinquent after the first notice shall not enjoy the privelages of membership. Membership will be reinstated upon payment of the delinquent dues for that calendar year. If dues are not received by the November meeting the member will be notified. ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS Section 2. All except the immediate past President shall be elected annually for a one year term. Section 3. A vacancy in any elective position shall be filled by appointment by the Board until the next annual election. ARTICLE V - DUTIES OF OFFICERS Section 2. The past President shall chair the Nominating Committee and have such other duties as shall from time to time be assigned. Section 3. The Vice President shall perform the duties of President in the absence or disability of the President, and other such duties as may from time to time be assigned. Section 4. The Secretary shall be responsible for all notices to the membership as well as for the general correspondence of the Society and shall keep a record of the proceedings of the Society and of the Board and shall have custody of all papers and reports ordered placed on file and of all documents and letters relating to the official business of the Society. Section 5. The Treasurer shall be responsible for dues notification to the membership and shall keep a current record of all active and former members of the Society, shall have custody of the funds of the Society, shall deposit them in such financial institution as directed by the board and shall keep full and accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursement and shall renser an annual written report at the September meeting. Section 6. The Librarian shall maintain the collection as well as index, and shall arrange for members to have access to the materials, be in charge of all acquisitions of the Society including filling out purchase orders for such materials. Section 7. The Editor of the Society shall be responsible for producing the newsletter and any other Society documents as requested by the President. ARTICLE VI - Board of Directors Section 2. The Board shall manage the affairs of the Society and shall recommend the annual budget for the Society. Section 3. The Board shall meet at least twice a year in August and February and at such other times as may be required on call of the President or three Board members, or on the written request of five general members, at least three days' notice having been given to each Board member as to the time and place of said meeting. Section 4. A quorum shall consist of a simple majority of the BOard for the purpose of voting. Section 5. The Board shall present the annual budget containing an itemized list of expected revenues and planned expenditures for approval by the membership at the second regular meeting following the election of officers. Section 6. No officer may spend more then his total budget allotment without specific Board approval. ARTICLE VII - MEETINGS Section 2. Notification of the membership shall be by mail, newsletter or other appropriate vehicles, at least two weeks in advance. Section 3. A quorum shall consist of at least 20% of the paid members. Section 4. A simple majority vote is required to pass proposals except no proposal may be enacted unless it is consistent with the by-laws of the Society. Section 5. At all regular meetings the suggested order of business shall be as follows: (1) Introduction of newcomers and guests, (2) Reading of the minutes of the preceding meeting, (3) Report of the Board (4) Treasury report, (5) Committee reports, (6) Old business, and (7) New business. ARTICLE VIII - AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS Section 2. Notice of such proposed amendments shall be mailed or given to all members seven days before the date of voting theron. Section 3. An amendment to these by-laws may be made at any business meeting by a vote of two-thirds of the members present and voting. ARTICLE IX PUBLICATIONS Section 2. The annual Treasurer's report and the approved budget as well as other business activities shall be distributed at an appropriate meeting once a year. Section 3. The Nominating Committee report shall appear in the newsletter issue prior to the election or in another vehicle mailed to the membership. Section 4. Other publication may be undertaken as approved by the Board. ARTICLE X - DISSOLUTION |