Bylaws of Organization

PENNSYLVANIA WOMEN'S 600 BOWLING
CLUB STANDING RULES
Revised 2011

ARTICLE I - NAME

This organization shall be known as the Pennsylvania Women's 600 Bowling Club.

ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVES

The Pennsylvania Women's 600 Bowling Club is formed for the following objectives and purposes:

To unite in a group all female bowlers who have qualified for membership by bowling a three-game series of 600 or more, in leagues and tournaments certified by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC)

To conduct an annual USBC certified tournament for its members. To conduct this Association as a non-profit organization.

To encourage members to promote social activities and devote themselves to the fun of bowling.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

Membership may be obtained by presenting National 600 membership number and payment of State 600 Club membership dues of $3.00, plus an initiation fee of $2.00. Membership shall also require that an applicant be in good standing in the USBC.

Annual membership dues shall be paid to the Secretary-Treasurer of the Pennsylvania Women's 600 Bowling Club any time prior to March 31st.

Any member failing to pay membership dues by March 31st may be reinstated by payment of re-instatement fee of $1.00, plus dues of $3.00. Fees and dues must be paid by September 24th. in order to be eligible to participate in the annual tournament.

For a fee of $30.00, members may obtain a "Permanent Membership". "Life Membership" may be nominated by the Board of Directors for each President and Secretary who completes one term in office, with the privilege of voice and vote at both board and membership meetings. Nominations to be submitted to the membership for approval at the annual membership meeting.

A nominee for Member Emerita shall be made only by the Board of Directors, which nomination shall then be submitted to the membership for approval at the next annual membership meeting.

ARTICLE IV - MANAGEMENT

The Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Women's 600 Bowling Club shall consist of President, 1st. Vice-President, 2nd. Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms and seven (7) Directors. Each member of the Board of Directors shall be entitled to voice and vote. Seven (7) members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum at the Board of Directors' meetings.

Officers shall be elected by majority vote and the Directors by plurality vote on one ballot, by the voting members at the Annual Meeting for a term of three (3) years, beginning December 1st. following election.

Any member wishing to become an officer must meet the requirement of having completed two years on the Board of Directors immediately prior to her nomination.

Any member in good standing wishing to become a Director must meet the requirement of having attended two (2) consecutive Annual Meetings prior to and immediately preceding the year of nomination. Candidates may be nominated from the floor at the time of the Annual Meeting. Such nominees must also meet the eligibility requirements. Any member who plans to make a nomination from the floor must have the nominee's consent and two copies of her qualifications, signed by the nominee and the nominator. This will be read by the person placing the individual's name in nomination. One copy is to be given to the presiding officer and the other to the Nominating Committee. All copies of the resume must be turned into the Chairperson of the Nominating Committee prior to the beginning of the Annual Meeting.

The following stagger system will be used:

President                        1⁶¹ Vice-President                     Secretary/Treasurer
2^nd Vice-President           Sergeant-at-Arms                      Director #1
Director #2                      Director #3                                Director #4
Director #5                      Director #6                                Director #7

If a member of the Board of Directors misses two (2) successive summer meetings - Board and/or open - except for an emergency, the Board may ask for her written resignation. The Board shall determine what constitutes an emergency. The member shall be given an opportunity to be heard by the Board, after which a two-thirds vote of the Board is required to request the resignation.

ARTICLE V - DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT

The President shall be empowered to conduct and transact business of the organization by mail, and may request by mail ballot, a vote on any matter of business.

The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club and of the Board of Directors. She shall sign all warrants drawn on the Treasury. She shall verify the bank statement monthly. She shall appoint all committees, unless otherwise provided in a motion ordering such committees to be named. She shall perform whatever other duties may be required of her.

VICE-PRESIDENTS

The Vice-Presidents, in order of their precedence by title, and in the absence of the President, shall perform the duties of that office. They shall discharge such other duties as may be required of them by the President of the Board of Directors.

SECRETARY-TREASURER

The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep a record of all proceedings of the meetings of the Club and report the acts of the Board of Directors at each Annual Meeting of the Club. She shall maintain a true and correct account of all receipts and disbursements. At the Annual Meeting, she shall submit a written report and statement of all financial transactions.

She shall receive alt dues paid to the Club, and keep a membership record.

Compensation for her services shall be reviewed annually by the Board of Directors, who shall have full power to establish her yearly fee.

She shall be the Tournament Manager, subject to the control and direction of the Board of Directors. In that capacity, she shall have supervisory control of the technical parts and conduct of the tournament. She shall have full power to drafting the schedule and prize list with whatever assistance she requires.

She shall forward all properties of her office to her successor.

She shall complete one (I) full term in office, beginning December 1st. and ending November 30th in order to be reimbursed for her services.

She shall be bonded in an amount established by the Board of Directors at each Annual Meeting. The premiums of such bond shall be paid by the Pennsylvania Women's 600 Bowling Club.

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

The Sergeant-at-Arms shall maintain order during the meeting. She shall count all votes and perform whatever duties are required of her.

DIRECTORS

The Directors shall direct and control the Annual Tournament, which is under the supervision of the Secretary-Treasurer.

The Directors may request the President to appoint committees from among its members to facilitate the fulfillment of its duties. The President and Secretary-Treasurer shall be ex-officio members of all committees, with the exception of the Nominating Committee.

The Directors may authorize the Treasurer to pay all routine bills without delay, but shall review other bills, and if found correct, approve payment.

The Directors shall be available to assist other Officers in any Club activity or duty, and, as members of the Board, shall attend all executive meetings prior to the Annual Meeting. Along with the Officers, they shall approve or disapprove recommendations forwarded by members through the Secretary-Treasurer to the Legislative Committee.