FT. LAUDERDALE SHRINE CLUB

PURPOSE: The purpose of the Ft. Lauderdale Shrine Club shall be to promote wider acquaintance among men already bound by fraternal vows; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal and social organization; to provide social entertainment and recreation; to promote the interests of Shriners and Shrinedom in general and to enhance the growth and best interests of Mahi Shriners.

GOVERNMENT: This Club shall be governed by: First, the Constitution, By-Laws, Rules, Regulations and Edicts of the Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North America; Second, the By-Laws of Mahi Shriners and the directives of the Potentate of Mahi Shriners; Third, by the following By-Laws.

The name of this organization shall be the Ft. Lauderdale Shrine Club.

The principal meeting place of the Club shall be at various meeting halls in Broward County, Florida until such time as a permanent meeting place shall be established and approved by the Potentate.

Section A: The membership of this Club shall be composed of Nobles in good standing of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine of North America.

Section B: A Noble is eligible for membership in this Club provided his application is completely filled out, accompanied by the current year’s dues and signed by two Club members who are recommending him for membership.

Section C: Election to Club membership must be held at a regular meeting. The method of electing will be by secret ballot. A simple majority vote of the members present and voting shall be required for election to Club membership.

Section A: This Club shall be governed by a Board of Governors consisting of the following Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, the immediate Past President and seven Directors.

Section B: The election of Officers shall be held at the regular meeting in December. Only Nobles in good standing of Mahi Shriners are eligible to hold office in the Club. Only Club members with a current dues card are eligible to vote in the election. The method of electing Officers shall be by written ballot and a simple majority vote of the members present and voting shall constitute the winner. The Officers shall assume their office after their installation by the Potentate or his representative at the following January meeting.

Section C: The term of office of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Directors shall be for one year; or any part thereof, until the election of Officers and Directors the following December and their induction in January, when they will actually assume their positions.

Section D: The method and the actual filling of vacancies shall be determined by the Board of Governors and executed by the President upon the approval of the Potentate of Mahi Shriners. The Board shall have the authority to terminate any officer when such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the Club.

Section A: The Board of Governors shall have control of the management and business affairs of the Club; shall act as a judicial body hearing testimony and rendering judgment in any alleged conduct involving misfeasance, malfeasance on nonfeasance by way of its members; and shall be guided in purpose in accordance with the preamble as stated heretofore.

Meetings of the Board shall be held as called by the President or upon request of three members, providing due and sufficient notice having been given at least seven days in advance. A quorum for the transaction of business shall be five members.

The Board shall designate that two signatures be required on all checks, one being that of the Treasurer and the other being that of the President or an alternate, as agreed upon by the Board; and that the depositary bank be so notified post haste in accordance with proper resolution and other requirements as stipulated by the depository bank.

The Board shall give prior approval for expenditure of Club funds except as noted in the two following statements. The President may incur financial obligations without prior approval in an amount not to exceed $300.00 for any one purchase and not to exceed a total of $500.00 during the period of time between Board meetings. In the event of an unforeseen emergency or catastrophe, the President is hereby directed and authorized to expend such funds as may be required to protect Club property and inventory, provided good judgment is used in such expenditures.

Section B: The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club and the Board of Governors; appoint such committees as he deems necessary; and be guided in purpose in accordance with the preamble as stated heretofore.

Section C: The Vice-President shall preside at meetings of the Club and the Board of Governors in the absence of the President. He shall be the Chairman of the Entertainment Committee and any other committee assigned to him by the President.

Section D: The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the Club and the Board of Governors and handle all correspondence. He shall collect all dues and contributions to the Club, keeping proper records thereof; deliver all funds collected to the Treasurer, taking proper receipt of same and perform such other duties as may be directed by the President or Board.

Section E: The Treasurer shall be the custodian of the funds of the Club keeping correct account of same; issue a proper receipt of all monies collected by him, sign all checks as a cosigner for the disbursement of all funds and make disbursements as Directed by the President or Board.

Section A: The regular meetings of the Club shall be held once a month, the second Tuesday of each month. The Board of Governors has the discretion to change the meeting date if necessary, for the benefit of the Club.

Section B: The Club may vote to dispense with meetings during June, July and August.

Section C: Special Meetings may be called by the President or upon written request of ten members, provided due and sufficient notice having been given at least seven days in advance. The notice shall stipulate the nature of the business to be considered and no other business may be transacted.

Section A: The annual dues for membership in this club shall be Twenty Five ($25.00) per year, and shall be due and payable January 1^st of each year. There will be no proration of dues if paid after January 1^st.

Section B: To be a member in good standing shall mean that dues for the current year are paid.

Any number of members present at a regular or properly called special meeting, including at least a total of five members of the Board of Governors of the Club, shall constitute a quorum.

Upon dissolution of the Club or forfeiture of the Charter, all assets remaining after payment of all debts and obligations of this Club, shall be transferred to Mahi Shriners A.A.O.N.M.S.

The President shall be the parliamentarian and shall act accordingly in matters of controversy or procedures.

Section A: Proposed amendments to these By-Laws must be presented in writing at a Board of Governors meeting. The Board will then determine if the proposed amendment(s) shall be presented to the membership for discussion and possible action. If the decision is negative, no further action shall be required. If the decision is positive, the procedure outlined in Section B shall be followed.

Section B: Due and sufficient notice shall be given the membership prior to the business meeting at which the proposed amendment(s) are to be discussed. The amendment(s) must be held over until the next regular meeting for rejection or adoption.

Section C: Amendments to these By-Laws shall become effective after a favorable 2/3 majority vote of the members present and voting.