Constitution

Constitution
of the
Skyland Stargazers

Name:
Skyland Stargazers

Purpose:
The promotion of the enjoyment of astronomy and astronomical observing in the company of friends.

Membership: 
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must know how to use a telescope.     
  • An individual must be invited into membership by a unanimous vote of the entire membership.
  • Membership of the club shall not exceed fifteen (15) members in total.
Quorum: 
Need 50% minimum of general membership.

General Meetings: 
A minimum of one general meeting a year will be held.

Officers: 
  • A president will preside over all general meetings.
  • A secretary will record all minutes and will take care of all correspondences.
  • A treasurer will be responsible for all money.
Note: The secretary will take over for the president in the event of his/her absence.
The treasurer will take over for the secretary in the event of his/her absence.

Elections: 
By consensus, officers will be picked or elected in November and the elected officers will take their offices in January of the following year.

Amendments:
Any member who is in good standing with the club may propose amendments at a general meeting.
  • A majority of the quorum will decide if the proposal is to be voted on by the membership at the next general meeting.
  • The entire membership will be notified no later than ten (10) days prior to that general meeting.
  • A 2/3 majority will be needed to pass the amendment (2/3 of the members in attendance).
Cancellation Clause: 
The adoption of this Constitution automatically cancels any and all previous constitutions.

Adopted: July 6, 1990
Passed: September 21, 1990
Revised: March 5, 1999
Revised: June 19, 2013