ARTICLE 1: NAME: The name of this organization shall be NORTH FLORIDA ARABIAN HORSE CLUB, INC

ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE: The purpose of the NORTH FLORIDA ARABIAN HORSE CLUB (THE CLUB) is to promote the Arabian horse breed in the North Florida area.

ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP:
SECTION 1 - ELIGIBILITY: Membership is open to any person who is interested in promoting the Arabian Breed, and who has complied with the dues requirement of the club.
SECTION 2 - DUES: Dues in THE CLUB will be $25.00 per year for a family membership, family membership is defined as immediate family members residing in the same household. Individual member dues will be $15.00 per year. Pro-ration of dues will be done on a semi-annual basis for first time members only. 50% of dues would be collected after 6 or more months into the fiscal year. Dues shall be payable on or before July 1 of each year. Membership will determine voting privledges. One vote for individual membership and two votes will be allowed for family membership.
SECTION 3 - MEMBERSHIP & FISCAL YEAR: Membership in THE CLUB will be on an annual basis. The fiscal year begins on July 1, and ends on June 30.
SECTION 4 - MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING: Only members in good standing will be eligible to participate in THE CLUB's business meetings, or to serve in any of its elective or appointive positions. Dues must be current, and there must be no outstanding debt to THE CLUB. Member's conduct should be reflective of THE CLUB'S purpose, and members will abide by THE CLUB's rules and regulations. Any member not in good standing will loose rights and privledges of THE CLUB.

ARTICLE 4. MEETINGS:
SECTION 1 - REGULAR MEETINGS: Meetings will be held at least once a month. Time and place of subsequent meetings will be determined by the members present at the current meeting, and will be published in the newsletter.
SECTION 2 - SPECIAL MEETINGS: The purpose of a special meeting must be stated. It is required that 2/3 of the officers and Executive Committee is present. Notification of a special meeting will be made either in writing or by telephone.
SECTION 3 - EXECUTIVE & COMMITTEE MEETINGS: The Executive Board may meet from time to time to draft or discuss business of THE CLUB when a regular or special meeting is not feasible. Business is limited to that purpose for which it is called, and a full report is required at the next meeting of the membership. This includes all committee and delegate meetings.
SECTION 4 - ANNUAL MEETING: The annual meeting of THE CLUB will be held in June of each year, with the purpose of electing officers and executive committee members, along with regular club business.
SECTION 5 - QUORUM: A quorum is constitued by at least 4 officers (which shall be officers and/or executive committee members) and 5 members in good standing. A quorum is requied to conduct business of THE CLUB.
SECTION 6 - GOVERNMENT & AMMENDMENTS: Government of THE CLUB shall be by the officers & Executive Committee as instructed in the written By-laws, and business shall be conducted following "Robert's Rules of Order" as a general format. The by-laws may be ammended by vote of the majority of members present at a regular meeting. Proposed ammendments of the by-laws shall be submitted in writing to THE CLUS's Secretary. Notice of the proposed ammendment must be published and provided to members at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting for recording the vote. Great care should be exercised in ammending the by-laws to comply with every rule in regard to their ammendment.

ARTICLE 5. OFFICERS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & ELECTIONS:
SECTION 1 - OFFICERS: Officers of THE CLUB shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary & Treasurer. The officers shall perform the duties outlined in these by-laws, and any other duties as may be refered to them by THE CLUB. Term of office will be for one year. .A club member in good standing may be eligible to serve in the same office each year if elected. There may not be more than one (1) officer from any one family.
SECTION 2 - EXECTIVE COMMITTEE & BOARD: The Executive Committee will consist of all officers and either 3 or 5 members elected from the membership in the same manner and at the same time as the officers.
SECTION 3 - NOMINATION OF OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: There shall be a Nominating Committee consisting of three (3) members. One member shall be selected by the officers and two (2) shall be selected by the membership at the April meeting. The person receiving the highest number of votes shall be chairman. The Nominating Committee shall nominate one (1) eligible person for each office to be filled, and report its nominees at the regular meeting in May. At this time, additional nominations may be made from the floor. Only those persons who have nominations who have signified their consent to serve if elected shall be nominated. The May meeting will close nominations. The slate of nominees will be published in the May newsletter. The nominating committee will present approved printed ballots at the June meeting, and will issue ballots to members from the secretary's member roster.
SECTION 4 - ELECTION OF OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: The annual election of officers shall be held at the Annual Meeting in June. Absentee ballots will be published in the May Newsletter prior to the June Annual Meeting. Absentee ballots must be received by the Nominating Committee prior to the start of the June Meeting. A member who is not a nominee will be selected from the floor to count votes. The counter will announce the results at the end of the meeting, and all officers & executive members will take office then.
SECTION 5 - VACANCES OCCURING IN OFFICES: A vacancy occuring in the office of President will be assumed by the VIce-President. A vacancy occuring in any other office will be filled for the unexpired term by a person elected by a majority vote of the Executive Committee.
SECTION 6 - COMPENSATION: Neither the Officers, Executive Committee or any member shall receive any salary or compensation for service to THE CLUB. THE CLUB is not formed for gain, and no part of the assets or income is distributable to any Officer, Executive or club member.

ARTICLE 6. DUTIES OF OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
SECTION 1- PRESIDENT: The President shall preside at all meetings of THE CLUB & executive committee meetings, and shall appoint such committees as she/he considers necessary. The President shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee. The president shall also perform all other duties that may from time to time be designated by the Executive Committee.
SECTION 2 - VICE-PRESIDENT: The Vice-President shall act as aide to the President, and shall perform the duties of President in the absense of that officer, along with any duties assigned by the President.
SECTION 3 - SECRETARY: The Secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings. The Secretary will maintain the membership roster and will announce members names for the purpose of issuing ballots. The Secretary will handle all correspondence of THE CLUB, and keep accurate records of all motions made as part of the minutes.
SECTION 4 - TREASURER: The Treasurer shall have charge of all receipts and monies of THE CLUB, deposit funds and maintain the check book. The Treasurer shall present a financial statement at every meeting, and keep true and accurate records of all financial aspects of THE CLUB. The Treasurer's accounts shall be examined annually by the Audit Committee.
SECTION 5 - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: The Executive Committee shall have full power to carry out the purpose of THE CLUB according to its by-laws, and parlimentary authority. The Executive Committee shall have power to determine whether the conduct of any member is detrimental to the welfare of THE CLUB, and to fix the penalty for such misconducts or violation of the by-laws or rules. The Executive Committee may set rules for conduct of members, business quidelines or organitional use of THE CLUB's property in writing. All rules must be consistant with the by-laws.

ARTICLE 7. COMMITTEES:
Standing committees will be the Audit, Nominating, Show & Trail Committees, and are appointed on an annual basis. The Audit Committee will be appointed at the close of the annual meeting, and will present their signed report at the July meeting.

ARTICLE 8. ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Order of business will be as follows:
A. Call to order; B. Attendance sheet; C. Minutes of all meetings..
D. Treasurer's Report; E. Committee reports; F. Unfinished business; G. New business; H. Announcements; I. Adjournment.

* PROPOSED AMMENDMENT I (2002)
ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP:
SECTION 2 - DUES: Temporary dues will be payable for July 1, 2002, through December 31, 2002, in the amount of $12.50 family membership and $7.50 individual membership.

ARTICLE 1: NAME: The name of this organization shall be NORTH FLORIDA ARABIAN HORSE CLUB, INC

ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE: The purpose of the NORTH FLORIDA ARABIAN HORSE CLUB (THE CLUB) is to promote the Arabian horse breed in the North Florida area.

ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP:
SECTION 1 - ELIGIBILITY: Membership is open to any person who is interested in promoting the Arabian Breed, and who has complied with the dues requirement of the club.
SECTION 2 - DUES: Dues in THE CLUB will be $25.00 per year for a family membership, family membership is defined as immediate family members residing in the same household. Individual member dues will be $15.00 per year. Pro-ration of dues will be done on a semi-annual basis for first time members only. 50% of dues would be collected after 6 or more months into the fiscal year. Dues shall be payable on or before July 1 of each year. Membership will determine voting privledges. One vote for individual membership and two votes will be allowed for family membership.
SECTION 3 - MEMBERSHIP & FISCAL YEAR: Membership in THE CLUB will be on an annual basis. The fiscal year begins on July 1, and ends on June 30.
SECTION 4 - MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING: Only members in good standing will be eligible to participate in THE CLUB's business meetings, or to serve in any of its elective or appointive positions. Dues must be current, and there must be no outstanding debt to THE CLUB. Member's conduct should be reflective of THE CLUB'S purpose, and members will abide by THE CLUB's rules and regulations. Any member not in good standing will loose rights and privledges of THE CLUB.

ARTICLE 4. MEETINGS:
SECTION 1 - REGULAR MEETINGS: Meetings will be held at least once a month. Time and place of subsequent meetings will be determined by the members present at the current meeting, and will be published in the newsletter.
SECTION 2 - SPECIAL MEETINGS: The purpose of a special meeting must be stated. It is required that 2/3 of the officers and Executive Committee is present. Notification of a special meeting will be made either in writing or by telephone.
SECTION 3 - EXECUTIVE & COMMITTEE MEETINGS: The Executive Board may meet from time to time to draft or discuss business of THE CLUB when a regular or special meeting is not feasible. Business is limited to that purpose for which it is called, and a full report is required at the next meeting of the membership. This includes all committee and delegate meetings.
SECTION 4 - ANNUAL MEETING: The annual meeting of THE CLUB will be held in June of each year, with the purpose of electing officers and executive committee members, along with regular club business.
SECTION 5 - QUORUM: A quorum is constitued by at least 4 officers (which shall be officers and/or executive committee members) and 5 members in good standing. A quorum is requied to conduct business of THE CLUB.
SECTION 6 - GOVERNMENT & AMMENDMENTS: Government of THE CLUB shall be by the officers & Executive Committee as instructed in the written By-laws, and business shall be conducted following "Robert's Rules of Order" as a general format. The by-laws may be ammended by vote of the majority of members present at a regular meeting. Proposed ammendments of the by-laws shall be submitted in writing to THE CLUS's Secretary. Notice of the proposed ammendment must be published and provided to members at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting for recording the vote. Great care should be exercised in ammending the by-laws to comply with every rule in regard to their ammendment.

ARTICLE 5. OFFICERS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE & ELECTIONS:
SECTION 1 - OFFICERS: Officers of THE CLUB shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary & Treasurer. The officers shall perform the duties outlined in these by-laws, and any other duties as may be refered to them by THE CLUB. Term of office will be for one year. A person may not be eligible to serve more than two (2) consective terms in the same office. There may not be more than one (1) officer from any one family.
SECTION 2 - EXECTIVE COMMITTEE & BOARD: The Executive Committee will consist of all officers and either 3 or 5 members elected from the membership in the same manner and at the same time as the officers.
SECTION 3 - NOMINATION OF OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: There shall be a Nominating Committee consisting of three (3) members. One member shall be selected by the officers and two (2) shall be selected by the membership at the April meeting. The person receiving the highest number of votes shall be chairman. The Nominating Committee shall nominate one (1) eligible person for each office to be filled, and report its nominees at the regular meeting in May. At this time, additional nominations may be made from the floor. Only those persons who have nominations who have signified their consent to serve if elected shall be nominated. The May meeting will close nominations. The slate of nominees will be published in the May newsletter. The nominating committee will present approved printed ballots at the June meeting, and will issue ballots to members from the secretary's member roster.
SECTION 4 - ELECTION OF OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: The annual election of officers shall be held at the Annual Meeting in June. Absentee ballots will be published in the May Newsletter prior to the June Annual Meeting. Absentee ballots must be received by the Nominating Committee prior to the start of the June Meeting. A member who is not a nominee will be selected from the floor to count votes. The counter will announce the results at the end of the meeting, and all officers & executive members will take office then.
SECTION 5 - VACANCES OCCURING IN OFFICES: A vacancy occuring in the office of President will be assumed by the VIce-President. A vacancy occuring in any other office will be filled for the unexpired term by a person elected by a majority vote of the Executive Committee.
SECTION 6 - COMPENSATION: Neither the Officers, Executive Committee or any member shall receive any salary or compensation for service to THE CLUB. THE CLUB is not formed for gain, and no part of the assets or income is distributable to any Officer, Executive or club member.

ARTICLE 6. DUTIES OF OFFICERS & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
SECTION 1- PRESIDENT: The President shall preside at all meetings of THE CLUB & executive committee meetings, and shall appoint such committees as she/he considers necessary. The President shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee. The president shall also perform all other duties that may from time to time be designated by the Executive Committee.
SECTION 2 - VICE-PRESIDENT: The Vice-President shall act as aide to the President, and shall perform the duties of President in the absense of that officer, along with any duties assigned by the President.
SECTION 3 - SECRETARY: The Secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings. The Secretary will maintain the membership roster and will announce members names for the purpose of issuing ballots. The Secretary will handle all correspondence of THE CLUB, and keep accurate records of all motions made as part of the minutes.
SECTION 4 - TREASURER: The Treasurer shall have charge of all receipts and monies of THE CLUB, deposit funds and maintain the check book. The Treasurer shall present a financial statement at every meeting, and keep true and accurate records of all financial aspects of THE CLUB. The Treasurer's accounts shall be examined annually by the Audit Committee.
SECTION 5 - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: The Executive Committee shall have full power to carry out the purpose of THE CLUB according to its by-laws, and parlimentary authority. The Executive Committee shall have power to determine whether the conduct of any member is detrimental to the welfare of THE CLUB, and to fix the penalty for such misconducts or violation of the by-laws or rules. The Executive Committee may set rules for conduct of members, business quidelines or organitional use of THE CLUB's property in writing. All rules must be consistant with the by-laws.

ARTICLE 7. COMMITTEES:
Standing committees will be the Audit, Nominating, Show & Trail Committees, and are appointed on an annual basis. The Audit Committee will be appointed at the close of the annual meeting, and will present their signed report at the July meeting.

ARTICLE 8. ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Order of business will be as follows:
A. Call to order; B. Attendance sheet; C. Minutes of all meetings..
D. Treasurer's Report; E. Committee reports; F. Unfinished business; G. New business; H. Announcements; I. Adjournment.