ACCEPTANCE OF THESE BY-LAWS:

These By-Laws have been drawn up, agreed upon, and adopted by Gulf Coast Woodturners Association, 5202 Willow Street, Bellaire, Texas 77401‑3933, on November 13, 2000.

 

Signed:              President                                                                        Date:                                

 

Vice President                                                                Date:                                

 

Secretary                                                                        Date:                                

 

Treasurer                                                                       Date:                                

 

 

ARTICLE I - ORGANIZATION AND LOCATION

Gulf Coast Woodturners Association was chartered May 1, 1987.  We expect to draw members from Houston, Texas and the surrounding areas.

 

ARTICLE II - OFFICES

The principal office of Gulf Coast Woodturners Association will be located at 1103 Cragmore Dr, Seabrook, Texas 77586-4105

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ARTICLE III - RELATION OF CHAPTER TO THE CORPORATE ORGANIZATION

While it is understood that the parent organization will provide advice and counsel, as requested, Local Chapters are advised that the nature and extent of their activities are left to their discretion.  Demonstrations, while probably part of the normal activities of Local Chapters, are to be conducted solely at the discretion of Local Officers, and all safety and instruction is to be under their explicit discretion and control.

 

The national office strongly recommends placing some sort of sign or notice on or around any lathe used for demonstration; that safety eye protection must be worn and a full face shield when needed.  Use a dust mask and wear hearing protection.  The lathe is a potentially dangerous instrument only to be used with Chapter approved supervision.

 

ARTICLE IV - PURPOSES

The Chapter’s purposes, in addition to supporting the general purposes of the parent organization, are: 1. To provide a meeting place for local woodturners; 2. To share ideas and techniques regarding this craft; 3. To trade woods; 4. To exchange ideas about tools, and 5. To encourage and assist in the development and refinement of members woodturning skills.

 

ARTICLE V - MEMBERSHIP FEES

Annual membership fees for Gulf Coast Woodturners Association (over and above fees paid to the national organization) will be $18.00.

 

ARTICLE VI - MEETINGS

Gulf Coast Woodturners Association will meet every month.  The meeting will be held at various locations throughout the area.  They will for the most part be on the third Saturday of the month, starting at 9 a.m.  A notice of each meeting will be sent to each member approximately five (5) days before it is scheduled.

 

 

ARTICLE VII - OFFICERS

1.                   1.                   Number and Election.  The Officers of Gulf Coast Woodturners Association shall be a President, a Vice President, a Secretary and a Treasurer.  These officers shall be elected annually by a majority vote of GCWA’s paid-up members. Such Officers and Assistant Officers as deemed necessary may be elected by GCWA’s members or appointed by the elected Officers.

2.                   2.                   Term of Office: Each officer shall hold office for one year.

3.                   3.                   Removal.  Any Officer elected or appointed may be removed when it is deemed that the best interests of GCWA would be served by such removal.  This would be accomplished by a majority vote of GCWA’s members who are present at the time of the vote, so long as at least 50% of the paid-up members are present.

4.                   4.                   Vacancies.  A vacancy in any Office because of death, resignation, disqualification, or otherwise may be filled by a majority vote of the members or of the Officers for the unexpired portion of the term.

5.                   5.                   President. The President shall be the principal executive officer of the Chapter.  His/Her duties include:  Supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the Chapter; Conduct Board meetings at his own discretion, at least six (6) times per year.

6.                   6.                   Vice President. In the absence of the President or in the event of his/her death, inability, or refusal to act, the Vice President shall perform the duties of President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President.  The Vice President shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him/her by the President.

7.                   7.                   Secretary.  The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the Chapter’s meetings in one or more books provided for that purpose and see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provision of these By-Laws.  In general, the Secretary shall perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him/her by the President.

8.                   8.                   Treasurer.  The Treasurer shall collect all membership fees and all other monies belonging to GCWA.  He/She will be responsible for keeping current and accurate records of all monies that flow through the Chapter.  In general, the Treasurer shall perform all of the duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him/her by the President.

 

ARTICLE VIII - INDEBTEDNESS

AAW’s national office MUST be notified in writing PRIOR to Gulf Coast Woodturners Association incurring any indebtedness for AAW.

 

ARTICLE IX - AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF WOODTURNER’S DISCLAIMERS:

FISCAL AND LEGAL

The corporation, the American Association of Woodturners, Inc., specifically disassociates itself from any debts, obligations or encumbrances of Gulf Coast Woodturners Association.  The Corporate Board of Directors of AAW is not responsible for the debts nor shares in the profits of GCWA.

 

The Corporate Organization does not shoulder any legal liability for accidents that occur during events of any kind sponsored or unsponsored by GCWA.

 

ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS

These By-Laws may be altered, amended, or repealed and new By-Laws may be adopted by a vote of a simple majority of the qualified voting members of the Chapter then casting ballots.  Copies of all modifications to these By-laws MUST be filed with the national office of AAW.