Friends of Lake Norman State Park (FLANO)
Chapter By-Laws
ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of this association will be Friends of Lake Norman State Park.
ARTICLE II. ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
The association is a nonprofit organization operating as a Chapter of the Friends of State Parks, Inc. incorporated under North Carolina state law with IRS 501(c)(3) status and tax ID 58-1634155.
ARTICLE III. PURPOSE
The purpose of the association shall be to support Lake Norman State Park including park lands and trails; developing and promoting public awareness; providing support and resources for the maintenance of programs, facilities and recreation; advocating for ecological conservation and preservation; and addressing environmental issues. These purposes are exclusively nonprofit, charitable and educational.
ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Membership in the association shall be open to any individual, group, or corporation who subscribes to and supports the purposes of the association and shall be in good standing upon payment of the prescribed annual dues.
Section 2. There shall be one class of membership. Any changes to classes of membership and any specific benefits for each membership class shall be established by the Board.
Section 3. Dues shall be determined by the membership at the annual meeting. The Board shall annually review the dues structure and make recommendations for any changes.
Section 4. All members shall enjoy the same rights and privileges. Each member shall be entitled to vote on all matters presented to the membership at the annual meeting, including election of Officers and Directors. Each paid membership is entitled to one vote.
Section 5. The association shall conduct an annual enrollment of members but persons may be admitted to membership at any time. Memberships shall coincide with the calendar year.
Section 6. Membership shall be terminated by resignation or by non-payment of dues. Dues will be due by January 1st of the current calendar year.
ARTICLE V. OFFICERS AND THEIR ELECTION
Section 1. The Officers of the association shall consist of a President, Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer.
Section 2. Officers shall be elected from the membership by vote of the membership at its annual spring business meeting.
Section 3. Officers shall assume their official duties following the close of the annual business meeting at which they were elected, and shall serve for a term of two years or until the election and qualification of their successors.
Section 4. A vacancy occurring in any office shall be filled for the unexpired term by a person appointed by the Executive Committee.
ARTICLE VI. DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the association and of the Board of Directors; shall perform all duties ordinarily incident to this office, or as prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by the Board of Directors; and shall coordinate the work of the Officers and committees of the association in order that the purposes and objectives may be promoted.
Section 2. The Vice President shall preside at meetings of the association and of the Board of Directors in the absence of the President, and shall perform the duties of the President in his absence.
Section 3. The Secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings of the association and of the Board of Directors; shall notify members of their appointment to committees; shall send out minutes and notices of meetings of the association and the Board of Directors as required; shall conduct such correspondence as the Board of Directors may direct and shall perform such other duties as may be delegated. The Secretary shall maintain a membership database and a record of members present at each business meeting, including the annual meeting. All correspondence will be conducted by the most efficient means.
Section 4. The Treasurer shall present a financial statement at every membership meeting and at other times when requested by the President and shall make a full report at the annual business meeting. The Treasurer shall prepare a proposed budget for approval or modification at the annual meeting.
ARTICLE VII. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. The affairs of the association shall be managed by the Board of Directors. Standing committees may manage the affairs of the association that fall within their defined bounds, as approved by the Board. A committee must have the concurrence of the President and a majority of the Board of Directors when publicly responding to problems in state parks.
Section 2. The Board shall consist of a minimum of five Directors (including the four Officers) and a maximum of eleven Directors. The Directors shall be elected from the membership at the annual business meeting of the membership. Any Directorships not filled by the membership shall be treated as vacancies to be filled by and in the discretion of the Executive Committee. The Past President shall be an ex-officio member of the Board, but will have no voting rights on the Board except in the event of a tie vote. The Park Superintendent shall be an ex-officio member of the Board, without voting rights.
Section 3. Directors shall assume their official duties following the close of the annual business meeting at which they were elected and shall serve for a term of two years or until the election of their successors.
Section 4. Five members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The act of a majority of the Directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors.
Section 5. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held quarterly. Special meetings may be called by the President and one other Board member. The Secretary shall give five days notice of all meetings of the Board.
Section 6. All Officers and Directors shall be elected for two year terms. The initial board shall have staggered terms. All Officers and Directors may be re-elected. No Officer or Director may serve more than three consecutive two-year terms. The Past President shall serve, ex officio, as a member of the Board for two years after a new President is elected.
Section 7. In order to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the association, all Board members should strive to attend all scheduled Board meetings. Elected Board members who fail to attend at least half of the meetings during a calendar year will not be eligible for re-election.
ARTICLE VIII. COMMITTEES
Section 1. There shall be standing committees, including Nominating, to facilitate the work of the association. The Chair of each standing committee shall be appointed by the President. Terms of committee chairs shall run for one year following their appointment. Members of the Board of Directors shall be an ex-officio member of all committees. Additional standing or ad hoc committees may be established by the President or the Board of Directors.
Section 2. There shall be a nominating committee composed of three members selected by the President from the membership. The nominating committee shall nominate one eligible person for each office and directorship to be filled and report its nominees at the annual business meeting at which time additional nominations may be made from the floor. Only those persons who have signified their consent to serve if elected shall be nominated for or elected to such offices or directorships. The nominating committee shall also conduct the elections during the annual meeting.
Section 3. The four Officers and the Past President shall constitute an Executive Committee that is authorized to act on behalf of the association between board meetings, including taking positions on the expenditure of funds. The Executive Committee shall report decisions and expenditures to the Board of Directors at its next quarterly meeting. Decisions by the Executive Committee shall be made by a positive vote of a majority of its Officers. A quorum of the Executive Committee shall consist of three Officers, and it is permissible to conduct meetings and vote by telephone and other electronic means.
ARTICLE IX. MEETINGS
Section 1. There shall be one annual business meeting of the membership each year, to be held in the Spring in either March or April. In addition to business matters this meeting will also conduct the election of officers and board members. Each paid membership present shall be entitled to one vote on each matter put before the membership. The Board shall decide the specific date and location for the annual business meeting.
Section 2. Special meetings of the association membership may be called by the Board of Directors. In addition, meetings of the Board needed to exercise the business of the association may be called by the President.
Section 3. Written or printed notice stating the place, day and hour of the meeting and, in case of a special meeting, the purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be delivered not less than twenty days before the date of the meeting, by the most efficient means available including electronic, to each member entitled to vote at such meeting.
Section 4. A quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the members shall be at least seven members eligible to vote. A majority of the votes entitled to be cast at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be necessary for the adoption of any matter voted upon by the members.
ARTICLE X. FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of the association shall coincide with the calendar year.
ARTICLE XI. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
Robert's Rules of Order Revised shall govern the association in all cases in which they are applicable and are not in conflict with these bylaws.
ARTICLE XII. AMENDMENTS
These bylaws may be amended at any annual or special meeting of the membership by a two-thirds vote of the votes entitled to be cast by the members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present, provided that notice of the proposed amendment shall have been given each member at least twenty days prior to said meeting and that the amendment has been approved by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE XIII. DISSOLUTION
In the event that dissolution of this association becomes necessary all remaining funds and assets shall be expended in a manner that respects the objectives and purpose of the association, and in a manner that benefits Lake Norman State Park.
Chapter By-Laws
ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of this association will be Friends of Lake Norman State Park.
ARTICLE II. ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION
The association is a nonprofit organization operating as a Chapter of the Friends of State Parks, Inc. incorporated under North Carolina state law with IRS 501(c)(3) status and tax ID 58-1634155.
ARTICLE III. PURPOSE
The purpose of the association shall be to support Lake Norman State Park including park lands and trails; developing and promoting public awareness; providing support and resources for the maintenance of programs, facilities and recreation; advocating for ecological conservation and preservation; and addressing environmental issues. These purposes are exclusively nonprofit, charitable and educational.
ARTICLE IV. MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Membership in the association shall be open to any individual, group, or corporation who subscribes to and supports the purposes of the association and shall be in good standing upon payment of the prescribed annual dues.
Section 2. There shall be one class of membership. Any changes to classes of membership and any specific benefits for each membership class shall be established by the Board.
Section 3. Dues shall be determined by the membership at the annual meeting. The Board shall annually review the dues structure and make recommendations for any changes.
Section 4. All members shall enjoy the same rights and privileges. Each member shall be entitled to vote on all matters presented to the membership at the annual meeting, including election of Officers and Directors. Each paid membership is entitled to one vote.
Section 5. The association shall conduct an annual enrollment of members but persons may be admitted to membership at any time. Memberships shall coincide with the calendar year.
Section 6. Membership shall be terminated by resignation or by non-payment of dues. Dues will be due by January 1st of the current calendar year.
ARTICLE V. OFFICERS AND THEIR ELECTION
Section 1. The Officers of the association shall consist of a President, Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer.
Section 2. Officers shall be elected from the membership by vote of the membership at its annual spring business meeting.
Section 3. Officers shall assume their official duties following the close of the annual business meeting at which they were elected, and shall serve for a term of two years or until the election and qualification of their successors.
Section 4. A vacancy occurring in any office shall be filled for the unexpired term by a person appointed by the Executive Committee.
ARTICLE VI. DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the association and of the Board of Directors; shall perform all duties ordinarily incident to this office, or as prescribed in these bylaws or assigned by the Board of Directors; and shall coordinate the work of the Officers and committees of the association in order that the purposes and objectives may be promoted.
Section 2. The Vice President shall preside at meetings of the association and of the Board of Directors in the absence of the President, and shall perform the duties of the President in his absence.
Section 3. The Secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings of the association and of the Board of Directors; shall notify members of their appointment to committees; shall send out minutes and notices of meetings of the association and the Board of Directors as required; shall conduct such correspondence as the Board of Directors may direct and shall perform such other duties as may be delegated. The Secretary shall maintain a membership database and a record of members present at each business meeting, including the annual meeting. All correspondence will be conducted by the most efficient means.
Section 4. The Treasurer shall present a financial statement at every membership meeting and at other times when requested by the President and shall make a full report at the annual business meeting. The Treasurer shall prepare a proposed budget for approval or modification at the annual meeting.
ARTICLE VII. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. The affairs of the association shall be managed by the Board of Directors. Standing committees may manage the affairs of the association that fall within their defined bounds, as approved by the Board. A committee must have the concurrence of the President and a majority of the Board of Directors when publicly responding to problems in state parks.
Section 2. The Board shall consist of a minimum of five Directors (including the four Officers) and a maximum of eleven Directors. The Directors shall be elected from the membership at the annual business meeting of the membership. Any Directorships not filled by the membership shall be treated as vacancies to be filled by and in the discretion of the Executive Committee. The Past President shall be an ex-officio member of the Board, but will have no voting rights on the Board except in the event of a tie vote. The Park Superintendent shall be an ex-officio member of the Board, without voting rights.
Section 3. Directors shall assume their official duties following the close of the annual business meeting at which they were elected and shall serve for a term of two years or until the election of their successors.
Section 4. Five members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The act of a majority of the Directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors.
Section 5. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held quarterly. Special meetings may be called by the President and one other Board member. The Secretary shall give five days notice of all meetings of the Board.
Section 6. All Officers and Directors shall be elected for two year terms. The initial board shall have staggered terms. All Officers and Directors may be re-elected. No Officer or Director may serve more than three consecutive two-year terms. The Past President shall serve, ex officio, as a member of the Board for two years after a new President is elected.
Section 7. In order to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the association, all Board members should strive to attend all scheduled Board meetings. Elected Board members who fail to attend at least half of the meetings during a calendar year will not be eligible for re-election.
ARTICLE VIII. COMMITTEES
Section 1. There shall be standing committees, including Nominating, to facilitate the work of the association. The Chair of each standing committee shall be appointed by the President. Terms of committee chairs shall run for one year following their appointment. Members of the Board of Directors shall be an ex-officio member of all committees. Additional standing or ad hoc committees may be established by the President or the Board of Directors.
Section 2. There shall be a nominating committee composed of three members selected by the President from the membership. The nominating committee shall nominate one eligible person for each office and directorship to be filled and report its nominees at the annual business meeting at which time additional nominations may be made from the floor. Only those persons who have signified their consent to serve if elected shall be nominated for or elected to such offices or directorships. The nominating committee shall also conduct the elections during the annual meeting.
Section 3. The four Officers and the Past President shall constitute an Executive Committee that is authorized to act on behalf of the association between board meetings, including taking positions on the expenditure of funds. The Executive Committee shall report decisions and expenditures to the Board of Directors at its next quarterly meeting. Decisions by the Executive Committee shall be made by a positive vote of a majority of its Officers. A quorum of the Executive Committee shall consist of three Officers, and it is permissible to conduct meetings and vote by telephone and other electronic means.
ARTICLE IX. MEETINGS
Section 1. There shall be one annual business meeting of the membership each year, to be held in the Spring in either March or April. In addition to business matters this meeting will also conduct the election of officers and board members. Each paid membership present shall be entitled to one vote on each matter put before the membership. The Board shall decide the specific date and location for the annual business meeting.
Section 2. Special meetings of the association membership may be called by the Board of Directors. In addition, meetings of the Board needed to exercise the business of the association may be called by the President.
Section 3. Written or printed notice stating the place, day and hour of the meeting and, in case of a special meeting, the purposes for which the meeting is called, shall be delivered not less than twenty days before the date of the meeting, by the most efficient means available including electronic, to each member entitled to vote at such meeting.
Section 4. A quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the members shall be at least seven members eligible to vote. A majority of the votes entitled to be cast at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be necessary for the adoption of any matter voted upon by the members.
ARTICLE X. FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of the association shall coincide with the calendar year.
ARTICLE XI. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
Robert's Rules of Order Revised shall govern the association in all cases in which they are applicable and are not in conflict with these bylaws.
ARTICLE XII. AMENDMENTS
These bylaws may be amended at any annual or special meeting of the membership by a two-thirds vote of the votes entitled to be cast by the members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present, provided that notice of the proposed amendment shall have been given each member at least twenty days prior to said meeting and that the amendment has been approved by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE XIII. DISSOLUTION
In the event that dissolution of this association becomes necessary all remaining funds and assets shall be expended in a manner that respects the objectives and purpose of the association, and in a manner that benefits Lake Norman State Park.