Astrological Society of Connecticut, Inc. By-Laws
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D. Corkindale D. Drinnan J. McDonald D. Vincelett |
New format with TOC Updated sections: The ASC Incorporated in June 2009 so added "Inc." as
needed. Added Table of Contents and changed to one column from 2 to make it
easier to navigate. Changed "establish" to "adhere to" Changed Association to Society in all instances. Fiscal Year - the fiscal year shall be from June 1 to May 31. This now matches the 501(c)3 filings with
the IRS. Past presidents have been considered honorary members since 1982, but
the by-laws stated that they were only honorary members of the BOD. Wording was changed to make them honorary
members of the society without voting rights. "Membership meeting" was changed to "annual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Astrological Society of
ConnecticutAstrological Society of Connecticut, Inc., By Laws
Section 1. Name, Tenure and
Vacancies
Section 1. Name,
Tenure and Vacancies
SECTION 2. The
Committees shall serve for a term of one (1) year
SECTION 3. Nominating
Committee
SECTION 4. Membership
Committee
SECTION 5. Ethics
and By-Laws Committee
ARTICLE
VIIII METHOD OF VOTING
ARTICLE X
SUSPENSION OF BY-LAWS
ARTICLE XI
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
ARTICLE XII
DISSOLUTION OF THE SOCIETY
Astrological
Society of ConnecticutAstrological Society of Connecticut, Inc., By Laws
The organization shall be known as
The Astrological Society of Connecticut,
Inc.
Section 1. To encourage and promote the science and art of astrology through
research, teaching, lecturing and practice.
Section 2. To advocate freedom of thought and speech concerning astrology.
Section 3. To cooperate with scientific research bodies, and to encourage the
study of astrology along lines laid down by modern investigation in the field
of psychology, physics and astronomy.
Section 4. To develop and promote a correct legal status for astrology.
Section 5. To encourage astrological study and the promotion of public
understanding of the scientific basis for astrology.
Section 6. To adhere to a high standard of professional ethics for astrology.
(Amend. 05/2010)
Section 7. To adhere to standards and criteria of competence to practice for
professional counselors and teachers of astrology consistent with those of
other professions. (Amend. 05/2010)
Section 8. To
disseminate information about astrology in conformity with the Ancient Wisdom
teachings as philosophical background.
Any person who sympathizes with
and desires to aid in carrying out the purposes of this Society, and who agrees
in writing to abide with the following code of ethics, shall be eligible, with
the approval of the Board of Directors. (Amend. 05/2010)
I, the undersigned, subscribe to the following code of Ethics:
I recognize that a precise astrological opinion cannot honestly be
rendered with reference to the life of an individual unless it is based upon a
horoscope cast for the year, month, day and time of day plus correct
geographical location of the place of birth of that individual, and I agree not
to render such an opinion without this detailed information, unless the
horoscope of the individual has been rectified by accepted astrological
methods, or unless I positively state to the interested party that such
conclusions are reached by alternative methods.
I agree not to interpolate or to
introduce into any astrological deduction, verbally, or otherwise, any interpretation which my conclusions appear to
warrant, that are irrelevant to the science of Astrology without first stating
definitely that such deductions are neither based upon the life chart nor
identified with the science.
I agree to honor and respect all confidences which may be reposed in me
by consultation and to hold such confidences inviolable except wherein they may
involve an act of felony or treason.
I agree not to use my identification with the Astrological Society of
Connecticut, Inc. as a signature of publicity in any unethical manner. (Amend
5/04)
The Society reserves the right to terminate membership at the discretion
of the board of Directors.
Date__________Sign Here__________________
A person may become an active
member by subscribing to the purposes of the Society, agreeing to the Code of
Ethics, and paying the annual membership dues. (Amend. 05/2010)
A. The annual dues
shall be $40.00 payable with application for membership and dues shall be paid
annually thereafter by the beginning of the program season in September.
(Amend.5/07)
B. Only members in
good standing whose dues have been paid prior to the April meeting shall be
eligible to vote at the annual meeting. (Amend. 5/99)
C. Members who are
in arrears in dues at the termination of two (2) months shall be automatically
suspended without further notice. (Amend. 5/90)
D. Fiscal Year -
the fiscal year shall be from June 1 to May 31. (Amend. 05/2010)
A. The officers
shall be: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Recording
Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer.
B. A member shall
not be eligible for the office of President or 1st Vice President unless he/she
has been a member of the Board of Directors for at least one (1) year preceding
the nomination. (Amend. 05/2010)
C. The officers
shall be elected by the active members in good standing at the Annual Meeting.
The officers shall be active members in good standing and shall have attended
at least 50% of the Society's public meetings for the year immediately
preceding the annual election. (Amend. 5/77)
D. The officers
shall hold office for one term of one (1) year and may be re-elected for one
(1) additional year, with the exception of the Treasurer, who may be re-elected
for a total of four (4) times.
E. An officer who
has held the same office for two consecutive years, may not again hold the same
office until one year after the expiration date of their previous term of
office. This does not apply to the
Treasurer, who may be elected for four consecutive years.(Amend. 5/77) (Amend.
05/2010)
F. Vacancies
shall be filled by the Board of Directors for an unexpired term.
G. All
former Presidents of the society shall be considered honorary members of the
Society and of the Board of Directors serving in an ex-officio capacity without
voting privileges. If former Presidents
pay yearly dues they are considered members will full voting privileges.(Amend.
10/82)
(1) Shall be the presiding officer of the Society and of the Board
of Directors and an ex-officio member on all committees with the exception of
the Nominating Committee. (Amend. 05/2010)
(2) Shall appoint with the approval of the Board of Directors the
Chairman of all committees except those whose selection is otherwise specified
in the By-Laws.
(3) Shall sign checks of the Society with the Treasurer. (Amend.
05/2010)
(4) Shall approve disbursements.
(5) May delegate any of his duties to any member or members of the
Board of Directors.
(1) Shall fulfill the duties of the President in his absence.
(2) Shall undertake any duties assigned to him by the President.
(3) Shall become President for the unexpired term of a vacancy.
(1) Shall fulfill the duties of the President in his absence.
(2) Shall undertake any duties assigned to him by the President
and/or 1st Vice President.
(3) Shall serve as chairman of the Program Committee with the
authority to appoint the committee personnel subject to the approval of the
Board of Directors.
(4) Shall become Acting 1st Vice President for the
unexpired term in the event of a vacancy.
(5) Shall become acting President in
the event that offices of President and 1st Vice President are both
vacated.
(1) Shall keep a file of all annual and interim reports submitted
by officers and committees.
(2) Shall send written notification to Officers and Board of
Directors of their election.
(3) Shall conduct correspondence of the Society and send out
notices except when such duties are assigned or inherent in the duties of other
officers or chairmen. (Amend. 05/2010)
(4) Shall keep a register of membership. (Amend. 05/2010)
(1) Shall keep the minutes of the annual membership meeting and
minutes of the Board of Directors. (Amend. 05/2010)
(2) Shall provide the minutes of the annual membership meeting and
Board of Directors meetings to the Board in a timely manner. (Amend. 05/2010)
(1) Shall be responsible for receiving all monies.
(2) Shall pay all bills that have been approved by the President.
(3) Shall keep an itemized account of all receipts and
disbursements.
(4) Shall
present an annual report at the Annual Business Meeting and interim reports as
requested. (Amend. 05/2010)
(5) Shall submit for audit the books of accounts showing receipts
and disbursements for the year, together with supporting vouchers and
statements. The audit shall be prepared by an Auditing Committee consisting of
two (2) members appointed by the Board of Directors and shall be attached to
the Treasurer's Annual Report for adoption by the membership.
(6) Shall be bonded, the premium to be paid by the Society, when
such bonding is available. (Amend. 5/90) (Amend. 05/2010)
A. The Board of
Directors shall consist of the President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice
President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, and Treasurer of the
Society and six (6) members elected by the active members in good standing.
[Amended 5/2001]
B. At the annual
Meeting six (6) active members shall be elected to the Board of Directors for
a term of one (1) year. To be eligible to be a member of the Board of
Directors, a member in good standing shall have attended at least 50% of the society's
public meetings for the year immediately preceding the annual election. (Amend.
5/77) (Amend. 05/2010)
C. The Board of
Directors shall have the power to fill vacancies occurring in its own number
for the expired term.
D. Any member of
the Board of Directors absent for three (3) meetings without adequate cause
shall be dropped and his or her vacancy filled by the Board of Directors.
(Amend. 5/77)
A. Shall function
as a deliberative group, responsible for the planning, directions and
administration of a program in accordance with the purpose of the By-Laws.
B. Shall act for
membership in planning, policy-making and administration.
C. Shall appoint those
committees whose selection is so designated in the By-Laws.
D. Shall establish
committees for special concrete purposes when and as required.
E. Shall meet
monthly or more often if necessary.
Regular monthly membership
meetings shall be held during the months of September through May at the
discretion of the Board of Directors.
The regular membership meeting in
May shall be known as the Annual Meeting, and shall be for the purposes of
electing officers, receiving reports of the Treasurer and committees and for
any other business that may arise.
Special meetings may be called by
the President or Board of Directors. Business transacted shall be limited to
that for which the meeting is called.
One third (1/3) of the active
members in good standing shall constitute a quorum.
SECTION
1. The committees of the Society shall be Program,
Auditing, Nominating, Membership, Ethics and By-Laws Committees and such other
committees as are indicated for special concrete purposes. (Amend. 5/80)
(Amend. 05/2010)
SECTION
2. The Committees shall serve for a term
of one (1) year or for
the completion of special projects for which they are established.
SECTION
3. Nominating Committee - The Nominating Committee,
consisting of a chairman and two (2) members, shall be elected at the Annual
Meeting for the ensuing year; shall be active members in good standing; and
shall have attended at least 50% of the year's meetings.
SECTION
4. Membership Committee - Each year a Membership
Committee will be appointed by the Board of Directors and such other committee
members as deemed necessary to:
A. Keep
an accurate and up-to-date list of current members including names and
addresses.
B. Arrange
for adequate coverage at the door for each general assembly meeting.
D. To
send notices to those whose membership has expired. (Amend. 5/90)
SECTION
5. Ethics and By-Laws Committee - Each year a Committee Chairman
and two (2) members shall be appointed by the Board of Directors. The duties of
the committee will be in accordance with the needs of the society; updating the
By-Laws, if necessary; aiding the Society to perform in conformity with the
By-Laws; and to be called upon for any ethical decisions brought before the
Society. (Amend. 5/80)
ARTICLE VIIII
METHOD OF VOTING
SECTION 1. Officers and
five (5) members of the Board of Directors shall be elected annually at the May
meeting.
SECTION 2. The Nominating
Committee shall bring in one or more names for each office to be filled, and
further nominations may be made from the floor at the April meeting.
SECTION 3. A Ballot
Committee of three (3) members shall be appointed by the Board of Directors
before the April regular meeting. They will prepare the ballot for marking.
SECTION 4. The ballot
shall be mailed to members at least two (2) weeks prior to the annual May
meeting.
SECTION 5. In case of two
(2) candidates for any office being on the ballot, the candidate having the
majority shall be considered elected. In the event there are more than two (2)
candidates for any office, the plurality vote shall rule.
The By-Laws or any part thereof
may be amended by a majority vote at the Annual Meeting in May.
ARTICLE X
SUSPENSION OF BY-LAWS
A simple majority affirmation vote
of the active members in good standing shall be necessary to suspend any part
of these By-Laws. [Amended 5/2001]
ARTICLE XI
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
The rules contained in Robert's
Rules of Order shall govern in all cases wherein they do not conflict with the
By-Laws of the Society. (Amend. 05/2010)
ARTICLE XII
DISSOLUTION OF THE SOCIETY
In the event of dissolution of the
Society any funds remaining in the treasury after payment of all outstanding
bills or obligations shall be disbursed to an astrological organization to be
determined by the general membership which meets all standards set forth by the
Internal Revenue Code for non-profit organizations. (Amend. 5/99)