Article I — Name
The name of this organization shall be the Silver Dollar Club of Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Article II — Purpose
The purpose of this club shall be to promote good fellowship and social activities for its members.
Article III — Membership
Section I
Membership shall be restricted to men 21 years of age or over. Membership shall be limited to thirty-six (36) active members in good standing.
Section II
The waiting list for membership into Silver Dollar Club cannot have any more than three (3) candidates at one time, except where covered in Section III.
Section III
When a member leaves the club in good standing and then desires to return as a member, the president shall instruct the secretary to put this person's name at the top of the waiting list. (A member in good standing is defined as one who leaves the club of his own accord, with all obligations satisfied.) He must be on the waiting list at least one (1) month prior to an opening. Secret ballot vote only to return member to active status.
Section IV — Applications and Election to Membership
- A new member will be voted on by secret ballot. Three (3) or more members in attendance voting "NO" will automatically keep him from becoming a new member.
- New members may not sponsor a member for a period of one (1) year.
- Members may sponsor only one (1) candidate in a twelve (12) month period, and only one (1) candidate on the waiting list.
- When more than one (1) member has a potential candidate for membership:
- The member who had the latest candidate on the waiting list will be eliminated until one (1) is remaining.
- If more than one (1) member has never had a candidate on the waiting list, the member with the most seniority will prevail.
- In the event a sponsor chooses to remove his candidate from the waiting list prior to his election vote, the sponsor will regain his previous seniority status. The sponsor of a candidate unable to fulfill an election to membership will not regain his seniority status.
Section V — Membership Termination
- A member may resign from the club by giving notice to any officer.
- A member may be expelled for cause or misconduct upon recommendation of officers and two-thirds (2/3) vote of members present at any regular meeting. Such forfeiture of membership shall not cancel any indebtedness. Secret ballot vote only.
Section VI — Honorary Membership
Honorary status is to be considered when a member in good standing cannot fulfill his duties to the club due to injury or illness which can be permanent in nature.
Honorary membership can be considered on an as needed basis and when the member agrees to the terms listed. Honorary membership will be conveyed after a majority vote of members present at a regular scheduled monthly meeting.
Terms:
- For a period of 1 year
- Eligible for renewal
- Monthly dues are voluntary
- Not required to fulfill assigned committee duties
- Can attend all club functions
Honorary member status will allow for the next new member wait listed individual to be offered full membership which then creates an opening on the new member wait list.
If and when an honorary member is able to resume normal club activities and wishes to resume full member status, he shall be placed at the top of the new member wait list. If he chooses not to return, membership will end and he will be considered to have resigned.
Article IV — Officers
Section I — Officers of the Club
- President
- Recording Secretary
- Treasurer
- Entertainment Chairman
Section II — Duties of the Officers
- President: Preside at all meetings and oversee all club activities.
- Recording Secretary: Record minutes of all club meetings; write all club correspondence.
- Treasurer: Collect monthly donations; collect activity fees; pay all bills.
- Entertainment Chairman: Hire entertainment and reserve halls; supervise setting of entertainment calendar.
Section III — Election of Officers
- Nominations shall be opened in November.
- Members with one (1) year or more of membership are eligible for nomination.
- No declining of nominations is allowed during the November meeting.
- The secretary will advise any nominee not present at the November meeting of his status.
- Nominations shall be reopened in December, restricted to members in attendance.
- Upon closing of nominations for each office, the list of nominees will be read in order of nomination — then, in reverse order, each nominee is given the opportunity to accept or decline the nomination.
- A member nominated at the November meeting who cannot attend the December meeting and wishes to decline the nomination must advise any officer prior to the December meeting.
- Election of officers shall be held in December.
- If there are two (2) or more nominees for an office, a secret ballot shall be held with the majority prevailing.
- Newly elected officers shall be seated in January.
- Term of office is one (1) year, with a two (2) term limit.
Article V — Monies
Section I
Each new member shall pay an initial donation equal to one (1) month's donation to the club, plus the regular monthly donation.
Section II
Each member shall make a regular monthly donation as set by membership.
Section III
The monies of the club shall be derived from the regular monthly donation and any activity donations.
Section IV
The treasurer shall deposit all income in the bank designated by the club. Treasurer shall provide a financial report at every regular meeting.
Section V
If a member shall be two (2) months in arrears in payment of donation, or otherwise indebted to the club, he shall be notified by the treasurer and must pay said indebtedness by the end of the next regular meeting, or he is automatically dropped as a member.
Section VI
Any member who cannot work on his party committee will have to get a substitute.
Section VII
Upon the death of a member, the club will make a donation, not to exceed $100, to pay for flowers and/or the member's charity.
Article VI — Meetings
Section I
Regular monthly meetings shall be held on the last Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. unless changed by the membership.
Section II
A regular or special meeting shall not be conducted unless there is a quorum of ten (10) members present. All members must be notified of any special meeting.
Article VII — Miscellaneous
Section I
A widow of any member who passes away while in good standing is automatically invited to all club activities without fee.
Section II
All members are required to carry a silver dollar "loose" in their pocket. The cartwheel is the only silver dollar that can be used. A member that is asked to show his silver dollar and is unable to prove he has a "loose" silver dollar shall be required to buy a drink at the normal rate. A member attending a meeting or social activity that is unable to prove he has a "loose" silver dollar shall be required to donate to the club the equivalent of one (1) month donation.
Section III
No member shall participate in any club activity unless his donations are up to date at the time of the activity. Club donations can be brought up to date at the activity.
Section IV
Every member is entitled to bring one (1) guest. Any member bringing an additional guest to a club activity shall be required to make a donation equal to one (1) month donation.
Section V
The president shall have powers to appoint special committees.
Section VI
Any constitutional amendment shall be read at two (2) consecutive meetings and shall be acted on at the second meeting. To pass a constitutional amendment, three-fourths (3/4) vote from the members present at the meeting shall be required by either hand or secret ballot vote.
