for

The "Celebrators" in Celebration

(A Florida Organization)

Article 1

Name, Purpose and Objectives

Section 1 - Name

The name of this social organization is: “The Celebrators" in Celebration, Florida.  It is a not-for-profit Social/Service Organization in the town of Celebration.

Section 2 – Purpose, Mission and Objectives:

The purpose and intent of The Celebrators is to provide fellowship and comradeship for the senior residents living in Celebration, and their guests.  The organization is committed to furthering and fostering the Philosophy of Celebration through education, lifelong learning, volunteer service and recreational activities.  The Celebrators will serve as Advocates for Senior Citizen Rights in Celebration, the state of Florida and the Nation.

Article II

Section 1 - Membership

A.     Eligibility for membership -

1.     All residents, 50 years or older (spouse may be younger) are eligible for membership in The Celebrators.

B.     Residents may apply for membership through any officer of the organization and/or the Foundation Office

C.    Annual dues of $15.00 per person will be used to help defray the incidental expenses of the organization.  (Members 85 years of age or older shall have their dues waived.)

D.    Each member is entitled to one vote on any matter brought before the membership at a duly called monthly meeting.

Article III

Meetings of the Membership

Section 1-

There will be a meeting of The Celebrators each month on the first Wednesday of each Month (or whatever date is agreed upon by the members)

Section 2 –

In addition to the duly called monthly meetings, other activities may take various forms, such as breakfasts, lunches, trips, lake-side gatherings, picnics an/or activities with other Senior Organizations in the County and/or State.

Section 3 -

An Annual Meeting shall be held on the first Wednesday of December, each year, for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, to hear Annual Reports, and to transact such other business as may come before the organization.

Section 4 –

Special Meetings of The Celebrators and/or committees there of (see below) may be called by the President or Chair-person upon a 7 day notice to the membership.

Article IV

Officers, Executive Committee and Committees

Section 1 –

At the annual meeting in December, a 10 member executive committee will be elected, whose purpose shall be to oversee the continued functioning of the organization's purpose, mission and objectives.

Section 2 –

The executive committee members shall serve for a term of one year..., however no individual committee member shall serve more than two terms (years).  If no one is found after a two year term and the current person in the office is willing to remain, an exception will be made to allow a third term if approved by the membership.

Section 3 –

The executive committee will meet prior to the regular monthly meeting

Section 4 –

The executive Committee will consist of the following chairpersons to assure the efficient operation of the organization:  Chairman (President), Vice-Chairman (Vice President), Secretary, Treasurer, Community Events, Public Relations/Communication, "Out and About", Webmaster, plus two at large members.

Section 5 –

The Vice President will serve in the absence of the President.

The Secretary will maintain a record of all members and minutes of each meeting, regular monthly meetings and Executive Committee Meetings as well.

The Treasurer will be responsible for all moneys received and for reporting of such funds to the organization.

Article V

Agendas

Section 1 –

The Order of Business and/or Agendas for meeting shall be determined by the Executive Committee

Article VI

The Fiscal Year

Section 1-

For accounting purposes, the Fiscal Year shall be the Calendar Year as of January 1^st.

Article VII

Amendments

Section 1 –

These By-laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of all Members present at a regularly designated monthly meeting.  Notice of Amendment changes should be given at the previous month’s meeting with a vote designated at the next month’s meeting.

Article VIII

These By-laws were adopted by vote on the 3^rd day of December, 1997