Approved as written: April 1, 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I: Purposes of the Club
ARTICLE II: Offices
ARTICLE III: Members
ARTICLE IV: Board of Directors
ARTICLE V: Officers
Purposes of the Club
Section 1.01 Purposes. The South Carolina Beard Club is a social and community service club organized exclusively for charitable purposes and the elimination of prejudice and discrimination. These purposes include: Above all else, to have fun while working with members of our community and other communities around the world to promote and encourage a positive outlook toward facial hair growth of ALL types.
We achieve this through volunteering, charity work, hosting or attending events or functions, and/or traveling to other Club competitions across the globe representing the SCBC.
Offices
Section 2.01. Location. The principal office of the South Carolina Beard Club shall be located in/out the city limits of Myrtle Beach SC, at such place as the Board of Directors shall from time to time designate. The CLUB may maintain additional offices at such places as the Board of Directors may designate. The South Carolina Beard Club shall continuously maintain in/out the city limits of Myrtle Beach SC a registered office at such place as may be designated by the Board of Directors.
Section 2.02. Monthly Meetings. The Club will hold a meeting on the first Saturday of each month at 6:30 PM. Location of each meeting will be determined by the Board of Directors.
Members
Section 3.01. Members. The South Carolina Beard Club shall consist solely of members who have a positive respect and appreciation for facial hair. We accept all forms of facial hair in the club. Every man will choose his own style and will not be discriminated against for his choices.
It doesn’t stop at guys, either. For our girlfriends, wives, and other crafty gals, there’s the SCBC Whiskerinas.
Section 3.02. New Members. New Members may be brought up by Board and/or Members. But only voted in by Board Members only.
Section 3.03. Membership Dues. Dues are $20 annually, paid in January or upon acceptance as a Member. Membership card and current "Members Only" shirt will be given at that time or when available.
Section 3.04. Sponsorship of Members.
Section 3.05. Voting Members.
Section 3.03. Respectful Conduct.
Board of Directors
Section 4.01. Power of Board. The affairs of the SCBC shall be managed by the Board of Directors.
Section 4.02. Number of Directors. The number of Directors of the SCBC shall be not less than three nor more than 5. The number of Directors may be increased or decreased from time to time by amendment to the ByLaws. No decrease shall shorten the term of any incumbent Director nor shall the number of Directors be decreased at any time to less than three.
Section 4.03. Election and Term of
Directors. Election of Board members shall occur at each annual meeting of the Board of Directors. The terms shall be of one
year.
Section 4.04. Qualifications. Directors must reside in South Carolina.
Section 4.05. Vacancies. Vacancies shall be filled by majority vote of the remaining members of the Board of Directors for the unexpired term. A director elected to fill
a vacancy shall be elected for the unexpired term of his/her predecessor in office and shall serve until his/her successor is elected and qualified.
Section 4.06. Removal of Directors. A director may be removed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors, at any regularly scheduled or special meeting of the
Board of Directors, whenever in its judgment the best interests of the Club would be served thereby.
Section 4.07. Resignation. Except as otherwise required by law, a director may resign from the Board at any time by giving notice in writing to the Board. Such
resignation shall take effect at the time specified therein, and unless otherwise specified therein, no acceptance of such resignation shall be necessary to make it effective.
Section 4.08. Quorum of Directors and Action by the Board. Unless a greater proportion is required by law, a majority of the directors then in office shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business. If a quorum is present at the commencement of a meeting, a quorum shall be deemed present throughout such proceedings. Except as otherwise provided by law or
by the Articles of Incorporation or these Bylaws, 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.
Section 4.09. Meetings of the Board.
Section 4.10. Voting
Section 5.01.
Officers. The Board
of Directors of the South Carolina Beard Club will elect an Executive Board (Officers) which consists of the President, Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. Officers must be ACTIVE members
in good standing. Any two offices may be held by the same person.
Section 5.02. Term of Office. The officers of South Carolina Beard Club shall be elected for one-year terms at the regular annual meeting of the Board of Directors.
Vacancies may be filled or new offices created and filled at any meeting of the Board. Each officer shall hold office until a successor shall have been duly elected or appointed and
qualified.
Section 5.03. Removal. Any officer may be removed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors in office whenever in the Board's judgment the best interests of the Club
will be served thereby.
Section 5.04. Resignation from Office. Officers may resign at any time by providing written notice to the Chair.
Section 5.05. Powers and Duties. The powers and duties of the officers of the South Carolina Beard Club shall be as follows: