Charter and Bylaws
Charter
Article I - Then name of the Association shall be THE GOBLE FAMILY ASSOCIATION.
It is an organization, formed to
preserve the records of the family posterity and to provide the means for reviving,
forming, and perpetuating Goble Family friendships and associations.
Article II -The objectives of this Association shall be:
1. To encourage and develop family contacts among all members of the Goble Family (or any Variation in the spelling of GOBLE).
2. To encourage and develop the study of the genealogy of each branch of the GOBLE family.
Article III - Membership in this Association shall be
open to all descendants of the GOBLE name, along with their husbands, wives, children,
and widows or widowers. Membership shall be a family Membership which includes
husband, wife, and their children less than 18 years of age.
Article IV -There shall be a general meeting of all
members every 3 years, and other meetings deemed necessary by the Executive
Board.
The time and place of the triennial meetings shall be determined
by the Executive Board. The
location of the triennial meeting will be alternated between regions (Midwest,
West, East) of the country to allow more convenient availability for all
members. The Agenda of the triennial meetings shall include the
selection of officers, the presentation of reports of the Executive Board, and
any other business deemed necessary.
Article V -The elected officers of the Goble Family
Association shall consist of a President, a Secretary, and a
Genealogist/Historian. The executive Board shall consist of all elected
officers and committee chairs.
The term of each committee chair
shall be for 3 years and so arranged that chairs shall be identified at each triennial meeting. All other officers
shall serve for a 3-year term
and are eligible to succeed themselves.
Article VI -The Executive Board has the authority to
setup committees and make any special appointments as deemed necessary to the
well-being of the Association, including the appointment of a person to fill
any office that may become vacant. Any special appointments shall be considered
ended with the election of new officers.
Article VII - Any amendments to the Charter may be made
by a majority vote of the members present at a triennial meeting. The Executive
Board or any member of the Association may propose an amendment by notifying
the President in writing of the substance of the amendment at least sixty days prior to the next
general triennial meeting.
Before an amendment can be voted upon, every member will be mailed a copy of
the proposed amendment at least one
month in advance of said meeting.
Bylaws
Article I - It shall be the duty of the Executive Board
to meet at least triennially to
administer the family association during the interval between the triennial meeting; to determine the
order of business and approve the program for the triennial meetings; to fill executive vacancies until the next
election of officers; to provide communication channels for the members of the
Association; and to perform such duties as may be delegated the Association.
Official meetings of the Executive Board may be conducted by phone or other
alternative methods.
The Board shall also meet to
administer the affairs of the Association as such other times as are deemed
necessary by, and at the call of, the President. Times and places for all meeting
shall be directed by the President.
A quorum of the Executive Board
shall consist of at least 50%
members.
Article II - It shall be the duty of the President to
preside at all general meetings of the Association; to preside at the meetings
of the Executive Board; to exercise a general supervision over the Association;
to call special meetings of the Executive Board as deemed necessary; to submit
to the triennial meeting a report of all official acts of the Executive Board;
and to keep the general membership informed al all actions carried out in the
name of the Goble Family Association.
Article III -On the demise or resignation of the
President, the Secretary shall serve as President until the next triennial meeting and election.
Article IV - It shall be the duty of the Secretary to
keep accurate records of the proceedings of all meetings of the Association and
the Executive Board; and to perform such other duties as the President and the
Executive Board may direct.
Article V - Treasurer shall be a collateral duty of the
President. The duty of the Treasurer is
to keep accurate records of all dues, contributions, and other monies received
and disbursed on behalf of the Association; to present a financial report to
the Executive Board as requested, and to the triennial meetings.
Expenditures, other than normal
operating expenses must be approved by the Executive Board.
Article VI - It shall be the duty of the
Genealogist/Historian to supervise and direct the compilation of complete and
accurate genealogical records of the Goble family and, if necessary, to appoint
a committee to assist him/her to assist in the gathering of genealogical data;
to supervise and conduct the compilation and writing of the biographical
records, family histories, and personal histories, pertaining to ancestors and
descendants of the Goble family; and to assist people in tracing and proving
their Goble lineage.
Article VII -It shall be the duty of the Newsletter
Editor to provide information through a newsletter to the members of the
Association concerning the activities of the Association and its members.
Assistants may be appointed as necessary. Costs for production and distribution
of the newsletter shall be reimbursed when approved by the President/Treasurer.
Article VIII - Any amendments to the Bylaws may be made
by a majority vote of the members present at a triennial meeting. The Executive Board or any member of the
Association may propose an amendment by notifying the President in writing of
the substance of the amendment. Every member will be mailed a copy of the
proposed amendment at least one month
in advance of said meeting.
Article IX - In the event of the dissolution of this
Association at any future time, either voluntarily or involuntarily, whether
formally or otherwise, all records, documents or artifacts of any nature, owned
or held by the Association shall be given to the Church of the Latter Day
Saints. It shall be the duty of any officer of the Association, having
knowledge of such dissolution, to carry out the provisions of the Article.
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