Charter and Bylaws

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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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