ARTICLE I:

NAME AND LOCATION

Section 1.

The name of this organization shall be the “Beaver County Detecting Club”.

The organization hereinafter is referred to as BCDC.

Section 2.

The BCDC business shall be conducted in Beaver County, Pennsylvania and when authorized by the membership, elsewhere, within and without the State of Pennsylvania according to the by-laws of the BCDC.

ARTICLE II:

PURPOSE

Section 1.

To provide an organization for individuals interested in metal detecting and archeology.  To increase knowledge of metal detecting and archeology.  As well as to expand knowledge of local/state history in relation to metal detecting.

Section 2.

To promote ethical metal detecting and archeology while cooperating with community agencies in order to be a positive element in the community.

Section 3.

To promote the metal detectors "Code of Ethics".

Section 4.

The BCDC shall be a nonprofit organization.

ARTICLE III:

MEMBERSHIP

Section 1.

Membership shall be open to any person who is interested in the recovery and preservation of relics, artifacts and/or the hobby of metal detecting.

Section 2.

Section 3.

Section 4.

Termination of membership for non-payment of dues shall occur after the March meeting. 

Board of Directors consideration may be made if there are circumstances deserving such.

Section 5.

Termination of membership for conduct prejudicial to the welfare and prestige of the BCDC may be made by a unanimous vote of the Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors must first receive a complaint in writing, then investigate the charges including providing the accused an opportunity to testify.  The decision of the Board of Directors may be appealed by the accused to the general membership.  Outcome shall be by secret ballot. 

ARTICLE IV:

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1.

Members of the Board of directors shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Newsletter Editor, Ways & Means Chairperson and the Membership Committee Chairperson.  The Board of directors shall meet at least once a year or as needed.

ARTICLE V:

OFFICERS

Section 1.

The officers of the BCDC shall be: the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. 

Section 2.

PRESIDENT

a)     The President shall be the chief executive officer and shall supervise the affairs of the BCDC and the activities of the officers.  He or she shall perform all duties incident to his or her office and such other duties as may be required by the BCDC By-laws, or which may be prescribed from time to time by the Steering Committee.  The President shall have the general supervision of the BCDC, shall see that all orders and resolutions are carried into effect, that all officers, committees, and individuals perform their assigned duties as provided for by the By-Laws, by orders, or by resolutions.

b)     The President shall work under the direction of the Board of directors.

c)     It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of the BCDC.

d)     Shall appoint all committee chairpersons and is an ex-officio member of all committees.

Section 3.

VICE PRESIDENT

a)     The Vice President shall be vested with the powers of the President in that officer’s absence or inability to do his duty and automatically become President if a vacancy occurs during the term.

b) Shall assume responsibility for meeting programs.

Section 4.

SECRETARY

a)     The Secretary will keep minutes of all regular meetings and Board of Directors  meetings.

b)     Shall sign, with the President all contracts and permits involving the BCDC.

c)     Shall dispatch correspondence as needed.

d)     Shall keep a record of necessary correspondence to and from the BCDC.

e)     Shall perform such other duties as may be delegated by the Steering Committee or the President.

Section 5.

TREASURER

a)     The Treasurer shall keep full and accurate records of all receipts and disbursements.

b)     Receive, and give receipt for, monies due and payable to BCDC from any source.

c)     Keep and maintain adequate and correct accounts of BCDC’s properties and business transactions, including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains and losses.

d)     Shall deposit or cause to be deposited money in a bank or savings and loan approved by the Steering Committee.

e)     Shall maintain a roster of all paid members.

f)       Shall receive statements and make payment of bills. 

g)     Shall keep a current record of all members including names, addresses, and telephone numbers to be provided to current Board of Directors.

ARTICLE VI:

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Section 1.

The President at or prior to the September meeting shall appoint a Nominating Committee of three members.  The Nominating Committee shall present nominations for officers for the upcoming calendar year at the October meeting.

Section 2.

Nominations may be made from the floor at the October meeting and prior to the vote at the November meeting.

Section 3.

A majority vote, by ballot, shall elect officers.  In case of only one nominee for an office, the chair may call for a voice vote to confirm the election of the nominee.

Section 4.

The term of an office shall be for one year, from January 1^st to December 31^st.  No member shall hold the same office for more than two consecutive terms.

Section 5.

Retiring officers shall turn over all records pertaining to their office to their successor at or prior to the December meeting.

Section 6.

Vacancies in an elected office during the term (with the exception of the President) shall be filled by a majority vote of the members at a regular meeting.

Section 7

In the event of a vacant officer’s position that cannot immediately be filled, the Board of Directors may temporarily appoint someone to fill that position until a successor can be voted upon by the membership. (This could include the officer that just vacated that position even though it may exceed his or her two-year term limit.)

ARTICLE VII:

COMMITTEES

Section 1.

Committees may be established by the President or by a vote of the members.

Section 2.

The committee chairpersons shall schedule committee meetings and notify committee members.

Section 3.

The President shall appoint a two-person audit committee to review the Treasurer's books prior to turning these records over to the successor.

ARTICLE VIII:

MEETINGS

Section 1.

Regular meetings shall be held on a monthly basis unless circumstances prevent its occurrence. Meetings will be on the first (1^st) Thursday of the month unless rescheduled due to extenuating circumstances.

Section 2.

Special meetings may be called by the President or by the Board of Directors.

Section 3.

Twenty-five (25) percent of the membership shall constitute a quorum.

ARTICLE IX:

AMENDMENTS/REVISIONS

Section 1.

Amendments or revisions to the By-Laws shall be made at a regular meeting by a 2/3 vote of members present. The amendment or revision shall be submitted in writing to the members either at a previous meeting, or by mail fifteen (15) days prior to the vote on such amendments or revisions.

Section 2

The Board of Directors, on a yearly basis, shall review the By-Laws.

ARTICLE X:

DISSOLUTION

Section 1.

In the event of the dissolution of the BCDC, all its assets and funds shall be given to a non-profit organization's) voted on by the membership.