(Rev.3 Sept 09)
ARTICLE I ‑ NAME
The name
of this Chapter shall be" Boerne Chapter,
Number 64, of the Texas Society
of the Sons of the American Revolution, Inc." hereinafter referred to as
the "Chapter" and as "TXSSAR, INC".
ARTICLE II‑ OBJECTS
The object
of this Chapter are declared to be patriotic,
historical and educational and shall include those that are intended or
designed to perpetuate the memory of those patriots who by their services or sacrifices during the War of the American
Revolution achieved the independence of the American People; to unite and
promote fellowship among their
descendants; to inspire them and the community at large with a more profound reverence for the
principles of the government founded by
our forefathers; to encourage historical
research relative to the American Revolution; to acquire and preserve the individual
service records of the patriot of the War and the wartime documents, relics and
landmarks; to mark the scenes of the Revolution by appropriate memorials; to
celebrate the anniversary of prominent events of the War and of the
Revolutionary period; to foster true patriotism; to maintain the extend the
institutions of American freedom, and to maintain and to extend the
institutions of American Freedom, and to carry out the purposes expressed in
the Preamble of the Constitution of our Country and the injunctions of General Washington
in his farewell address to the American people (See NSSAR Constitution, Part I,
Article II Objects)
ARTICLE III ‑ MEMBERSHIP
Any man
shall be eligible for membership in this Chapter who, being of the age of
eighteen or over, and a citizen of good repute in the community, is the lineal
descendant of an ancestor who was at all times unfailing in loyalty to, and
rendered assistance in the cause of American Independence, as defined by the
NSSAR Constitution Part I, Article III. Such member shall be designated
officially as "Compatriot". Furthermore, he shall fulfill the
requirements outlined in Section I of the By‑Laws
of this Chapter.
ARTICLE IV‑ ORGANIZATION
The State
Society is a Corporation, incorporated in the State of Texas as a non‑profit
organization. This Chapter, like other State Chapters, is a constituent part of
the Incorporated State Society. As such, this Chapter is a subordinate local
body organized by the TXSSAR, INC. for the purpose of carrying out the objects
of the Texas Society.
The period of duration of this Chapter is perpetual;
however, upon surrender, forfeiture or revocation of the Chapter's Charter, the
Board of Managers of TXSSAR, INC. pursuant with the State Society Constitution
Section 6, Article Vifi, shall act as trustee and
take over the real and/or personal property owned and held by this Chapter at
the time of its dissolution.
Notwithstanding
any other provision of the By‑Laws, this
Chapter shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on by (A)
a corporation exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501 (C) (3) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or the corresponding provision of any future
United States Internal Revenue Law or (B) a corporation whose contributions are
deductible under Section 170 (C) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or
any other corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue
Law.
Notwithstanding
any other provisions of the Bylaws, the purposes for which this Chapter is
organized are exclusively charitable and educational within the meaning of
Section 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
It is
understood that the TXSSAR, INC. has unilaterally decided to be self-insured
insofar as liability insurance is concerned. It follows that this Chapter also
has no liability insurance to cover any liability or responsibility for such
matters, for members and officers acting in pursuit of business of the Society.
ARTICLE V ‑ OFFICERS
The
elected officers of this Chapter shall consist of a President, Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer, Registrar, Chaplain and Chancellor and in some cases the
Historian. The above named officers, together with the immediate past
President, in addition to any others that the President shall appoint, shall
comprise the Chapter Board of Managers.
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Duties of
the Chapter Officers are outlined in the Bylaws of this Chapter. All
nominations of the elective officers shall be made from the floor. Nominations
made by a committee appointed for such purposes shall be considered nominations
from the floor. The nominating committee shall consist of the past presidents
of the Boerne Chapter and the current president when in his LAST term. The
nominating committee shall meet during the July to Sept time period and present
a proposed slate for nomination at the September meeting. All Nominations shall
be made during the September regular meeting.
Elective
Officers shall be elected by majority vote of a quorum of the members present
at the annual meeting of the chapter at the October regular meeting, and shall
hold office for a period of one year following their installation which shall
occur at the regular January meeting following election..
The President shall serve for no more than 2 consecutive years at one time. If
any officer is unavailable to serve or the office is vacant, the President
shall appoint a member to serve for the remainder of the year.
Removal of
officers: Elected Officers may only be removed by majority vote of a quorum of
the members present at regularly noticed meeting of the chapter. The President
may remove any appointed officer.
ARTICLE VI ‑ MEETING
Regular
meetings shall be scheduled monthly, normally on the fourth Saturday of each
month, with the first meeting in January, (when the officers are installed) and
the last meeting in December. Notification of the time, date, and place of the
meeting shall be made by mail, email, or telephone in advance of the meeting.
Regular meetings may be suspended in June, July, August and November or any
other month by majority vote of the members present provided a quorum exists.
Conduct of
the meeting shall follow the procedures outlined in the SAR Handbook as
applicable. Members are welcome to bring guests, and are responsible for any
cost incurred for themselves and their guest. Compatriots from other SAR
Chapters, DAR ladies and CAR are welcomed guests, providing they defray any
costs related to their attendance. Fees for guest speakers are prohibited,
except for the cost of the speaker's meal, which shall be borne by the Chapter
if the speaker is not a member of this chapter.
The
President may call special meetings, with proper advance notice. In the event
of his inability or incapacity to perform his duties, a majority of the Chapter
Board of Managers may call special meetings to transact Chapter business as
required.
Regularly
scheduled meetings and special meetings may be held without a quorum. However,
Chapter business transactions shall require a quorum; such quorum shall
comprise a minimum of ten percent of the Chapter membership but not less than
five members in good standing.
The
official Chapter year shall commence January 1, and end on the succeeding
December 31.
ARTICLE VII‑ AMENDMENTS
The
articles of this Constitution may be amended at any regular business meeting of
the Chapter by a three fifths vote of the members
present, said amendment having been proposed at the preceding regular business
meeting.