ARTICLES VII. MEMBERSHIP

1. THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBER shall be a person eighteen years of age or older, bearing the surname Logan in any of its various forms and spellings, or of any of the family Sept names of the Clan Logan, by birthright or descent from paternal or maternal lineage, or by marriage. Members of the Society, in good standing, with current dues paid may vote, hold office, serve on committees and may represent the Society in an official capacity, when so designated. Eligibility for Society membership shall not be denied due to race, creed, color, sex or national origin.

2. THE JUNIOR MEMBER is a person under the age of 18 years who is otherwise qualified for individual membership. They must be sponsored by an active member, and may not vote or hold office. They will pay one-half of the dues of an individual member.

3. THE ASSOCIATE MEMBER is a person who does not meet the requirements of the individual or junior membership but who is interested in the furtherance of the aims, ideals and purposes of the Society. The Associate member's dues shall be the same as those of an Individual membership. An Associate member may not vote or hold office nor are they eligible for life membership.

4. THE CHARTER MEMBER is any of those members who joined the Society during its first year of existence from September 1, 2005 to September 1, 2006.

5. THE LIFE MEMBERSHIP shall be allowed to those members who have held membership in the Society for at least five years and who elect to pay a one time dues fee of twenty (20) times the rate paid by an individual members. Life members may vote and hold office in the Society. Those members 65 years of age and older may pay a one time dues fee of ten (10) times the annual dues for a life membership.

6. THE HONORARY MEMBERSHIP may be bestowed on any individual who in the opinion of the board of directors has made special contributions to the Society of is of Scottish descent and has distinguished themselves during their life. Honorary membership shall be approved by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the eligible voting membership in attendance at an Annual Membership Meeting. Honorary members may not vote or hold office.

ARTICLES VIII. DUES

1. THE SOCIETY DUES for each category shall be approved by the President.

ARTICLE IX. GOVERNING BOARD

1. THE AFFAIRS OF THE SOCIETY shall be managed by the President; who shall have final ruling on all matters related to, and regarding the Society. 

2. IN THE ABSENCE OF THE PRESIDENT the Vice-President shall act as Interim-President until such time as the President can return to office. 

3. THE VICE-PRESIDENT shall be responsible to perform duties seen fit on behalf of the Society, under the direction of the President. 

4. ALL OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY shall be appointed by the President, including but not limited to the Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.

ARTICLE X. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

1. THE OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY shall be the President, Vice-president, Secretary and Treasurer.

2. THE DUTIES OF EACH OFFICE shall be those normally designated in Parliamentary procedures, with such other duties as may be prescribed by the President.

3. DISABILITY of any official projected f or over 90 days may be cause for appointment of a temporary replacement by the President.

4. DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS who serve on the Board of Directors shall be designated in the Bylaws section along with their duties.

5. AN APPOINTED OFFICER OR DIRECTOR who fails to uphold the normal ethical responsibilities of the position by culpable negligence or default; by dishonest or felonious conduct, may be removed from office as outlined in the Bylaws.

6. A VACANCY OF ANY OFFICE for any reason shall be filled by appointment of the President.

ARTICLE XI. ELECTIONS

1. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION procedures shall be established in the Bylaws.

ARTICLE XII. COMMISSIONERS

1. A COMMISSIONER for each State/Province/Territory/Country shall be appointed by the President for an indefinite term to represent the Society in his/her area. Commissioners should be appointed on a regional basis.

ARTICLE XIII. DEPARTMENTS

1. DEPARTMENTS representing the various areas of operational activities and other interests of the Society shall be established. Each Department shall be headed by a Director who shall promote and administer its obligation to the Society.

2. DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS shall be appointed by the Vice-President with approval of the President.

ARTICLE XIV. COMMITTEES

1. STANDING COMMITTEES shall be established in the Bylaws or may be established by the Vice-President as he sees fit. He shall appoint each committee chairperson with the approval of the President.

ARTICLE XV. MEETINGS

1. THE ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING, or gathering, shall be held at a site of, and at an appropriate time during the season of the highland games. Meeting locations shall be selected at least two years in advance, by the membership, at an Annual Membership Meeting. Normally the meeting will be held at different locations around the regions to accommodate the participation of more of the membership, but may be held by electronic or telecommunication means.

ARTICLE XVI. AMENDMENT

1. THE CONSTITUTION may be amended by the President at any time, provided that notice of the proposed amendment/s is published in the Society newsletter, OUR VALOUR, thirty (30) days in advance of the proposed change.

ARTICLE XVII. DISSOLUTION

1. IN THE EVENT OF DISSOLUTION of the Clan Logan Society International, Inc., any and all assets of the Society remaining after payment of Societies obligations shall be assigned to a Scottish Society or other educational organization whose aims and purposes coincide with those of the Society and which shall qualify as an exempt organization under Section 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 or the provisions of the U.S. Internal Revenue Laws, as the board sees fit.  
B Y L A W S

ARTICLE I. CHANGE OF NAME OR ADDRESS

1. THE CHANGE OF THE NAME OR ADDRESS of the Society shall require official notification by the Secretary to appropriate agencies within thirty (30) days.

ARTICLE II. NON-PROFIT STATUS

1. THE SOCIETY SHALL not be operated for pecuniary profit or commercial gain. No part of its net earnings, if any, shall insure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, any officer, director or member or any other person having a personal or private interest in the activities of the Society. The Society shall be empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and awards in the furtherance of the purposes and goals set forth in the Constitution and Bylaws.

ARTICLE III. FISCAL YEAR

1. THE FISCAL YEAR of the Society shall be outlined in the Constitution and be used as the terms of office and as the term of the Society's annual dues.

ARTICLE IV. BYLAWS

1. THESE BYLAWS as stated and amended from time to time by the President shall govern the financial and operational procedures of the Society. 

ARTICLE V. ORGANIZATION

1. THE SOCIETY shall have designated REGIONS as outlined by Attachment 1 to this document.

2. EACH STATE, PROVINCE, TERRITORY, or COUNTRY shall have a Commissioner appointed for an indefinite period and who will serve at the pleasure of the President.

ARTICLE VI. ARMS AND CRESTS

1. ORIGINAL ART WORK of all Arms and Crests produced for the Society are the property of and copyrightŠ of HIGHLANDER Graphics, and are on license to the Society at no cost until such time as the dissolution of the Society. Quality reproductions of all Arms and Crests shall be reproduced by the Secretary when required by the Membership.

ARTICLE VII. MEMBERSHIP

1. THE SOCIETY has an objective of growing in Membership. Each department of the Society in its own sphere of influence shall be aware of this and endeavour to seek ways to recruit new members. Likewise, each department shall continually seek ways of improving the satisfaction of all current members.

ARTICLE VIII. DUES

1. SOCIETY DUES shall be valid for a period of two years after the approval of this document unless modified by the President.

 
2. MONETARY CURRENCY OF DUES is in U.S. Dollars.

3. SOCIETY DUES structure as of March 2006. 
Individual     $25.00 
Junior     $12.50 
Associate     $25.00 
Life Time     $500.00 

Over 65 Years of age     $250.00

ARTICLE IX. GOVERNING BODY

1. THE PRESIDENT shall be a term for life, or until such time as open elections are held in accordance with Article XI. 
A. The President shall serve as the official representative of the Society and may designate a substitute to represent the Society in all activities involving other Clans, Clan Societies and Associations. 
B. Preside at all meetings of the Society. 
C. Be empowered to call special meetings of the Society. 
D. Shall manage all matters of, and have final say in all matters concerning the Society. 
E. Shall be empowered with the authority to remove any Officer from their duties and Office within the Society. 
F. Shall have sole authority in the appointment of the successor to the Office of President.

2. THE VICE-PRESIDENT shall be a term for life, or until such time as open elections are held in accordance with Article XI. 
A. The Vice-President shall preside at any and all meetings in the absence of the President, and act on behalf of the Presidents Office. 
B. Will be required to perform other duties as required by the President.

3. THE SECRETARY will be required to perform the duties as required by the President.

ARTICLE X. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

1. THE DUTIES OF ELECTED OFFICERS and directors are contained in attachment 2 to this document entitled Job Descriptions.

2. ANY OFFICER OR APPOINTED DIRECTOR or other official may be removed by the President at such time as their actions are contrary to the good order of the Clan and Society.

ARTICLE XI. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

1. NOMINATIONS AND ELECTION PROCEDURES shall be initiated by the President once the Society has at or above three thousand five hundred (3500) due paying members. At such time the Constitution shall be ratified to represent a duly elected body as the governing board of the Society.

 
2. THE NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE will be a standing committee as outlined in the Constitution. Procedures for nominating and electing candidates shall be developed by this committee and approved by the President.

3. NOMINATION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS shall be accomplished in time for publication in the Fall-October issue of OUR VALOUR. A nominating form shall be published in OUR VALOUR which will explain the nomination procedures and allow the membership to nominate candidates for all elected offices.

4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS shall be accomplished by mail ballot that is included in OUR VALOUR mailed to the membership. These ballots shall be returned to the committee chair within a reasonable time, determined by the committee, so that the results can be published in OUR VALOUR that precedes the Annual Meeting for that year. Votes shall be tallied by the committee chair with one other disinterested person and the results verified to the Secretary by both people. If only one person is nominated for each office, the actual mail voting procedure will be eliminated. The Secretary will cast the ballot for the slate at the Annual meeting.

ARTICLE XII. COMMISSIONERS

1. THE STATE COMMISSIONER shall be the Society's representative within the area assigned to that Commissioner by the President.

2. THE DUTIES OF THE COMMISSIONER are outlined in Attachment 2 of this document. Additional guidance can be obtained from the "Clan Logan Officials Guide".

ARTICLE XII. DEPARTMENTS

1. THE SOCIETY'S DEPARTMENTS shall be designated as follows: 
1. Chaplain
2. Genealogy
3. Gatherings
4. Publications
5. Heritage
6. Webmaster
7. Membership
8. Librarian

Additional departments may be added when deemed necessary by the Board.

 
2. DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS will be appointed by the President for a term desided by the President.

3. DUTIES OF EACH DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR are outlined in Attachment 2 of this document.

ARTICLE XIV. COMMITTEES 

1. THE STANDING COMMITTEES shall be Audit, Budget and Scholarship. Other committees may be established as required by the Society's business.

2. THE CHAIR AND MEMBERS of these Committees shall be appointed by the President.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES of all committees shall be outlined in Attachment 2 of this document.

ARTICLE XV. MEETINGS

1. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS shall be held in accordance with Article XV of the Constitution. A Board meeting will supersede the general membership meeting and attendance at both of these meetings, by officers of the Society shall be deemed highly desirable. Each official will submit a report of their activities, to the President by mail or in person, outlining their activities for the previous year. Reports will be presented to the membership as time permits.

2. REGIONAL MEETINGS shall be encouraged by the Society. These meetings shall be held in as central a location as possible to facilitate the highest attendance by members in the region. A written report of the results and actions of the membership at these meetings shall be submitted to the President within ninety (90) days following the meeting.

ARTICLE XVI AMENDMENT

1. THE BYLAWS OF THE SOCIETY may be amended by the President at any time.

ARTICLE XVII. DISSOLUTION

1. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS shall provide for the archiving of the records and papers of the Society in case of a dissolution under Article XVII Of the Constitution. Proprietorship shall be established with any organization chosen to archive these documents.

ARTICLE XVIII WEB PAGE

1. The official url of the CLSI web page shall be: www.clanlogansociety.com

2. All official society documents e.g. Our Valour, Society Advertisements, Business Cards, Brochures shall bear the web address.