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MCHC by Laws Feb 2010 Rev Draft 03 10 16
MCHC by Laws Feb 2010 Rev Draft 03 10 16
MCHC by Laws Feb 2010 Rev Draft 03 10 16
By-Laws
Revision History:
Current revision approved April 2016
Previous revision approved February 2010
Previous revision approved March 2009
Previous revision amended May 2004
Article I. Name and classification
(a) The name of this organization shall be MiraCosta Horticulture Club of
Oceanside.
(b) This shall be an educational, charitable, non-profit organization.
Article II. Objectives
(a) To promote better gardening through the friendly sharing of plants.
(b) To bring together both students and citizens of nearby communities.
(c) To initiate and assist others in civic beautification.
(d) To support activities of MiraCosta College, the Palomar District, The California
Garden Club, Inc., and the National Garden Club, Inc.
(e) To create more interest in amateur gardening and appreciation of the natural
beauty of California.
(f) To provide funding for scholarships and/or special projects to MiraCosta
Horticulture students.
Article III. Membership
Section 3.01 Membership in this organization shall be limited to persons interested in
the Clubs objectives.
Section 3.02 The application shall be accompanied by dues.
Article IV. Dues
Section 4.01 The Club fiscal year shall be from July 1st to June 30th.
Section 4.02 Dues are paid at the June meeting and delinquent July 1st.
Article V. Board of Directors
Section 5.01 The Board of Directors shall consist of the President, 1st VicePresident/Programs, 2nd Vice President/Membership, 3rd Vice-President/Publicity,
Secretary, Treasurer, Immediate Past President
Section 5.02 The Board of Directors shall meet as needed to consider business matters
pertaining to the Club, and a report shall be shared with members at the next General
meeting.
Section 5.03 The quorum to conduct business at a Board Meeting shall consist of four
members.
Section 8.02 Ten members, two of whom shall be officers, shall constitute a quorum,
except when voting on changes in the By-Laws. Members will be notified at least 30
days in advance of the vote and shall require a 50% vote of the members present.
Article IX. Amendments
These By-Laws may be amended at any General Meeting of the Club by a 50% vote of
those present, provided notice has been given either orally or in writing not less than
thirty (30) days before a meeting.
Article X. Dissolution of Assets
Upon dissolution of this Club, after payment or provision for payment of all debts and
liabilities, its assets remaining shall be distributed to a non-profit organization which
has established its tax exempt status under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue
Code.