THE RICH FAMILY

ASSOCIATION
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS AS ADOPTED IN DECEMBER, 1967,
AND AMENDED AT THE ANNUAL MEETINGS OF SEPTEMBER 28, 1974,
SEPTEMBER 17, 1977. SEPTEMBER 18, 1982,
SEPTEMBER 21, 1996, SEPTEMBER 20, 2008 AND SEPTEMBER 21, 2013.

CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE I. NAME

The name of this association shall be The Rich Family Association, hereinafter
referred to as the Association.

ARTICLE II. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The purpose and objectives of this Association shall be to discover, procure, and
preserve whatever may relate to the Rich Family in America; to procure and
maintain collections of photographs, records, heirlooms, etc., relating to the Rich
Family; to encourage study and research relating to the Rich Family; and to
disseminate information thereon; to support scholastic achievement, and
historical museum activities; to erect and maintain suitable memorial
monuments; and to acquire and maintain real estate for these purposes.

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP

Membership in this Association shall be open to persons who have a Rich Family
name in its various spellings and origins, who are descended from a Rich Family,
or who are married to a person descended from a Rich Family.

Membership classifications shall be: active, life, honorary, and such other classes
of membership as the Board of Directors may constitute.

ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS

The officers of this Association shall be of two categories, elected and appointed.
Elected officers shall be a president, a vice-president, a secretary, and a treasurer.
Appointed officers shall be an honorary president, state representatives, an editor,
a genealogist, and such others as may be determined by the Board of Directors. All
officers shall be voting members in good standing.
ARTICLE V. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

There shall be a Board of Directors composed of the elected officers and ten
directors elected from the membership. The appointed officers shall be eligible to
attend all meetings of the Board of Directors with voice but without vote. All
members of the Board of Directors shall be voting members in good standing.

ARTICLE VI. ELECTIONS

The officers shall be elected by a majority of the votes cast by the voting members
at an annual election to be held at the Annual Meeting of the Association.

A vacancy among any of the elected officers during their term of office shall be
filled by a majority vote of the members of the Board of Directors. The newly
elected officer shall hold office until the following annual election, at which time
said officer will be eligible for reelection.

ARTICLE VII. MEETINGS

A meeting of the Association shall be held at least annually. The authority to call
additional meetings is vested in the Board of Directors

ARTICLE VIII. DUES AND FUNDS

The authority to levy dues and assessments and to receive funds from these and
other proper sources shall be vested in the Board of Directors.

Life and Honorary Members shall pay no annual dues

The Board of Directors may establish such reserve or endowment funds as it may
decide to establish, and it shall formulate plans and regulations, authorize
depositories and appoint custodians of such funds as may be accumulated from
dues or received by donation from any source. Such funds will be maintained by
the Treasurer. An annual report of these funds will be presented at the annual
meeting of the Association and published in KINFOLK.

ARTICLE IX. AMENDMENTS

An amendment to this Constitution may be proposed by any voting member who

shall submit such proposed amendment in writing to the Secretary.

The Secretary shall send a copy of the proposed amendment to each member of the
Board of Directors.
If approved by two thirds of the members of the Board of Directors voting, the
proposed amendment shall then be submitted to the membership, and such
amendment shall become effective if approved by a majority of the voting
members at a meeting, or, in the event of a mail or electronic ballot, by a majority
of the voting members who have returned ballots thereon within the designated
time limit. If an amendment is approved, the Secretary has the authority to
incorporate it into the Constitution, and make necessary corrections to other
articles to which it may refer, without alteration of the basic meaning of the
corrected articles.

ARTICLE X. DISSOLUTION AND DISPOSAL OF ASSETS

Upon the dissolution of the Association, the Board of Directors shall, after paying
or making provision for the payment of all the liabilities of the corporation,
dispose of all the assets of the corporation by conveying or otherwise
appropriately transferring title to the New England Historic Genealogical Society,
so long as said organization qualifies on the date of said transfer as an exempt
organization under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the
corresponding provision of any future U.S. Internal Revenue Law).

ARTICLE XI AUDITING COMMITTEE AND AUDITOR

1. An Auditor shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the

Board of Directors. The Auditor shall not be a financial officer of the Association.
If needed, additional members may be appointed to an Audit Committee to assist
the Auditor.

2. The Auditor shall examine the records of the Treasurer and any other
financial officers as of the last day of the calendar year and to coincide with the
Corporation Tax returns to the IRS and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

3. The audit shall be completed within thirty days following the tax return
due date and its report filed with the Secretary who shall send a copy to each
member of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall review the report
at the annual board meeting and present it to the annual membership meeting. An
additional audit shall be performed if a different individual assumes the office of
treasurer or other financial officer prior to the normal time of auditing.

THE RICH FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INCORPORATED

BYLAWS
CHAPTER I. MEMBERSHIP

1. Active membership shall be available to all eligible persons upon submission of

an application on forms provided by the Association and upon payment of annual
dues as determined by the Board of Directors.

2. Life membership shall be available to active members who shall contribute a life
membership fee in an amount to be determined by Board Directors. Life
Members shall enjoy all the privileges of Active Membership but shall not pay
annual dues. Life membership is conferred only upon an individual and is
not transferable to any other person or entity. If the life member does not either
1). contribute to the Association, or 2). attend the annual reunion, or 3). keep the
Association advised of updated contact information for a period of three years, the
board of directors shall suspend the life member.

3. Honorary membership may be conferred by the Board of Directors on any

person who has made a distinguished contribution to the Association but who is
not eligible for Active Membership.

4. Only Annual and Life members shall be entitled to vote, to hold office, and to
attend the business sessions of the Association.

5. A member in any category may be suspended or expelled by the Board of

Directors for conduct which, in the opinion of the Board of Directors, is or has
been detrimental to the Association. Such member must be provided with written
notice of the proposed action and the time and place of the Board of Directors
meeting at least thirty days prior to such meeting. The said member shall be given
a reasonable opportunity to appear at such meeting and be heard.

CHAPTER II. OFFICERS AND DUTIES

1. Elected officers of the Association shall be chosen by voice or written ballot at

the annual meeting and shall hold their respective offices for three years or until
their successors are duly elected. They shall be eligible for re-election.

2. Appointed officers shall be named by the President with the approval of a

majority of the Board of Directors.

3. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and the Board of
Directors. (S)He shall perform the customary duties of the office and shall be an ex
officio member of all committees with voting rights.

4. The Vice-President shall assist the President and shall perform whatever duties
are assigned; (s)he shall assist the State Representatives as required; in the
absence, or at the request of the President, the Vice-President shall perform the
duties of the President.

5. The Secretary shall handle all correspondence, maintain the membership files,
and maintain a record of the attendance and minutes of the annual meetings of the
Association and the meetings of the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall
maintain both electronic and postal mail addresses for the membership in order to
facilitate communication. Publication of any address will only be with permission
of the addressee.

6. The Treasurer shall have custody of and management of all the invested
property, funds, and financial affairs of the Association. (S)He shall have full
authority, in the name and behalf of the Association, to receive, collect, take
charge of, and disburse all monies. (S)He shall deposit such monies and safeguard
the securities and records in the name of the Association in such financial
institutions as the Board of Directors shall designate. The Treasurer shall give a
report of the financial condition of the Association at all meetings of the
Association and Board of Directors. The annual report shall be published in
KINFOLK.

7. The Honorary President, who shall be appointed by the Board of Directors, shall
be the oldest known Active Member. The Honorary President shall hold the
position for life.

8. The State Representatives shall be selected to represent the geographic regions

of the United States. They shall be appointed by the Board of Directors and shall
serve for an indefinite term. Each State Representative shall be responsible for the
activities of the Association in his assigned area, shall develop publicity and public
relations concerning the Association, shall provide the Secretary with copies of all
correspondence and related material, and shall assist in every way possible to
promote the purposes and objectives of the Association.

9. The Genealogist shall be that member of the Association most qualified by

background and experience to supervise the genealogical research and work of the
Association. (S)He shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the
Board of Directors for an indefinite term and shall maintain all genealogical files
of the Association.

10. The Editor shall be responsible for the publications of the Association. (S)He
shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the Board of Directors.
There shall be a subcommittee of the Publications Committee, to be known as the
Liaison Committee, which shall be responsible for placing KINFOLK in libraries of
historical societies, genealogical societies, and public libraries with genealogical
departments, on a complimentary basis.

CHAPTER III. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Board of Directors

1. The Directors, who, together with the elected officers, shall constitute the Board
of Directors, shall be elected by members of the Association. Of the ten members
to be elected, two shall be elected annually each for a three-year term. A Director
may serve more than one term.

2. The Board of Directors shall meet at least once a year and more often as should
prove necessary. The Board shall have authority to call meetings of the
Association, determine the amount of annual dues and life membership payments,
confer Honorary Membership, suspend or expel a member in any category as
herein provided.

3. The Board of Directors shall formulate the policies and programs of the
Association subject only to the direction of the membership as expressed at annual
or special meetings

Committees

1. The Nominating Committee shall prepare a list of qualified nominees for each
elective office to be filled for the coming year at the annual meeting of the
Association. Additional nominations may be made from the floor by any member
in good standing, provided that the nominee, if not present, has indicated approval
in writing.

2. The Publications Committee shall have general supervision over the

publications of the Association. The appointed Editor of KINFOLK shall ex officio
serve as chairman of the Publications Committee.

3. The Library and Museum Committee shall receive, accession, acknowledge, and
exhibit all books, pamphlets, photographs, artifacts, and other memorabilia
pertaining to the Rich Family and shall solicit such materials from the
membership and other interested parties.

4. The Scholarship Committee shall establish and publish the requirements for all
Rich Family Association scholarships to be awarded, receive all applications for
these, and announce the recipients at the annual meeting of the
Association. Policies for the awards will be determined by the Board of Directors.

5. The Isaac Rich Scholarship Committee shall maintain liaison with Boston
University in respect to the University’s action in awarding this scholarship,
arrange for applications to be received for this scholarship, determine the
eligibility of the applicants, and recommend one of these applicants to Boston
University.
6. The Genealogical Records Committee shall assist the Association Genealogist in
whatever ways are requested and shall encourage all members to file their family
lines with the Association.

7. The Reunions Committee shall be responsible for the arrangements for the
annual reunions of the Association under the supervision of the Board of
Directors. The details will be published in a timely manner in KINFOLK and by
other means as deemed necessary by the committee..

CHAPTER IV. MEETINGS

1. The Annual Meeting of the Association shall be held at a date and place to be
determined by the Board of Directors and published in a timely manner in
KINFOLK and by other means as deemed necessary.

2. The Annual Business Meeting shall be held during the Annual Meeting. A
quorum for the transaction of business at this Annual Meeting shall be thirty
voting members.

CHAPTER V. DUES AND FUNDS

1. Subject to an annual determination by the Board of Directors, the dues shall be

established on a calendar year basis, the amount to be determined annually by the
Board of Directors for both active membership (annual) and life membership
(single payment).

2. The Association shall maintain a Scholarship Fund, the interest from which
shall be used to provide scholarships according to provisions established by the
Board of Directors.

3. Other funds may be established by the Association to carry out the purpose and
objectives of the Association. All funds shall be in the charge of the Treasurer and
shall be administered with knowledge and consent of the Board of Directors.

4. All sums received by the Association as donations or bequests (unless the

donors or testators shall otherwise prescribe), all annual dues, and all income
from investments may be applied to the current expenses of the Association or
added to the general fund or to the permanent funds of the Association at the
discretion of the Board of Directors.

CHAPTER VI. PUBLICATIONS

1. A magazine, the Rich Family Association KINFOLK, shall be published at least

semi-annually, under the direction of the Publications Committee. It shall contain
such material pertinent to the general purposes of the Association as the Editor
and Publications Committee shall consider proper.

2. The Publications Committee may authorize other regular, occasional, or single

publications.

3, The Association will maintain a website containing such material pertinent to

the general purposes of the Association, and available to the general public, except
for password protected sections available only to members, if desired.

4. Except on written authority given by the Board of Directors in each particular

case, no member or non-member of the Association shall associate the name or
use the seal of the Association in any publication to make it appear that the
publication was issued by or under the auspices of the Association.

CHAPTER VII. AMENDMENTS

These Bylaws may be amended at any annual meeting of the Association by a two-
thirds vote of all members of the Association present, provided that a statement of
the general nature of the proposed amendment or amendments has been included
in the notice of the meeting.

In case of emergency as certified by a majority of its members, the Board of

Directors may amend the Bylaws by written ballot, provided such amendment is
approved by three fourths of the Directors returning the ballot. This emergency
action shall be published in the next issue of KINFOLK.

CHAPTER VIII. RULES OF ORDER

The latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Revised shall be the authority on all
questions of procedures and parliamentary law not covered by the Constitution
and Bylaws of the Association.