FRANK FAMILY CIRCLE

BY LAWS

 

ARTICLE I   TITLE

The name of this organization shall be the Frank Family Circle.

 

ARTICLE II   MISSION

The purpose of this organization shall be to foster the continuity of the family relationships. With time, members of the family have spread geographically from their early New York and Pennsylvania locations, as well as increasing in numbers. As a result it has become more difficult to maintain family relationships and friendships. The Organization shall work to keep close ties between family members of all ages, primarily by convening an annual family reunion and maintain a family tree. Other meetings maybe arranged for appropriate occasions.

 

ARCTICLE III   MEMBERSHIP

All descendants of Herschel and Rivka Frank and Lizer and Chavid Ames are eligible for membership.

 

ARTICLE IV  DUES

Dues shall be payable annually by all members aged 21 and over. The amount to be established by the membership and shall remain fixed unless changed by a majority vote at the annual meeting.

 

ARTICLE V   OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

Section 1.              The elected officers shall be:

- President

- Vice President

- Secretary

- Treasurer

Section 2.              The President’s term shall be limited to one two-year term.

Section 3.              All other officers shall be elected for a two-year term but may be re-elected and serve more than one                                                consecutive term.

Section 4.              The President shall preside at all meetings and be responsible for the general operation of the organization                                     and represent it between annual meetings.

Section 5.              The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in the President’s absence.

Section 6.              The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings, keep the membership list current and notify members of all                                   meetings.

Section 7.              The Treasurer shall keep a record of all receipts and disbursements and submit an annual financial statement.                                The Treasurer shall also be responsible for sending notices for and collection of dues.

Section 8.              There shall be a Nominating Committee to nominate candidates for office. The committee shall consist of the                                  last three Presidents with the immediate pas President acting as Chair.

Section 9.              The President as needed shall appoint ad hoc committees. The President shall be an ex-officio member of                                        these committees. Each committee shall elect its own Chair.

ARTICLE VI    ELECTIONS

Section 1.              Officers shall be elected at alternate annual meetings. Their term of office shall commence at the conclusion                                   of the meeting at which they have been elected.

Section 2.              Any vacancies shall be filled by the President to complete the unexpired term.

 

ARTICLE VII   AMENDMENTS

These by-laws may be amended by a majority vote of the membership at the annual meeting.