Sample Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws
(There are several alternatives to Article IV, one being that changes could be made by 2/3 of the
members present at the annual meeting, for example. You may wish to review your State Nonprofit
Code for alternatives)
** Sample **
By-Laws of (name of club)
ARTICLE I: Purpose (will be same as Articles)
ARTICLE II: Members
Section 1. There may be four classifications of members: individual adult, couple, individual youth and
family members.
(Adult members shall be defined as 19 years of age and over; couples shall be defined as those who are
married or otherwise legally recognized as common-law; youth members are defined as being 18 years
of age and under on January 1 of the current year; family members are defined as parents/guardians and
their children having not reached 19 years of age on January 1 of the current year and living in the same
home.)
Section 2. Voting rights. All paid members above the age of 18 in good standing with the (name of club)
shall have the right to cast votes on any subject at any membership meeting. Individual memberships are
entitled to one vote; couple memberships are entitled to two votes; family memberships are entitled to
three votes.
Section 3. Non-Transferable Membership. The membership in this club is non-transferable. Any attempt
to transfer shall immediately void the membership and relieve the club of any obligation to refund any
dues paid.
Section 4. Due Process
A. Those members abusing or misusing their privileges of membership will have their memberships
revoked after an appropriate hearing of the club's Board of Directors.
B. Membership may be terminated for the following reasons: a) Resignation of the member. b) Default
in the payment of dues or other monies owed to (name of club). Dues are payable to the treasurer on or
before January 1 of the current year. Members in arrears 60 days shall be deemed to be delinquent and
will be dropped from the membership roll. c) An egregious act has been committed against officers,
directors or other members of (name of club.)
C. Suspension or revocation for valid cause after an appropriate hearing to the Board of Directors,
giving the member involved notice of said hearing and opportunity to be present, upon the affirmation
vote of the majority of the Board of Directors.
Section 5. Reinstatement. Members may, upon application, be reinstated at the discretion of the Board
of Directors.
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