THE NIGHTLIGHTERS CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
NAME AND PURPOSE
The name of the club shall be THE NIGHTLIGHTERS. It is organized to conduct formal ballroom dinner dances and other social functions, as directed by the Board of Directors (hereafter called the BOARD).
MEMBERSHIP GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
Members shall be married couples only, each couple constituting one membership. There are two exceptions: The surviving spouse of a member or a past member couple, may be a dues paying, active member. If a married couple, who have been members of The Nightlighters in good standing for at least five (5) consecutive years divorces, they will be eligible to individually retain their membership in The Nightlighters, similar to the organization's by-laws pertaining to widows/widowers. Each one may decide independently of the other to retain their membership by paying individually the annual dues that are charged to a couple. Any pro-ration will be provided at the time of their renewal.
To become members, a couple must be sponsored by a member and approved by the Board. The number of members is not limited. The Board may deny or revoke a membership.
Past Presidents who are long term members may be granted a lifetime, non-dues paying membership. This decision is at the discretion of the Board.
The Board is the governing body of the Club and shall consist of the Officers as set forth in Section 4-A, B, and C. The Board shall meet bi-monthly and at other times as called by the President. Vacancies on the Board shall be filled by appointment of the President, with the approval of the Board. Board members shall be couples, with each position being held jointly by husband and wife. Each person shall have one vote.
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