By Laws:
Revision History:
Current 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 scholarships to MiraCosta Horticulture students.
Article III. Membership
Section 3.01 Membership in this organization shall be unlimited to persons interested in the Club’s 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 seven elected officers, the immediate past president, newsletter Editor and Director of Horticulture.
Section 5.02 The Board of Directors shall meet monthly to consider business matters pertaining to the Club and a report shall be given members at the General Meeting by the Recording Secretary.
Section 5.03 The quorum to conduct business at a Board Meeting shall consist of four members.
Article VI. Standing Committees
There shall be standing committees as required, appointed by the President.
Section 6.01 The elected officers of the Club shall be: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, 3rd Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer.
Section 6.02 Bi-annually in March, a nominating committee consisting of three members shall be appointed. This committee shall present its slate at the April meeting.
Section 6.03 The election of officers shall be held at the May meeting. Nominations may be made from the floor. If there are no nominations, the election may be conducted by a voice vote. If there is more than one candidate, ballots shall be provided.
Section 6.04 The installation shall be at the June meeting, along with the awards and members thanked for special support.
Section 6.05 Vacancies in the elective offices shall be filled by appointment by the Board of Directors with the approval of the membership.
Article VII. Duties of Officers
Section 7.01 The President shall:
(a) Preside at Meetings of the Club
(b) Shall appoint all committee chairs and serve as an ex-officio member of all
committees except the nominating committee.
Section 7.02 The First Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in his/her absence and the First Vice president shall be program chairman.
Section 7.03 The Second Vice President shall perform the duties of the president in the absence of the President and the First Vice president and shall be the membership chairman.
Section 7.04 The Third Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in his/her absence and in the absence of both the First and Second Vice President and shall serve as Publicity and communication chairman.
Section 7.05 The Recording Secretary shall:
(a) Keep minutes of all meetings of the Club
Section 7.06 The Corresponding Secretary shall:
(a) Take care of all correspondence.
(b) Act as Recording Secretary in that person’s absence.
Section 7.07 The Treasurer shall:
(a) Receive and hold all funds of the Club.
(b) Pay all bills and sign all checks.
(c) Keep a correct account of all receipts and disbursements.
(d) Present reports at the General Meeting and Board Meetings of the Club.
(e) One other member of the Board shall be authorized to sign checks.
Article VIII. Meetings
Section 8.01 The General meeting shall be held on the third Saturday of each month except in December when the General Meeting is held on the second Saturday of the month. There is no General Meeting in July and August. The General Meeting begins at 12:45 pm unless a change is necessary for the speakers.
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 © (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Current 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 scholarships to MiraCosta Horticulture students.
Article III. Membership
Section 3.01 Membership in this organization shall be unlimited to persons interested in the Club’s 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 seven elected officers, the immediate past president, newsletter Editor and Director of Horticulture.
Section 5.02 The Board of Directors shall meet monthly to consider business matters pertaining to the Club and a report shall be given members at the General Meeting by the Recording Secretary.
Section 5.03 The quorum to conduct business at a Board Meeting shall consist of four members.
Article VI. Standing Committees
There shall be standing committees as required, appointed by the President.
Section 6.01 The elected officers of the Club shall be: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, 3rd Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer.
Section 6.02 Bi-annually in March, a nominating committee consisting of three members shall be appointed. This committee shall present its slate at the April meeting.
Section 6.03 The election of officers shall be held at the May meeting. Nominations may be made from the floor. If there are no nominations, the election may be conducted by a voice vote. If there is more than one candidate, ballots shall be provided.
Section 6.04 The installation shall be at the June meeting, along with the awards and members thanked for special support.
Section 6.05 Vacancies in the elective offices shall be filled by appointment by the Board of Directors with the approval of the membership.
Article VII. Duties of Officers
Section 7.01 The President shall:
(a) Preside at Meetings of the Club
(b) Shall appoint all committee chairs and serve as an ex-officio member of all
committees except the nominating committee.
Section 7.02 The First Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in his/her absence and the First Vice president shall be program chairman.
Section 7.03 The Second Vice President shall perform the duties of the president in the absence of the President and the First Vice president and shall be the membership chairman.
Section 7.04 The Third Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in his/her absence and in the absence of both the First and Second Vice President and shall serve as Publicity and communication chairman.
Section 7.05 The Recording Secretary shall:
(a) Keep minutes of all meetings of the Club
Section 7.06 The Corresponding Secretary shall:
(a) Take care of all correspondence.
(b) Act as Recording Secretary in that person’s absence.
Section 7.07 The Treasurer shall:
(a) Receive and hold all funds of the Club.
(b) Pay all bills and sign all checks.
(c) Keep a correct account of all receipts and disbursements.
(d) Present reports at the General Meeting and Board Meetings of the Club.
(e) One other member of the Board shall be authorized to sign checks.
Article VIII. Meetings
Section 8.01 The General meeting shall be held on the third Saturday of each month except in December when the General Meeting is held on the second Saturday of the month. There is no General Meeting in July and August. The General Meeting begins at 12:45 pm unless a change is necessary for the speakers.
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 © (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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