Friends Board and Bylaws

Friends of the Whitinsville Social Library Executive Board
President: Katrina Ireland-Bilodeau
Co-President: Vacant
Treasure: Beth Rae
Secretary: Mary Anne Patella


FRIENDS OF THE WHITINSVILLE SOCIAL LIBRARY BYLAWS
Accepted on July 20, 2019.
ARTICLE I – NAME
The name of this organization shall be “Friends of the Whitinsville Social Library.”
ARTICLE II – PURPOSE
The purpose of this organization shall be to stimulate the interest of the community in the services and needs of the Whitinsville Social Library, to enrich the cultural life of the community, to maintain an association of persons interested in good library service, to provide assistance through volunteerism and fundraising, and to perform other services deemed helpful to the library.
ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 1. Membership is open to all who are interested in the purposes of the Whitinsville Social Library, upon payment of the annual dues.
Sec. 2. Each member shall be entitled to one vote.
ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
Sec. 1. The officers shall be two Co-Presidents, a Secretary, and a Treasurer.
Sec. 2. The Executive Board shall consist of the officers, the chairpersons of the standing committees (if any), a representative from the Board of Library Trustees, and the Library Director. The Trustee and Director will not be voting members.
Sec. 3. The officers shall be elected at the annual meeting for one-year terms, pending renewal by the Board.
Sec. 4. Any vacancy shall be filled by appointment of the Executive Board.
Sec. 5. Committees may be formed as necessary.
Sec. 6. Nominations may be made by the Executive Board in June, to be followed by elections at the Annual Meeting in September. At the Annual Meeting, nominations from the floor will be invited. Any person nominated from the floor must be present at the meeting.
ARTICLE V – MEETINGS
Sec. 1. The Friends of the Whitinsville Social Library shall meet at an Annual Meeting in September; the date shall be set by the Executive Board. Additional meetings may be called by the Executive Board.
Sec. 2. Ten percent (10%) of the membership shall constitute a quorum for a meeting of the membership. A quorum for the Executive Board shall be a majority of its members.
ARTICLE VI – DUES
Sec. 1. Dues shall be payable by the Annual Meeting.
Sec. 2. Dues shall be determined by the Executive Board.
Sec. 3. Dues for 2019-2020 shall be $10 individual, $5 student/senior, and $15 family memberships.
ARTICLE VII – FUNDS
All funds shall be deposited in the account of the Friends of the Whitinsville Social Library and shall be disbursed by the Treasurer with the approval of a Co-President. Any disbursement exceeding $1,000.00 shall be approved by the Executive Board and signed by a second authorized signature.
ARTICLE VIII – AMENDMENTS
Amendment of these bylaws can be enacted at any meeting of the membership by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members present, provided that notice has been given to the membership prior to the meeting.
ARTICLE IX – PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
All meetings shall be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order when not in conflict with these bylaws.
ARTICLE X – PROPERTY AND DISSOLUTION
If the Friends of the Whitinsville Social Library moves to dissolve by a majority vote of the membership, all monies shall be donated to the Whitinsville Social Library.