BYLAW OPTIMIST CLUB OF FREDERICK

Optimist Club of Frederick - Bylaws CLUB NUMBER- 33090

OPTIMIST CLUB BYLAWS

ARTICLE I - NAME

This club shall be known as Optimist Club of Frederick an an affiliate of Optimist International.

ARTICLE II- PURPOSES

The purposes of this club shall be to develop Optimism as a philosophy of life, utilizing the tenets of the Optimist Creed; to promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs; to inspire respect for the law; to promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people; to aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one’s self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

The membership of this club shall represent a compatible cross-section of the business, social, and cultural life of the community and shall consist of adults of good character and community standing, generally compatible with the membership of all Optimist clubs, who reside or have community interests in the city of Frederick or the adjacent area and who have been duly elected to membership in the manner prescribed in these bylaws. All memberships shall be held by individuals and shall not be transferable.

ARTICLE IV - ADMISSION TO MEMBERSHIP

Members shall be admitted to the club in the following manner:

a.	Proposals for membership shall be submitted to the Secretary in the form and manner prescribed by the Board of Directors and shall bear the endorsement of one or more members in good standing.

b.	The Secretary shall immediately refer all such proposals to the Membership Committee for investigation and Recommendation.

c.	Upon approval by the Member8hip Committee, the Secretary shall notify the membership of the identity of the proposed member and the date the proposal will be voted upon by the Board of Directors.

After all members have had opportunity to express objections, if any, the Board of Directors shall approve or reject the proposal for membership without explanation of its action. A majority vote of those present shall be necessary to give approval as established by Article VII, Section 3 of these bylaws.

ARTICLE V. - TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP

Section 1: Any member may resign from the club provided that all dues and fees have been paid. Such resignation shall be in writing to the Treasurer.

Section 2: Any member who is two (2) or more months in arrears in the payment of dues or fees to the club may be suspended from membership. He or she will be provided written notice by the Treasurer. Such member, upon payment of arrears and submission of application for reinstatement within thirty (30) days after said notice may be reinstated at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Such member who has not applied for reinstatement within the stated period, shall be deemed to have forfeited membership in the club and shall be so notified by the Treasurer