Chapter XXIV: A Model Constitution

The following outline of a Constitution is given, to be followed by clubs according to their need.

CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE I

Name

This Club shall be called The Woman's Club.

ARTICLE II

Objects

The objects of this Club shall be to study history, sociology,
civics, art, music and any other subjects chosen, to improve our
locality and to promote sociability among the members.

ARTICLE III

Membership

Section 1. The membership shall consist of not more than fifty
women.

Section 2. Names of candidates for membership, having been
nominated and seconded at a regular meeting, shall be submitted to
the Membership Committee and, upon a favorable report, shall be
elected, upon receiving a majority of the votes of the members
present.

Section 3. Any member who has been absent from three consecutive
meetings without excuse, may be dropped from the roll by a vote of
the majority present at a regular meeting.

Section 4. The dues shall be one dollar a year payable in advance
at the first regular meeting in the autumn. Any member having dues
unpaid for six months may be dropped from the roll by a vote of
the majority present at a regular meeting.

ARTICLE IV

Meetings

Section 1. The Club shall meet regularly on the second Tuesday
afternoon of each month from September to June inclusive at places
designated by the Place Committee.

Section 2. The May meeting shall be the Annual Meeting for hearing
reports from all officers and Standing Committees and for electing
the same.

Section 3. Any regular meeting may be postponed by the President
with the concurrence of the Vice President and Secretary.

Section 4. Special meetings may be called at any time by the
President with the concurrence of the Vice President and
Secretary.

ARTICLE V

Officers

Section 1. The officers shall be a President, Vice President,
Secretary and Treasurer, their duties being such as are customary
for such officers.

Section 2. The officers shall be elected by ballot at the May
meeting each year. They shall hold office until their successors
are elected.

ARTICLE VI

Committees