Constitution
and
By-Laws
14 February 1970
ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of this organization shall be:
GEORGIA LIONS PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS
ARTICLE II. PURPOSE
SECTION A. The purpose of this organization is:
1. To foster an esprit de corps among the Past District Governors of Multiple
District 18, International Association of Lions Clubs.
2. To support and promote the best interests of Lionism by cooperating with its
leadership.
3. To upgrade Lionism by using the best intelligence, experience and dedication of
the Past District Governors to offer constructive criticism and creative ideas.
4. To act only in the role of counselors, advisors and willing assistants through
proper channels of authority, wherever and whenever advice and assistance will
benefit Lionism.
ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP
SECTION A. The membership shall include all Past District Governors who are members
In good standing of a Lions Club in Multiple District 18.
SECTION B. A member may withdraw by notifying an Officer, in writing, that he wishes his
Name to be removed.
ARTICLE IV. FEES AND DUES
SECTION A. See By-Laws No. 2.
ARTICLE V. OFFICERS
SECTION A. The Officers shall be President, First Vice-President, Second Vice-President,
Secretary-Treasurer, and Immediate Past President.
ARTICLE VI. ELECTIONS
SECTION A. The President shall appoint a Nomination Committee of no fewer than three
Members at least sixty days prior to the Annual Meeting. The Chairman
Shall be from the District in line for the office of President.
SECTION B. The office of President shall be filled from each District in alphabetical
sequence.
SECTION C. The Nomination Committee shall report at the Annual Meeting and shall at
that time receive nominations from the floor.
SECTION D. The election shall immediately follow the closing of nominations. The
Nomination Committee shall then serve as an Election Committee and
Proceed with the election. A plurality vote shall be necessary to elect.
SECTION E. The Officers shall take office on July 1st and serve for one year or until their
successors shall have been elected.
ARTICLE VII. DUTIES OF OFFICERS
SECTION A. The Officers shall comprise the Executive Committee empowered to act for
the Organization within the limits of its Constitution and By-Laws and/or the
frame-work of the objectives of International Lionism.
SECTION B. The President shall be the Executive Officer of the Organization and the
Chairman of the Executive Committee. He shall preside at all meetings. He
shall appoint all committees with the assistance of the Executive Committee.
He shall direct the work of the Officers and the Committee Chairmen. He
shall call regular and special meetings. He shall see that the purposes and
functions of the Organization are accomplished and he shall call for reports
by its Officers and Committees. He shall represent the Association at all
meetings of the State Council which he is invited to attend and shall be
reimbursed for his expenses in attending as our representative at the rate of
$50.00 per year.
SECTION C. The Vice-Presidents shall assist the president as directed by him, shall
perform the duties of the President in his absence and according to rank,
succeed him in office if he is unable to perform his duties.
SECTION D. The Secretary-Treasurer shall keep the minutes of the Annual Meetings,
called meetings and meetings of the Executive Committee. He shall keep a
mailing list of all members. He shall conduct correspondence as directed by
the President, notify members of meetings and otherwise do the work of a
Secretary. He shall keep a permanent file of all such records, make reports
when called upon by the Officers, and transmit all records to his successor in
office.
SECTION E. The Immediate Past President shall assist the President as directed by him
and make available his knowledge and experience as President.
SECTION F. If the office of President or a Vice-President should become vacant, the
Vice-Presidents shall move up and the Executive Committee shall appoint a
Second Vice-President from the District in alphabetical sequence. The
Secretary-Treasurer may be appointed from any District.
ARTICLE VIII. MEETINGS
SECTION A. There shall be an Annual Meeting, during the time and in the city of the
District 18 Convention, at which the official business of the Organization
shall be conducted. Two thirds of the membership in attendance shall be
necessary for a quorum at an Annual Meeting.
SECTION B. A mid year meeting may be held at the discretion of the Executive
Committee. A quorum shall be constituted by two thirds of the members
present. On a two thirds vote of those present, official business may be
transacted at an Annual Meeting, excepting the election of officers.
SECTION C. A Special Meeting may be called by the President, by the Executive
Committee, or by 25% of the membership. In the latter case the names of
those requesting the meeting must be filed, in advance, with the President or
the Secretary-Treasurer.
SECTION D. A called Special Meeting shall convene centrally in District 18 and all
members shall be notified, by mail, fifteen days prior to the meeting date
which notice shall state the purpose of the meeting.
SECTION E. Two Thirds of the membership in attendance shall be necessary for a
quorum at a called Special Meeting.
SECTION F. All meetings shall be conducted under Roberts Rules of Order.
ARTICLE IX. AMENDMENTS
SECTION A. This Constitution may be amended at any Annual Meeting or Mid Year
Meeting, where a quorum is present, by a two thirds vote of those present.
SECTION B. No vote may be taken on an Amendment unless a written notice stating the
exact wording of the proposed amendment shall have been mailed to all
members at least thirty days prior to the meeting date.
FINIS