Bylaws - Revision history

Dakmh: Adding category

2013-03-25T21:00:48Z

Adding category

Dosman: Updated bylaws to reflect voted in changes (added second class of membership to Article II, reduced rate/hardship rate/non-voting memberships)

2013-03-14T14:55:14Z

Updated bylaws to reflect voted in changes (added second class of membership to Article II, reduced rate/hardship rate/non-voting memberships)

Dosman at 14:55, 14 December 2012

2012-12-14T14:55:54Z

Dosman at 14:45, 14 December 2012

2012-12-14T14:45:45Z

Dosman at 14:42, 14 December 2012

2012-12-14T14:42:02Z

Dosman at 14:40, 14 December 2012

2012-12-14T14:40:38Z

Dosman at 14:36, 14 December 2012

2012-12-14T14:36:24Z

Dosman: /* Section 5: Voting Membership Rights and Responsibilities */

2012-12-14T14:34:34Z

‎Section 5: Voting Membership Rights and Responsibilities

Dosman at 14:33, 14 December 2012

2012-12-14T14:33:06Z

Dosman at 14:31, 14 December 2012

2012-12-14T14:31:14Z

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	If Corporation is forced to dissolve due to unfortunate circumstances, court order, or planned dissolution, the remaining assets and funds of the Corporation will be dispersed to a 501(c)(3) organization with similar purpose, as determined by the board of directors.		If Corporation is forced to dissolve due to unfortunate circumstances, court order, or planned dissolution, the remaining assets and funds of the Corporation will be dispersed to a 501(c)(3) organization with similar purpose, as determined by the board of directors.
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 == Article II: Who We Are ==
-=== Section 1: Designation of Membership Class ===
+=== Section 1: Designation of Membership Classes ===
-The Corporation has one membership class.
+The Corporation has a two membership classes. Class I is designated by paying full monthly dues and has full voting rights. Class II is designated by paying a reduced rate of monthly dues based on hardship and has no voting rights.
-=== Section 2: Voting Membership Class Qualifications ===
+=== Section 2: Membership Qualifications ===
 Any person who supports the purposes laid out in Article I of these bylaws may apply to become a member.

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	This is the core governing document of Bloominglabs.		This is the core governing document of Bloominglabs.
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−	~~Sections in blockquote are proposed additions to the bylaws.~~
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	== Article I: Name And Why We Exist ==		== Article I: Name And Why We Exist ==

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 Sections in blockquote are proposed additions to the bylaws.
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 == Article I: Name And Why We Exist ==

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 * Share our developments and ideas with the world at large.
 * Facilitate communication with other spaces and colleagues nationally and internationally. Invite experts and other creative individuals to share their ideas and projects.
 == Article II: Who We Are ==
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 Voting membership may be made probationary for a period of 1 month for any reason by written petition signed by more than two thirds (2/3rds) of the voting members. At the conclusion of the probationary period a second vote will be held, membership will be terminated unless two thirds (2/3rds) of the voting members vote to fully reinstate said member. Any voting member voted into probationary status more than once within a one year period shall be terminated.
 == Article III: How we meet ==
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 The conduct of all meetings shall follow the rules of order as specified in the standing rules.
 == Article IV: The Officers ==
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 These bylaws may be amended only when an amendment proposal petition is approved at a membership meeting and signed by all (100% of) voting members. Notice of such petition may be submitted electronically to all members.
 == Article VII: Dissolution ==
 If Corporation is forced to dissolve due to unfortunate circumstances, court order, or planned dissolution, the remaining assets and funds of the Corporation will be dispersed to a 501(c)(3) organization with similar purpose, as determined by the board of directors.

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 === Section 6: Voting Membership Resignation and Termination ===
-Any voting member may resign by filing a resignation with any officer. Resignation shall not relieve a voting member of unpaid dues or other monies owed. Voting membership shall be suspended for non-payment of dues by the Treasurer after a period of three (3) months. Any suspended voting member may restore their membership as shall be specified in the standing rules. Voting membership may also be terminated for any reason by written petition signed by more than three fourths (3/4ths) of the voting members. If a member, through his or her actions, endangers the safety of members of Bloominglabs, or threatens Bloominglabs' lease and continued operation, that member's access to the space will be revoked. Subject to a two thirds (2/3rds) approval by voting members, that member will be terminated.
+Any voting member may resign by filing a resignation with any officer. Resignation shall not relieve a voting member of unpaid dues or other monies owed. Voting membership shall be suspended for non-payment of dues by the Treasurer after a period of three (3) months. Any suspended voting member may restore their membership as shall be specified in the standing rules. Voting membership may also be terminated for any reason by written petition signed by more than three fourths (3/4ths) of the voting members. If a member, through his or her actions, endangers the safety of members of the Corporation, or threatens the Corporation's lease and continued operation, that member's access to the space will be revoked. Subject to a two thirds (2/3rds) approval by voting members, that member will be terminated.
 === Section 7: Voting Membership Probation ===

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 === Section 5: Voting Membership Rights and Responsibilities ===
-Each voting member shall have an equal right to voice their opinion and vote their preference or abstain from voting in the affairs of the Corporation. Each voting member shall exercise only one vote for each decision before the Corporation. Each voting member shall have reasonable inspection rights of corporate records. Each voting member shall be responsible for timely payment of dues, providing their current address, contact information, and preference for electronic receipt of communications. Each voting member is responsible for continuing to support the purposes of the Corporation.
+Each voting member shall have an equal right to voice their opinion and vote their preference or abstain from voting in the affairs of the Corporation. Each voting member shall exercise only one vote for each decision before the Corporation. Each voting member shall have reasonable inspection rights of corporate records. Each voting member shall be responsible for timely payment of dues and will provide their current address, contact information, and preference for electronic receipt of communications. Each voting member is responsible for continuing to support the purposes of the Corporation.
 === Section 6: Voting Membership Resignation and Termination ===

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 === Section 2: General Purposes ===
-The Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding section of any future United States Internal Revenue law). The mission of the corporation is to benefit its members with knowledge and resources as well as the community with said resources and to foster a collaborative environment wherein people can explore and create intersections between technology, science, art, and culture.
+The Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding section of any future United States Internal Revenue law). The mission of the Corporation is to benefit its members with knowledge and resources as well as the community with said resources and to foster a collaborative environment wherein people can explore and create intersections between technology, science, art, and culture.
 === Section 3: Specific Purposes ===
-Subject to and within the limits of Section 2, the corporation shall:
+Subject to and within the limits of Section 2, the Corporation shall:
 * Acquire and maintain a collaborative workspace for communal use by all members.
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 === Section 5: Voting Membership Rights and Responsibilities ===
-Each voting member shall have an equal right to voice their opinion and vote their preference or abstain from voting in the affairs of the corporation. Each voting member shall exercise only one vote for each decision before the corporation. Each voting member shall have reasonable inspection rights of corporate records. Each voting member shall be responsible for timely payment of dues, providing their current address, contact information, and preference for electronic receipt of communications. Each voting member is responsible for continuing to support the purposes of the corporation.
+Each voting member shall have an equal right to voice their opinion and vote their preference or abstain from voting in the affairs of the Corporation. Each voting member shall exercise only one vote for each decision before the Corporation. Each voting member shall have reasonable inspection rights of corporate records. Each voting member shall be responsible for timely payment of dues, providing their current address, contact information, and preference for electronic receipt of communications. Each voting member is responsible for continuing to support the purposes of the Corporation.
 === Section 6: Voting Membership Resignation and Termination ===
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 === Section 2: Annual Meetings ===
-An annual meeting of all members shall take place sometime in January, February or March. The President shall select the date, time and place no later than January 31 of each year. The date, time and place of the annual meeting must be posted in the registered office and submitted to members electronically at least two weeks prior to the annual meeting. A petition signed by more than three quarters (3/4ths) of voting members and submitted to the Board of Directors before Valentine's Day may specify a new date, time and place for the annual meeting. At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the corporation, receive reports on the activities of the corporation, approve the budget and determine the direction of the corporation in the coming year.
+An annual meeting of all members shall take place sometime in January, February or March. The President shall select the date, time and place no later than January 31 of each year. The date, time and place of the annual meeting must be posted in the registered office and submitted to members electronically at least two weeks prior to the annual meeting. A petition signed by more than three quarters (3/4ths) of voting members and submitted to the Board of Directors before Valentine's Day may specify a new date, time and place for the annual meeting. At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect the Board of Directors, review and vote on the standing rules and policies of the Corporation, receive reports on the activities of the Corporation, approve the budget and determine the direction of the Corporation in the coming year.
 === Section 3: Special Meetings ===
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 === Section 1: Role, Number, Qualification, Term and Compensation ===
-There shall be three officers, a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. Each officer must be a voting member and each officer shall serve from the time of their election until their successor is elected and qualifies. No officer shall be compensated for their service as an officer, though the corporation may provide insurance and indemnity for officers as allowed by law.
+There shall be three officers, a President, a Secretary and a Treasurer. Each officer must be a voting member and each officer shall serve from the time of their election until their successor is elected and qualifies. No officer shall be compensated for their service as an officer, though the Corporation may provide insurance and indemnity for officers as allowed by law.
 === Section 2: Duties of the President ===
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 === Section 5: Duties of the Officers as whole to provide an Annual Report ===
-The Officers must provide an annual report. The report shall chronicle the activities of the corporation, including specific narratives on the corporation's work, the corporation's annual financial statements, relevant legal filings, and relevant copies of the organization's district and federal tax returns.
+The Officers must provide an annual report. The report shall chronicle the activities of the Corporation, including specific narratives on the Corporation's work, the Corporation's annual financial statements, relevant legal filings, and relevant copies of the organization's district and federal tax returns.
 == Article V: Directors ==

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	This is the core governing document of Bloominglabs.		This is the core governing document of Bloominglabs.
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−	~~Amendments are handled as specified in Article V: Amendments~~
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−	~~These Bylaws are not finalized until voted into effect by the existing member base.~~

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