BYLAWS
of
Hudson
Valley Pagan Network, Inc.
Article
I - Name.
The name of this organization shall be the Hudson Valley
Pagan Network, Inc. (HVPN).
Article
II -
Hudson Valley Pagan Network is an organization dedicated to
providing education, networking, and services to the Membership and to the
Pagan community, as well as promoting public awareness through local community
activism.
Article
III - Membership.
Section
1. Types of membership.
A. Individuals.
1. Individuals may become Voting, Sustaining, or Lifetime
Members of HVPN, Inc.
2. An individual not wishing Membership in HVPN, Inc., but
wishing to maintain contact with the group may become a Friend of HVPN, Inc.
B. Families. Family units may become Members of HVPN at the
Voting and Sustaining levels.
Section 2. Membership entitlements.
A. Members. Members in good standing at all levels are
entitled to:
1. One vote in any voting action or election.
2. Receipt of the HVPN Newsletter, Crescent Shadows.
3. A discount on event fees where applicable.
4. Attendance at all HVPN functions.
B. Friends of HVPN. Friends of HVPN are entitled to:
1. Receipt of the HVPN Newsletter, Crescent Shadows.
2. Attendance at HVPN open
functions.
Section
3. Membership responsibilities. It is the responsibility of Members at the
Voting, Sustaining and Lifetime Membership levels to participate in assuring
the ongoing viability of HVPN through:
A. Timely payment of annual dues.
B. Abiding by the bylaws of HVPN and any other rules or
policies set down by the group.
C. Volunteering to complete the HVPN work rotation as
defined in Article III, Section 4, Paragraph D.
D. Attending 60% of all HVPN Community Meetings, or, if
barred from this by an employment commitment, making arrangements to stay
informed and participate in decisions despite inability to attend.
Section
4. Terms of membership.
A. Application. Any individual or family interested in
Membership in HVPN must complete and submit the HVPN application form as well
as a completed Waiver of Liability for Events. An updated application for
Membership must be submitted with each subsequent renewal of membership.
B. Age requirement. Any applicant for Membership in HVPN who
is under the age of 18 must provide evidence of parental consent.
C. Expiration.
1. All Voting Memberships shall expire on April 30th,
annually from the date of application, once initial dues have been paid.
2. Sustaining Memberships shall expire on April 30th in the
fifth year following initial payment of the dues installment.
3. Lifetime Memberships shall not expire, but may be
terminated for cause as outlined in Article XI, Section 2, Paragraph C.
D. Work requirement. A total of 40 hours of work must be
accrued by each Member annually. Examples of work which may count toward the
work requirement are:
1. Active participation on HVPN Committees.
2. Active participation in execution of HVPN Events.
3. Fulfilling the duties of any HVPN Office.
E. Membership renewal. Membership may be renewed upon the
renewal date provided dues are paid and any HVPN work requirements have been
satisfied. An updated application for Membership and Waiver of Liability shall
be submitted at the time that renewal dues are paid.
F. Violation of Bylaws. Any Member found in violation of
these Bylaws may be subject to censure, suspension,or revocation of Membership.
Action must be stayed pending a fair and impartial grievance process as
outlined in Article XI, Section 2, Paragraph C.
Section
5. Dues.
A. Voting Memberships.
1. Individuals. Annual dues for Voting Members shall be
$100. First year Voting Membership dues shall be submitted with the application
for Membership and a Waiver of Liability and shall be pro-rated to account for
the amount of time remaining in the Membership Year at the time of application
for Membership. Renewal Voting
Membership dues shall be submitted no later than the annual renewal date,
unless payment arrangements have been made with the Finance Officer, and shall
be accompanied by an updated application for Membership and updated Waiver of
Liability.
2. Families. Annual dues for a two person Family shall be
$160, with an additional $10 for each child (under 18) Member. Single parents
can also take advantage of the Family Membership by adding $10 per child to the
Individual Member dues. First year Family Voting Membership dues shall be
submitted with an application for Membership and Waiver of Liability for each
Member of the Family. Renewal Family Voting Membership dues shall be submitted
no later than the fifth anniversary renewal date, unless payment arrangements
have been made with the Finance Officer, and shall be accompanied by an updated
applications for Membership and updated Waivers of Liability.
B. Sustaining Memberships.
1. Individuals. Periodic dues for Sustaining Members shall
be $375 for each five year Membership period. First year Sustaining Membership
dues shall be submitted with the application for Membership and a Waiver of
Liability. Renewal Sustaining Membership dues shall be submitted no later than
the 5th anniversary renewal date, unless payment arrangements have
been made with the Finance Officer, and shall be accompanied by an updated
application for Membership and updated Waiver of Liability.
2. Families. Sustaining Membership dues for a two person
Family shall be $600, with an additional $30 for each child (under 18) Member.
Single parents can also take advantage of the Family Membership by adding $30
per child to the Individual Sustaining Member dues. First year Family Sustaining
Membership dues shall be submitted with an application for Membership and
Waiver of Liability for each Member of the Family. Renewal Family Voting
Membership dues shall be submitted no later than the 5th anniversary renewal
date, unless payment arrangements have been made with the Finance Officer, and
shall be accompanied by an updated applications for Membership and updated
Waivers of Liability.
C. Lifetime Memberships. Dues for Lifetime Members shall be
$1000. First year Lifetime Membership dues shall be submitted with application
for Membership and a Waiver of Liability. Lifetime Members are required to
submit updated applications for Membership and Waivers of Liability to keep
their Member file current.
Section
6. Fees. Friends of HVPN shall pay an annual subscription fee of $50.
Section 7. Non-payment of Dues. A member who has not paid the current renewal
dues before the renewal date will be dropped from membership effective on the
renewal date. A member who has been
dropped from membership will be reinstated without lapse provided he or she
remits all dues in arrears within 30 days following termination of membership.
Section
8. Non-completion of HVPN work rotation requirements. A Voting or Sustaining
Member who has not satisfied the current HVPN work rotation requirements before
his or her anniversary date will not be eligible to renew as a Member. If the
member makes immediate arrangements to complete all work rotation requirements
in arrears within 30 days, he or she may renew at the Voting or Sustaining
Member rate. If the Member fails to make these arrangements the party will be
dropped from membership.
Article
IV - Governance and Structure.
Section 1.
Governance. HVPN shall be
governed by its Membership in accord with these Bylaws, facilitated by the
officers.
Section 2. Structure.
A. Officers and duties of office.
1. Executive Officer. The duties of the Executive Officer are:
a. facilitating Community and Executive
Committee meetings as presiding officer.
b. holding “ex-officio” member status on all
committees.
c. chairing the Bylaws Committee.
d. acting as an objective advisor to the
organization.
e. casting a tie-breaking vote in the event of a
tie during Business or Executive Committee meetings.
2. Finance Officer. The duties of the Finance Officer are:
a. chairing the
Prosperity Committee.
b. preparing an annual budget.
c. managing all funds in HVPN accounts.
d. preparing a financial report for the
Executive Committee, and also for the general membership at Community meetings.
e. preparing tax returns, as applicable.
f. maintaining the HVPN membership listing.
3. Historian.
The duties of the Historian are:
a. keeping minutes of the Community and
Executive Committee meetings.
b. developing and maintaining an archival
history of HVPN.
c. accepts and records nominations of
prospective officers.
4. Community Liaison. The duties of the Community Liaison are:
a. being contact person to the general public,
media, and non-members.
b. arranging for the pick up and delivery of
mail.
c. coordinating press releases and advertising.
d. co-chairing the Communications Committee with
an emphasis on external communications.
5. Member Liaison. The duties of the Member Liaison are:
a. tactfully, and with due discretion directing
comments and complaints to the appropriate ndividual or committee for
resolution.
b. co-chairing the Communications Committee with
an emphasis on internal communications.
c. attempting to privately mediate all member
issues, concerns, and grievances, according to the procedures outlined in
Article XI, Section 2.
6. Events Officer. The duties of the Events Officer are:
a. chairing the Events Committee.
b. facilitating an Events Committee and
sub-committees to organize seminars, lectures, workshops, rituals, and special
events.
c. continual communication of the calendar of
events to the Communications Committee
to allow for event publicity.
d. submitting requests for reimbursement of
event expenditures to the Finance Officer in a timely fashion.
e. consulting with the Finance Officer as
necessary in overseeing the formulation and management of event budgets.
7. Board Member at Large. The duty of the Board Member at Large is
representation of the Membership at all Executive Committee Meetings.
8. Past Executive Officer. The duties of the Past Executive Officer are:
a. Mentoring of newly elected Executive
Committee Members to ensure continuity in the flow of the business of HVPN.
b. Acting as a general advisor to the
organization.
B. Standing Committees.
1. Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall be composed of
the officers of HVPN, and shall be chaired by the Executive Officer. Responsibilities of the Executive Committee
include:
a. suggestion and construction of a meeting
agenda for each Community meeting.
b. emergency decision making in the event a
decision must be reached prior to the next Community meeting.
c. arbitration of grievances, issues, and
concerns as outlined in Article XI, Section 2.
2. Prosperity Committee. The Prosperity Committee shall consist of at
least two members of HVPN, and shall be chaired by the Finance Officer. Responsibilities of the Prosperity Committee
shall include formulation of an annual budget and a fundraising plan.
3. Bylaws Committee. The Bylaws Committee shall be composed of
interested members of HVPN, and shall be chaired by the Executive Officer. Responsibilities of the Bylaws Committee
shall include:
a. proposal of revisions of bylaws as needed.
b. acting as a clearinghouse for member
questions or suggestions concerning the bylaws.
c. interpretation of bylaws as necessary.
4. Events Committee. The Events Committee shall be composed of
interested members of HVPN, and shall be chaired by the Events Officer. Sub-committees shall be formed for the
purpose of planning specific events.
Sub-committees are responsible for reporting all activities directly to
the Events officer, and for seeking approval of proposed activities prior to
going forward. The responsibilities of
the Events Committee shall include:
a. coordination of all HVPN sponsored events.
b. ensuring that HVPN sponsored events are
conducted in accord with these bylaws as well as all relevant policies of the
organization.
c. formulating event budgets in advance, in
cooperation with the Finance Officer as necessary.
d. approving actions of Event sub-committees.
5. Communications Committee. The Communications Committee shall be
composed of interested members of HVPN, and shall be co-chaired by the Member
Liaison and the CommunityLiaison. The
duties of the Communications Committee shall include:
a. publication of the
Newsletter and the website.
b. publicity for all HVPN events, including
production and distribution of flyers, posters, and press releases.
c. creation of marketing materials for
solicitation of new members.
d. publication and administration of Publication
Guidelines.
6.
Children’s Committee. The Children’s Committee shall be composed of
interested members of HVPN, and shall be chaired by an interested individual or
team elected by the Committee Membership. The Events Officer shall be a Member
of the committee, but bears no special responsibility for insuring children’s
event planning in the event that the Children’s Committee fails to coordinate an
activity of interest to children. Responsibilities of the Children’s Committee
include:
a.
planning and executing a calendar of
events and activities of interest to the children of HVPN and their parents.
b.
Ensuring that children have a voice as
a valued constituency within our community.
7.
Clergy Committee. The Clergy
Committee shall be composed of interested Members of HVPN who have met the
membership requirements set down by the Clergy Committee. The chairperson shall be elected by the
Committee Membership. The duties of the
Clergy Committee shall include:
a.
Advancement of spiritual awareness
within the HVPN Membership.
b.
Promotion of true community through
representation on various HVPN Committees as deemed appropriate.
c.
Provision of Clergy services to the HVPN
Membership.
8. Education Committee. The Education Committee shall be composed of
interested members of HVPN, and shall include one representative each from the
Events Committee, the Communication Committee, and the Clergy Committee. The
Committee shall be chaired by an interested individual or team elected by the
Committee Membership. The duties of the Education Committee shall include:
a.
Establishing criteria for educational
offerings that must be met prior to sponsorship of an educational offering by
HVPN.
b.
Sponsoring a calendar
of educational events of interest to the membership and the broader pagan
community. Such events may include, but
are not limited to:
i. one time classes taught by HVPN members.
ii. serial classes taught by HVPN members.
iii. invited guest speakers.
c.
Facilitating a
subcommittee to produce an annual HVPN University composed of workshops of
general interest to the Pagan community.
d.
Providing research
assistance to HVPN members.
e.
Maintaining and
publishing a calendar of educational events sponsored by other organizations
that may be of interest to the Membership.
C. Ad-hoc Committees. Ad hoc committees may be formed at any time,
as needed, at the discretion of the Membership in the course of business
conducted at any Community meeting.
Article
V - Meetings.
Section 1. Meeting
schedules.
A. Community meetings. Community Meetings shall be conducted on a
regularly scheduled monthly basis.
B. Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall meet monthly
and at other intervals as necessary to assure the smooth operation of the
organization.
C. Standing Committees. Committee Meetings shall be called by the
Committee Chairperson at regular intervals in accord with Article IV of these
bylaws.
Section 2. Meeting
procedures.
A. Facilitation.
Each meeting shall be facilitated by a designated chairperson. In the event of a necessary absence by the
official chairperson, the meeting will be facilitated by an alternate appointed
by the chair.
B. Conduct of Meetings. All meetings will be conducted using a
friendly version of parliamentary procedure.
C. Tie Ballots.
Committee chairpersons do not vote in any voting action of their own
committee: however, in the event of a tie ballot by any meeting or committee, a
tie-breaking ballot shall be cast by the chairperson, or alternate.
D. Notification
of Voting Actions. Potential voting actions shall be presented at a
Community meeting, discussed at a second Community meeting, and voted upon
after a reasonable period of discussion which allows for member input.
E. Proxy Voting.
Official proxy ballots for voting may be included with the newsletter,
or if at any time ballots are not included, members may vote by writing a
letter which arrives at the HVPN mailing address prior to the date of the
business meeting. Letters must be signed
and dated by the member. Those who
choose to vote by letter, therefore waive the right to confidentiality of their
vote.
F. Determination of Outcome for Voting
Actions. All voting actions shall be
decided by a simple majority of all ballots received, except as noted in
Article XI, Section 2 and Article XIII.
G. Enfranchisement of New Members. New members are eligible to vote in all
non-election voting actions immediately upon receipt of dues.
Article
VI - Elections.
Section 1.
Nominations. Nominations will be
taken at the Community meeting(s), and published to the membership along with a call for
further nominations. Final nominations
will be accepted at the March Community meeting and published as the slate of
candidates. All nominations must be made
either in person or on an official nomination form containing the signature of
a member in good standing. All candidates
for office must consent to serve if elected. A candidate may be considered to
be an individual or a team desiring to fulfill the duties of an office. Nominations from the floor may be made if
consent is obtained from the prospective candidate. Membership in the organization for one
calendar year is required in order to run for office. Nominations are taken and recorded by the
Historian.
Section 2. Voting
Procedure.
Ballots will be prepared and mailed by the Communications Committee from
nominations taken by the Historian.
Ballots will be handled in a manner which ensures member confidentiality
and integrity of the vote. All election
votes will be by written ballot. Ballots
will contain a space for write-in candidates.
Ballots shall be counted by the Member Liaison and the Finance
Officer. In the event that one of these
officers is absent for the vote, the Executive Officer may substitute. If both are absent, the Executive Officer
shall count with a Member appointee.
Election of an officer shall be confirmed upon receipt of a simple
majority of ballots received in his/her favor.
Abstentions are counted as a non-vote.
Ballots must be received by (or at) the April Community meeting
(Election Meeting) on an original official ballot. Election balloting shall be the last voting
action of that meeting in odd years.
Section 3.
Terms of Office. The term of
office shall be for a period of two years, from May 1st until April 30th
of the second year, unless the term is concluded prematurely due to inability
of the individual to complete the term by resignation or impeachment. A transition period shall commence on the date of
the election and continue until May 1st in odd years. During this time, outgoing
officers shall complete all business and prepare their records for assumption
by the incoming officers. A transition meeting
between outgoing and incoming officers shall be held during this time. An officer may run for two consecutive
terms. No officer may serve in two
offices concurrently. In the event that
an officer must vacate an Office prior to the end of the term, it is requested
that the officer prepare and submit a letter of resignation giving one month
notice. Impeachment proceedings may be
initiated by any member, and shall follow the grievance procedures outlined in
these Bylaws.
Section 4.
Vacancies. In the event of a
vacancy in an elected office, due to resignation or impeachment, a special
election, following all guidelines for elections as previously set forth in
these bylaws, shall be held. If the
vacancy occurs within two months of the General Elections, an appointment may
be made by the Executive Committee to fill the balance of the term. If resigning, the vacating officer may
nominate a suggested successor. In the
event of an impeachment, the Executive Committee shall make such a
nomination. Additional nominations shall
be solicited from the Membership via the newsletter and at the next regularly
occurring Business Meeting. Balloting
will then take place according to the Election procedures outlined in Section
II.
Section 5. Vacancies
due to lack of interest/nomination.
A. Required Offices. In the event of lack of nominations for any
of the three NYS required offices (Executive Officer, Historian, Finance
Officer), a motion for dissolution of the organization must be brought for
discussion by the presiding Executive Officer.
If debate does not yield a nomination, then a vote of the Membership on
the Motion for Dissolution must be taken.
B. Non-required Offices. In the event of lack of nominations for any
of the non-required offices, the newly elected Executive Committee shall
attempt to fill the vacancy by appointment.
Article
VII - Parliamentary Authority.
All meetings shall be conducted using a friendly version of
Parliamentary procedure. A recent
edition of Roberts Rules of Order shall be used to facilitate discussion if
necessary.
Article
VIII - Amendment of the Bylaws.
Amendment or repeal of any or all of these bylaws may be
suggested by a Member at any time.
Suggestions will be forwarded to the Bylaws Committee for review and wording
at the next scheduled quarterly review meeting.
As with any voting action, suggested revisions must be communicated in
the newsletter and discussed at a minimum of two Community meetings prior to
being placed on the agenda for a vote.
Article
IX - Fiscal Policies and Fundraising.
Section 1. Fiscal
Year. The Fiscal year of HVPN shall be
May 1 through April 30 of the following year.
Section 2. Annual Budget. The Finance
Officer, in cooperation with the Prosperity Committee, shall prepare an annual
budget in January of each year. The
budget shall be communicated via the newsletter (to the membership) and
discussed during at least two Community meetings, and then shall be entered
onto the agenda for approval by the Membership as a Voting Action at the April
Community meeting. In the event that the
budget proposal is not passed by the Membership at the April Community meeting,
a second attempt shall be made by the Prosperity Committee to propose an
acceptable budget. The organization may
go forward with expenditures which correspond to normal budget line items until
the second Voting Action takes place. If
the budget fails to be passed by the Membership a second time, a motion for
dissolution of the organization must be brought for discussion by the presiding
Executive Officer. If debate does not
yield an acceptable budget, then a vote of the Membership on the Motion
for Dissolution must be taken.
Section 3. Withdrawal
of Funds from HVPN Accounts. All
withdrawals of funds from HVPN accounts must coincide with a specific line item
of the approved budget, or be approved by voting action of the Membership. Emergency disbursement of funds may be voted
upon by the Executive Committee, not to exceed 1/3 of the total treasury. No disbursements can be made without a
receipt. The Finance Officer shall make
all disbursements from HVPN accounts.
Section 4. Record
keeping. Financial record keeping must
be maintained in a timely, complete, and accurate manner by the Finance
Officer. Receipts must be maintained for
all purchases and member reimbursements.
A monthly report shall be given by the Finance Officer at each Community
Meeting.
Section 5.
Fundraising.
HVPN, Inc. has been granted exemption from Federal Tax under section
501© 3 of Internal Revenue Service Code, as well as exemption from New York
State Tax by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. As such, the organization will accept
donations from its members and interested non-members. Donations may be earmarked for a specific
cause or event, or to augment the general fund.
Donations are non-refundable. In
the event that a specific cause or event to which money was earmarked does not
take place, the monies shall revert to the general fund. Donations are tax deductible to the extent
allowed by Federal and State law.
Receipts for donations, as per Federal regulations, shall be prepared
and delivered to the donor in a timely fashion.
Article
X - Confidentiality.
Section 1.
Responsibility. It is the
responsibility of every member of HVPN to maintain the confidentiality of the
membership. Names and membership
information are maintained by the Executive Committee. Membership names and
information will not be transferred to any outside organization for mailing,
networking, or any other purpose. Member
names will not be used in HVPN publications without prior authorization.
Section 2. Member
contacts. Members wishing to maintain
personal confidentiality and/or anonymity should indicate this preference at
time of application or renewal. Changes in this
preference may be made at the time of the annual renewal. The Communications
Committee shall publish and maintain a Membership Directory to contain
information on all Members, derived from the applications for membership. Members may elect to be unlisted. Changes in the Directory will be made at the
time of the next revised printing of the Directory.
Article
XI - Communication.
Section 1. Member
responsibility. While Members at large
are not considered official spokespersons for HVPN, all members bear
responsibility for maintaining member confidentiality as well as positive
relations with the general public and with specific non-members.
Section 2. Resolution
of Issues and Concerns. From time to
time issues and concerns may arise which require resolution by the
Organization. Depending upon the nature
of the issue, multiple entry points may be utilized to initiate
resolution. Herein follow specific
procedures for addressing issues and concerns within the Organization. These guidelines are not intended as a
restriction of free communication among members,
but are intended to facilitate proactive resolution of issues and concerns.
A. Member concerns.
1. Members who wish to bring up issues and
concerns of a general nature may do so during the New Business segment at any
monthly Business Meeting.
2. Members with concerns relating to individuals
should contact the Member Liaison for resolution as outlined in Article IV,
Section 2, Paragraph e. In the case of
absence or inaccessibility of the Member Liaison, the concern may be raised
with any other elected member of the Executive Committee.
3. Members with concerns and ideas related to a
specific Committee, should address these directly to the responsible Committee
Chairperson.
B. Non-member Concerns. Non-members with issues and concerns should
be directed primarily to the Community Liaison, who will route the concern to
the appropriate forum for resolution. In
the case of absence or inaccessibility of the Community Liaison, the concern
may be raised with any other elected member of the Executive Committee.
C. Failure to resolve an issue or concern,
including reports of violation of these bylaws.
Should all attempts at resolution of an issue or concern fail, the issue
shall be raised at the next meeting of the Executive Committee. In the event
that the grievance or concern is directly concerning an elected officer, that
officer shall not participate in the discussion regarding consequences as a
voting member of the Executive Committee.
If the issue involves violation of the bylaws, natural and logical
consequences may be decided by the Executive Committee as follows: A censure may be issued to the member by
agreement of a simple majority of the Executive Committee members. Restriction or Suspension of membership
privileges must be agreed to by a 2/3 majority of the Executive Committee. Decision to revoke membership must be by 100%
consensus of the Executive Committee.
Failing resolution at the Executive Committee level, or at any time it
is requested by the member involved, the issue shall go to the entire
membership at the soonest possible regularly occurring monthly business
meeting. At this level, 3/4 of the
members present and voting must agree upon an action of revocation, 2/3 must
agree to an action of suspension or restriction, and a simple majority must
agree to an action of censure.
Section 3. Media
Communications.
A. Newsletter.
The HVPN Newsletter, Crescent
Shadows, shall be published regularly.
Submissions shall be solicited from both Members and non-members.
B. Radio, Television, and Newspaper
Interviews. Requests for interviews,
in which the member is being asked, or
intends to act as a spokesperson for HVPN, must be cleared by the Executive Committee,
via the Community Liaison.
C. Publicity.
All outside advertising and notices of meetings and events must be
approved by the Communications Committee.
Article
XII – Expectations for Member Conduct.
Section 1. Alcohol and Drugs.
A. Alcohol.
HVPN will not supply alcohol at any event. Alcohol is not permitted as part of any HVPN
sponsored ritual. Alcohol will be
allowed on a bring your own basis as permitted by law. Minors will not consume or be in possession
of alcohol at any time during the course of any HVPN event.
B. Illegal substances. Illegal substances or paraphernalia will not
be permitted at any HVPN sponsored event.
C. Consequences.
HVPN reserves the right to eject any person who appears intoxicated, is
disruptive, or fails to comply with any statement outlined in this Section.
Section 2.
Enforcement. In the event that
any three members at a meeting or event are in agreement
in conjunction with the chairperson of the meeting or event that a violation of
any of the provisions of this Article or
any other Bylaw or policy of HVPN has occurred, they may approach the
Member or Guest in violation and ask them to take control of the
situation. If the Member or Guest does
not correct the violation, the individual(s) may be asked to leave the event or
meeting. Once this has taken place, the
Member Liaison or Community Liaison will be notified as appropriate, and
enactment of the grievance process as outlined in Article XI, Section 2 will ensue.
Article
XIII - Dissolution of the Organization.
Section 1. Level of
Agreement Required for Dissolution. At
least 2/3 of the existing Voting Membership must vote in favor of an action of
dissolution, for the action to be carried.
Section 2.
Dissolution Arrangements. In the
event that the Membership votes to dissolve the organization, the name HVPN
shall be surrendered, and no further business shall be conducted using that
name. Any new organization formed from
among the Membership shall not be entitled to the remaining funds in the HVPN accounts. Funds shall be disbursed to a Pagan cause
which has received IRS approval as a tax exempt organization under section
501(c) 3 of the IRS code, and is agreed upon by the Members at the time of such
dissolution. The last standing Executive
Committee shall be responsible for notification of all concerned official or
governmental entities of the dissolution of the organization.