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Mission Statement

The purpose of the corporation shall be to cultivate and support Librarians, Library Paraprofessionals and Volunteers associated with Libraries, Collections and Archives of particular interest to Pagans and Pagan organizations worldwide.

Values and Vision

Professionalism: To introduce professional values into Pagan Libraries.

Library sciences have been around since people first began collecting the written word. Over the years we have developed a standardized body of practices that have proven invaluable to research and study. The Pagan Library Guild seeks to imbue those professional standards and values of librarianship into Pagan Libraries. Our hope is that through professional development the role of the library as a religious resource in the Pagan community will be elevated and accorded the status it so rightly deserves.


Education: To Provide educational opportunities to Pagan institutions, introducing them to standard library practices.

In order to impart our professional standards, it is necessary to educate the greater Pagan community in the topics critical to the successful creation and sustainability of a religious library program. These educational opportunities can come in many forms; from a structured coursework program as developed for the Pagan Leadership Skills Conference of 2004, to informal on-site training courses at new Pagan libraries, to general discussion on email list-serves.


Networking: To Network Pagan Library professionals and Pagan libraries for social, educational and professional needs.

There are a good number of Pagan Libarians in this country, and the PLG seeks to bring these librarians, paraprofessional staff and library volunteers together to share our knowledge, our expertise and our love of libraries with the Pagan library community.


Service: To create an intellectual asset to the greater Pagan community by creating a consortium of Pagan libraries (PUCK), for the purpose of sharing our wisdom amongst each other.

Literature and the sharing of occult wisdom is one of the major foundations of modern Paganism. With the introduction of professional standards into Pagan libraries, educating Pagan institutions regarding the importance of their bibliographic resources, and networking professional librarians and libraries we can begin moving toward a cooperative Pagan library system (PUCK). Through the Pagan Union Catalog project, and the consortium of libraries affiliated with PUCK we can begin the process of sharing our collective wisdom amongst each other with the express purpose of advancing Pagan knowledge and thought.


There are two sigils on the book inside PLG logo. Together they represent the phrase "Sapientia Nostra," or "Our Wisdom" in Latin. The ultimate purpose of the PLG is the advancement of cooperation and information sharing among the greater Pagan community. Librarians are the keepers of our heritage, and through our service we connect people to information.


Articles of Incorporation


Articles of Incorporation
of
The Pagan Library Guild


TO: DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL LICENSING ADMINISTRATION
CORPORATIONS DIVISION
941 NORTH CAPITOL STREET, NE
WASHINGTON, DC 2002

We, the undersigned natural persons of the age of twenty-one years or more, acting as incorporators of a corporation under the NON-PROFIT CORPORATION ACT (D.C. Code, 2001 edition, Title 29, Chapter 3), adopt the following Articles of Incorporation:


Article I - Name

The name of the corporation is "The Pagan Library Guild."


Article II - Duration

The period of duration of the corporation is perpetual.


Article III - Purpose

The purpose of the corporation shall be to cultivate and support Librarians, Library Paraprofessionals and Volunteers associated with Libraries, Collections and Archives of particular interest to Pagans and Pagan organizations worldwide.


Article IV - Membership

The corporation shall have two classes of members: 1) Individual members, and 2) Organizational members.

1) Individual membership may only be conferred upon one natural person. Individual members shall be required to pay an annual membership fee as established by the corporation and shall have voting rights as established in the bylaws.

2) Organizational membership may be conferred upon any formal or informal organization in any state, territory or country. Organizational members shall be required to pay an annual membership fee as established by the corporation and shall have voting rights as established in the bylaws.


Article V - Board of Directors and Elections

The Board of Directors shall consist of a President, Secretary and Treasurer and any other directors as established by the corporation according to the bylaws. The terms of office and means of election shall be stipulated in the bylaws.


Article VI - Regulations and Other Provisions

Any additional regulations and other provisions in keeping with the mission of the corporation shall be stipulated in the bylaws.


Article VII - Registered Office and Registered Agent

The registered agent and office for the corporation shall be as follows:
Eric S. Riley
Pagan Library Guild
* 773 Fairmont St. NW
* Washington, D.C. 20001


Article VIII - Founding Directors


President: Eric S. Riley
Secretary: Eric Eldritch
Treasurer: Patricia Duplantis


Article IX - Adjustment to the Board of Directors

Any change in the number of directors made by amendment to the bylaws shall be controlling.


Article X - Primacy of Articles of Incorporation

Whenever a provision of the articles of incorporation is inconsistent with a bylaw, the provision of the articles of incorporation shall be controlling.


Article XI - Amendment

The articles of incorporation may be amended as instructed in the bylaws.


Signed and notarized in the District of Columbia:

President: Eric S. Riley
Secretary: Eric Eldritch
Treasurer: Patricia Duplantis


* Amended registered agency address on Dec. 28, 2004.

Provisionary By-Laws


I. Mission Statement

The purpose of the Pagan Library Guild (PLG) shall be to cultivate and support Librarians, Library Para-Professionals and Volunteers associated with Libraries, Collections and Archives of particular interest to Pagans and Pagan organizations worldwide.


II. Duration of the corporation

The corporation shall exist in perpetuity.


III. Registered agent and registered office

The registered agent of the Pagan Library Guild shall be: Eric S. Riley
The registered office shall be: 773 Fairmont St., NW, Washington DC 20001


IV. Goals

The Pagan Library Guild, incorporated and located in the District, is committed to the following goals:
  1. Establishing criteria for interlibrary operations among libraries in the Pagan community
  2. Promoting and producing educational resources to foster professional development for Pagan Librarians and Libraries.
  3. Serving the information, recreation and research needs of the pagan community
  4. Maintaining lines of communication, cooperation, and networking within the Pagan community at-large
  5. Creating a consortium from which a Pagan Union Catalog (PUCK) can be developed to promote interlibrary lending and resource sharing
  6. To become a fully operational and recognized professional association

V. Membership

The Corporation shall have two levels of membership, Individual and Organizational.
  1. Individual membership
    1. Individual membership may be conferred only upon one natural person at a time.
    2. Individual members shall be required to pay an annual membership fee as established by the Corporation and shall have voting rights as established below.

  2. Organizational Membership
    1. Organizational membership may be conferred upon any formal or informal organization, in any state, territory or country.
    2. Organizational members shall be required to pay an annual membership fee as established by the Corporation and shall have voting rights as established below.
VI. Dues
  1. The Corporation shall have the authority to establish and change monetary rates for membership annually.
  2. Membership fees shall be paid annually by January 15 of the current year.
  3. Initial membership may be prorated after March 1 in the calendar year.
  4. Lapse in membership will result in suspension of services until payment of the annual dues.

VII. Board Of Directors
  1. The Board of Directors are invested with the authority to conduct the business of the Guild, and shall consist of at least three members:
    1. President - Management and direction of the Guild
    2. Secretary - Record keeping and archiving
    3. Treasurer - Financial reporting and accounting
  2. Other offices may be established as needed by the elected board of directors.
  3. Term of office
    1. The term of office for all Board positions shall be three years.
    2. A Director may serve an unlimited number of terms.
  4. Qualifications
    1. A Director must be a member in good standing of the PLG for a minimum of two years as elected by the general membership.
  5. Resignations
    1. A Director may resign at any time during their term with 30-day notice.
    2. During which time they are required to relinquish all Guild assets, held in trust by them.
    3. The remaining Directors shall have the authority to appoint a successor to serve the remainder of the resigning Directors� term of office.
  6. Removal from office
    1. A Director may be removed for cause as determined by a two-thirds majority vote of the General Membership.
    2. Within seven business days of the vote, they are required to relinquish all Guild assets, held in trust by them.
    3. The remaining directors shall have the authority to appoint a successor to serve the remainder of the removed Directors term of office.
  7. Voting
    1. The duly elected Board of Directors are invested with the authority to conduct the business of the Guild.
    2. Voting by the Board of Directors shall be conducted in accordance with local legal requirements and local established practices.
VIII. Meetings

  1. Annual Conference
    1. The Guild shall arrange for an Annual Conference of all individual and organizational members at a location to be determined and announced at least 6 months in advance.
    2. The Conference Committee, Board of Directors, and the general membership, shall determine the purposes, agenda and details of such Annual Conference.
    3. The Annual Conference shall be held in the first full weekend after the Spring Equinox.
  2. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors
    1. The Guild shall conduct a meeting of its board of directors at least once a quarter.
    2. One of the four quarterly meetings shall be designated as the Annual Meeting for the purpose of announcing the annual report and electing the board of directors.
    3. All regular meetings shall be open to the general membership.
    4. Quorum for meetings shall be called when at least two members of the board of directors and at least one member (non voting) from the general membership are present.
    5. If quorum is not met the meeting proceeds and the business of the meeting is documented in minutes.
    6. The minutes and the actions therein are to be ratified at the next official meeting.
    7. Dates and locations of monthly meetings shall be established and announced to the membership at least two weeks (14 days) in advance.
  3. Special Meetings
    1. Special meetings are to be held as needed to conduct emergent needs, Guild projects and any other business not covered at a regular meeting.
    2. Special meetings shall be announced to the membership with as much advance notice as possible.
    3. The minutes and the actions therein are to be reported immediately after the meeting to the general membership and at the next official meeting.


IX. Voting
  1. Voting rights of members are as follows:
    1. Individual members shall have the right to vote in the election of, and removal, of the Board of Directors.
    2. Voting rights of organizational members shall be invested in the three individual members representing their organization and they shall have the right to vote in the election of, and removal, of the Board of Directors.
    3. Voting by the board of directors shall be conducted in accordance with local legal requirements and local established practices.


X. Establishment of committees

The Board shall have the authority to establish committees to fulfill any purpose deemed necessary by the Board or the general membership

XI. Record Keeping
  1. Duties of the Secretary
    1. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to maintain minutes of all meetings.
    2. Should the secretary be unavailable to record minutes, an alternative record keeper may be appointed.
  2. Duties of the Treasurer
    1. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to maintain accurate financial records, and to prepare a financial statement for each quarterly meeting of the membership.
    2. The Treasurer shall also be responsible for reporting all tax related information to the proper governmental bodies.
    3. Should the treasurer be unable to execute these duties the Treasurer shall have the authority to appoint additional assistance as needed.
    4. All books and records shall be made accessible to any member in good standing.


XII. Annual Report
  1. An annual report of the Guild shall be prepared for the membership and presented at the Annual Conference.
  2. The Annual Report shall contain at a minimum:
    1. The state of the Guild
    2. Financial status
    3. Results of any elections and removals
    4. A report of general activities of the Guild.
  3. The annual report shall be released to the membership by February 2 and discussed at the Annual Conference.

XIII. Amending the bylaws or the articles of incorporation
  1. Amendments to the bylaws or the articles of incorporation must first be presented as a resolution to the board of directors, and approved by the board.
  2. The amendment must then be submitted to a vote of the Guild members.
  3. Written notice of the proposed amendment must be presented in writing at least two weeks prior to the meeting where the membership will vote on the amendment.
  4. If the meeting is to be the annual meeting then the amendment shall be provided in the notice for the meeting.
  5. The amendment shall be passed upon the affirmative vote of at least 2/3rds of the membership.
  6. Any number of amendments may be submitted and voted upon at any 1 meeting.
  7. Any amendments to the Articles of Incorporation will be filed with the District of Columbia according to the specifications outlined in the D.C. Code � 29-301.36-37.
  8. Upon the issuance of the certificate of amendment, the amendment shall become effective and the articles of incorporation shall be deemed to be amended accordingly.



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