Article 1: Name
The name of the Association shall be the Sacramento Valley Illini Club. This name may be designated by the acronym, SVIC.
Article 2: Objectives
The Principle Objectives of the Association shall be to:
This club is
organized exclusively for the pleasure, recreation, and similar nonprofitable
purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c)(7) of the Internal Revenue code
or corresponding section of any further federal tax code (hereinafter Internal
Revenue Code).
Article 3: Membership
All graduates, friends, and former students of the University of Illinois are eligible for membership in this association. Membership fees shall be determined annually by majority vote of the Board of Officers.
Article 4: Voting
Each member will be entitled to one vote on any Association matter requiring a vote.
Article 5: Board of Officers
There shall be a
minimum of three and a maximum of five elected officers. The minimum elected officers of SVIC shall
be President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
With a concurrence of a majority of the Board, offices of Vice-President
and Communications Officer may be filled as part of the regular election
process. Any office may be
co-chaired. Duties of the Officers
shall be described in the Bylaws.
New Officers shall be nominated by the membership prior to the start of the Annual Meeting in May or June. The nominations shall be affirmed by a majority vote of the Board of officers at the May/June Annual Meeting.
If an Officer should resign before his or her term ends or
be unable to complete his or her term of office, the President, with
concurrence of a majority of the Board, may replace that Officer for the
remainder of the unexpired term until the next election, at which time a
replacement will be elected by a majority vote of the Board members present.
Article 6: Meetings
An Annual Meeting of the Board shall be held in May or June of each year for the election of Officers. All members and guests can attend the Annual Meeting. There shall be at least one other meeting of the Board each year open to all members in good standing. Additional meetings of the Board may be called when determined to be necessary by the President or a majority of the Board. Notice of meetings shall be provided at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.
A quorum shall consist of a minimum five (5) members with at least one (1) Officer in attendance. Action by the Board must be by a majority of the quorum.
Article 7: Non–Profit
No part of the net
earnings of the organization shall insure to the benefit of, or be distributed
to its members, directors, trustees, officers or other private persons except
that the organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable
compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in
furtherance of the purposes set for in Article II hereof.
Article 8: Finances
The financial year of the Association shall be July 1 – June 30. All monies received by SVIC shall forthwith be paid into such interest-bearing account or accounts as the Board may determine. All cheques or withdrawal slips drawn on the accounts of SVIC shall be authorized in writing by the Treasurer. The accounts of the SVIC may be subject to annual audit.
Article 9: Dissolution
In the event of the SVIC being dissolved all surplus assets of the SVIC, after payment of all costs, debts and liabilities lawfully payable by SVIC, shall be donated to the University of Illini Alumni Association.
Article 10: Amendments to the Articles of Association
Amendments to these
Articles of Association shall be approved by a majority of the Board.
Articles Approved by
Board of Officers 2002
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GENERAL DUTIES OF OFFICERS
President: The President shall call regular and special meetings of the Board, supervise and coordinate SVIC activities, and ensure the holding of the Annual meeting. The President shall ensure open communications with the SVIC membership, the national University of Illinois Alumni Association, and other local alumni clubs.
Vice President: The Vice President shall preside over the Board meetings in the absence of the President, and coordinate and lead initiatives to identify and recruit volunteers from outside of the Board. When the office of Vice-President is vacant, all duties of the Vice-President shall be shared among other officers.
Secretary: The Secretary shall give notice of the Board meetings, maintain a record of all SVIC proceedings, and tally votes from the Board. The Secretary shall provide club information to the national University of Illinois Alumni Association as directed by the President.
Treasurer: The Treasurer shall receive all funds paid to the SVIC and shall disburse money on properly authorized orders. The Treasurer shall prepare a Treasurer’s Report on the status of the Operating funds at the Annual Meeting and as directed by the President.
Communications Officer: The Communications Officer shall receive password-protected access to the SVIC Web site (www.geocities.com/sacramento_valley_illini_club) to manage and update the content of the website on a regular basis and as requested by the Board. The Communications Officer shall assist other Board members as needed with communications to the SVIC membership.