By-Laws

By-Laws

Updated January 9, 2008

ACCEPTANCE OF THESE BY-LAWS:

These By-Laws have been drawn up, agreed upon, and adopted by:

Honolulu Woodturners

Is a Chapter of The American Association of Woodturners

Local Chapter:

in:

on:

Signed:

Honolulu Woodturners

Honolulu, Hawaii

May 10, 2000

President:

Vice President:

Secretary:

Treasurer:

Craig Mason

David Higa

Jim Orrick

David Marchant

Date:

May 10, 2000

ARTICLE I -- ORGANIZERS AND LOCATION

The Chapter organizer is: His address is:

Daytime Telephone:

Cities or locations from which we expect to draw members:

Jerry Kermode

55-202 Kamehameha Highway, Laie, HI 96762

(808) 293-5000

City and County of Honolulu

ARTICLE II -- OFFICES

The principal office of this Chapter will be located at: Woodcraft Store, 1311 Kalani Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 97817

ARTICLE III -- RELATION OF CHAPTER TO THE CORPORATE ORGANIZATION

All officers of The Honolulu Woodturners Chapter agree to be members in good standing of the American Association of Woodturners, Inc.

While it is understood that the parent organization will provide advice and counsel, as requested, Local Chapters are advised that the nature and extent of their activities are left to their discretion. Demonstrations, while probably part of the normal activities of Local Chapters, are to be conducted solely at the discretion of Local Officers, and all safety and instruction is to be under their explicit direction and control.

The national office strongly recommends placing some sort of sign or notice on or around any lathe used for demonstration; that safety eye protection must be worn and a full face shield when needed. Use a dust mask, and wear hearing protection. The lathe is a potentially dangerous instrument only to be used with Chapter approved supervision.

ARTICLE IV -- PURPOSES

The Chapter’s purposes, in addition to supporting the general purposes of the parent organization, are:

1. To provide a meeting place for local woodturners;

2. To share ideas and techniques regarding this craft;

3. To trade woods;

4. To exchange ideas about tools; and

5. To challenge members to improve their creativity and execution in woodturning.

ARTICLE V -- MEMBERSHIP FEES

Annual membership fees for this Chapter over and above fees paid to the national organization will be $25.00. (Amended November 2004 -- See Note [2])

ARTICLE VI -- MEETINGS

This Chapter will meet:

The meetings will be held at:

the second Tuesday of odd-number months. (Amended June 2003 -- See Note [1])

MRC, Inc., 1041 Puuwai Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, or as designated by club officers. (Amended January 8, 2008 -- See Note [3])

ARTICLE VIII -- INDEBTEDNESS

AAW’s national office MUST be notified in writing PRIOR to a Local Chapter incurring any indebtedness for AAW.

ARTICLE IX -- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF WOODTURNERS’S DISCLAIMERS: FISCAL AND LEGAL

The Corporate Organization does not shoulder any legal liability for accidents that occur during events of any kind, sponsored or unsponsored, by a Local Chapter.

ARTICLE X -- AMENDMENTS

These By-Laws may be altered, amended, or repealed, and new By-Laws may be adopted by a vote of a simple majority of the qualified voting members of the Chapter then casting ballots. Copies of all modifications to these By-Laws MUST be filed with the national office of AAW.

Note [1]: Amendment to By-Laws:

ARTICLE VI -- MEETINGS

At the June 7, 2003, meeting, a motion was made, seconded, and passed by a majority to change the meeting day.

This Chapter will meet the second Wednesday of odd-numbered months.

now reads

This Chapter will meet the second Tuesday of odd-numbered months.

Note [2]: Amendment to By-Laws:

ARTICLE V -- MEMBERSHIP FEES

At the November 2004, meeting, the dues structure were changed by a majority vote.

Annual membership fees for this Chapter over and above fees paid to the national organization will be $5.00.

now reads

Annual membership fees for this Chapter over and above fees paid to the national organization will be $25.00.

Note [3]: Amendment to By-Laws:

ARTICLE VI -- MEETINGS

At the January 8, 2008, meeting, the meeting location was changed by a unanimous vote.

Number and Election: The Officers of this Chapter shall be a President, a Vice President; a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected annually by a majority vote of the Chapter’s paid-up members. Committee Chairmen and Assistant Officers as deemed necessary may be elected by the Chapter members or appointed by the elected Officers.

Terms of Office: Each Officer shall hold office for one year.

Removal: Any Officer elected or appointed may be removed when it is deemed that the best interests of the Chapter would be served by such removal. This would be accomplished by a majority vote of the Chapter’s members who are present.

Vacancies: A vacancy in any Office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or otherwise, may be filled by a majority vote of the members, or of the Officers, for the unexpired portion of the term.

President: The President shall be the principal executive officer of the Chapter. His/Her duties include:

1. Supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the Chapter;

2. Conduct Chapter meeting;

3. Be the Chapter spokesperson when communicating with outside organizations.

Vice President: In the absence of the President, or in the event of his/her death, inability, or refusal to act, the Vice President shall perform the duties of President, and when so acting, shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions upon the President. The Vice President shall perform such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him/her by the President, and will succeed to the position of President the following year.

Secretary: The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the Chapter’s meetings in one or more books provided for that purpose and see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these By-Laws. In general, the Secretary shall perform all duties incident to the Office of Secretary, and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him/her by the President.

Treasurer: The Treasurer shall collect all membership fees and all other monies belonging to the Chapter. He/She will be responsible for keeping current and accurate records of all monies that flow through the Chapter and also for ensuring that all local Chapter members are current paid-up members of the national organization. In general, the Treasurer shall perform all of the duties incident to the Office of Treasurer, and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him/her by the President.