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ARTICLE I -- NameThe name of this organization shall be "The Colt Collectors Association, Inc." ARTICLE II -- ObjectivesTo promote the collecting of all types of Colt firearms and other Colt collectible items. To provide a means of exchanging knowledge among Colt Collectors. To offer an annual itinerant show and meeting for members and guests with an emphasis on a convenient and quality location. ARTICLE III -- MembershipSection 1. Membership is to be obtained by application on a standard form for that purpose furnished by the Association. The completed form must be forwarded to the Secretary along with at least a full year's dues. Applications received after October 1 will effect membership starting January 1 of the following year. All memberships shall run from January 1 of each year. Section 2. The Secretary will process each application and issue a membership card. The names of all new members along with city and state of residence will be published in the next newsletter. Section 3. All new memberships are probationary for a period of one year after application. During this period their memberships may be terminated by a majority vote at a Board of Directors meeting. All dues paid by anyone terminated during the probationary period will be refunded. The decision of the Board of Directors shall be final. Section 4. Any member may be terminated at any time for major violation of the By-Laws. If the member has completed his / her one year probationary period, a 2/3 majority vote at a Board of Directors meeting is required for termination. The members must be given the opportunity to answer any charges either by writing to the President or personally appearing at the Board of Directors meeting. The member must be notified by the President stating the charges at least 30 days prior to the initial hearing. The decision of the Board of Directors shall be final. Dues paid for the current year by any terminated individual will be refunded. If a life member is terminated, the refunded dues will not exceed the amount originally paid by the member. Section 5. Any current member may have their membership suspended or terminated for a felony conviction by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors has complete discretion with regard to the length of any suspension, the necessity of any such termination and the complete or partial reimbursement, if any, of the membership fees previously paid. Section 6. In the event that a member's membership is either terminated or suspended by the Board of Directors, that member shall be informed in writing of this action by a letter from the President or another Board member designated to do so by the Board. The notice shall inform the member of the specific reasons for the termination or suspension, the effective date thereof, and, in the case of a suspension, the length and terms thereof. In the case of a suspension, the Board shall determine whether or not it shall be a private suspension kept confidential by the Board or made public by publishing it in the Rampant Colt magazine for the information of all members. In all cases, the Board shall maintain detailed records of the proceedings which shall be permanently retained by the Secretary. In any case where a termination or suspension proceeding is brought before the Board and the proceeding is either dismissed, not completed, or results in no termination or suspension action after a vote by the Board, that information shall be kept confidential by the Board and not released to the general membership unless the member involved requests such public release in writing to the Board. Section 7. Once a member has been terminated by the Board of Directors, he cannot reapply for membership within a period of two years; further, he may not attend meetings in any capacity, enjoy any privileges of the Association at any time, as a guest, visitor, or in any capacity. Section 8. Members of the Colt Collectors Association, Inc., must be at least 18 years of age and a good citizen of their country. They must not be user of illegal narcotics or belong to any organization considered subversive by the United States of America. They must conduct themselves properly and deal fairly and equitably at all functions of The Colt Collectors Association, Inc. Section 9. Dues should be paid on or before January 1 of each year. No member may attend a membership meeting or receive other member benefits unless his / her dues are current. If a member is delinquent of dues, he will be dropped from the membership rolls and must reapply in order to gain membership. Section 10. A member is responsible for payment of his / her dues whether or not he is notified by the Club. Section 11. Junior Membership shall be available to juveniles under 18 years of age. The junior member must be sponsored by an active voting member current on Club dues and be willing to assume responsibility for the juvenile's action. A junior member shall have all the privileges of membership except the right to vote or hold office. Annual Junior Membership dues shall be established at a base of fifteen dollars ($15.00) and may be changed by a majority vote of Directors and Officers at any regular scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors. Section 12. Life Membership dues shall be maintained in a separate income producing investment grade account. Income only from the investment account may be dispersed to the general operating account for membership support. Life dues are for the sole purpose of providing annual dues' revenue in perpetuity for life members.
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Article I - NameArticle II - ObjectivesArticle III - MembershipArticle IV - Officers
Article 5 - Board of DirectorsArticle 6 ElectionsArticle 7 MeetingsArticle 8 Rules of ExhibitsArticle 9 Safety and SecurityArticle 10 ReimbursementArticle 11 Political InvolvementArticle 12 Disolusion of ClubArticle 13 ConfidentialityArticle 14 Amendments |
