Article 1.
The name of this organization shall be “Bragg Creek Artisans”.
Article 2.
The purpose for this organization shall be to foster and encourage the development of Arts and Crafts among the members of the Bragg Creek community. This shall be accomplished through the formation of a membership of persons having common interest who will work together, encouraging and helping each other through the organization of workshops and sales of the works of the members.
Article 3.
Section a)
The Bragg Creek Artisans shall be an autonomous not for profit organization which will operate out of the Bragg Creek community facilities. Therefore, in order to become a member of the organization, a person is encouraged to be a current member of the Bragg Creek Community Association. In addition, individuals must qualify under at least one of the requirements listed below:
i. have a Bragg Creek, Redwood Meadows, Millarville or Priddis area mailing address,
ii. reside in Bragg Creek, Redwood Meadows, Millarville or Priddis area,
iii. own property in Bragg Creek, Redwood Meadows, Millarville or Priddis area,
iv. be invited to join from areas of Cochrane, Bearspaw, Springbank and Diamond Valley at the discretion of Executive Committee.
Section b)
Once a membership is obtained, for the purpose of renewal it must be kept active by:
i. attending at least two meetings a year,
ii. attending workshops.
Section c)
Membership will not be denied an active member regardless of where he or she moves.
Section d)
To participate in sales, Artisans must have been members prior to July first of the current year.
Section e)
No current member’s status will be changed by the implementation of these bylaws.
Article 4.
Membership Dues:
Upon joining the organization and at the beginning of each calendar year, members will be asked to pay the following dues effective January 2025.
Adult (18-64 years) $25.00
Family (spouse & minor children) $30.00
Senior (65 years +) $15.00
Lifetime membership will be granted after 25 years of membership
Article 5.
Section a)
The Executive of this organization will be made up of the following Officers:
President
Past President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Directors
Section b)
Each officer will be elected for a term of one year and may be re-elected for not more than two additional terms. In the event a replacement is not found after a 3 year term, the current officer can be re-elected
Section c)
In the event that the President, Secretary, Treasurer, or Director can no longer serve, the Executive Committee shall appoint a replacement to serve for the balance of the term
Section d)
Elections shall be held once each year at the Annual General Meeting of the Membership in January. Voting, accomplished by a show of hands.
Section e)
Prior to the election of new Officers, the Executive shall appoint a committee to draw up a slate of Officers for the coming year. This shall be supplemented by the nominations from the floor during the Annual General Meeting held to elect the new Executive.
Section f)
The duties of the Officers shall be as follows:
i) The President:
The total program of the organization, is the President’s responsibility. The specific duties are:
1) to attend and preside at all executive and general meetings and workshops during the tenure of office,
2) to call regular Executive meetings to discuss business which can be handled by the Executive
3) to act as the liaison between the Bragg Creek Community Association staff and organization
4) to oversee the work of the Executive and the committees so that the organization will operate smoothly
ii) The Vice President:
1) to take over the President’s duties temporarily when the President is unable to attend a meeting or workshop
2) to cooperate with and help the President, sharing the responsibility
iii) The Secretary
1) to take the minutes of each meeting and distribute to members.
iv) The Treasurer:
1) to handle the finances and banking of the organization,
2) to submit monthly financial statements to the Executive. Prepare fiscal year end statement for grant and government reporting
3) to pay all bills of the organization using proper authorization and documentation
4) collect and track membership dues and maintain a membership list that includes member’s address and contact information
v) The Directors:
1) to function as the leaders of the groups they represent,
Meetings
1) Meetings of the Executive shall be held as the Executive deems necessary. There shall be at least one general meeting of the Membership each year
Quorum
1) A minimum of four members will be considered a quorum for the regular Executive meetings.
2) Those present at a general meeting will be considered a quorum provided the meeting and the subjects to be voted on have properly been notified at least two weeks in advance.
Amendments
1) The bylaws may be amended by informing the general membership of any changes two weeks in advance. A simple majority vote will be sufficient to effect the notified changes.
Parliamentary Rules
1) This organization shall be governed by the rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order, revised in all cases where they are applicable.