Bylaws
11.16.09
Article I:
Name
Section 1: Name: The name of
this organization shall be the Southwestern Illinois Networking Group and
hereinafter referred to as S.W.I.N.G., or SWING.
Section 2: Address: SWING
shall have and continually maintain within Illinois an official address
which shall be the address of the current President, or as may be designated
from time to time by the Executive Committee.
Section 3: Fiscal Year: The
fiscal year shall commence on January 1 and end on December 31 of each year.
Article
II: Purpose
Section 1: Purpose: SWING
shall be a grass-roots organization whose purpose shall be: advancing the
election of Democratic candidates and working for more equitable
representation and participation of Democrat women in all levels of the
Democrat Party and in all levels of government.
Section 2: Objectives: SWING
shall work to fulfill this purpose through educational programs, fundraising
activities, and campaign assistance to the Democratic Party and its
candidates.
Section 3: Non-Endorsement: It
shall be the policy of SWING to refrain from endorsing any candidate prior
to Primary elections.
Article III: Membership
Section 1:
Membership: Membership in SWING shall be open to all Democrats who support
the principles and purposes of this organization.
Section 2:
Payment of Dues: Membership shall be dependent upon payment of dues set by
these bylaws. Dues shall be paid for each fiscal year.
Section 3:
Dues: Annual dues shall consist of three categories: 1) General Membership;
2) General Membership-Student (aged 18 years or older); and, 3) Sustaining
Membership. Dues shall be $15.00 for General Membership; $5.00 for General
Membership-Student; and $100.00 for Sustaining Membership.
Article IV:
Membership Privileges
Section 1:
Voting: Each member shall have one vote on each matter of business brought
before regular quarterly membership meetings.
Eligibility to vote shall be determined by
verification of membership by the Treasurer. Only members in good standing
shall be eligible to vote in election of officers at the Annual Business
Meeting. All voting shall be by ballot and in person.
