ARTICLE I : ____________________ 4-H club shall be the name of this organization.
ARTICLE II: Object: The object of this 4-H club is to aid in the development of its members through practical research-based practices, club meetings, demonstrations, judging, tours, fairs and other activities.
ARTICLE III: Membership: All boys and girls who are nine years of age during the Montana 4-H club year (October 1-September 30) and who have not passed their 21st birthday during the club year are eligible for membership irrespective of race, creed, sex, color, handicap or national origin.
ARTICLE IV: Officers: The officers of this club shall be president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, reporter, and recreation leader.
ARTICLE V: Leaders: The club will have two organizational leaders and as many other leaders as necessary to serve as project leader
ARTICLE VI: Meetings: There shall be at least 10 meetings of the club each year.
ARTICLE VII:Amendments: It shall require a two-thirds rote of the members present at any regular meeting to amend this constitution.
ARTICLE I: Election of Officers: The officers shall be elected by ballot at the October meeting each year.
ARTICLE II: Duties of Officers:
President shall preside at all meetings of the club and have in mind at all times the best interests of the club. The president may call special meetings with the consent of the leader.
Vice President shall perform the duties of the president when the president is absent.
Secretary shall keep a record of all proceedings of the club, shall act as club correspondent in matters pertaining to the business of the club, and shall keep a correct enrollment of all members.
Treasurer shall receive and take care of all money belonging to the club, and shall pay out at the order of the president, after club action. The treasurer shall keep an accurate report of all receipts and expenditures
Reporter shall write a news report of each meeting and of club activities for the local newspaper.
Recreation Leader shall be responsible for the recreation period at each club meeting and at special events.
ARTICLE III: Committees: Committees standing and special will be appointed by the president as needed.
ARTICLE IV: Meetings: The regular meetings of the club shall take place on the _____ of each month. Special meetings may be called by the president with the consent of the leader.
ARTICLE V: Elections: A majority vote shall constitute an election.
ARTICLE VI: Quorum: A quorum shall consist of a majority of the membership. A quorum is needed to hold an official business meeting.
ARTICLE VII: Order of Business: The order of business for regular meetings shall be as follows: Call to order, roll call, reading and approval of minutes, reading of communication, reports of officers, reports of committees unfinished business, new business, announcements, adjournment of business meeting, program and recreation period.
ARTICLE VIII: Amendments: These by-laws may be amended by a majority vote of the members present at any regular meeting