BY-LAWS

 

A BOOK IN COMMON (ABC) Book Club By-Laws

Effective January 1, 2022

 

Mission:  Authentic sisterhood, Bonding and empowerment + Community outreach.

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Vision:  Encourage more reading to promote increased knowledge and empowerment by creating a safe place to read, discuss and review literature.

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Membership:  Is open to women who share a love of reading. Prospective members must be recommended and introduced by a current member. There shall be a maximum membership of 15 active members, until changed by by-Laws and majority vote of membership.

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Meetings:  Are generally held once a month and are hosted in turn by club members. The hostess is responsible for choosing the book of the month (BOM) and for moderating the discussion.  We currently read nine books during the year and have three non-reading months.  As mature adults, each member is expected to exhibit emotionally mature behavior; please be respectful and tolerant of differences that may be expressed in the form of comments, opinions, thoughts or ideas.

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Dues:  A total of $30 per quarter or $120 annually, is due in full no later than the October meeting each year. This money is used to cover club miscellaneous expenses:  Zoom, monthly conference room fees, charitable donations, etc. ABC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and as a result; dues qualify as a tax write-off donation and are non-refundable.

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Attendance:  Members are expected to be regular in their attendance and to be on time.  There are exceptions of an emergency, illness, business trip or family obligations that prevents attendance. Members should notify the hostess ASAP, when they are unable to attend a meeting.

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Termination of Membership (voluntary and involuntary):  If a member chooses to no longer participate, she should immediately advise the President, Rosiland Robinson. After three consecutive absences in a calendar year, without good cause – such as illness or temporary work relocation - members will be advised their membership is dropped.