Bylaws

April 13, 2024

Article I: Name

The name of the organization shall be Ogden Association

of the Blind.

Article II: Purposes

The purpose of the Ogden Association of the Blind is to

provide social, educational, training, and recreational

opportunities for the blind and severely visually impaired

in a spirit of good fellowship.

Article III: Officers

Section 1. Officers of the Association

The officers of the Association shall include a president,

vice president, recording secretary, corresponding

secretary, and treasurer.

Section 2. Duties of the President

The president shall preside over all meetings of

the Board of Directors and the general meetings of the

Association. The president shall have general

responsibility over the affairs of the Association

and shall perform such duties as may be required by

1the Association. The president shall sign all instruments

and sign all checks together with the treasurer.

The president shall appoint chairpersons of

standing committees with the consent of the Board

who shall serve until their successors are appointed.

The president may appoint special committees from

time to time. The president may appoint a chaplain

and parliamentarian to serve at the president’s pleasure.

The president may perform additional duties as required

by the Board of Directors.

Section 3. Duties of the Vice President

The Vice President shall have all the powers and

perform all the duties of the President in the

president’s absence or inability to act for any cause,

and other duties as assigned by the Board.

Section 4. Duties of the Recording Secretary

The Recording Secretary shall maintain records of

meetings and activities of the Association, shall keep a

required; shall take minutes of the meetings of the Board

of Directors and special meetings of the Association; and,

shall be responsible for any and all such duties which

usually pertain to the office of recording secretary, and,

other duties as assigned by the Board.

Section 5.

Duties of the Corresponding Secretary

The Corresponding Secretary shall notify and/or supervise

notifications to members of the Board and members of

the Association, and shall write to individuals and

organizations regarding the business and activities of the

Association as required by the Board of Directors.

Section 6.

Duties of the Treasurer

The Treasurer shall be the custodian of all funds of the

Association and provide reports to the Board of the

Association's financial standing. The Treasurer shall

write all checks and sign them together with the

President or others authorized as signatories; shall certify

to the Recording Secretary the name of all members who

have paid dues for the current year for the preparation

of the Association roster; shall maintain a check book and

statements with the check book in a timely manner;

shall assist in preparation of requests for funds, shall

prepare or assist in the preparation of registrations and

IRS forms and tax returns; and, shall perform any other

duties pertaining to this office as assigned by the Board.

Article IV: Board of Directors

Section 1. Fiduciary Responsibility

The fiduciary responsibility and general management of

the Association is vested in a Board of Directors

3consisting of the current officers, the immediate past

president, and five (5) directors as provided in Sections

2 through 5.

Section 2. Officers

The officers of the Association and the immediate past

president, by virtue of the offices they hold, are members

of the Board of Directors.

Section 3. Members of the Board of Directors who are

not officers shall represent categories of the association

membership as follows:

1 director representing members who are blind

1 director representing members who are sighted

3 additional directors

Section 4. A majority of the Board of Directors must be

blind or severely visually impaired.

Section 5. A majority of the Board shall constitute a

quorum for conducting business of the Association except

as otherwise provided in these bylaws.

Article V: Meetings

Section 1. Time and Place

A .regular monthly meeting of the Association

membership shall be held at a time and place determined

4by the Board and membership. The business of the

Association is conducted at regular meetings.

Section 2. Other meetings

Other meetings and activities shall be approved and/or

called by the Board of Directors and may be held at times

and places determined by the Board.

Section 3. Board Meetings

The Board shall meet monthly at a time and place

determined by the Board for the purposes of planning

and managing the affairs of the Association. Notification

of meetings of the Board is made regularly and the

meeting is open. The Board may go into a closed

executive session to discuss personnel, disciplinary

actions of members, or financial agreements. A majority

of the Board being present constitutes a quorum for

conducting business.

Section 4. Quorum

One fourth of the active members of the Association shall

constitute a quorum for acting at any business meeting

except for the action to adjourn meetings and as

otherwise provided in these bylaws.

Article VI: Committees

Section 1. Standing Committees

Standing committees of the Association shall include:

Bereavement/Visiting, Activities, Program,

Refreshments, Public Relations, Membership, Nominating,

The Ride (transportation), and Publications, Fund Raising,

Community Development, Legislative and other

committees as needed. All Standing Committees shall

report to the Board of Directors concerning their

activities at scheduled Board meetings.

Section 2. Method of Appointing Committees

The chairperson of all committees shall be appointed by

the President with the approval of the Board of Directors

and serve until their successors are appointed.

Committee chairpersons may choose committee

members, subject to the approval of the President.

Section 3. Duties of Standing Committees

Bereavement/Visiting Committee: The

Bereavement/Visiting Committee shall visit, comfort, and

encourage members in times of misfortune. They shall

arrange for flowers or other suitable expressions of

sympathy such as the death of a member or anyone

living at the member's home.

Activities Committee: The Activities Committee shall

suggest, arrange and direct educational, cultural, and

self-improvement programs and other forms of

6entertainment for the Association outside of general

meetings.

Program Committee: The Program Committee shall

suggest and direct educational, cultural and self-

improvement programs during general meetings.

Fund Raising Committee: The President may appoint a

committee as needed to raise additional funds for the

Association.

Legislative Committee: The president may appoint a

legislative committee to observe and report to the Board

of Directors and the general membership as necessary.

Refreshment Committee: The Refreshment

Committee shall serve or supervise serving of suitable

refreshments at regular meetings and special functions of

the Association. It shall be the right of this committee to

select those who may help with serving and other duties

pertaining to the activities of the committee.

Public Relations Committee: The Public

Relations Committee shall be activated when need to

meet the press and perform other functions to improve

understanding between the Association and the public.

They shall attend meetings of agencies and organizations

for the strengthening and support of the Association.

Nominating Committee: The Nominating Committee

shall present a slate of candidates to the Board of

Directors at the October board meeting for positions to

7be filled. The committee shall ascertain the willingness

of each candidate to serve. Additional nominations from

the floor may be made at the November general

meeting provided the nominee has given prior approval

for their names to be placed in nomination. All

nominees shall demonstrate a sincere interest and

support of the Association.

Auditing Committee: The auditing committee shall

consist of at least two members in good standing. The

Committee shall audit the financial records and submit a

report to the Board of Directors annually. The audit shall

be conducted by a CPA every five years.

Transportation Committee: The transportation

committee shall arrange transportation for the

Association.

Membership Committee: The membership Committee

shall seek and submit applications of prospective members

to the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall

recommend prospective members to the general

membership at a regular meeting of the Association for

acceptance.

Section 4. Special Committees: The President may

appoint special committees to carry out the purposes of

the Association.

Article VII: Membership and Dues

Section 1. Dues and Membership

Membership requirements and membership dues shall be

determined by the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Members must be at least 18 years of age and

in good standing through support of the Association and

payment of annual dues. The membership period shall

be a calendar year beginning January 1. Any member

who has not paid dues by April 1 shall be considered

inactive. Membership will be reactivated when dues are

paid for the current year.

Section 3. The amount of annual membership dues shall

be established by the Board of Directors. Dues shall not

be prorated for new members or late renewal.

Article VIII: Voting and Elections

Section 1. Voting

Voting, except for election of officers, shall be done

vocally, by show of hands, or as otherwise determined by

the membership assembled.

Section 2. Elections

Election of officers shall be done by secret ballot.

Decisions on method of voting and counting votes will be

determined by the Board of directors. A candidate

receiving a majority of votes will be declared elected. If,

during a vote, no candidate receives a majority vote, the

9candidate receiving the fewest votes will be dropped

from the nomination and another vote taken until a

winner is declared. Each member in good standing is

entitled to one vote and must be present at the time

votes are cast.

Article IX: Amendments

These Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the

members in good standing and present at any meeting

called for this purpose by the Board of Directors. Notice

of the intent to amend these Bylaws shall be given at

two previous regular meetings that include the time and

place of the meeting. The text of the proposed

amendment shall be provided by mail in print and/or

alternative reading formats.

Revised and approved April 13, 2024

Bylaws

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