Chinese
Association of Tallahassee is a non-profit, non-political organization
of the Chinese people who work and live in the Tallahassee and
surrounding area. The organization was established in Feb. 1997 and has
over 200 members today. Every year, it hosts a series of activities
like the Spring Festival party, Moon Festival party, picnics, sports
games, lectures and discussions on various topics, etc.. We welcome
anyone who are interested in Chinese culture to come and join us.
Together, we can make our community better, closer and stronger.
If you want to find out more about our organization, please read our
bylaws below.
BYLAWS OF THE CHINESE ASSOCIATION OF TALLAHASSEE
Adopted on Sept. 5, 1998
ARTICLE I
Name and Address
1.1 The official name of the corporation is the Chinese
Association of Tallahassee.
1.2 The mailing address of the corporation is:
7243 Wintercreek Ln, Tallahassee, Florida 32309
ARTICLE II
Objectives
2.1 The purpose for which the corporation is formed shall be, on
a non-profit, non-political, and non-religious basis, to increase
interest in and
appreciation for the Chinese cultural uniqueness and traditional
richness, to provide diverse activities of promoting multi-culturism in
the community, to meet the increasing demand for information on living
and working experiences in Tallahassee, to further friendly
communications among the Chinese and all of those who are interested in
Chinese culture, and to enrich the spare-time animation to all members
in need of the community, regardless of age, race, gender, creed, or
national origin.
ARTICLE III
Membership
3.1 Members: The corporation includes those who are interested
in the purpose of the corporation. All members of the corporation are
based on a voluntary participation and approved for membership by the
Board of Directors.
3.2 The annual meeting of the membership of the corporation
shall be held in January or February each year for the purpose of
informing the members of the business of the corporation. Social
meetings of the membership of the corporation may be called from time
to time at the discretion of the Board of Directors of the
corporation.
3.3 At any meeting of the membership of the corporation, a majority of
the members present in person shall constitute a quorum.
ARTICLE IV
Board of Directors
4.1 The activities and the property of the corporation shall be
managed by a Board of Directors, which is composed of nine (9) members
of the corporation. The present directors= names appear in Exhibit A
attached hereto, and they respectively serve as the Chairman.
Vice-chairman, Secretary, and Treasure of the Corporation. Each
director shall serve a one-year term, which starts at the annual
meeting of the year and ends at the next annual meeting of the
following year. The director is elected by the members.
4.2 The management and responsibility of the Board of Directors
shall include organizing and supervising all activities of the
corporation, determining membership fees, and constituting policies on
fund raising, publicity, and public relations.
4.3 The Board of Directors are responsible for the annual
meeting of the membership.
4.4 The directors shall not be personally liable for the debts,
liabilities, or obligations of the association.
4.5 The Board of Directors of the corporation shall hold its
regular meetings, respectively in January (or February), prior the
annual meeting of the membership, and in August. Special meetings of
the Board of Directors may be called by the Chairman or any 2 members
of the board on two days' notice to each director.
4.6 Any action taken by the Board of Directors shall require the
affirmative vote of a majority of the directors present at meeting in
which a quorum is present.
4.6 Duties of Chairman, Vice-chairman, Secretary, and Treasure
are as follows:
(a). The Chairman (usually the principal) shall supervise all
activities of the corporation; preside at all meetings for the Board of
Directors.
(b). The Vice-chairman shall act for the chairman in his/her
absence, and to act as the Chairman may direct.
(c). The Secretary shall keep a record of all proceedings of the
board and of board meetings. He/she shall prepare and file
announcements, correspondence, and to perform such other acts as the
Chairman or the Board of Directors may direct.
(d). The Treasure shall be accountable for all funds belonging
to the corporation; maintain bank accounts in depositories designated
by the Board of Directors. He/she shall assist the Fiscal Officer to
prepare and file federal and state tax forms as necessary for the year
he/she is responsible.
(e). There are four other board directors, who are responsible
for recreation, public relations, education and cultural programs,
etc.
Article V
Educational and Cultural programs
5.1 The association shall promote educational and cultural
activities for all in need. Such activities and programs are based on a
voluntary participation of the members and people who are interested
in.
5.2 Children are welcomed for these activities and programs, but
the association shall not be liable for any accident which may occur.
Parents of the school-age children shall take the full
responsibility.
5.3 Participation fee will be adjusted if needed, according to
the anticipated expenditures of the activities and programs, all of
which are non-profit.
ARTICLE VI
The Executive Office
6.1 The executive officer of the association shall be the
Chairman of the Board of Directors, who is appointed by the Board of
Directors.
6.2 The other officers are the other members of the Board of
Directors, whose duties shall be recommended by the Chairman and
appointed by the Board of Directors.
6.3 The executive officer, jointly with other officers, shall
determine and prepare the activities and meetings.
6.4 The Chairman shall be the chief executive officer and active
head of the association. He/she shall have general control over and
management of all its activities and affairs. He/she shall preside
duties of other officers with the agreement of the Board of Directors.
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