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BY-LAWS OF THE DELTA COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY
(Approved: 27 October 2026)
Article I:
Name
The name of this organization shall be the Delta
County Genealogical Society.
Organized in 1981.
Article II:
Objectives
1. To assist in genealogical research.
2. To gain knowledge and teach others about genealogy and
family history.
3. To collect and aid in the preservation of Delta County
records of genealogical value.
4. To maintain a genealogical library. Books and records
are to be regarded as reference material under the supervision of the society
and will be available to the public during all library hours. Materials are
presently housed at the Escanaba Public Library.
Article III: Memberships/Meetings
1.
Membership dues are $20.00 a year for an individual/household. Membership
begins January 1st and ends December 31st each year.
2.
Membership includes a quarterly newsletter and free family history query
assistance.
3.
Membership is available to anyone interested in genealogy, who is willing to
share research with other members and upon payment of society dues.
4.
An annual meeting will be held on the fourth Monday of September, with monthly
meetings usually held on the fourth Monday of each month, except for November
and December. Other meetings may be held as necessary and as called for by the
president. All meetings are free and open to the public.
5.
If any action is to be taken on an agenda item at a particular meeting, a
simple majority of the members present at that meeting constitute a quorum for
that action/decision.
Article IV:
Elected officers/Duties
1. The President shall chair all meetings and call
special meetings when necessary.
2. The Vice-President shall preside at meetings in the
absence of the president and also acts as Correspondence Secretary to answer
mail, email, manage all miscellaneous correspondence, and maintain membership
lists.
3. The Secretary/Treasurer shall record all proceedings
of regular and special meetings, disperse agendas and appropriate materials
prior to each meeting, and receive and disburse all monies of the Society as
appropriate using standard accounting principles. Monthly treasurer's reports
shall be made at each monthly meeting of the Society of all transactions made
in that month. Treasurer's books shall be audited annually.
Article V:
Committees
1. Newsletter. This group shall edit, print and
mail/email the Society's quarterly newsletter to all members and partner
organizations. Those who are not members who would like to receive the
newsletter shall be charged $10 per year in advance. An editor shall be named
to oversee this process.
2. Library. This group will be responsible for
maintaining the Society's genealogy library holdings and to assist patrons in
genealogical research at the public library at a set time and day to be
determined as needed. A Society
Librarian shall be chosen to be responsible for the collection and ordering of
new books/materials and for scheduling committee members to be present at the
library as needed.
3. Membership: This group will be responsible for
recruiting new members, including holding membership drives via US Postal
Service, social media, and other avenues as appropriate. The membership
committee will also assist the Society in arranging guest speakers and
promoting events to encourage participation and new members.
4. New committees will be formed as it becomes necessary.
Article VI: Elections
Elections of officers will be held in September every
other year. Only paid members may nominate and vote for elected officials. The
elected officers take office at the October meeting following the election. A
simple majority of members present at that meeting will constitute a quorum for
elections.
Article VII:
Amendments
Bylaws may be amended by 2/3 vote of paid members present at a meeting anytime it is deemed necessary.
Article VIII: Dissolution clause
This clause is to provide for distribution of assets upon
dissolution of the Society. Upon dissolution of the Delta County
Genealogical Society, all its assets which include both library holdings and
any cash fund balance, shall become the property of the Escanaba Public Library
to do with as they may deem appropriate.
APPROVAL:
These By-Laws were approved by a
unanimous vote of the Society's membership
at its October
26, 2026, regular meeting.