Constitution of The Tennessee Valley Bonsai Society

Article I—Name

Section 1. This organization shall be known as “The Tennessee Valley Bonsai Society.”
Section 2. The Society shall be a nonprofit organization.

Article II—Objectives

Section 1. To promote knowledge, interest, education, and the enjoyment of bonsai and other living plant materials.
Section 2. To improve members’ collections and exhibitions of bonsai.
Section 3. To develop learning opportunities to assist members in the preparation and care of bonsai.
Section 4. To raise awareness of bonsai in the community through public service, communications and other activities such as demonstrations for the general public.

Article III—Membership

Section 1. Anyone interested in furthering the objectives of the Society may become a member upon payment of the required dues.
Section 2. All persons, regardless of age, race, color or creed, are eligible for membership in the Society.

Article IV—Officers

Section 1. The officers of the Society shall be as follows:

1. President
2. Vice-President
3. Secretary
4. Treasurer

Section 2. All officers shall be elected by a majority of active members present at the annual meeting in accord with procedures set forth in the by-laws.

Article V—Amendments

This constitution may be amended by a three-fourths majority of the membership present at a regular or special meeting, providing notice of such amendments has been announced at the previous meeting and a written notice sent to every member immediately thereafter.