Friends of
Article 1 Name
This organization shall be Friends of Vermont Rowing, hereafter known as FoVR.
Article 2
FoVR is
a non-profit organization formed to serve the needs of UVM Crew, Green Mountain
Rowing, and the greater
To foster fellowship, recreation, and competition for
the student-athlete and the community.
Promote
the education of rowing- an environmentally friendly sport to our state’s
waterways.
Raise funds and other property, real or mixed, by gift, bequest, dues, fundraising or other sources and to apply it to the purposes of the FoVR.
No part of its activities shall include the participation in any campaign for any candidate for political office.
Article 3 Membership
Anyone
who is an alumni, parent of, or supporter of rowing in
The organization shall provide equal opportunity without discrimination due to gender, race, or creed for participation in its sport to all individuals who are eligible according to the FoVR By-Laws.
Article 4 Meetings
Membership Meeting are defined in the FoVR Bylaws.
Board of Directors meetings shall be held on a regular basis as defined in the bylaws.
Article 5 Voting
Each member will have one vote at any meeting of the FoVR members and such vote may be cast in person or by proxy. Officers and the Board of Directors shall be elected by mail-in ballot and write-in ballot at the fall membership meeting.
All other voting shall be done by voice.
Article 6 Board of Directors
Members of UVM Crew, GMR members, and FoVR members shall elect their respective positions on Board of Directors to conduct the organizations business. The duties and order of business of the Board of Directors is specified in the FoVR Bylaws.
Article 7 Officers
The board of directors as a whole will decide the officers of the organization. President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer will be decided annually.
Article 8 Compensation for Service
The Board of Directors shall determine compensation for services provided to the club.
Article 9 Dues
The dues of this organization shall be per year as set forth in the By-Laws.
Article 10 Amendments
Alterations and amendments to the Constitution may be recommended by a member or Board and voted on by the membership at a membership meeting or by mail in ballot.
Changes shall be proposed in writing and submitted to the Secretary for distribution to the club members prior to a membership meeting.
Amendments may be passed by 2/3's of the voting members.
Article 11 Dissolution
In the event of dissolution or termination of the organization, whether voluntary or involuntary or by operation of law, its property and assets, or any proceeds thereof, shall be dissolved by public auction and the proceeds applied to settle any debts or claims that are the obligation of the organization. The balance remaining money shall be distributed as determined by the Board.