Article I

The name of the organization shall be the West Tennessee West Point Parent's Club.

Article II

Objectives

1. To act as a recognized vehicle for the dissemination of information to parents, guardians, or relatives of Cadets of the United States Military Academy located at West Point, New York , hereafter referred to as West Point.

2. To provide a venue for camaraderie among families and friends of West Point cadets.

3. To promote a favorable attitude toward West Point and its goals and purposes in the West Tennessee area and community at large.

4. To facilitate recruiting of prospective candidates for West Point from the West Tennessee area.

Article III

Membership

Membership in the West Tennessee West Point Parent's Club (hereafter referred to as The Club) shall be open to persons residing in the West Tennessee area and who are parents, guardians, or relatives of West Point Cadets or former members of the West Point Corps of Cadets and ascribe to the objectives of the Club. Associate membership (half dues) may be held by United States Military Academy Liaison Officers (MALO's), members of the West Point Society of Memphis, graduates of the United States Military Academy, and any other person who ascribes to the objectives of the Club.

Article IV

Officers and their Election

The officers of The Club shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Each officer shall serve for the period of one (1) calendar year. The election of the officers shall be at the February meeting. The term of the officers shall be from the end of the April meeting through the April meeting of each year. A nominating committee shall be appointed at the December meeting of each year. Recommendations of the nominating committee shall be presented to the officers for approval and then shall be submitted to the membership through the February meeting. Election of officers shall take place at the regular February meeting each year. The term of office shall begin after the April meeting. No member shall be elected or appointed to office without his/her prior consent to serve . In the event of vacancy, the President, or in his absence, the Vice-President, shall with the unanimous consent of the remaining officers, appoint a member to fill the vacancy.

Article V

Duties of the Officers

Duties of the officers shall be:

President

The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club; shall be an ex-officio member of all committees; shall perform such duties as rightly pertain to that office.

Vice President/President-Elect

The Vice-President/President-Elect shall assist the President; in the President's absence, shall perform the duties of the President with all the rights and privileges pertaining to the office.

Secretary

The Secretary shall prepare and maintain records of all meetings of The Club; shall submit such records for the approval of the members; shall assist the President.

Treasurer

The Treasurer shall be the custodian of the funds of the Club; shall conduct the Club's financial business; shall keep records of all such transactions; and prepare an annual financial report for the approval of the membership at the regular February meeting.

Article VI

Meetings

The Club shall hold meetings at least every other month to include the months of February, April, June, August, October, and December. Minor deviation from this schedule may be authorized by the officers of The Club on a case by case basis. The date, time, and place of a meeting shall be made known to the members at the conclusion of each regular meeting. Any changes to a regular meeting will be made known to the members at least ten(10) days prior to the changed meeting date. More than one function may be held in conjunction with the regular meeting(s). Special meetings may be held at the discretion of the officers of the Club.

Article VII

Dues

The amount of annual membership dues shall be recommended by the officers of The Club at the regular February meeting and shall be approved by a majority vote of the members present. Annual membership dues shall be due by 1 July. Annual membership dues are deemed paid only for the period 1 July-30 June. Annual dues shall not be pro-rated and are non-refundable.

Article VIII

Committees

Necessary standing and /or ad hoc committees shall be formed at the recommendation of the officers of The Club. Service on committees is for a period of one (1) year, or until the function is complete. A majority vote shall carry on all committees. Only members in good standing may serve on committees.

There shall be a least two (2) separate full Board meetings, including the officers of The Club, all committee members, and all appointees, each year. The President may call other Board meetings with the approval of the officers of The Club.

Article IX

Rules

Robert's Rules of Order shall govern in all matters not covered in these By-laws.

Article X

Amendments

The By-laws shall be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present in person at a regular meeting of The Club. No amendment shall be voted on without at least two (2) weeks notice in writing to the members.