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STANDARD BY-LAWS
FOR LOCAL CHAPTERS
OF THE
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF WOODTURNERS, INC.
A NONPROFIT CORPORATION

ARTICLE I - ORGANIZERS AND LOCATION

The Chapter organizer is: G.E. O'Brien,5051 Hamilton Bridge Rd, Pace, FL 32571

Cities or locations from which you expect to draw members: Pensacola, Milton, Ft. Walton Beach and all alont the Northwest Coast of the Gulf of Mexico.

ARTICLE II - OFFICES

The principle office of this Chapter will be located at the President's home or office.  Currently, this is: 4305 D'Everux Drive, Pensacola, FL 32504.  The current president is Fred Bond.

ARTICLE III - RELATION OF CHAPTER TO THE CORPORATE ORGANIZATION

All officers of this Chapter agree to be members in good standing of the American Association of Woodturners, Inc.

While it is understood that the parent organization will provide advice and counsel, as requested, Local Chapters are advised that the nature and extent of their activities are left to their discretion.  Demonstrations, while probably part of the normal activities of Local Chapters, are to be conducted solely at the discretion of Local Officers, and all safety and instruction is to be under their explicit direction and control.

The national office strongly recommends placing some sort of sign or notice on or around any lathe used for demonstration; that safety eye protection must be worn and a full face shield when needed.  Use a dust mask and wear hearing protection.  The lathe is a potentially dangerous instrument only to be used with Chapter approved supervision.

ARTICLE IV - PURPOSES

The Chapter's purposes, in addition to supporting the general purposes of the parent organization, are: 1. To provide a meeting place for local woodturners; 2.  To share ideas and techniques regarding this craft; 3.  To trade woods; 4.  To exchange ideas about tools;

ARTICLE V - OFFICERS

The Chapter shall hold elections in February of each year to elect or re-elect the club's officers.  Officers are elected for a term of one year and may be re-elected at the completion of the term. 

The term of office shall be from March 1 to March 1 of the following year.

Officers shall include, but not be limited to: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

ARTICLE VI - MEMBERSHIP

Membership is open to the general public.  A yearly membership fee is required in order for members to remain in good standing with the club.  The treasurer maintains the membership roles and collects the club dues.  Members who are 18 years old and younger and 80 years old and over are exempt from paying the club dues.  The officers set the amount of the club dues and have the discretion to make additional exemptions.

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