Constitution for THE SKYSCRAPER CLUB OF CLEVELAND, INC.

CONSTITUTION
THE SKYSCRAPER CLUB OF CLEVELAND, INC.

ARTICLE I
The official name of this organization shall be The Skyscraper Club of Cleveland, Inc. (hereafter referred to as the "CLUB") and duly registered with the Secretary of State of Ohio.

ARTICLE II
The purpose of the CLUB is to:
1. Perpetuate the non-profit organization status; 2. Facilitate the opportunity for tall people to meet on common ground; 3. Support the needs of tall people; and 4. Support the worthwhile needs of local and national charities, including the National Marfan Foundation.

ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP

1. There shall be four types of membership:
A. Regular B. Lifetime C. Associate D. Honorary
A. Regular Membership:
To be eligible for regular membership, an applicant must meet the following requirements:
1. Minimum height for men shall to 6'2" in stocking feet. 2. Minimum height for women shall be 5'10" in stocking feet. 3. Minimum age for membership shall be 21 years of age. 4. Privileges: The right to vote in elections and the right to hold office. 5. Rights and Responsibilities: Participate in all business and social functions of the CLUB and the prompt payment of all dues, fees, and assessments when due.

B. Lifetime:
The CLUB currently maintains a Lifetime Membership list of 25 persons, whose members have demonstrated, in the past exemplary performance in the support of this CLUB, which membership has been closed as of 12/31/98.
Enjoy the same rights and responsibilities as Regular Members as defined in A.4. and A.5. above without obligation to pay yearly dues.

C. Associate:
If a Regular Member marries one unable to meet the requirements, he or she may become an Associate Member. An Associate Member may not hold any elected or appointed office in the CLUB, but may participate as a member of any committee. They may not vote on CLUB business.
Privileges of membership include the right to participate in all CLUB activities.
Obligations of membership include participation in all functions of the CLUB whenever feasible, and the prompt payment of all dues, fees and assessments.

D. Honorary:
An Honorary Membership shall be granted by the Cabinet for promotion or publicity purposes to further public relations or membership. The Honorary Member shall have the privilege of attending CLUB social activities and receive a newsletter with no obligation. The person receiving an Honorary Membership shall be given a certificate.

2. REVOCATION OF MEMBERSHIP:
Any member may be removed for just cause by two-thirds (2/3) majority of those present at a Business Meeting.

ARTICLE IV- OFFICERS
1. The Elected Officers of the CLUB shall be the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Membership. These Elected Officers shall be known as the Executive Board, the governing body of the CLUB.
2. The Execute Board shall create positions necessary to the functioning of the CLUB. These positions shall be known as Appointed Officers.
3. All Elected and Appointed Officers shall be known as the Cabinet and be expected to attend all CLUB meetings.

ARTICLE V - ELECTION OF OFFICERS
1. There shall be an election of officers each December who shall be elected by a majority vote of those present. The Executive Board shall determine the procedure of the election.
2. The Executive Board shall be elected to a term of office for one year. Any vacancy occurring in an elected office before the expiration of the term shall be filled for the remainder of the term by an election at the next Business Meeting, after written notification to membership of the election.
3. Any Officer may be removed for just cause by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all Executive Board members, the accused being ineligible to vote.

ARTICLE VI - DUTIES OF ELECTED OFFICERS

1. PRESIDENT:
a. To preside at all CLUB meetings; b. To enforce observance of the Constitution and By-laws; c. To pick-up and distribute all incoming mail from the CLUB'S post office box; d. To be responsible for the voicemail by both retrieving and disseminating messages and updating the greeting as needed.

2. VICE PRESIDENT
a. To assist and support the President and assume the President's duties during temporary absences; b. To create the CLUB'S monthly calendar of activities and submit the activities to the Editor, Membership, and Webmaster for publication; and c. To oversee all special events.

3. TREASURER
a. To be the custodian of all CLUB monies and accounts; b. To submit detailed monthly reports of all receipts and expenditures at every Executive Board and Business Meeting; c. To notify the Executive Board of the members who have not paid their current dues; and d. To collect all monies from current and Prospective members.

4. SECRETARY
a. To record and permanently maintain the minutes of Executive Board and all Business meetings; b. To submit the minutes of all Business Meetings to the Editor for publication in the monthly newsletter; c. To prepare all official correspondence; and d. To send cards to all members for birthdays and other special occasions.

5. MEMBERSHIP
a. To keep the CLUB roster current and submit monthly updates to the Cabinet;
b. To maintain detailed records regarding Prospective members;
c. To review at the Executive Board meeting all Prospective members that have met all membership requirements;
d. To present the eligible Prospective(s) for membership at the Business Meeting; and
e. To assess pro-rated dues for all new Regular members.

ARTICLE V. MEETINGS
1. A business meeting shall be held monthly. Additional business meetings shall be called by the President as needed.
2. A Cabinet Meeting, consisting only of Elected and Appointed Officers, shall be held monthly and as many more as may be necessary, to prepare the agenda for the Business Meeting, to determine the election procedures, to recommend policies of the CLUB, and to interpret the Constitution and By-Laws.

ARTICLE VI. FINANCES
1. Dues, fees, and assessments should be proportionately adequate to provide for the smooth functioning of the CLUB.
2. Dues shall be paid annually by December 31 for the following year.
3. Any person who is accepted for membership in the CLUB during the year shall be assessed a pro-rata monthly rate.
4. All disbursements over $50 and decisions regarding accounts and investments shall be approved by a majority of those present at a Business Meeting.

ARTICLE VII AMENDMENTS
1. This Constitution may be amended by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Regular membership of the CLUB in good standing. The amendment shall be submitted in writing to the Cabinet for approval prior to publication in the newsletter. The amendment will be presented at a Business Meeting before being voted on. Due announcement of intent in the newsletter shall be extended to those unable to attend the meeting. A waived vote is a vote not returned and considered an affirmative vote.
2. The By-Laws to this Constitution may be amended by a majority vote of the Regular and Lifetime membership in good standing at a regular or special business meeting provided due notice of intent is published in the newsletter.


ADOPTED: September 7, 1952. Revised: 1968, 1972, 1975, 1979, 1999