Constitution of

The Ashville Area Heritage Society

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Article 1 – Name:

        The name of this organization shall be the Ashville Area Heritage Society, an educational, non-profit organization, incorporated in the State of Ohio, County of Pickaway.

Article II – Purpose:

          The purpose of this organization shall be to preserve and protect the heritage of Ashville and the surrounding area, promote pride in the community through education and involvement, and to stimulate local creativity.

Article III – Members and Dues:

            Any person or organization interested in the objects of this society shall be eligible for membership upon payment of membership dues.  Types of memberships and dues may include any as may be designated and defined by the Board of Trustees and approved by a vote of the active members.

Article IV – Board of Trustees:

          Five trustees shall be elected from the general membership, two of which shall be elected for a two-year term (except the first year when they will be elected for a one year term) and three will be elected for a two-year term.  This board shall serve as the governing body of the organization.  A chairman shall be elected from the five, and serve a one year term as chairman.

Article V – Officers:

          Four officers shall be elected from the general membership each year.  They are, President: Vice President: Secretary: and Treasurer.  They shall serve a term of one year.

Article VI – Meetings:

            There shall be at least one general membership meeting a year for the purpose of reviewing the financial status and electing the officers of the organization, and for such other matters as may require attention.

Article VII – Dissolution:

            Upon dissolution of the Ashville Area Heritage Society, the Society’s assets will be donated to any entity and/or any other interested local civic organizations as the trustees deem fit.

Article VIII – Amendments:

            This constitution may be amended by two-thirds of the members in good standing present at any meeting, providing that the total membership shall have had not less than two weeks prior notice of the meeting and proposed constitutional change.

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