Bylaw Modifications

Below are the current proposed changes to the club bylaws. The specific section is listed showing what it states now, and what the modification would look like. Per the bylaw modification procedure, described in section 7.01C, the change is posted in the newsletter for all members review, for a minimum three weeks prior to the board voting on the modification. Please read and contact any board member regarding questions and comments. All modifications will be voted on in the April board meeting.

Add ,INC. to the title. This will change TUCSON
SWING DANCE CLUB to TUCSON SWING DANCE
CLUB , INC.

Replace JANUARY, 2001 with Revised 2000-2001,
Revised 2002-2003 in the title.

Add to section 1.01, A. by conducting sound
business/management decisions. This will change the
sentence from "... in the community and elsewhere." to
"... in the community and elsewhere using sound
business/management decisions."

Add to Section 1.01, B. 6. Maintain a financial threshold
that will provide for all club functions and strive to
increase assets.

Section 3.05, A., add vote by the after the word majority
in the sentence. This will read Approval of any policy,
motion, or proposition placed before the Board of
Directors shall require a simple majority vote by the
Board of Directors present at the meeting, provided a
quorum is present, or unless otherwise specified in these
Bylaws.

Add to Section 3.05, A.3., in a new sentence, If decision
involves members rights or qualifications then a 2/3 vote
is required.

Add to Section 3.05, A. 4., to the end of the sentence, 
and the absentee vote is valid only to the specific matter
previously pending.

Section 4.01 C., change within 3 years to immediately
and insert the word full between one term. The sentence
will now read However no person can run for the office of

President unless that person has been an
annual/honorary life member in good standing for one (1)
year immediately prior to election and has held a position
on the Board for at least one full term immediately prior to the election.

Add to Section 5.01 under the heading Appointed Directors12.
Judge Director.

Section 5.01 A., delete in the last sentence for at least six (6) months immediately preceding the new term.
and replace with in good standing. The sentence will read Appointed Directors must be annual members in good
standing.

Section 5.01 C., delete the entire sentence and replace with Project coordinator positions may be appointed as
needed and follow the same guidelines and consider equal to an appointed director as stated with these bylaws
with the two exceptions: 1. Coordinators do not have a vote in Board Meetings. 2. Are not required to attend
Board meetings.

Section 6.02, add D. The Henderson Foundation is established for donations only. Transactions are to be
recorded as to the date, amount, and donator. Funds are to be kept separate from the general fund and other
savings accounts, and requires an unanimous vote by the Board of Directors for withdrawals and use. All
manipulation transactions must be recorded. The IRS tax ID number is to be given to the donator, after funds are
accountable, for tax benefit purposes.

Section 6.03, add B. If a non sufficient funds (NSF) check is issued to the TSDC, the check issuer shall be liable
for all current fees assessed the club plus the amount owed on the check.

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