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PRISIDENT - Idudu Cyril
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VICE PRESIDENT - Matthew Mamode
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SECRETARY - Agese Oreva Milton |
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TREASURER - Arihi Kingsley
SERGENT ATTAM- Ovie Stephen Fedral
PRESIDENTIAL ADVISER- Ovie Boyant Idoro
CLUB SERVICE DIRECTOR I- Orwasigba Terah
CLUB SERVICE DIRECTOR II- Ohen Uzor
PROJECT COMMITEE CHAIRMAN I-Oke Awohgor
" CHAIRMAN
II -Iwhokahiwo Oghenero
PRO I- Panama Oghenekparobor
PRO II- Blessing
DC I- Egbo Oghenewakpor
DC II- Garuba Obehriri
SOCIAL ORGANIZER I- Akpormedaye Tejiri
SOCIAL ORGANIZER II- Aroture Gift
EDITOR I- Okiokio Obakpororo
EDITOR II- Okolo Micheal
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Article I Definitions
As used in this set of Bylaws, unless the context otherwise clearly requires, the words in this article shall
have the following meanings:
1. Board: The Board of Directors of this club.
2. Bylaws: The bylaws of this club
3. Director: A member of this club’s Board of Directors.
4. Member: A member, other than an honorary member, of this club.
5. RI: Rotary International
6. Year: The twelve-month period, which begins on 1 July.
7. Mail: Will include the utilization of electronic mail (e-mail) and Internet
technology to reduce costs and increase responsiveness.
Article II Officers
Section 201. Officers The Officers of the interact cub of Government college are as follows:
President, President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Section 202. Nominating Committee At the first Club meeting in October, the President shall
appoint a Nominating Committee consisting of five members of the Club, three of whom are past presidents of the Club, and
two from the general membership; one of the members will be appointed chairperson of the committee. The Committee shall
consult with the current President, President-Elect and Vice President regarding candidates for nomination to ensure a smooth
transition in the Club leadership. At the first Club meeting in November, the Committee shall report to the Club its
nominations for President, President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and four members of the Board of Directors,
plus any members needed to fill vacancies. It is the custom of the Club, but not a requirement, that the current President-Elect
be nominated for President and that the current Vice-President be nominated for President-Elect.
Section 203. Election of Officers At the third Club meeting in November, the President
shall declare the names reported by the Nominating Committee placed in nomination. The President shall then open the
floor to further nominations for any office. If there are no nominations from the floor for a particular office, the
President shall declare the nominee for that office elected. If there is a nomination from the floor for an office,
the entire Board shall be voted on by secret ballot. Election to any contested office is by plurality vote.
a. Each officer and director shall take office on 1 July immediately following
election and shall serve for a term of office or until a successor has been duly elected and qualified.
b. Each officer and director shall be a member in good
standing of this Club. The President-elect shall attend the District Presidents-Elect Training Seminar (PETS) and the
District assembly unless excused by the Governor-Elect. If so excused from the District PETS, the President-Elect shall
attend an alternative PETS.
Section 204. Sergeant-At-Arms The newly elected President shall appoint a member of the
Club to act as Sergeant-at-Arms during that President’s term of office.
Section 205. Office Vacancies The remaining members of the Board shall fill a vacancy
in any office or in the Board of Directors for the unexpired term.
Article III Board of Directors
Section 301. Board of Directors The governing body of the Club is the Board of Directors, consisting
of 14 members of the Club; eight directors, four of whom are elected each year for two-year terms in accordance with Section
102; and six officers, ex officio, as follows: President, President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and immediate
Past President, who serve for one-year terms. It is intended that four of the directors will be replaced each year.
Article IV Duties of Officers
Section 401. President The President shall preside at meetings of the Club and Board of Directors
and shall perform such other duties ordinarily as pertain to this office.
Section 402. President-Elect The president-Elect shall preside at meetings of the
Club and Board in the absence of the President, shall be a member of The Brunswick Rotary Community Fund Board of Trustees,
and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the President or the Board of Directors.
Section 403. Vice-President The Vice-President shall preside at meetings of the Club and Board of
Directors in the absence of the President and President-Elect and shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by
the President or the Board of Directors.
Section 404. Secretary The Secretary shall do the following:
1. Keep the records of membership.
2. Record the attendance at meetings.
3. Send out notices of Club and Board meetings. E-mail notification is considered
the same binding notification as written in all cases when a member has such service. Members may request written notification
in writing to the Secretary.
4. Record and preserve the minutes of these meetings.
5. Make the required reports to Rotary International, including the semi-annual
reports of membership, which shall be made to the general secretary of Rotary International on January 1st and
July 1st of each year; the report of changes in membership, which shall be made to the general secretary of Rotary
International; the monthly report of attendance at Club meetings which shall be made to the District Governor immediately
following the last meeting of the month.
6. Collect and remit to Rotary International, subscriptions to The Rotarian.
7. Collect dues and turn over the proceeds to the Treasurer.
8. Perform such other duties as ordinarily pertain to this office.
Section 405. Treasurer The Treasurer shall have custody of all funds, accounting for them to the Club
annually and at any other time upon request by the Board of Directors; shall work cooperatively with any appointed assistant
treasurer or any treasurer of a fund raising event (all such treasurer positions to be non-voting if attending meetings of
the Board of Directors); shall be a member of the Brunswick Rotary Community Fund Board of Trustees; and shall perform such
other duties as pertain to the office of treasurer. Upon retirement from office, the Treasurer shall turn over to the
successor treasurer or to the President all funds, books of accounts, and any other Club property pertaining to this office.
Section 406. Authority The Board shall have general control over all officers and committees and,
for good cause, may declare any office vacant.
Section 407. Board Action Final The decision of the Board in all club matters if final, subject only
to an appeal to the club. However, as to a decision to terminate members, a member may either appeal to the club or request
arbitration. If appealed, a decision of the Board shall be reversed only by a two-thirds vote of the members present, at a
regular meeting specified by the Board, provided a quorum is present and notice of the appeal has been given by the Secretary
to each member at least five (5) days prior to the meeting. If an appeal is taken, the action taken by the club shall be final.
Article V Meetings
Section 501. Annual Meeting An annual meeting of the Club shall be held at the third Club meeting
in November in each year at which time the election of officers and directors to serve for the ensuing year shall take place.
An annual meeting for such election shall be held not later than 31 December in any year.
Section 502. Weekly Meetings The regular weekly meetings of the Club shall be held at a time and place
determined by the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall give reasonable notice of any changes in or cancellation of the
regular meeting to all members of the Club.
a. For good cause, the Board may change a regular meeting to any day during the period commencing
with the day following the preceding regular meeting and ending with the day preceding the next regular meeting, or to a different
hour of the regular day, or to a different place.
b. The Board may cancel a regular meeting if it falls on a legal holiday or
in case of the death of a club member, or of an epidemic or of a disaster affecting the whole community, or of an armed conflict
in the community, which endangers the lives of the club members. The Board may cancel not more than four regular meetings
in a year for causes not otherwise specified herein provided that this club does not fail to meet for more than three consecutive
meetings.
Section 503. Quorum Requirements One-third of the membership constitutes a quorum at the
meetings of the club.
Section 504. Board Meetings Regular monthly meetings of the Board shall be held at a time and place
designated by the Board. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the President, whenever deemed necessary, and shall
be called, upon the request of any three members of the Board.
Section 505. Quorum at Board Meetings A majority of the members of the Board constitutes a quorum.
Article VI Fees and Dues
Section 601. Admission Fee The admission fee shall be determined by the Board of
Directors. It must be paid before the applicant can qualify as a member. Any member transferring or former member of another
club who is accepted into membership of this club shall not be required to pay a second admission fee.
Section 602. Membership Dues The membership dues shall be determined by the Board of Directors,
payable semi-annually on the first day of January and July. Any member failing to pay dues within (30) days after the prescribed
time shall be notified in writing by the Secretary at the member’s last known address. If the dues are not paid
on or before ten (10) days of the date of notification, membership may terminate, subject to the discretion of the Board.
Extenuating circumstances will be considered on an individual basis by written communication to the Club President.
Half the cost of each member’s subscription to The Rotarian shall be deducted from each semi-annual payment.
Section 603. Other Fees All members are expected to participate in our fund raising projects.
Article VII Method of Voting
Section 701. Voice Vote Except in Certain Cases Except for the election of officers and
directors, and except for those cases in which the majority vote cannot be otherwise determined, the business of the Club
shall be transacted by voice vote. In the excepted cases, the vote shall be by written ballot.
Article VIII Committees
Section 801. Standing Committees Subject to the approval of the Board, the President shall
appoint the following standing committees: Club Service Committee, Community Service Committee, International Service Committee,
and Vocational Service Committee. Each committee shall consist of a chairperson, who shall be appointed by the President from
the membership of the Board and not fewer than two other Club members.
Section 802. Ad Hoc Committees Subject to the approval of the Board, the President may also
appoint ad hoc committees on a particular phases of club service, community service, international service, and vocational
service as deemed necessary.
Section 803. Club Committees Subject to the approval of the Board, the President may appoint
any other committees deemed necessary for the internal administration of Club affairs.
Section 804. Continuity of Membership When feasible in appointing Club committees, the President
shall provide for the continuity of membership, either by appointing one or more members for a second term or by appointing
one or more members to a two year term.
Section 805. Ex Officio Member The President is a nonvoting ex officio member of all Committees.
Section 806. Committee Action Each committee shall transact the business delegated to it in
the bylaws and such additional business as may be referred to it by the President or the Board of Directors. Except where
special authority is given by the Board, committees shall not take action until a report has been made to and approved by
the Board.
Article IX Duties of Committees
Section 901. Community Service Committee The Community Service Committee shall devise and carry into
effect plans to assist the members of the Club in discharging their responsibilities in their community relationships. The
chairperson of the committee is responsible for the community service activities of the Club, supervising and coordinating
the work of any committees that may be appointed on particular phases of community service.
Section 902. International Service Committee The International Service Committee shall devise
and carry into effect plans to assist the members of this Club in discharging their responsibilities in matters relating to
international service. The chairperson of the Committee is responsible for the international service activities of the Club,
supervising and coordinating the work of any committees that may be appointed on particular phases of community service.
Section 903. Vocational Service Committee The Vocational Service Committee shall devise and
carry into effect plans to assist the members of this Club in discharging their responsibilities in matters relating to vocational
relationships and in improving the general standards of practice in their respective vocations. The chairperson of the Committee
is responsible for the vocational service activities of the Club, supervising and coordinating the work of any committees
that may be appointed on particular phases of vocational service.
Section 904. Club Service Committee The Club Service Committee shall devise and carry into effect
plans to assist the members of this Club in discharging their responsibilities in matters relating to club service. The chairperson
of the Committee is responsible for the club service activities of the Club, supervising and coordinating the work of any
committees that may be appointed on particular phases of community service.
Article X Membership
Section 1001. General Qualifications This club shall be composed of adult persons of good character
and good business and professional reputation.
Section 1002. Kinds This club shall have two kinds of membership, namely: active and honorary.
Section 1003. Active Membership A person possessing the qualification in Section 1001. may be elected
to active membership in this Club. No person shall simultaneously hold active membership in this Club and membership
in another club with Rotary affiliation.
Section 1004. Transferring or Former Rotarian. A member may propose to active membership a transferring
member or former member of a club, if the proposed member is terminating or has terminated such membership in the former club
due to no longer being engaged in the formerly assigned classification of business or profession within the locality of the
former club or surrounding area. The former club may also propose the transferring or former member of a club being proposed
to active membership under this section.
Section 1005. Honorary Membership
a. Eligibility. Persons who have distinguished themselves
my meritorious service in the furtherance of Rotary ideals may be elected to honorary membership in this club. The term of
such membership shall be as determined by the Board. Persons may hold honorary membership in more than one club.
b. Rights and Privileges. Honorary members shall be exempt
from the payment of admission fees and dues, shall have no vote and shall not be eligible to hold any office in this club.
Such members shall not hold classifications, but shall be entitled to attend all meetings and enjoy all the other privileges
of this club. No honorary member of this club is entitled to any rights and privileges in any other club, except for the right
to visit other clubs without being the guest of a Rotarian.
Section 1006. Automatic Termination Membership shall automatically terminate when a member no
longer meets the membership qualifications.
