ARTICLE I: Name

 

The name of this book club shall be Inspired Believers’ Literacy Club. 

   

ARTICLE II: Mission Statement

 

We recognize that children are the key determinates to a successful 

future. Inspired Believers' reason for existence is to work with families and 

communities, providing a safe learning environment, promoting literacy 

and character in a way that exceeds expectations, while establishing strong foundations for eternity.

 

ARTICLE III:  Membership

 

Section 1.  This Literacy club will be open to all children ages 7-13.  Ages of 

children will be split into two groups (7-9) and (10-13) to accommodate 

literacy levels. Each group must be supervised by additional adult if 

members in attendance reaches more than 12 per group. 

 

Section 2.  New Membership: New members are welcomed and will receive 

a certificate of membership. New members will have to be turning the age 

or already have met the age requirement to be accepted.

 

Any person wishing to join this Book club will have to do the 

Submit a completed application 

Attend two consecutive meetings within the month they are attending

 

Section 3.  Members who request a leave of absence from the literacy club 

must submit a leave of absence form at least one week prior to the next 

scheduled book club meeting. Approved leave of absences are valid for a 

period of two months or less.  Leave of absences are available one time per 

year.  Members returning from a leave of absence must attend the next scheduled book club meeting.

 

ARTICLE IV: Dues

 

Section 1.  Starting in the year 2016, membership dues shall be $60.00 per 

year.  Half of the annual payments of $30.00 is due by March 27th and the 

second half is due September 2nd. Checks will be accepted and should be 

made payable to Inspired Believers’ Literacy Club.

 

Section 2.  Any member who fails to pay his/her annual dues by the 

deadlines will be given a warning letter by the book club treasurer.  If the 

member does not comply with the guidelines of the warning letter, the 

member will be deemed suspended from the book club.

 

A reinstatement fee of $20.00 (in addition to the dues) will have to be paid 

in full before membership is reinstated.  The suspension period shall not 

exceed three (3) months.  After the three (3) month period has expired, the 

member shall be terminated from the book club.

 

Section 3.  Members are responsible for all returned checks and any fees 

associated with the check.  If a member’s check has been returned, future 

dues from the member will be accepted only in the form of cash or money 

order for a period of one (1) year. 

 

ARTICLE V:  Duties of Officers

 

a. Act as the book club director.

b. Responsible for book club operations.

c. Enforce all objectives of the book club.

d. Act as authorized signer on bank account(s).

e. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Section 2. The Vice President shall:

a. Preside in the absence of the president.

b. Work with president in defining and executing the goals of the book club.

c. Act as chairperson of the quarterly officers meetings.

d. Act as authorized signer on bank account(s).

 e. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

a. Maintain a membership list.

b. Be responsible for the maintenance of the record book.

c. Record any meeting minutes and distribute typed minutes to the book

d. Act as custodian of all funds of the book club.

e. Keep record of account, including bank statements.

f. Make disbursements as authorized by the President and/or Vice 

g. Act as authorized signer on bank account(s).

h. Present a financial statement at the monthly meetings and/or upon 

i. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

ARTICLE VI:  Meetings

 

Section 1.  Monthly meetings of the book club shall be held on the third 

Saturday of every month, from 5 p.m. until 6 p.m.

 

Section 2. Parents are responsible for attending quarterly meetings 

regularly.  If any Parent misses two (2) consecutive meetings without 

communication to the secretary, he/she will be determined to be non-

compliant in their child’s membership agreement.  A warning letter will 

be mailed to the parent and a response must be received within 7 calendar 

days.  If a member is unable to attend a meeting for any reason, the parent 

must contact the secretary immediately before the meeting. 

 

ARTICLE VII:  Code of Conduct

 

The objective of the code of conduct is to foster an environment that is 

safe, fun, and conducive to the enjoyment of the book discussion among 

book club members.  Violations of the code of conduct can result in any of 

the following:  warning, suspension, or the loss of current membership and 

banned from future membership.  The president will investigate all 

reported violations, determine if a violation actually occurred, and will take 

the appropriate measures as needed. Accepted membership into this book 

club and receiving a copy of these bylaws is an indication to your 

acceptance of the code of conduct.  It is therefore agreed that this code of 

conduct will be abided by and if any part of the code of conduct is violated 

by a member, the member may be warned, suspended, or have their membership revoked.

 

The book club has adopted the following code of conduct: 

 

 To use the mission as a guide.

 

 To attend book club functions regularly and promptly.

 

 To represent Inspired Believers in a positive manner.

 

 To maintain an appropriate attitude toward all book club members.

 

 To respect the opinions and/or viewpoints of other members.

 

 To take responsibility for our own actions.

 

 To inform the elected officers of any concerns or problems that may 

arise and refrain from making the problem worse by getting more 

 

ARTICLE VIII:  Disbursement of Book Club Funds

 

Section 1.  If the book club decides to cease operations, the book club funds 

will be donated to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children.  No book 

club member (past or present) will be allowed to keep any portion of the 

 

BOARD OF OFFICERS

 

President:  Sharmetra Lewis

Vice President: Sabrina Davis

Secretary/Treasuer: Leontyne Jones