Our Constitution

ARTICLE I — NAME

The name of the organization shall be The PhotoForum Camera Club of Louisville (”PFL”).

ARTICLE II — MISSION STATEMENT AND OBJECTIVES

Our Mission Statement — We are a fellowship of photographers, from novice to professional. We are dedicated to our “Hands On” style of photography. What all that means is that we Do Photography.

The objectives of this club, a non-profit shall be:

• Association for the enjoyment of photographic expression;
• Advancement in the knowledge and practice of the science and art of photography;
• Contributions to the progress of photographic expression.
• Sharing of Individual knowledge and experience with the group.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

Any person active or interested in the practice of photography is eligible for membership in this club as provided by the By-Laws.

ARTICLE IV — OFFICERS

1. The elected officers of this club shall be: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Newsletter Editor, Digital Chair, two seats for Founding Member and one Member At Large.
2. The officers named above shall constitute the Executive Board for the transaction of the routine business of the club.

3. No two financial positions can reside within the same household.

ARTICLE V - MEETINGS

1. The club shall hold meeting(s) each month devoted to the learning and practice of photographic expression.  Other meetings for programs, workshops, and field trips shall be held as announced.
2. An Annual Business meeting of the organization shall be held at a time and place to be determined by the Executive Board.  Meeting shall be open to all members and one full calendar month shall have elapsed between the date of dispatch of such notice and the date of the meeting.
3. The Executive Board shall meet at least 3 times during the year.  Meeting shall be open to all members and one full calendar month shall have elapsed between the date of dispatch of such notice and the date of the meeting. Club members are entitled to attend and participate in debate without vote. Members may be present during vote and vote may be conducted by written ballot.
4. The President or a majority of the Executive Board may call special meetings of the Club and Executive Board at any time.

ARTICLE VI — AMENDMENTS

1. This Constitution and appended By-laws may be amended at any regular meeting by a vote of two-thirds of the club members present, provided that:
1. Any three club members in good standing may propose amendments.  Proposed amendments must be presented to the Board in writing.
2. Written notice of the contemplated amendment(s), specifying the nature and purpose thereof, shall have been given to the members, and
3. One full calendar month shall have elapsed between the date of dispatch of such notice and the date of the meeting.