By-Laws

  1. The Burns Park Players

  2. Purpose.

    1. Provide the opportunity for individual adult members of the Burns Park community to become involved in the various aspects of the performing arts within a pleasant social atmosphere.
    2. To generate funds for the benefit of the Burns Park Elementary School and selected school-related (outside of Burns Park) organizations.

  3. Membership.

    1. Classes:

      1. Active: consists of those adults who live in the Burns Park school district and have paid their yearly dues.
      2. Alumni: consists of those adults who previously participated in a Burns Park Players production, and have paid the yearly dues.
      3. Special: consists of those persons who do not live in the Burns Park school district with a specific talent or ability that is essential for the current production but which is not available from the current active and alumni membership classes and have paid their yearly dues.

    2. Dues:

      1. A yearly annual membership fee per family shall be assessed and will be payable to the Burns Park Players Treasurer at the general meeting.
      2. The amount of the membership fee will be established by the Board of Directors prior to the general meeting in the fall.

    3. Participation in Performances:

      1. Any active, alumni or special member may participate as a member of the cast or crew in a production.
      2. Children (grades 1-5) whose parents are members of the Burns Park Players are eligible to participate in the production if their parents are significantly involved in the cast, production staff or crew.

  4. General Membership Meetings.

    1. Frequency:

      1. An annual membership meeting will be called by the President of the Board of Directors in April or May.
      2. Additional meetings will be called by the Board of Directors if necessary.
      3. The general membership will be notified of all meetings through the U.S. mail and by notice in the Burns Park Press.

  5. Board of Directors.

    1. Number of Directors:

      The Board of Directors will consist of seven members elected from the active membership

    2. Responsibilities:

      The Board of Directors is the major decision making body. It will select the play, performance dates, director, producer, choreographer, musical director, stage manager, executive director, membership chair and any other special appointments as necessary to assist the Board in its duties. It will determine how the proceeds of productions are disbursed. It will outline the responsibilities of each of the above positions and will be available for consultation when necessary.

    3. Officers:

      Officers will be elected by the Board at the meeting following the election. The President shall be a Board member preferably with at least one-year seniority on the Board.

    4. Duties of the Officers:

      1. President (in conjunction with the executive director)

        1. Preside over all Board and General meetings.
        2. Represent the Burns Park Players.
        3. Perform other duties as directed by the Board.

      2. Secretary/Treasurer

        1. Prepare and present annual yearly financial statement.
        2. Take minutes at all general and Board of Directors meetings.

    5. Term of Office:

      The term of office will be two seasons. Three Board members will be elected in even numbered years and four Board members will be elected in odd numbered years.

    6. Vacancies:

      Will be filled by appointment of the Board of Directors.

    7. Meeting Frequency:

      Meetings will be convened as often as necessary to insure the proper conduct of business.

  6. Election of Directors.

    1. Frequency:

      An election will be conducted at the annual membership meeting to elect new members of the Board.

    3. Nominations:

      1. Only active members can be nominated to the Board.
      2. Only active members can make nominations.
      3. Nominations will be made no later than the time set by the Board prior to the general meeting. The Board shall publish to the membership the time deadline for submitting nominations at least 20 days prior to the deadline.

  7. Amendments to By-Laws.

    1. Amendments to the By-Laws shall be submitted to a member of the Board of Directors within one month of the general membership meeting.
    2. The By-Laws may be amended by a majority vote of the Active membership present at the general meeting.

  8. Dissolution.

    The process for dissolution will require that a general meeting be called and that the notice of such meeting shall fully state the purpose of the call.

  9. Adoption of By-Laws and Ratification of Prior Actions.

    These By-Laws shall be effective immediately upon their adoption by majority vote of all persons potentially eligible to be Members who are present at a meeting called by the present Board of Directors for the purpose of adopting By-Laws. Adoption of these By-Laws shall ratify the prior election of the present Board of Directors and shall ratify all prior lawful actions of the prior Board of Directors.
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