SCV596 - SamDavisCamp - ConstitutionByLaws

Original 1992 version - Proposed Amendments 2009

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Proposal Number 1 : To amend the Constitution/ Bylaws to include an Index as follows :

Article I – Title

Article II – Purpose

Article III – Nature

Article IV – Membership

Article V – Dues

Article VI – Meetings

Article VII – Officers

Article VIII – Duties of Officers

Article IX – Executive Committee

Article X – Other Committees

Article XI – Disciplinary Action

Article XII – Prohibitions

Article XIII – Honorary Associations

Article XIV – Amendment

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 Proposal Number 2 : To Number the paragraphs, and add Paragraph Headline descriptions to each paragraph as follows :

Article I –Article I - Title

1.0 Title :  The Title of the organization shall be the Sam Davis Camp 596, Sons of Confederate Veterans. ( 2009 Amendment  )

Article II – Purpose

2.0 Purpose - Prime Directive : The purpose of the organizatio~

Article III - Nature

3.0 Nature-Scope of Objectives :  The camp shall be strictly patriotic,~

Article IV – Membership

4.1 Qualifications :  Section 1.  All male descend~

4.2 Application and Proof  ; Section 2. No applica~

4.3 Application Logistics :  Section 3. All Applic~

4.4 Required Votes : Section 4. Application fo~

4.5 Dues and Application  to Adjutant : Section 5. Annual dues m~

4.6  Membership in local, state, and National ;  Section 6. Memb~

4.7 Compatriot designation : Section 7.  Camp members shall address ~

Article V - Dues

5.1 Annual Dues Set by Camp Executive Committee : Section 1. The annual dues ~

5. 2 Dues Amount : Section 2. Dues are payable ~

5.3 Lapsed ReInstatement Dues : Section 3. A member~

5.4 Real Sons : Section 4. Real Sons shall be exe~

5.5 National Life Membership Exemption  :  Those with Lifetime ~

5.6  State Life Membership Exemption : Those wit~

5.7  Camp Life Membership Exemption :  Those with ~

Article VI - Meetings

6.1 Meeting Time : Section 1. The regular m~

6.2 Lee/Jackson-CSA Memorial Day Exemption : Section 2. The mo~

6.3 Commander Special Meeting : Section 3. A speci~

6.4 Quorum requirements : Section 4. The num~

6.5 Rules Of Procedure : Section 5. The rules of procedu~

Article VII - Officers

7.1  Officers Section 1. The officers o~

7.2 Officer Terms : Section 2. Officers ~

7.3  Majority Vote : Section 3. Officers shal~

7.4  Mid Term Successors : Section 4. The commander shal~

Article VIII – Duties of Officers

8.1 COMMANDER DUTIES : Section 1. The comm~

8.2 1^St Lt CMDR Duties : Section 2. The First Lie~

8.3 2^nd Lt CMDR  Duties : Section 3. The Second L~

8.4 3^rd Lt CMDR duties : Will be on the Membe~

8.5 Adjutant Duties : Section 4. The Adjutant shall fu~

8.6 Lt Adjutant Duties : Will be responsible for ci~

Article IX – Executive Committee

9.1 Executive Committee Officers :  Section 1. The Executive ~

9.2 Scope of EC Jurisdiction : Section 2. The committ~

9.3 Calling Meetings : Section 3.  Meetings of the Committee sha~

9.4 Quorum : Section 4. Four members of the Committ~

9.5 Resignation : Section 5. Resignati~

9.6 Filling Vacancies : Section 6. The Comma~

Article X – Other Committees

10.1 Application Committee : Section 1. The Commi~

10.2  Membership Committee : Section 2. The Membership ~

10.3 Nominating Committee : Section 3. The Nominating committee ~

10.4 Special Committees : Section 4. Special committees m~

Article XI – Disciplinary Action

11.1 Reasons for Member Disciplinary Action : Section 1. Any member may be suspended ~

11.2 Notice of Member Disciplinary Action : Section 2. No disciplina~

11.3 Officer Disciplinary Action : Section 3. any officer may ~

11.4 Officer Charges : Section 4. Charges against a`

11.5  Member Suspension and Appeals : Section 5. Any mem`

11.6 Member Expulsion :  Section 6. Any member discip~

Article XII – Prohibitions

12.1 Political or Religious Discussion : Section 1.  No discussion ~

12.2 Extra Assessments : Section 2.  No assess~

12.3 Proxy Voting : Section 3. Proxy voting shall ~

Article XIII – Honorary Associations

13.1 Associate Members : Section 1.  Any male ~

13.2 Associate Member Dues : Section 2.  An Honorary Associa~

13.3 Commander Lady Appointments : Section 3.  The Commande~

Article XIV – Amendment

14.1 Proposed Amendments : Section 1.  Any proposed am~

Adopted this 30^th day of November, 1992 by members of Sam Davis Camp 596 Sons Of Confederate Veterans. Amended the nth day of Month 2009

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Proposal Number 3 - To Amend the Constitution / By Laws Title 1  to add the text "(2009 Amendment)" as follows :

To amend title

Article I  - Title

1.0  Title :  The Title of the organization shall be the Sam Davis Camp 596,

Sons of Confederate Veterans. ( 2009 Version  )

Proposal Number 4 - To Amend the Constitution / By Laws Article II "Purpose" to invoke the state and national constitutions as follows :

                                     (   The added or Altered sections are Bold Italic )

Article II – Purpose

2.0 Purpose - Prime Directive : The purpose of the organization shall be to associate in one united body men of Confederate ancestry and to cultivate and perpetuate the ties of fraternity and friendship entailed thereby; to aid and encourage the study of Southern history from Jamestown to the present, especially endeavoring to see that the events of the War for Southern history from Jamestown to the present, especially endeavoring to see that the events of the War for Southern Independence and the contribution of Confederate military personnel in that struggle are accurately written and interpreted; to collect and preserve for posterity documents and artifacts pertaining to the Confederate experience; to aide and assist in the erection of suitable and enduring monuments and memorials to Southern valor; and to instill in our descendants and in the public at large an understanding of and appreciation for the principles represented by the Confederate State of America.

2.1  National SCV Constitution : This constitution invokes the  provisions stated in  the National SCV constitution.

2.2  MS Division SCV Constitution : This constitution invokes the  provisions stated in the MS division Constitution.

2.3  Conflicts : Where there is a conflict between the camp constitution and the national or MS division constitutions, the camp constitution shall take precedence.

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Proposal Number 5 - To Amend the Constitution / By Laws Title 5 "Dues" as follows :

5.1 Annual Dues Set by Camp Executive Committee : The annual dues of the camp shall be set annually by the Executive Committee, subject to the final approval of the membership at the November meeting. The dues amount will be the sum of the National Dues, State Dues, Camp Dues, Late Fee’s, and Re-Instatement fee’s.

5. 2 Dues Amount : Dues are payable on January 1 August 1^st of each year.  Members in arrears four three months in payment of dues shall be classified as delinquent on (Oct 31^st), with an average of six months ( January 31st ) automatically resulting in suspension of membership.  Payment of annual dues within the calendar year will reinstate a delinquent or suspended membership to good standing in the camp.  

5.3 Lapsed ReInstatement Dues : A member in arrears from one calendar year to the next shall be required to pay current dues and a reinstatement fee of five dollars ( $5.00) to regain good standing in the camp.   Once a member allows his membership to lapse, he will be required to pay a ReInstatement fee of $5.00 if paid between August - Oct of the year. If dues are paid between Oct31st and Jan31st, an additional $5.00 late fee will apply. If reinstatements are made after February, a prorated amount is to be paid , which is to be determined by the adjutant.

5.4 Real Sons : Real Sons shall be exempt from all camp, division, and general organization dues.

5.5 National Life Membership Exemption  :  Those with Lifetime National SCV membership are exempt from paying National dues which are $30/year.

5.6  State Life Membership Exemption : Those with State Life Membership are exempt from paying State dues which are $10 per year.

5.7    Camp Life Membership Exemption :  Those with Camp Life Membership are exempt from paying camp dues which are $10 per year. Lifetime camp membership for the SCV

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Proposal Number 6 - To establish a lifetime camp membership by adding paragraph 5.8 as follows :

5.8    Lifetime Camp Membership: Lifetime camp membership is $200

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