Membership (Dues Policy)
Functionally, there are two categories of membership: active and inactive. Active members are current on their dues and are entitled to check out items from the library, to rent equipment, to receive preferential rates and early-bird registration on workshops and classes sponsored by Clotho's and to participate in Clotho's online discussion group. Life members are permanent active members.
Inactive members are former members who are not current on their dues. They receive none of the benefits of active members. Like visitors, inactive members may attend the monthly meetings. As soon as the annual dues are paid, an inactive member's status instantly becomes active.
The fiscal year for Clotho's is from July to June. There is a two-month grace period for the payment of dues. Any member who has not paid their dues by September 1st will acquire the status of inactive member.
Currently, dues are $25.00 per fiscal year with no prorating regardless of the month a member joins. For example, if you pay dues to become an active member in May, then in July you will pay dues again to renew your membership along with everyone else.
Want to become a member? Please attend a meeting and talk to Clotho's treasurer. You will need to give the treasurer your dues and your contact information. Checks are the preferred method of payment, payable to Clotho's Handspinners.
Inactive members are former members who are not current on their dues. They receive none of the benefits of active members. Like visitors, inactive members may attend the monthly meetings. As soon as the annual dues are paid, an inactive member's status instantly becomes active.
The fiscal year for Clotho's is from July to June. There is a two-month grace period for the payment of dues. Any member who has not paid their dues by September 1st will acquire the status of inactive member.
Currently, dues are $25.00 per fiscal year with no prorating regardless of the month a member joins. For example, if you pay dues to become an active member in May, then in July you will pay dues again to renew your membership along with everyone else.
Want to become a member? Please attend a meeting and talk to Clotho's treasurer. You will need to give the treasurer your dues and your contact information. Checks are the preferred method of payment, payable to Clotho's Handspinners.
Bylaws
CLOTHO’S HANDSPINNERS
Mission Statement
The mission of Clotho's Handspinners, is to promote handspinning and related fiberarts in the Central Virginia community.
The By-laws
Article I - Name
The name of the organization shall be Clotho’s Handspinners
Article II - Purpose
The purpose of this organization is to:
Any person interested in handspinning may become a member by paying annual dues. Annual dues will be set by the Executive Board and approved by the membership. Membership in number will not be limited.
Membership types shall be:
Life memberships may be awarded by the Executive Board, based upon service to the Guild.
Article IV – Officers
The elected officers will be:
Article V – Meetings
Meetings of the guild will be held the third Saturday of the month. The date of an individual meeting may be changed at the discretion of the President or the executive board.
Article VI – Dues
Dues shall be paid annually. Annual dues will be set by the Executive Board and approved by the membership.
Article VII – Elections
Election of officers will be held biannually. The term of office will be two years. Officers may serve for an unlimited number of terms at the discretion of the membership. A Nominating Committee will be appointed by the President and elections held at a scheduled guild meeting.
Article VIII - Committees
Committees and their Chairs may be appointed as needed by the President or the executive board.
Article IX – Amendments
These By-laws may be amended at any regular or called meeting of the guild membership by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the membership present at the meeting. Amendments or revisions must be submitted in writing to each guild member at least two weeks in advance of the meeting. An absentee vote may be cast by members unable to attend the meeting.
Article X – Dissolution
In the event of dissolution of the organization, the assets in excess of the outstanding debts will be noted and distributed for the promotions of the fiber arts in accordance with the mission and purpose of Clotho’s Handspinners.
Mission Statement
The mission of Clotho's Handspinners, is to promote handspinning and related fiberarts in the Central Virginia community.
The By-laws
Article I - Name
The name of the organization shall be Clotho’s Handspinners
Article II - Purpose
The purpose of this organization is to:
- Provide a forum for sharing the knowledge and love of handspinning and related fiberarts.
- Provide continuing education through seminars, workshops, demonstrations, and a lending library.
- Encourage new ideas and directions in fiberarts.
- Promote handspinning and related fiberarts to the general public through educational events and demonstrations.
- Preserve and honor the cultural heritage and traditions of handspinning.
Any person interested in handspinning may become a member by paying annual dues. Annual dues will be set by the Executive Board and approved by the membership. Membership in number will not be limited.
Membership types shall be:
- Individual
- Family
- Life
Life memberships may be awarded by the Executive Board, based upon service to the Guild.
Article IV – Officers
The elected officers will be:
- President – The President is responsible for the general coordination of all activities. The President will preside at all guild, executive board, and special called meetings. The President may appoint committees as deemed necessary.
- Vice-President – The Vice-President will serve as director of programs for the general monthly meetings. The Vice-President will assist the President as requested. The Vice-President should be willing and able to assume the duties of the Presidency if or when it should become necessary.
- Secretary – The Secretary will record the actions of the guild, correspond as necessary, and perform other such duties as the organization and President may require.
- Treasurer – The Treasurer will be responsible for receiving and disbursing of all funds within the organization. The Treasurer will establish a convenient banking relationship, a simple permanent ledger, receipts and disbursements. The Treasurer will provide quarterly reports to the guild membership. The fiscal year is July 1st through June 30th.
Article V – Meetings
Meetings of the guild will be held the third Saturday of the month. The date of an individual meeting may be changed at the discretion of the President or the executive board.
Article VI – Dues
Dues shall be paid annually. Annual dues will be set by the Executive Board and approved by the membership.
Article VII – Elections
Election of officers will be held biannually. The term of office will be two years. Officers may serve for an unlimited number of terms at the discretion of the membership. A Nominating Committee will be appointed by the President and elections held at a scheduled guild meeting.
Article VIII - Committees
Committees and their Chairs may be appointed as needed by the President or the executive board.
Article IX – Amendments
These By-laws may be amended at any regular or called meeting of the guild membership by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the membership present at the meeting. Amendments or revisions must be submitted in writing to each guild member at least two weeks in advance of the meeting. An absentee vote may be cast by members unable to attend the meeting.
Article X – Dissolution
In the event of dissolution of the organization, the assets in excess of the outstanding debts will be noted and distributed for the promotions of the fiber arts in accordance with the mission and purpose of Clotho’s Handspinners.
