MIRACOSTA HORTICULTURE CLUB

By-Laws
Revision History:
Current revision approved April 2016
Previous revision approved February 2010
Previous revision approved March 2009
Previous revision amended May 2004
Article I. Name and classification
(a) The name of this organization shall be MiraCosta Horticulture Club of
Oceanside.
(b) This shall be an educational, charitable, non-profit organization.
Article II. Objectives
(a) To promote better gardening through the friendly sharing of plants.
(b) To bring together both students and citizens of nearby communities.
(c) To initiate and assist others in civic beautification.
(d) To support activities of MiraCosta College, the Palomar District, The California
Garden Club, Inc., and the National Garden Club, Inc.
(e) To create more interest in amateur gardening and appreciation of the natural
beauty of California.
(f) To provide funding for scholarships and/or special projects to MiraCosta
Horticulture students.
Article III. Membership
Section 3.01 Membership in this organization shall be limited to persons interested in
the Clubs objectives.
Section 3.02 The application shall be accompanied by dues.
Article IV. Dues
Section 4.01 The Club fiscal year shall be from July 1st to June 30th.
Section 4.02 Dues are paid at the June meeting and delinquent July 1st.
Article V. Board of Directors
Section 5.01 The Board of Directors shall consist of the President, 1st VicePresident/Programs, 2nd Vice President/Membership, 3rd Vice-President/Publicity,
Secretary, Treasurer, Immediate Past President
Section 5.02 The Board of Directors shall meet as needed to consider business matters
pertaining to the Club, and a report shall be shared with members at the next General
meeting.
Section 5.03 The quorum to conduct business at a Board Meeting shall consist of four
members.

Article VI. Standing Committee

There shall be standing committees as required, appointed by the President.
Section 6.01 The elected officers of the Club shall be: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd
Vice President, 3rd Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
Section 6.02 Bi-annually in March, a nominating committee consisting of three
members shall be appointed. This committee shall present its slate at the April meeting.
Section 6.03 The election of officers shall be held at the May meeting. Nominations
may be made from the floor. If there are no nominations, the election may be conducted
by a voice vote. If there is more than one candidate, ballots shall be provided.
Section 6.04 The installation shall be at the June meeting, along with the awards and
members thanked for special support.
Section 6.05 Vacancies in the elective offices shall be filled by appointment by the
Board of Directors with the approval of the membership.
Article VII.
Duties of Officers
Section 7.01 The President shall:
(a) Preside at Meetings of the Club
(b) Shall appoint all committee chairs and serve as an ex-officio member of all
committees except the nominating committee.
Section 7.02 The First Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in
his/her absence, and the First Vice President shall be program chairman.
Section 7.03 The Second Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in
the absence of the President and the First Vice President and shall be the membership
chairman.
Section 7.04 The Third Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in
his/her absence and in the absence of both the First and Second Vice President and
shall serve as Publicity and communication chairman.
Section 7.05 The Recording Secretary shall:
(a) Keep minutes of all meetings of the Club.
Section 7.06 The Corresponding Secretary shall:
(a) Take care of all correspondence.
(b) Act as Recording Secretary in that persons absence.
Section 7.07 The Treasurer shall:
(a) Receive and hold all funds of the Club.
(b) Pay all bills and sign all checks.
(c) Keep a correct account of all receipts and disbursements.
(d) Present reports at the General Meeting and Board Meetings of the Club.
(e) One other member of the Board shall be authorized to sign checks.
Article VIII.
Meetings
Section 8.01 The General Meeting shall be held each month September through June.
There is no General Meeting in July and August.

Section 8.02 Ten members, two of whom shall be officers, shall constitute a quorum,
except when voting on changes in the By-Laws. Members will be notified at least 30
days in advance of the vote and shall require a 50% vote of the members present.
Article IX. Amendments
These By-Laws may be amended at any General Meeting of the Club by a 50% vote of
those present, provided notice has been given either orally or in writing not less than
thirty (30) days before a meeting.
Article X. Dissolution of Assets
Upon dissolution of this Club, after payment or provision for payment of all debts and
liabilities, its assets remaining shall be distributed to a non-profit organization which
has established its tax exempt status under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue
Code.