1.  Eligibility is based on good character,recognized leadership in ones business or profession, and active practice of ones profession or in the operation of business as owners, partners, managers, local agents,or branch representatives or an important position with executive capabilities.

2. Membership in a club is limited to 20% from any particular classification .

3. Classification is determined by the field of activity of the employer.  Job function or position title does not determine classification. The source of the paycheck does.

The name of this Club of Altrusa International,Inc.(herein-after referred to as ìInternational î),shall be Altrusa International,Inc.,of Lake City,Florida.Its name shall so appear whenever used.

The purposes of this Club shall be:
(a) To cultivate friendly relationships,promote mutual understanding,and foster the solidarity of women who are actively engaged in business and the professions.

(b)To encourage high ethical standards of business and professional conduct.

(c)To give vocational information and to be of service to women already engaged in or entering business professional fields.

(d)To encourage a participation in community and public affairs on a nonpartisan basis.

(e)To do any and all things conducive to service,betterment and ultimate welfare of women in business and the professions.

(f)To promote educational and cultural training and improvement.

(g)T be informed on international affairs and to promote mutual understanding between people of all nations.

Section 1.

The Club shall conform to all Policies of International.

Section 2.

The Club shall not become affiliated with any organization without the approval of International.

Section 3.

The Club as a body shall at no time endorse or recommend any candidate for public office,nor shall it take any action on partisan or religious questions or on legislative matters without the prior approval of the International Board of Directors.

Section 1.  Members

The members shall include persons who are Active, Active Retired, Emeritus and Honorary members.

Section 2.  Active Members

a)  Except as herein provided, Active membership in a Club shall be confined to recognized leaders in their businesses or professions who are of good character and who subscribe to the principles and purposes of Altrusa International,Inc.  In addition to being recognized as outstanding in their businesses or professions, members must meet one of the following criteria:

       i) Must be actively engaged in the practice of their profession
          as a degreed or registered/certified or licensed employee.
      ii)  Must be in the operation of legitimate businesses as owners,
           partners,officers,managers,local agents or branch represen-
           tatives or holders of important positions.
       iii)  Must be holder of important position with executive
           capacities and having discretionary power.
       iv)  Must be recognized for outstanding work within the
           community.

b)  Active members shall be classified in accordance with the businesses and professions from which they derive their principal source of income.Each classification category is limited to
twenty percent (20%)of the total club membership.

c)  Regulations prescribed by the International Board of Directors shall determine the methods of classification.

Section 3.     Active Retired Members

a)  A member who has become ineligible to continue Active membership because of retirement from active business or professional life may, if such member so desires,become an
Active Retired member,provided: 

      i)  She held Active membership in one or more Clubs for three
          (3)continuous years immediately prior to her retirement,or
          if the Club of which she is a member is less than three (3)
          years old, continuously from the date of its organization.
      ii) That during her Active membership she actively participated
          in the work of the Club and served in an important officer
          capacity or as a director or as chairman of several commit-
          tees of the Club.

b)  An Active Retired member shall not be considered as representing any business or professional classification but she have all the rights, privileges and responsibilities of an Active member, except as set forth in subparagraph (c).

c)  Active retired members may hold any office in a Club,and may hold elective or appointive offices in any District or in International.  No more than twenty-five percent (25%)of the Board of Directors of a Club may be Active Retired members.  One (1) Active Retired member from a Club may serve as a delegate or alternate to meetings of any District or International only if the Club is entitled to multiple delegates.  Active Retired members shall be eligible to serve as member or chairman of club committees.

Section 4.  Emeritus Members

a)  Emeritus members are those Active or Active Retired members who are no longer able to actively contribute to the Club because of health or other restrictions which limit their activity,provided:

     i)  The Board of Directors of the Club and the District Board of
         Directors approve such change in status;and
     ii) They have been members of International for ten (10)years;
         and
     iii)  They are, through great service to Altrusa and devotion to its
          Principles, deserving of the honor.

b)  Emeritus members represent no classification,are not eligible to vote, hold office, or serve on a committee, and have no interest in the property or funds of the Club or District.  They are entitled to wear the insignia of International and to attend all meetings. They shall not be required to pay District and International dues. The Club may waive club dues.  An Emeritus member will only receive services purchased by the Club.

c)  An Emeritus member who again is able to participate as an active member may return to Active or Active Retired status.

Section 5.  Honorary Members

a)  Local Clubs may confer honorary membership upon any woman who has achieved distinction through some notable service;

b)  Honorary members shall represent no classification,shall be exempt from all fees and dues, not be eligible to vote, hold office, or be on a committee and shall have no interest in the
property or funds of the Club.  They shall be entitled to attend all meetings of the Club;

c)  Honorary members shall not be members or former members of Altrusa.

Section 1.

Membership shall be conferred only upon written invitation from the Club.

Section 2.

The procedures for invitation shall be those specified by International.

Section 1.

All classes of membership shall endure for life except as hereinafter provided.

Section 2.  Resignation and Transfer

a)  Voluntary Resignation.A member may voluntarily resign in writing to the Club Board of Directors.Voluntary resignations are effective upon fulfillment of all obligations through the date
of resignation.

b)  Transfer of Membership.Except as herein provided,membership is not transferable or assignable.

    i)  An Active or Affiliate member may become a member of
        another Club, upon payment of such dues and fees as may be
        specified in the Policies,provided there is an opening in such
       Club in her classification.
    ii)  An Active Retired member may become a member of
        another Club, upon the written invitation of such Club and
        upon payment of such dues and fees a may be specified in
        the Policies, provided the number of Active Retired members
        in such Club does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of
        the total membership.

Section 3.  Removal of Club Members
 

a)  Cause.Any member may be terminated from membership if she has acted or is acting in a way to injure Altrusa ís reputation or to hamper its work.

b)  Active,Active Retired, Emeritus, or Honorary Members.

     i)  Any member may file written charges against an Active, Active Retired,Emeritus or Honorary member with the Club Board of Directors, specifying the grounds for expulsion.
The Club Board of Directors shall hold a hearing on the charges.  The Club Board of Directors shall give thirty (30) days íwritten notice, delivered in person or sent by certified
or registered mail, to such member, specifying the time and place of the hearing, and the charges.  The member is entitled to be present at the hearing, to be represented by counsel
(who may or may not be a member), and to present her defense.  The member is not entitled to be present during the Board ís deliberations or to vote.  If the Board determines, by
two-third (2/3) vote of those present, that cause for expulsion exists,  the member shall be expelled, effective immediately upon notice to the member.

     ii) The member or the person bringing charges may appeal the determination of the Club Board or Directors to the entire club membership,written fifteen (15)days of the Board ís
determination.  The Club shall hold an appeal hearing concerning the charges.  All members shall be given thirty (30)days íwritten notice by certified or registered mail of the appeal hearing, specifying the time and place of the hearing and the matter which is the subject of the appeal.  The member against whom charges have been filed is entitled to be present, to be represented by her counsel and to present her defense.  She is not entitled to be present during the Club ís deliberations or to vote.  The club membership shall determine, by a two-thirds (2/3)v ote of those present, whether the determination of the Club Board of Directors
should be overturned or affirmed.  Its decision shall be final and shall be effectively immediately.

c)  Forfeiture.Active membership shall be forfeited automatically:

     i)  When the member ceases to reside or to be actively engaged within the area of the Club in the business or professional classification under which she holds membership, or
    ii)  When her connection with her business establishment is severed; however, if for reasons of the economy of the country, family crisis, or personal health, a member, at the
discretion of the Club Board of Directors, may be granted one year to find new classified employment or to return to her previous classification; or
     iii)When she fails to pay her annual dues and late charges as established by the International Board of Directors each year.

Section 4.

Any member whose membership is terminated in any manner shall forfeit all interest,if any,in the funds and property of the Club, shall not be entitled to any refund of dues and ceases to be entitled to wear or display the International insignia or emblem.

Section 5.  Leaves of Absence

Up to one year leaves of absence may be granted to any member who desires to hold her classification and who had been excused by the Board of Directors of the Club from attendance at Club meetings, but such member shall be exempt from payment of regular dues during
such leave of absence. 

Section 1.  Regular
All Clubs shall meet at least once a month and may meet more frequently. Regular meetings shall be held on the first and third Thursday of each month at such time and place as may be designated by the Club Board of Directors,and should any such meeting date fall on a holiday, the Club Board of Directors shall fix a new date for such meeting and advise the members thereof.

Section 2.  Special
Special meetings may be called by the Club President,by three (3) members of the Club Board of Directors or upon the request of five (5) members.  The notice stating the place, date and hour and purpose for which the meeting is called must be made by mail or telephone to each
member entitled to vote at the meeting seven (7)days before the date of the meeting.

Section 3.  Annual
The annual meeting shall be designated by the Board of Directors and shall be one of the regular meetings in June of each year. 

Section 4.  Quorum
a)  One-third (1/3)of the membership shall constitute a quorum at regular meetings.  The majority vote of the members at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the members of the Club,  except as to amendments of these Bylaws, which are governed by Article XIX,Section 1.
b)  A majority of the membership shall constitute a quorum at a special meeting. The majority vote of the members at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall bed the act of the members of the Clubs, except as to amendments of these Bylaws which are
governed by Article XIX,Section 1.

Section 1.Composition

The Board of Directors shall consist of the officers and two director(s).

Section 2.Tenure
The term of office of the directors shall be two years each:One director shall be elected in the even year,and one shall be elected in the odd year.A director shall not be elected for more than two consecutive terms.Any part of a term equaling or exceeding one-half (1/2)of the
regular term shall be considered a term in deciding eligibility for reelection.

Section 3.Vacancies
a)  A vacancy in the office of the President shall be filled by the President-Elect if there be one,or by the Vice Presidents,in order of succession,if there is no President-Elect.A vacancy in office of President-Elect shall be filled by the Vice Presidents,in order of succession.
b)  If the officers include both a First and Second Vice President,in the event of a vacancy in the office of the First Vice President, the Second Vice President shall serve as First Voce President for the remainder of the term.
c)  Any other vacancy in the Board of Directors,except that of the Immediate Past President,shall be filled by the remaining members of the Board of Directors voting therein by ballot.

Section 1.  Powers
a)  The Board of Directors shall have general control of the Club,for all officers and committees and may,for good cause,declare any office vacant or any membership terminated.
b)  It shall have power to transact all business of the Club not otherwise provided for;to fill vacancies as provided in Article VIII,Section 3 of these Bylaws;to act upon all recommendations
for membership in the Club;to designate a place for deposit for funds of the Club;to provide for auditing the Club ís accounts;  to bond any person holding funds of the Club.

Section 1.  Regular
Regular meetings of the Club Board or Directors shall be held on the Monday immediately preceding the first Thursday of each month at such time and place as the Club Board may designate.

Section 2.  Special Meetings
Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President or three (3)members of the Club Board of Directors.The notice stating the place,day and hour and purpose for which the meeting is called must be made by mail or telephone to each member entitled to vote at the meeting seven (7)days before the date of the meeting.

Section 3.  Quorum
A majority of the Club of Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum at a meeting.The act of the majority of the members at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Club Board of Directors.

Section 1. Officers
The officers of this club shall be President,at least one (1)Vice President but not more than two (2)Vice Presidents,a Secretary, a Treasurer,the Immediate Past President and,at the club ís option, a President-Elect. 

Section 2. Tenure
The term of office of each officer shall be one (1)year.  No officer shall hold the same office for more than two (2)consecutive terms. Any part of a term equaling or exceeding one-half (1/2)of the regular term shall be considered a term in deciding eligibility for reelection.

Section 3.Qualifications
No person shall be elected tot he office of President who has not served at least one (1)year on the Board of Directors within the past five (5) years.

Section 1.  Duties
The duties of the officers shall be such as are specified in these Bylaws and by Robert ís Rules of Order,Newly Revised. 

Section 2.  President
The President shall:
a)Be chairman of the Board of Directors and an ex-officio member of all committees,except the Nominating Committee.
- 37 -.b)Appoint such special committees as she may deem necessary and all standing committees, except the Nominating Committee.  The President ís appointment shall be subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.

Section 3.  President-Elect
A President-Elect attends all meetings of the Club Board,acquaints herself with the duties of President,and assumes the office of President at the expiration of the term of the incumbent,or upon the inability of the incumbent to complete her term.The President -Elect shall act for
the President in her absence or her inability to act.

Section 4.  Vice Presidents and Directors
The Vice President and Director(s)shall assist the President in her work. The Vice Presidents,in the order of their succession,shall act for the President-Elect in her absence or in the event of her inability to act. The Vice Presidents and Director(s)shall assume such other
responsibilities as directed by the Club Board of Directors.

Section 5.Secretary
The Secretary shall keep a record of attendance of all meetings; keep the minutes of each meeting; keep a permanent file of all important papers; notify all members of the time and place of Club meetings;and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Club Board of
Directors.

Section 6.Treasurer
The Treasurer shall:
a)  Collect all money due to the Club,keep an accurate record thereof,deposit the same in a depository in the name of the Club, pay bills authorized by the Club Board of Directors, and
present a full report at each regular meeting of the Board and to the Club at its annual meeting,or at any time upon request. 
b)  Submit the book in which the record of receipts and disbursements for the year has been keep and her annual report for audit.
c)  Notify Active and Active Retired members of any failure to pay dues,or late charges required by these Bylaws.
d)  Keep an accurate roster of the entire membership.
e)  Send to the International Office and the District Treasurer on or before the date established by the International Board of Directors each year the annual membership dues report on forms provided by International together with the annual per capita dues required by International and District respectively.
f)  Send to the International Office during January of each year the convention fee as established by the International Board of Directors.
g)  Serves as a member of Finances Committee.

Section 7.  Removal from Club Office
a) An elected or appointed officer may be removed from office for cause.ìCause î shall include, without limitation, failure to perform the duties of her office, failure without excuse to attend
meetings of the Club, the Club Board of Directors, or acting in such a way as to injure Altrusa ís reputation or hamper its work. 
b)  Any member of the Club Board of Directors may file written charges against an elected or appointed Club Officer, specifying the grounds for removal from office. The Club Board of
Directors shall hold a hearing about the charges. The Club Board of Directors shall give thirty (30)days íwritten notice, delivered in person or sent by certified or registered mail, to such officer, specifying the time and place of the hearing and the charges.The officer is entitled to be present at the hearing,to be represented by counsel (who may or may not be a member)and to present her defense. The officer is not entitled to be present during the Club Board of Directors ídeliberations or to vote.  If the Club Board of Directors determines, by two-third (2/3) vote of those present that cause for removal exists, the officer shall be removed from office, effective immediately upon notice to her. c)The officer or the persons bringing charges may appeal the determination of the Club Board of Directors to the entire Club membership, within fifteen (15) days of the decision of the Club Board of Directors.  The Club membership shall hold an appeal hearing concerning the charges.  The Club Board of Directors and the officer shall be given thirty (30)days í notice by certified or registered mail of the appeal hearing,specifying the time and place of the hearing and the matter which is the subject of the
appeal.  The officer is entitled to be present,to be represented by her counsel, and to present her defense.  She is not entitled to be present during the membership ís deliberations or to vote.  The Club Membership shall determine, by a two-thirds (2/3)vote of those present, whether the determination of the Club Board of Directors should be overturned or affirmed.  Its decision shall be final and shall be effective immediately.

Section 1.  Election
All officers, except the Immediate Past President, shall be elected by ballot at a regular business meeting in March and shall be installed so as to take office on June 1, and shall serve for one (1)year or until their successors are elected and installed.  In the event there is only one nominee for an office, the Secretary may be instructed to cast the ballot.  Officers of a newly organized Club shall serve until the 31st day of May following such organization,except that officers of Clubs organized after January 1 and before June 1 may serve until one year
from the next June 1. 

Section 2.  Quorum
A majority of all valid votes cast shall be necessary to constitute an election.Any member who receives a majority of all valid votes shall be declared elected.

Section 3.  Incoming Board of Directors
Officers and directors may meet at any time after their election,at the call of the incoming President,for the purpose of organization and to ratify committee appointments.

Section 1.  Standing Committees

The Standing Committees of the Club shall be:
1.  Service
2.  Membership Development
3.  Communications
4.  Finances

Section 2.  Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee will be elected by the membership at least sixty (60)days prior to elections to be held the first regular meeting in March,and will consist of no less than three (3)members. The individual receiving the largest number of votes will serve as chairman.

Section 3.  Duties
The duties of the committees shall be consistent with those of corresponding committees in International and any district of which the Club is a part.Specifically,they shall include any duties specified by International or the Club ís Board of Directors.

Article XV:  Election of Delegates to International Convention and District Conference

Section 1.Convention
At least ninety (90)days before the International Convention,the number of delegates and alternates to which the Club is entitled by the International Bylaws shall be elected by the Club at a regular meeting, and shall be certified immediately to the International Executive
Director. 

Section 2.Conference
At least sixty (60)days before the District Conference,the number of delegates and alternates to which the Club is entitled by the provision of the District Bylaws,shall be elected by the Club at a regular meeting.  The names of the delegates and alternates elected by the Club
shall be certified immediately to the District Secretary.

The fiscal year of this Club shall be from the first day of June of each year to and including the thirty-first day of May next succeeding. 

Section 1.  Dues
Each Active and Active Retired member shall pay to the Club Treasurer annual dues of such amount as the Club may authorize, which dues shall be payable on June 1 of each year and shall include District and International dues. Dues and fees for members from Club-at-Large shall be paid at one half (1/2)per year rate in U.S.dollars.

Section 2.Procedures for Payment
a)  Each woman becoming a member pays dues in accordance with the Policies.
b)  The Club shall forward dues to the International Office and District Treasurer promptly when paid,together with the membership information forms.

Section 3.  Fees
An International Membership Processing Fee, as established by the International Board of Directors together with a Club affiliation fee of such amount as the Club may authorize, shall be payable upon acceptance of an invitation to membership.

Section 4.  International Currencies
Payments under the provisions of this Article by Clubs organized outside the United States of America,because of the fluctuation in the value of currencies shall be paid on such basis as the International Board of Directors may designate.

Section 5.  New Clubs
In the case of Clubs organized between March 1 and May 31, women  shall pay full annual dues which shall represent all dues payable until June 1 of the year next following.

Section 6.  Late Charges
In any Active or Active Retired member fails to pay her annual dues by June 15 of each year, she shall pay in addition thereto a ten percent (10%) late charge.  If a member shall fail to pay her annual dues and late charges, she shall be notified in writing by the Treasurer that her
membership will be forfeited if such dues and late charges are not paid before July 10.  Members whose dues and late charges have not been paid by July 10 shall be dropped from membership and the International Office and district Treasurer notified on the proper form.

Robert ís Rules of Order, Newly Revised shall govern the proceedings of this Club and Club Board of Directors, unless otherwise provided by statute, the Articles, these Bylaws, or the Policies. 

Section 1.  Power to Amend
a)  These Bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting by a two- thirds (2/3) vote of members present provided notice of such proposed amendment shall have been mailed to all members at least ten (10)days prior to such meeting.
b)  amendments may also be made at the annual meeting without previous notice by unanimous vote.

Section 2.Automatic Amendment
a)T  hese Bylaws shall be deemed to be amended automatically according to and conform with the International Bylaws.
b)  All amendments shall be subject to the laws of the State of Indiana, to the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of International,and no amendments inconsistent
therewith shall be adopted.

Section 3.  Approval
No amendment adopted by the Club shall be effective until it is reviewed for conflict with the International Articles and Bylaws by the District Bylaws, Resolutions and Recommendations Chairman.  After review, the Chairman shall report back to the Club and to the District
Governor.  Rejection by the District BRR Chairman may be appealed to the full International BRR Committee upon the written request of two club members.