Who We Are.

We are an all-volunteer non-profit California
corporation dedicated to informing and educating
our members in all areas of use of a computer
system and related applications.
This organization was founded in 1989 by Don Edrington and has grown dramatically over the past years.

Our Mission Statement

  To provide a place to expand or enhance the computer
knowledge and skills of compatible users who choose to attend any of our activities.

  To reach out to meet the needs of the community
 in such areas as education, the work force, the elderly and physically challenged.

  To perpetuate an atmosphere of warmth
  and encouragement to all, from the novice to the computer literate.

  To provide these services on a non-profit basis, our sole compensation being to make Fallbrook and the surrounding area a better place to live and work.

Our Bylaws.

FALLBROOK PC USERS GROUP

BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I - NAME

The name of this organization shall be The Fallbrook PC Users Group (FPCUG).

ARTICLE II - PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The purpose of this organization is as set forth in the Mission Statement of the Group, as

follows:

"The Fallbrook PC Users Group was founded in 1989 by Don Edrington. As time passed and the membership grew it became apparent that energy and tremendous resources were being generated. Under the guidance of Jerry Ott it was decided to focus on channeling this energy and resource toward goals that could be achieved. These goals, achievements if you will, are summed up in this Mission Statement as follows:

1. To provide a place to expand or enhance the computer knowledge and skills of compatible users who choose to attend any of our activities.

2. To reach out to meet the needs of the community in such areas as education, the work force, the elderly, and physically challenged.

3. To perpetuate an atmosphere of warmth and encouragement to all, from the novice to the computer literate.

~ 4. To provide these services on a non-profit basis, our sole compensation being to make Fallbrook and the surrounding area a better place to live and work."

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

Section 1. The amount of dues shall be decided upon by the Board of Directors and are due and payable on January 1st of each year. A member whose dues are unpaid as of February

1st will automatically lose membership benefits. Fees for new members only can be prorated for the first year of membership.

Section 2. A member shall be considered active if dues are paid and if said member attends at least one meeting per year.

Section 3. There shall be the following classes of members, with their respective annual dues schedules set by the Board of Directors:

Individual

Student (limited to age 18 or younger) - Non-voting

Honorary

ARTICLE IV - GOVERNANCE

Section 1. There shall be a Board of Directors consisting of nine (9) members, presented to the General Membership by a Nominating Committee and elected by the General Membership to serve one year.

Section 2. Any Director missing more than two (2) Board meetings per fiscal year, without a reason acceptable to a majority of the Board, will be removed from office. To fill any Board vacancy, the President shall have the authority to nominate a new director. Confirmation by a quorum of the Board of Directors at a duly called Board meeting is then required.

Section 3. The Board of Directors of this group shall elect the officers, consisting of a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. This election shall take place at the October Board meeting.

Section 4. The Board President shall have the right to appoint appropriate committees both from the Board and the General Membership to expedite the work of the Board.

Section 5. No part of the net earnings of FPCUG shall be used to the benefit of, or be distributed

 to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that FPCUG shall be

 authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to

make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in FPCUG's Mission Statement.

Amendment

Approved at the General Meeting on April 26.2007

No member(s) shall represent or take action on behalf of the FPCUG for the purpose of obtaining goods or favors, or for any purpose without the knowledge and approval of the FPCUG Board of Directors.

Members wishing to attend computer / electronic events or other related activities, for the purpose of representing the FPCUG must obtain prior approval of the FPCUG Board of Directors for any monitory reimbursement of related expenses. Requests for reimbursement after the fact may be submitted, in writing, to the Board for consideration.

ARTICLE V - DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the organization and at Board meetings, state and put to vote all questions of order and have general supervision of the organization. The President shall appoint committees and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee. The President may also call Special Meetings of both the Board and the General Membership.

Section 2. The Vice-President shall preside at meetings in the absence of the President and shall be responsible for keeping the direction of the club in line with its Mission Statement.

Section 3. The Treasurer shall be responsible for keeping accurate records of all financial transactions of the organization and shall pay bills as directed by the Board. The Treasurer shall prepare and present to the Board at its regular monthly meetings current financial statements for the Club. Further, at the September General Meeting at which Directors are elected, he shall present to the membership a current Balance Sheet and Statement of Revenues and Expenses. The Treasurer shall preside at meetings in the absence of both the President and the Vice President

Section 4. The Secretary shall record all minutes of the Board and the Annual General Membership meeting at which the Board of Directors is elected. The Secretary is to handle all general correspondence. All other correspondence is the responsibility of the appropriate committee chair or officer. The Secretary shall preside in the absence of all other officers. 

Section 5. Committees may be created by the President of the Board as needed. Committees may consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

Advertising Historian

Librarian

Membership

News articles

Product Review

Public Relations

Refreshments/Hospitality

The Chairs of these committees shall be urged to attend Board Meetings whenever possible.

ARTICLE VI - MEETINGS

Section 1. Board of Directors meetings will be held monthly. The President shall set the time, date and place of said meetings. The President may also schedule additional meetings of the Board.

Section 2. General Meetings will be held per published schedule. Additional meetings may be called at the discretion of the Board and /or the President. Any necessary cancellation or change of time or date shall be made by vote of the Board.

Section 3. A quorum at General Meetings shall be the lesser of 15% of all active members or 20 members in good standing. At Board meetings, five members of the Board shall constitute a quorum, at least two of whom are officers.

ARTICLE VII - NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Section 1. The Nominating Committee for the Board of Directors shall consist of a Chair and two members appointed by the President. A slate shall be presented to the Board for acceptance and then to the General Membership for election.

ARTICLE VIII - ELECTIONS

Section 1. Members of the Board of Directors shall be elected at the Annual General Membership meeting designated for that purpose. Each Individual Member shall be entitled to one vote for each vacancy on the Board. No proxy or absentee ballots shall be permitted.

Section 2. Nominations for elections shall be accepted by the President from the Nominating Committee preceding the election meeting. Additional nominations may be made from

the floor at the time of election.

Section 3. Voting for election to Board of Directors shall be by voice, show of hands or secret ballot.

Section 4. Each elected member of the Board of Directors shall serve for a period of one year beginning January 1.

• ARTICLE IX - BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
• These By-laws may be amended at any time by a two-thirds vote of the membership present, assuming a quorum exists, at a General or Special Meeting held no sooner than fifteen (15) days after notice of intention. Such notice is effected by publication of the intent to amend in the FPCUG website.

ARTICLE X - DISTRIBUTION OF ASSETS

Upon the dissolution of FPCUG, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of sections 501(c)(3) or (c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code, or other corresponding sections of any future Federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the Federal Government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. Any such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Common Pleas of the county in which FPCUG is then located, exclusive for such purposes or to such organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized exclusively for such purposes.

January 23, 1997

Approved by Board February 6, 1997

Approved by Membership April 10, 1997

 

Amended: __________________

 

Approved by Board: __________________

 

Approved by Membership: _________________