Article I – General
Section 1
The name of this organization shall be Mid-America Conference Of Clubs, Incorporated. (MACC)
Section 2
The organization shall maintain incorporation under the Laws of the State of Illinois as a NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION.
Section 3
The official emblem of the Conference shall be a white circle with a black border. Inside the border are two double triangles whose bases are open and intersect in the center of the circle forming a stylized letter “M”.
The center of the left triangle is blue, bordered in black and surrounded on all sides by a white triangle also bordered in black.
The center of the right triangle is red, bordered in black and surrounded on all sides by a white triangle also bordered in black. A red arrow, pointing to the left, branches from the right base of the right triangle. A white area bordered in black also borders the arrow. Below this emblem are two lines of lower case letters in black. The first line reads “Mid- America” and the second line reads “Conference of Clubs”.
Section 4
This revised Constitution, became effective on February 26, 2000 and shall be supersedes all previous Constitution of this organization. Approval of the new revised by-law’s took effect on February 26, 2000.
Article II – Purposes
Section 1
To promote brotherhood, sisterhood, and camaraderie among member clubs, other similar organizations and all clubs whose stated philosophies coincide with those of the conference.
Section 2
To coordinate, by the formulation of the calendar, runs, and primary events of the member clubs.
Section 3
To develop, for the member clubs, a standard system of points for competition and participation at runs.
Section 4
To promote the consideration of the inter-club activities, i.e., combined runs and events.
Section 5
To promote conference member participation in the activities of other conference member clubs.
Section 6
To promote open discussion on topics of mutual interest, and to benefit the conference and its members.
Section 7
To promote open discussion on topics of mutual interest, and to benefit the conference and its members.
Section 8
To have and exercise all powers, privileges and rights conferred on corporations by the Laws of the State of Illinois. All powers and rights incidental in carrying out the purpose, for which this corporation is formed, except such as are inconsistent with the express provisions of the act under which this corporation is incorporated.
Section 9
The forgoing shall be construed both as objects and powers and the enumeration thereof, shall not be held to limit or restrict in any manner the general powers conferred on this corporation by the Laws of the State of Illinois, all of which are hereby expressly claimed.
Article III – Membership
Section 1
Membership is limited to establish clubs located in the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska (Omaha area only), Ohio, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and the greater Pittsburgh area. Some states may overlap with conferences, and membership in other conferences is permitted.
Section 2
Any established club whose aims coincide with those of this conference may submit an application for membership, subject to the regulations stipulated in the by-laws.
Article IV – Officers
Section 1
There shall be a minimum of four (4) elected officers of this conference, which shall also be known as the board of directors
Section 2
Their titles, duties, and manner of elections, shall be stipulated in the by-laws.
Section 1
ny proposed amendments to this constitution shall be submitted to the member clubs at least 60 days in advance of a regularly scheduled meeting. If approved by a two-thirds majority of the member club delegates present and voting, the amendment shall become effective immediately.
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