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Mission

  To promote the art and enjoyment of handcrafted brewing and to further promote the hobby

  by introducing new people to the art and enjoyment in the production of the many the varieties

  of beer, ales, wine and meads available to the home brewer.

  Article I -- Purpose

  1. The purpose of The CASK shall be:

      a. To promote home brewing as a scientific art and hobby.

      b. To provide an un-compromised forum where experienced and beginning home brewers can

          enjoy a free exchange of brewing knowledge.

      c. To promote responsible consumption of alcoholic beverages                                                                                                                                                                                                              

  Article II -- Powers

  In furtherance of its purposes The CASK shall have the power to call and hold meetings, to collect

  and disseminate information, assess dues, and to conduct activities that are lawful and necessary

  to accomplish its purposes.

  Article III -- Membership

  1. Membership is open to all who are of legal drinking age and who wish to learn and share

      information about home brewing regardless of race, sex, national origin, or religious affiliation.

  2. All members are entitled and encouraged to voice their opinions and concerns about club activities.

  3. Each member’s participation in The CASK is strictly voluntary. Each member realizes that

      participation may involve consumption of alcoholic beverages, which may affect perception and reaction.

  4. Each member will be responsible for the conduct and actions of their guests.

  5. Each member and guests of members accepts sole responsibility and all liability for their conduct,

      behavior, and actions and further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless The CASK and its officers and

      its members from any and all claims or liability whatsoever resulting from the actions of The CASK, its

      members and guests of members.

  6. Through membership in The CASK, each member agrees to and is bound by this article.

  Article IV -- Meetings

  Club meetings are to be held on the second Saturday of each month.

    As Amended - 6pm.

  Special meetings can be held at various dates and times for special events i.e. competitions, tours, etc.

  or as deemed necessary by the board.

  Article V -- Elections

  1. Club officers will be elected to their respective positions by majority vote of the active dues paying

      membership that are present at Jan. meeting.

  2. Club officer positions are open to all active Dues paying members.

  3. Club officer positions are as follows:

      a. President

      b. Vice President

      c. Secretary

      d. Treasurer

  4. In the event that a board member resigns the position will be filled at the next general meeting by

      majority vote of the membership.

  5. Absentee votes can be submitted by phone or email to the club secretary before the Jan. Meeting.

  6. Nominations for elected positions are to be submitted on or before the Dec. meeting.

  7. Club elections will be conducted at the Jan. meeting.

  Article VI -- Officers

  1.  The term of office for each position shall be 1 year

  2.  The duties for each officer are as follows:

     A. The President Shall:

         1.  Preside overall monthly club meetings.

         2.  Represent The CASK at outside functions.

         3.  Delegate club business to appropriate officers

         4. Oversee all voting and cast the deciding vote in the event of ties.

   B. The Vice President Shall:

       1. Assist the President in any way required and shall act for the president in his or her absence

       2. Organize any needed committees 

       3.  Take recommendations from the committees to the officers for approval.

       4.  Organize guest speakers, educational and special demonstrations.

   C. The Secretary Shall:

       1. Maintain a record of all monthly meetings

       2. Maintain a current and up to date roster of club members

       3. Provide each current and active member a membership card.

       4. Edit the club by-laws as determined by the officers.

   D. The Treasurer Shall:

       1. Have all responsibilities for the clubs financial activities including but not limited to:

           a. Collection of dues and funds paid to the club.

           b. Record all receipts and disbursement of club funds.

           c. Maintain the club bank account.

  Article VII -- Dues

  1. Dues are to be paid annually

  2. Dues are due at sign up and are valid for one year.

  3. Dues are set currently at $20.00 annually unless modified by the board.

  4. Dues are to be paid on the anniversary of membership.

  5. Club officers serving in 2008 and beyond are not required to pay dues for the year(s) they serve.

  Article VIII -- Finances

  1. Bills, Notes Etc.  All bills payable notes, checks or other negotiable instruments of The CASK

      will be agreed upon by the board. No officer or agent of The CASK either singularly or jointly with

      others, shall have the power to make any bill payable note, check , draft, or other negotiable

      instrument or endorse the same in the name of The CASK or enter into any contract, debt or liability

      unless authorized by the board.

  2. Disposition of assets.  Should The CASK brew club ever be dissolved or cease to exist, The financial

      assets of The CASK after payment of any debts and all obligations shall be distributed to a non-profit

      entity that is organized and operated exclusively for scientific, educational or community service

      purposes, and has established its tax exempt status under ‘Internal Revenue Code.

  Article IX -- Amendments

  1. These By-Laws can be only be amended by majority vote of the general membership and after an open

      discussion with the general membership.

  2. Amendments to the bylaws shall pass with a majority of votes cast by members in good standing at a

      regularly scheduled meeting.

  3. Changes to amendments shall be brought up at a meeting, discussed at the next meeting and voted on

      at the following meeting.

  Article X -- Committees

  1. Committee chairpersons are to be voluntary with majority approval by the board.

  2. The chairs shall retain their position until resignation or by removed by majority vote of the board.

  3. Committee chairs are not board voting members and are not to sit in on board meetings unless requested

  by the board for updates on   matters requiring board attention.

  4. Members of the committees will be on a volunteer basis.

  5. The committees are to be as follows:

                           A. Fund Raising

                               1. The Fund Raising committee will be responsible for developing ideas and suggestions to be

                                   brought before the board for raising funds for The CASK.

                               2. Committee members will be volunteers that will assist the chair with set up, scheduling,

                                   and accomplishment of the events.

                           B. Special Events

                               1. The Special Events committee will be responsible for developing ideas and suggestions to

                                   be brought before the board for events that will promote The CASK in a positive manner.

                               2. Committee members will be volunteers that will assist the chair with set up, scheduling,

                                   and accomplishment of the events.

                           C.  Competition

                               1. The Competition committee will be responsible for developing ideas and schedules for

                                   upcoming klub competitions and competitions sanctioned by the AHA and submitting

                                   them to the general membership.

                               2. Committee members will be volunteers that will assist the chair with set up, scheduling,

                                   and accomplishment of the events.

                            D. Klub Historian

                                1. The Klub Historian will be responsible for photographing and documenting Klub events

                                    and submitting them to the website developer.

                                2. Committee members will be volunteers that will assist the chair with set up, scheduling,

                                   and accomplishment of the events.