BY-LAWS

OF

THE ANGLICAN CURSILLO OF CALIFORNIA, INC.

(A NON-PROFIT RELIGIOUS CORPORATION)

 

ARTICLE I

 

OFFICES

 

The principal office of the corporation in the State of California shall be located in the City of Walnut Creek, County of Contra Costa. The corporation may have such other offices, either within or without the County of Contra Costa, State of California, as the executive officers may determine, or as the affairs of the corporation may require from time to time.

 

ARTICLE II

 

MEMBERSHIP

 

SECTION 1.            CLASS OF MEMBERS:  The corporation shall have one class of members. The designation of such class and the qualifications and rights of members of such class are as follows:  Any person that fully understands and is committed to the Cursillo Method and Purpose, has on file with the Secretariat an updated Commitment/Involvement Form, has attended a 3 Day Cursillo Weekend, is active in a local church community, and is a member of a Group Reunion (4th Day Group) may become a member of the corporation.

 

SECTION 2            VOTING RIGHTS: Each member of the corporation shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to vote at the annual meeting of the corporation in May of each year.”

 

SECTION 3            TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP: The corporation, by affirmative vote of two thirds of the members present at the annual meeting, may suspend a membership in the corporation for failure to adhere to the requirements for members listed in Article II Section 1.”

 

SECTION 4            DUES: No annual dues shall be assessed any member of the corporation. However, members shall be asked for a yearly voluntary contribution to support the activities of the corporation. Failure to voluntarily contribute shall not disenfranchise any member from all rights and privileges.

 

SECTION 5            REINSTATEMENT: Upon written or verbal request in person, a member of the corporation who has been previously terminated may be reinstated by an affirmative vote of the corporation members present at the annual meeting.

 

 

 

SECTION 6            TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP: Membership in this corporation is not transferable or assignable.

 

ARTICLE III

 

MEETINGS OF MEMBERS

 

SECTION 1            ANNUAL MEETING: The annual meeting of members of the corporation shall be held in Contra Costa County during the month of May each year. The date, time and place of such meeting shall be published one month prior to the scheduled date. The purpose of the meeting shall be to affirm the officers of the corporation and conduct any other business that may come before the corporation, including an annual review of the business of the Secretariat.

 

SECTION 2            SPECIAL MEETINGS: A special meeting of the corporation may be called by the President, (Lay Director) or three of the four executive officers, or by twenty-five eligible voting members of the corporation. This may be done as long as a thirty day written notice is provided to the membership indicating the date, time, and place of the meeting.

 

SECTION 3            QUORUM: A quorum for the purpose of conducting official business at any meeting of the members of the corporation shall consist of at least a majority of all designated leaders/officers of the Secretariat.

 

 

ARTICLE IV

 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS and SECRETARIAT

 

SECTION 1            GENERAL POWERS: The affairs of the corporation shall be managed by its board of directors. The day to day operation of the corporation shall be managed by the Secretariat and its discerned and elected executive officers.

 

SECTION 2    OFFICERS: The number of directors shall be four which shall be the executive officers of the corporation as well as the Secretariat. They shall be the President (Lay Director), Vice President (Assistant Lay Director), Secretary, and Treasurer. Each shall hold office for one year unless affirmed or re-elected at the annual meeting of the corporation.

 

SECTION 3            REGULAR MEETINGS: Regular meetings of the Secretariat shall be held during the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November of each year. The dates, time, and location shall be determined by the members of the Secretariat.

 

 

 

 

SECTION 4            SPECIAL MEETINGS: Special meetings of the Secretariat may be called at the request of the Lay Director or any two executive officers. The date, time, and location shall be published at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting. The purpose of such special meetings shall be written out and communicated to all members of the Secretariat when the meeting has been called.

 

SECTION 5            QUORUM: A quorum, for the purpose of conducting official business, shall consist of at least eight (8) members of the Secretariat including at least two executive officers.

 

SECTION 6            VACANCIES: Any vacancy occurring in the Secretariat may be filled by the agreement of the executive officers, and the individual being asked to fill the vacancy.

 

SECTION 7            COMPENSATION: No officer or member of the Secretariat shall receive any compensation, honorarium, or salary for their service. Individuals serve in a voluntary capacity. However, Secretariat members may be reimbursed for expenses they might incur in the performance of their duties as it relates to materials and supplies. No travel expenses will be reimbursed unless previously approved by the members of the Secretariat or as indicated in the annual budget.

 

ARTICLE V

 

DUTIES OF OFFICERS/REMOVAL/VACANCIES

 

SECTION 1            REMOVAL: Any discerned or elected officer of the corporation and/or Secretariat may be removed by the unanimous vote of the board of directors whenever in its judgment the best interest of the corporation would be served, but such removal shall be without prejudice or malice of forethought.

 

SECTION 2            VACANCIES: A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, or disqualification may be filled by the remaining executive officers of the corporation for the unexpired term of said officer.

 

SECTION 3            PRESIDENT (LAY DIRECTOR): The President (Lay Director) shall be the principal executive officer of the corporation, and shall in general supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the corporation. He/she shall preside at all meetings of the corporation and of the Secretariat. He/she may sign, along with the secretary, all official contracts or documents relating to the operation of the corporation. He/shall perform all duties incident to the office of president (lay director) and any other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the corporation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SECTION 4            VICE PRESIDENT (ASSISTANT LAY DIRECTOR): In the absence of the president (lay director), or in the event of his/her inability to act, the vice president (assistant lay director) shall perform the duties of the president (lay director). The vice president shall perform all such other duties that, from time to time, may be assigned to him/her by the president or the corporation.

 

SECTION 5            TREASURER: The treasurer is the chief financial officer of the corporation and the Secretariat. He/she is charged with the custody of all funds of the corporation. He/she is responsible for the development of an annual budget and the receipt and expenditure of all funds of the corporation in accordance with the provisions of Article VII of these by-laws. In general the treasurer shall perform all duties incident to the office of treasurer and any such other duties as may be assigned by the president.

 

SECTION 6            SECRETARY: The secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings of the corporation and the Secretariat, as well as a roster of all those in attendance at such meetings. He/she shall maintain an up to date roster of all members of the corporation as well as their post office address. This shall be furnished by the members. In general he/she shall perform all duties incident to the office of secretary and any other duties that may be assigned by the president.

 

ARTICLE VI

 

SERVANT COMMUNITIES

 

SECTION 1            SERVANT COMMUNITIES: There shall be four designated Servant Communities of the Secretariat. They shall be known as Pre-Cursillo, 3 Day Weekend, Fourth Day, and Administration.

 

SECTION 2            OTHER COMMUNITIES/COMMITTEES: Other special communities/committees may be established as deemed necessary by the Executive Officers for a specific purpose to accomplish the goals set forth by the Secretariat. Said communities/committees shall continue until their task/goal has been accomplished.

 

SECTION 3            SERVANT COMMUNITY “SAINTS”: Each servant community shall have a leader (saint) and an assistant to oversee the working of that community.

 

SECTION 4            MEMBERSHIP: Each servant community shall have volunteer members who shall be known as “apostles” to conduct the business of that servant community.

 

SECTION 5            MEETINGS: Each servant community shall meet at least one time during the months of February, April, June, August, October, and December of each year. Additional meetings may be held as deemed necessary by the Servant Community leadership.

 

 

SECTION 6            RULES: Each servant community shall adopt its own rules for operation that are not inconsistent with the operation of the Secretariat, and which continue to foster growth and understanding in the Cursillo Method and Purpose. Their primary goal is to work toward fostering growth in the Cursillo Movement.

 

ARTICLE VII

 

CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DEPOSITS, AND FUNDS

 

SECTION 1            CONTRACTS: The president and secretary, in addition to any other officer appointed by the corporation, may enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument on behalf of the corporation as long as it fulfills a need of the corporation.

 

SECTION 2            CHECKS, DRAFTS, DEPOSITIS, ETC: The treasurer of the corporation shall be entrusted with the responsibility of making all deposits to a financial institution designated by the corporation. He/she shall also be entrusted with signing all checks for payment of indebtedness for the corporation. Such checks/payments may also be countersigned by the president or vice president as authorized by the corporation.

 

SECTION 3            GIFTS: The officers and/or Secretariat, on behalf of the corporation, may accept any contribution, gift, bequest, or device for the general purposes, or for any special purpose of the corporation.

 

ARTICLE VIII

 

BOOKS and RECORDS

 

The corporation shall keep complete and accurate books and records of all documents, accounts, and minutes of the proceedings of the corporation, Secretariat, Servant Communities and any committees having any authority of the Board of Directors. This shall include all documents outlining specific guidelines and procedures of operation. All books and records of the corporation may be inspected by any member of the corporation for any purpose at any reasonable time.

 

ARTICLE IX

 

FISCAL YEAR

 

The fiscal year of the corporation shall begin on the first day of July and shall end on the last day of June each year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ARTICLE X

 

SEAL

 

The corporation board of directors shall provide for a corporate seal, which shall be in the form of a circle with the words “THE ANGLICAN CURSILLO OF CALIFORNIA, INC.”, California, Incorporated Dec. 14, 1978 as shown here.

 

ARTICLE XI

 

WAIVER OF NOTICE

 

Whenever any notice is required to be given under the provisions of the General Non-Profit Religious Corporation Laws of California, or under the provisions of the Articles of Incorporation or the Bylaws of the corporation, a waiver thereof in writing signed by the persons or person entitled to such notice, whether before or after the time stated therein shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice.

 

ARTICLE XII

 

AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS

 

These By-Laws may be amended, altered, repealed, or updated by two-thirds of those members present at the annual meeting of the corporation. At least 30 days written notice shall be given of the proposed amendments or alterations.

 

KNOW BY ALL PRESENT: that we, the undersigned, being all members and officers of the corporation, hereby assent to the foregoing By-laws changes and adopt them as the amended By-laws of said corporation.

 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF: we ascribe our names this _______day of ________, 2004.

 

                                                                        ____________________________________

                                                                        PRESIDENT (Lay Director)

                                                                       

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                                                                        VICE PRESIDENT (Assistant Lay Director)

                                                                       

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                                                                        SECRETARY

                                                                       

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                                                                        TREASURER

 

Revised/updated 5/26/04