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FRONT RUNNERS NY
P.O. BOX 8i ANSONIA STATION
NEW YORK. NEW YORK 10023
FRONT RUNNERS NEW YORK
BOX 87 ANSONIA STATION NY NY 10023
FRONT RUNNERS NEW YORK INC.
BYLAWS
Adopted at a General Meeting of the Membership
on October 26, 1983
Amended at a General Meeting of the Membership
on January 25, 1985
Amended at a General Meeting of the Membership
on October 14, 1995
�BY LAWS OF FRONT RUNNERS NEW YORK. INC.
By Laws adopted at the General meeting on October 26, 1983, as amended at a general meeting on
January 25, 1985 and October 14, 1995 for the regulation of business of Front Runners New York, Inc., a
New York non-profit sports education foundation.
Artjcle I- Name
A. The name of this corporation shall be Front Runners New York, Inc.
"FRNY" or the "Club").
Article II
(hereinafter referred to as
Offices
A. The principal office for the transaction of the business of FRNY is located in the City and County of
New York, New York. The Board of Directors may change the location of the principal office within the
City and County of New York, subject to the approval of the membership. Any change of this location
shall be noted by the secretary on these by laws opposite this section, or this section may be amended to
state the new location.
Article ill
Purpose
A. Our primary purpose is to provide encouragement and support to lesbians, gay men and others who are
interested in running and related activities.
B. To further our purpose, we may hold runs, races, workshops, social events; print and publish; and do
such things as may be conducive to the encouragement of running and related activities, in cooperation
with other groups or alone.
Article IV
Concepts
A. Our primary concern is runners, whether beginning, recreational or competitive. Our primary interest
is running-related events and activities. Of secondary interest are our public presence and social events.
Secondary interests shall not interfere with our primary concern and interest.
B. The directors, officers and chairpersons are trusted servants; they shall not dominate. The will of the
members shall govern.
C. The more important the matter, the greater will be the effort to solicit the will of the members.
D. The sharing of responsibility by all members is encouraged through the rotation of duties and offices.
E. To avoid allowing outside issues to divide the group or divert it from its purpose, FRNY shall not
endorse or oppose any outside cause, except as defined in Article XX.
Article Y - Scheduled Rugs
A. FRNY shall schedule, publicize and conduct regularly scheduled runs for ourselves and as a service to
the community. These runs shall be free of charge and open to all. While those who attend should be
informed of our membership program, they must not feel pressured to join.
Article VI
Clinjg
A. FRNY shall schedule, publicize and conduct clinics in various aspects of the sport of running. These
clinics shall be free of charge and open to all.
�Article Yll
Affiliation
' A. FRNY may affiliate with the Road Runners Club of America. The Athletics Congress (TAC) and/or
any other similar running-oriented organization.
Article ym- Nonpartisan Activjtjes
A. FRNY has been fonned under the New York Not-for-Profit law for the public purposes described
above, and it shall be nonprofit and nonpartisan. No substantial part of the activities shall consist of the
publication or dissemination of materials with the purpose of attempting to influence legislation, and
FRNY shall not participate or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public
office, or for or against any cause or measure being submitted to the people for a vote.
B. FRNY shall not, except in an insubstantial degree, engage in any activities or exercise any power not
in furtherance of the purposes described above.
Article IX
Membership
A. The only requirement for membership is the payment of dues. Membership is open to anyone who
wishes to join regardless of race, religion, ethnic background, age, handicap, sex or sexual orientation.
Membership shall be for a twelve-month period from the receipt of the membership fee and a completed
membership application fonn.
B. Benetits of membership are: the fellowship of the group; participation in the business of the Club;
voting; serving on committees; holding office; representing the Club at races; and receipt by mail of
newsletter, schedule, membership directory and membership card.
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C. Responsibilities of membership are to carry out the purpose and concepts of the Club. It is especially
important that each member welcome and assist newcomers.
Article X - Board of Directors
A. The Board of Directors shall consist of the elected officers of the Club, who are ex officio board
members, and of two directors elected by the membership of the Club.
B. Candidates for directors and directors must be members in good standing.
C. The Board of Directors has the power and authority to act for the Club on all measures and on behalf
of the membership on all issues except voting, as defined in Article XX.
D. The membership can rescind, repeal or amend any action of the Board ofDirectors.
E. The elected members of the Board of Directors will be nominated in the same manner as the officers,
as described in Article XV. The two nominees receiving the highest number of votes will become the
elected members of the Board of Directors.
�Article XI - Officers
A. Officers shall consist of President. Men's Vice-President. Women's Vice-President. Secretary and
Treasurer. The officers shall insure that the Club's business and activities are carried out in accordance
with the by laws adopted by the Club.
B. Candidates for office and officers must be members in good standing.
C.
No member shall hold more than one office at a time.
D. The duties of the officers shall include, but are not restricted to:
I.
Presideor:
a.
Act as the chief administrative officer and legal head ofFRNY.
b.
Exercise supervision over FRNY and all its activities and employees.
c.
Represent and speak for FRNY to other organizations and to the public.
d.
Call meetings.
e.
Preside at general. officers, and Board of Directors meetings.
f.
Appoint committee chairpersons.
g.
Sign letters or documents necessary to carry out the decisions and intent of the members.
h.
Serve as Chairperson ofthe Board of Directors.
2.
Men's Vjce-Presjdent.
a.
Assume duties of the President in the case of absence or incapacity of the President.
b.
Direct the activities of committees as assigned by the President.
c.
Serve as Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Directors.
3.
Women's Vice-President.
a.
Assume duties of the President in the case of absence or incapacity of the President.
b.
Direct the activities of committees as assigned by the President.
c.
Serve as Vice-Chairperson of the Board ofDirectors.
4.
Secretary.
a.
Take notes of the proceedings of the meetings as a basis for preparing the minutes
b.
Prepare and certify the correctness of the minutes and enter them in the official minute book
c.
Read at meetings all papers, documents or communications as directed by the President.
d.
Bring to each general meeting the minute book; a copy of the by laws; a list of members; a list of
standing and special committees; and a copy of the parliamentary authority adopted by FRNY.
e.
Preserve all records, reports and official documents of FRNY, except those specifically assigned
to the custody of others.
�f.
Prepare and send required notices of meetings and proposals.
g.
Carry on the official correspondence of FRJ>.I"Y, except that correspondence assigned to other
officers or committee chairpersons.
h.
Direct the activities of committees as assigned by the President.
i.
Serve as Secretary of the Board ofDirectors
j.
Compare membership accounts per the Treasurer's monthly financial report to membership
applications received during the period.
5.
Treasurer.
a.
Administer all fmancial affairs.
b.
Responsible for collection, safekeeping and expenditure of all funds of the Club in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles.
c.
Present a brief financial status report at each general and Board meeting.
d.
Submit annually a full written report to the membership.
e.
Submit detailed fmancial report of major Club activities, as directed by the President.
f.
Direct the activities of committees as assigned by the President.
g.
Serve as a member of the Board of Directors.
h.
[n conjunction with at least one other member shall or shall designate some other member to, be
responsible-for the cash counts at meetings where monies have been collected.
Article XII- Commjttees
A. Committees may be established by the Board of Directors as necessary to carry out the purposes of
FRNY. Committee chairpersons and race directors shall be appointed by the President and shall serve at
the direction of one of the officers. The Lesbian and Gay Pride Race Corporate Sponsorship Committee
shall span two administrations. The Lesbian & Gay Pride Race Corporate Sponsorship Director(s) shall be
appointed by the President and shall start in September and shall serve at the direction of the board and the
Race Director(s) until August 1st of the following year. Committee decisions are subject to approval of
that officer and the President Committee chairpersons and race directors may, with prior approval of the
officer to whom they are assigned, negotiate but may not make commitments or enter into contracts; only
the Board of Directors may do so.
B.
Committee mem~rship is open to all members in good standing.
Article XIU - Terms of Officers
Directors and Chairperson s
A. Term of office for officers, directors and chairpersons shall be one year. beginning January 1st and
ending December 31st each year. There shall be one exception: The Lesbian & Gay Pride Race Corporate
Sponsorship Director(s) will be appointed by the President to start in September for the following year's
race and will serve under the Board until August lst of the following year.
�Anic!e XIV
Qe!egatjo n of Authority
A. Officers, directors and chairpersons may delegate ministerial powers and duties that require
carrying
out specifically described duties that do not require the use of discretion but involve only
faithful
performance of a mechanical or clerical function.
B. Legislative and/or discretionary powers and duties may not be delegated.
C. An officer, director or chairperson retains full responsibility for the performance or exercise
of the
powers, duties and responsibilities delegated.
Article
A.
XV -
Elections
Elections for officers and directors shall be held at the annual meeting in December of each year.
B. During September, an election officer other than a director shall be appointed by the
Board of
Directors. Thifofficer shall preside over the entire election process.
C. Nominations for officers and directors shall come from the floor at the general meeting
in October
from members in good standing.
D. Members may nominate for any office either themselves and/or, after securing permissio
n to do so,
any other Club member in good standing.
E. Nominations may be given to the election officer, either orally or in. writing, by the Novembe
r general
meeting, at which time the nominations will be closed.
F. Ballots and voting procedures will be mailed to the membership with the December
newsletter
mailing.
G. No nominations from the floor will be permitted at the annual meeting.
H. To vote in the election, a member must be in good standing as a dues-paying member
for at least thirty
(30) days prior to the annual meeting in December, the date of the election.
Article XVI- Vacancje s
A. A vacancy in an office or directorship shall be filled by appointment of the Board of Directors.
That
appointee shall serve only until the next election.
B. A vacancy in the office of President shall be filled by one of the two Vice-Presidents by appointme
nt
of the Board ofDireetors
C. A vacancy in an office, board or committee is considered to exist when the incumbent
L Dies;
2.
3.
4.
5.
Resigns;
Departs from the locality;
Is removed from office; or
When there has been an abandonment of the office, an implied resignation or prolonged neglect or
inability to act.
�Artjc!e
XVII -
Recall
A. Officers, directors or committee members can be removed by the same authority that selected them.
An elected officer or director can be removed from office by vote of the members. An appointed officer,
director or committee member can be removed by the authority that appointed him/her.
B.
Valid causes for removal include, but are not limited to:
l.
2.
3.
Refusal to carry out the decisions and intent of the membership;
Continued, gross or willful neglect of duties; and
Unauthorized expenditures, unauthorized signing of checks or misuse of Club funds .
C. Upon presentation of recall with signatures of 20% of the members, the Secretary shall, within 14
days, mail to all members notice of a special general meeting, with instructions for absentee voting. The
notice shall include the statement of petition and may include counterstatements by any officer or director
affected, if he/she so desires. The general meetipg shall be scheduled not sooner than ten ( 10) days, nor
later than seventeen (17) days, from the date of the mailing.
Article XVTU
Meetings
A. A general meeting shall be held at least once each month. The officers, directors and committees may
meet as often as they·deem necessary. All meetings shall be open to any member who wishes to attend.
General meetings shall be open to anyone who wishes to attend.
B. Additional general meetings may be called at any time by any of the following: the President, the
Board of Directors or by petition of 10% of the members.
C. The general meeting in December shall be known as the annual meeting and shall be for the purpose of
electing officers and directors, receiving reports and for any other business that may arise.
D. Notice of genera! meetings shall be mailed to all members at least fourteen (14) days in advance and
shall include instructions for absentee voting, should it apply. Members shall be given reasonable notice of
officer, Board of Directors and committee meetings.
E.
Parliamentary procedure should be used at all meetings.
Article XIX - Quorum
A. At general meetings, if proper notice was given, members in attendance shall constitute a quorum for
all matters on which absentee votes were not solicited. For matters on which absentee votes were solicited,
the absent voters plus members present shall constitute a quorum. In no instance shall the quorum be less
than teo (10) members. Absentee votes shall be counted on all ballots should more than one ballot be
required on issues for which absentee votes were solicited.
B. At officers meetings, three officers shall constitute a quorum.
C. At Board of Directors meeting, four directors shall constitute a quorum.
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�Article XX - Votjng
A. Only members in good standing may vote. Members present may vote on all business conducted
at
general meetings. Absent members shall be given the opportunity to vote for officers, directors, recall,
dissolution, changes to the bylaws, major issues and endorsement of outside causes.
B. t general meetings, a majority vote of those present (quorum) is required to pass all issues except the
following, for which two-thirds (2/3) is required:
I.
2.
3.
4.
Endorsement of outside causes;
Dissolution;
Recall; and
Changes to the by taws.
C. At officers and directors meetings, a majority vote of those present (quorum) is required to pass all
issues.
D. The Board;of Directors may rescind, repeal or amend any action of any officer. The membership may
rescind, repeal or amend any action of the Board ofDirectors.
E. There shall be no proxy voting by members, officers or directors.
Article XXI- Amendmen ts to the Bv Laws
A. Any member in good standing may propose .amendments to the existing by laws by submitting
in
writing the proposed arnendment(s) in such language that, if adopted, may be incorporated directly into the
by laws.
B.
Amendments to the by laws may be made only by ballots, sent to all members in good standing.
C. The ballot must include the complete wording of the proposed change(s), both additions and deletions,
and instructions for voting.
D. Ballots must be sent out at least twenty (20) days, and not more than thirty (30) days, prior to the
monthly General meeting at which the voting is to take Place.
Artjcle XXII - Finances
A. The fiscal year ofFRNY shall coincide with the calendar year.
B. Dues shall be as determined by the members present (quorum) at a general meeting.
C. Control of checking accounts and expenditures:
1.
A checking account shall be maintained. Two signatmes shall be required on each check greater
than $200 (two hundred dollars). The President, Vice-Presidents and the Treasurer shall be
authorized signators.
2.
Dual signatures shall be required on all checks issued to Club members, officers and directors.
3.
Expenditures in excess of$500 (five hundred dollars) shall require the approval of the Board of
Directors.
�4.
A detailed budget for Gay Pride Run expendirures shall be presented to the membership
for
approval prior to any significant expendirure. Expendirures for any item that exceeds the budget
amount by 255 or more require the approval of the Board of Directors.
5. Any non-race expendirure in excess of $1,000 (one thousand dollars) or defined as "unusual"
shall
require membership approval at a general meeting. An "unusual" expenditure is detined as one
for capital expendirures; duplicate expendirures, i.e., purchases for items the Club already owns;
an item ·that is potentially controversial in nature, e.g., a parade float; or those items deemed
extraordinary and unusual by the Board of Directors.
6. Invoices are required for all expenditures.
7. All donations and/or loans made from the Club's funds require membership approval at a
general
meeting.
D. Because the Club is a nonprofit organization, dues, race entry fees and other monies received
will be
used entirely for carrying out our stated purpose.
E.
F~"N
shall be empowered to participate in fundraising activities.
F. Members using the Club's funds for any purpose shall give a full report of expenditu
res to the
Treasurer.
G. For all special events for which admission is charged. cash shall be controlled and reconciled
by the
Treasurer (or his or her designee) to the cash received at the door.
H. Cash received at meetings shall be counted by the Treasurer (or his or her designee) in the
presence of
one or more members.
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I. The monthly bank reconciliation shall be performed by a non-signing officer and/or a
member of the
Finance Committee.
J. Summary financial statements of the Club shall be reported quarterly in the newsletter, with
monthly
written reports available for inspection upon request to the Treasurer. An oral report of the Club's
financial
position shall be presented at each business meeting.
Article XXUl- Dedication of Assets
A. The properties and assets of this nonprofit corporation are .irrevocably dedicated to public
or charitable
purposes. No part of the net earnings, properties or assets afFront Runners New York, Inc., on
dissolution
or otherwise, shall inure to the benefit of any individual or private person or any member,
officer or
director of this corporation. On liquidation or dissolution, all properties and assets and obligation
s shall be
distributed and paid over to one or more gay and/or lesbian organization(s), as determined by
a majority
vote of the members, provided that the organization continues to be recognized as an exempt
organization
as specified in Internal Revenue Code, Section SOl(a).
Article XXIV- Par!jame ntary Authority
A. The current edition ofRobert's Rules of Order governs this Club in all parliamentary situations
that are
not provided for by state or federal law, or in the by laws, IUies or policies adopted by
this Club.
�CERTIFlCATION BY OFfiCERS
We hereby certify that the preceding by laws were amended at the general meeting on October 14, 1995.
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Ruth Gursky, Women's Vice President
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