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Constitution and By-Laws of Delton High School Alumni AssociationPREAMBLE Whereas, the number of the alumni of ten grade Delton High School is sufficiently large to justify the permanent organization of an alumni association and to provide an immediate organization for the new High School Alumni, be it therefore, Resolved, that, for the purpose of continuing and extending the pleasant friendships of high school days, for the promotion of the interests of the high school, and for the purpose of a record of addresses and accomplishments of the members, we the alumni of Delton High School, adopt the following constitution and by-laws. ARTICLE 1. Name This organization shall be known as the Delton High School Alumni Association. ARTICLE 2. Members Section 1. All who have graduated from said ten grade school from 1905 to 1934 inclusive, are constituted members of this association and all who may graduate from the Delton Rural Agricultural School thereafter shall become members of this association. Section 2. The faculty of the Delton Hight School 1905 to the present and those who in the future may become members of the faculty shall be ex-officio members of this association. ARTICLE 3. Officers and their Duties Section 1. The officers of this organization shall be a President, vice-president, and a secretary-treasurer, which with a committee of two, appointed by the president will constitute an executive committee. Section 2. It shall be the duty of the president to preside at all meetings of the association, enforce a strict observance of the constitution, by-laws and rules of order; appoint all committees not otherwise provided for, and to perform such other duties as may pertain to that office. Section 3. The vice-president shall perform the duties of the president in the absence of that officer, or when called to the chair. Section 4. The secretary-treasurer shall keep the minutes of the association, also a record of the names and address of each member, issue all notices required, take charge of all documents and papers, have charge of all moneys belonging to the association, pay orders only when signed by the president, keep an account of all moneys received and expended, and report same at each regular meeting. The secretary-treasurer shall be a resident of the vicinity of Delton. Section 5. The executive committee of five members as above stated shall prepare the program for each annual reunion and make all necessary arrangements for such reunion and banquet. A majority of executive committee shall constitute a quorum. ARTICLE 4. Election of Officers The president, vice-president, secretary-treasurer, shall be elected by acclamation. The vice-president each year shall be president the following year. They shall be nominated by a nominating committee of three, appointed the previous year by the executive committee. Nominations may also be made from the floor. ARTICLE 5. In case of vacancy, any office may be supplied by the executive committee. ARTICLE 6. No amendment to the constitution, by-laws, or rules of order, shall be made without a 2/3 vote of the members present at a regular meeting and two weeks notice of such amendment shall be given to the secretary previous to said meeting. BY-LAWS ARTICLE 1. Meetings Section 1. The regular annual meeting of this association shall be held on the first Saturday following graduation. Section 2. The business meeting shall be held in connection with the annual meeting. Section 3. Twelve members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. ARTICLE 2. All resolutions and final reports of committees on business of importance must be presented in writing and signed by members offering the same, and after being acted upon must be filed with the secretary. ARTICLE 3. Fees Section 1. The levying of fees shall be decided by the executive committee, as they see fit to cover the necessary expense of the association. ARTICLE 4. These by-laws may be amended in the same manner as required for an amendment to the constitution. ARTICLE 5. Every officer on retiring from office shall deliver all books, papers, and documents pertaining thereto, to his successor in office. ARTICLE 6. Order of Business
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