Article I. Name
The name of the organization shall be Theatre 7.
Article II. Purpose and Scope
The purpose of this organization shall be educational and the scope shall be that of a not-for-profit community theater group that fosters an interest in all aspects of the theater through regular public performances of plays, musicals, and variety shows; public educational workshops in such areas as dramatics, lighting, set design and construction for both the organization and the community; and scholarships for worthy drama students.
Article III. Membership and Dues
Section 1. Active Members
Dues-paying active membership in this organization shall be open to all theatrically interested persons regardless of race, creed, or sex. Annual tax-deductible dues shall be $15 for individuals and $7 for each additional family member residing at the same address with a maximum family membership rate of $30. For purposes of voting or acting on stage, dues are effective only from date paid through August 31 of that year.
Section 2. Supporting Members
Supporting members who make tax-deductible donations (patronage)above the amount of a season ticket(s) are considered active members and are classified as follows:
- Saint - two season tickets
- Archangel - two season tickets
- Angel - two season tickets
- Cherub - two season tickets
- Patron - two season tickets
- Friend - one season ticket
The amount of donation required for each of the above classification shall be recommended by the Executive Board and approved by the general membership annually.
Article IV. Executive Board
Section 1. Composition
The Executive Board shall be composed of the officers (president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer), immediate past president, and two members-at-large. All members of the Executive Board shall be called directors for the purpose of fulfilling government regulations for tax-exempt, not-for-profit organizations. The President shall vote only in case of a tie. If the Board of Trustees is established, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees shall also sit on the Executive Board.
Section 2. Term of Office
All officers shall be elected for one-year terms. If the outgoing president cannot serve as past president, the most recent prior past president shall be asked to serve. One member-at-large shall be elected each year for the two-year term. All officers may be reelected. All terms of office begin with the next fiscal year.
Section 3. Elections
Procedures for election for Executive Board members and for filling vacancies that may occur during the year are set forth in Article II of the Bylaws of the organization.
Section 4. Responsibilities
The Executive Board shall supervise and control the administrative functions and committees of the organization. Major policy changes and revisions to the Bylaws adopted by the Executive Board shall be printed in the newsletter and mailed to the general membership promptly following such adoption. Special Executive Board duties are set forth in Article III of the Bylaws of the organization. Duties of the Executive Board members are set forth in Article I of the Bylaws of the organization.
Article V. Meetings
Section 1. General Meetings
General membership meetings of this organization shall be held at the time and location designated by the Executive Board and mailed to the general membership. A quorum shall consist of those active members present. Meetings shall be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order, R3evised. Meetings shall be open to anyone but only active members may vote.
Section 2. Executive Board Meetings
Executive Board meetings shall be held at least monthly at the time and location designated by the president or by any other two Executive Board members. A quorum shall consist of the majority of the Executive Board. Meetings shall be conducted according to Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised. Meetings shall be open to anyone but only Executive Board members may vote. Newly elected Executive Board members may vote at any Executive Board meeting held between their election and the end of the fiscal year.
Article VI. Committees
With Executive Board approval, the president shall appoint chairperson to head committees deemed necessary to the efficient running of the organization. Each chairperson may appoint committee members. Possible committees include the following:
- Publicity
- Membership & Recruiting
- Season Tickets
- Sponsorship
- Season Coordination
- Play Selection
- Newsletter
- Community Relations
- Headquarters (not applicable if a Board of Trustees is established)
- Auditing
- Scholarship
- Archives
- Constitution
- Nominating
- Workshop and Training
- Program and Social
Committee responsibilities and descriptions are set forth in Article VI of the Bylaws of the organization.
Article VII. Amendments
Amendments to this constitution shall be proposed at a general membership meeting and voted upon at the succeeding general membership meeting. Written notice of voting on amendments shall be sent to all active members at least five days prior to the meeting at which voting will occur. Amendments shall be approved by
Article VIII. Dissolution
Section 1. Procedure
Dissolution of the organization shall occur by a proposal by the Executive Board at a general membership meeting and a vote held at the succeeding general membership meeting. Written notice of voting on dissolution shall be sent to all active members at least five day prior to the meeting at which voting will occur. Dissolution shall be approved by a two-thirds majority of the active members present at the meeting. No written proxies shall be acceptable as votes.
Section 2. Distribution of Assets
In the event of dissolution, all money and equipment remaining after disposition of all liabilities shall be donated as equitably as practical to the Macon County, Illinois high school drama departments.
Article IX. Board of Trustees
During such time that Theatre 7 owns real property, the membership may establish a Board of Trustees to manage the property. The Board of Trustees shall consist of three persons. Trustees shall be elected for three-year terms, with one-third of the board elected each year by the membership, through established procedures of nomination and election. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees shall be provided with its own funds for the maintenance for property under its care, separate and apart from the general funds of Theatre 7. The signature of two trustees shall be required for all financial transactions related to the property. The Board of Trustees shall be responsible to the Executive Board, and shall report to that board and to the general membership.