Romans By-Laws

Rochester Male Naturists

P.O. Box 92293

Rochester, New York 14692

www.wnyromans.com

wnyromans@yahoo.com

585-281-4964

 

1. PURPOSE:  Romans is a social organization of male naturists who enjoy camaraderie in the nude. It is affiliated with Gay Naturists International (GNI).

 

2. MEMBERSHIP:  The club is open to males over 21 years of age. Potential members not acquainted with a current member are usually invited to one of our clothed events so that they can get acquainted with the club before attending a regular Romans meeting.

 

3. DUES:  Dues are established by the steering committee, with the approval of the general membership and are payable in January. New members may ask the treasurer about the pro-ration policy. Potential members attending a second meeting or event are expected to apply for membership.

 

4. MEETINGS:  Meetings are held at members’ homes approximately once a month. A donation is expected at each meeting to help defray the host's expenses. Members should bring their own towel. While we would like all members to host a meeting on a periodic basis; it is understood that some living situations may not allow members to host meetings at their homes. For those members in this situation it is encouraged that they co-host a meeting at another member’s home or help out at other events like our camping trips or promotional activities. Membership will not be denied if the member is not able to host a meeting at his home

 

5. OFFICERS:  The officers are elected in the fall of odd years. The start of terms is the first of January of the next year. The Officers make up the steering committee which handles the routine business of the club.

· President:  Presides over club meetings and has overall responsibility for administering the club’s affairs.

· Treasurer:  Maintains the club’s finances including signing of checks.

· Secretary:  Takes meetings notes and maintains correspondence of the club.

 

6. STANDING RULES:

· Photography is permitted only with the expressed permission of those being photographed.

· Sexual activity is prohibited during official meeting times.

· Be considerate of other member’s homes and property. Do not arrive early unless arrangements have been made with the host. Remove shoes before entering home. Reservations should be made with the host three days prior to the meeting. If reservations have been made and you cannot attend please call to cancel. Arrive promptly at meeting times and depart at a reasonable hour. Meetings are non-smoking.

· Secure your valuables; neither the host nor Romans can be responsible for personal property losses.

· Illegal drugs and excessive use of alcohol are prohibited.

· Member’s names and contact information are confidential and are not to be divulged without the member’s permission.

· Always sit on a towel.

· Unless there are special circumstances, nudity is mandatory at all meetings.

 

7. AMENDMENTS OR ADDITIONS:  May be made to the bylaws at the suggestion of a member or an appointed committee. The recommended changes shall be brought to the attention of the membership though the newsletter or another acceptable vehicle of communication. The notification of change shall be no less than thirty days before the balloting. Balloting shall take place at a regularly scheduled meeting. Members who cannot attend the meeting should e-mail or phone one of the officers giving their vote. A closing date for receiving e-mails and phone votes will be published in the notice for the vote. Changes will become effective if a majority of the voting membership is in agreement.

 

8. DISSOLVING THE ORGANIZATION:  May take place following a vote by the entire membership. An individual balloting process by postal mail, e-mail or phone is recommended. If the balloting reflects the majority of the entire membership at the time, proceedings shall begin. By agreement of the membership at the time of the process, the treasury shall be donated to an organization to be selected at the time of the vote to dissolve.

 

 

Revised 3/20/10