Article I: Organization Name
The name of the book/social club shall be The
Chick-Lit/Chick-Flick Socialites of Jax
Article II: Mission
Section 1a. The mission of this book club is to share and
enjoy the love of reading, as well as fostering a social circle of
friendship. We will have lively, cordial book discussion about books that
fall under the Chick-Lit/Women's Contemporary Fiction Genre (see item 1b
below) including Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy and Romance will also be included.
However books that fall under the Historical, Autobiography, Erotica/Steamy/Graphic, Religious, Spiritual, Self-help or Political will NOT be book picks.
However books that fall under the Historical, Autobiography, Erotica/Steamy/Graphic, Religious, Spiritual, Self-help or Political will NOT be book picks.
Section 1b. Chick-Lit is a genre comprised of books that are mainly written by Women for Women. The books range from having main characters in their early 20′s to their late 60′s. There is usually a personal, light, and humorous tone to the books. The plots usually consist of women experiencing usual life issues, such as love, marriage, dating, relationships, friendships, roommates, corporate environments, weight issues, addiction, and much more. Women's Contemporary fiction is similar to Chick-Lit in that its typically books written by women for women and written in present time (1960's-present). You will find great book recommendations/reviews and examples of books that fall under "Chick-Lit" and "Women's Contemporary Fiction" at www.goodreads.com.
Section 2. Our social circle also will consist of but not limited to social gatherings such as dinners, movies, coffee/teas, cultural events & weekend getaways.
Article III: Membership
Section 1. The book club is open to all ladies ages 30yrs+ who live in the Jacksonville, Florida area. The maximum number of ladies in our book club will not exceed 75 members. We want our meetings to be a more intimate circle of friends probably no more than 20 members at each book club meeting. I'm keeping in mind also that there probably will be a few which RSVP but did not show up.
Section 2. A person wanting to join our book club must apply and answer all questions on the application (listed below) and the President/Head Admin/Organizer will evaluate the application and respond to the applicant within 48-72 hours (normally). The President/Head Admin/Organizer has complete authority over who becomes members of the book club as well as who is terminated from the club. If you have already joined via MEETUP.COM you do not need to fill out another application form.
Article IV: Dues
Section 1. There are no membership dues at this time.
Article V: Duties
of Officer
Section 1. The
Head Administrator/President/Organizer (this is NOT an elective position) shall:
a. Act as book club director and
head social facilitator.
b. Head director of and facilitator of
activities, meetings &/or events.
c. In charge of approval and/or termination of
all members.
d. Will assist any member who is hosting an
event, gathering or meeting.
e. Is authorized to sign, purchase, disburse and
refund funds from the club PayPal account.
f. Perform other misc duties.
g. Maintain &/or update membership list, blog, records, &
merchandise.
h. Purchase, design &/or disburse
merchandise in our boutique.I. Implement, change and enforce rules and/or bylaws.
Section 2. The Vice President/Co-Organizer(s) (this is not an elected official, the Head Administrator/President/Organizer will appoint however it only takes 20% membership vote to terminate the person in this position) shall:
a. Preside in the absence of the Head Administrator/President./Organizer
b. Assist the Head Administrator/President./Organizer
c. Will help revise &/or maintain the bylaws.
d. Is authorized to sign, purchase, disburse and refund funds from the club PayPal account only when the Head Administrator/President/Organizer &/or Treasury is absence or grants permission or is not able to perform such duties.
e. Perform other misc duties.
Section 3. The Treasury (this is not an elected official, the Head Administrator/President/Organizer will appoint however it only takes 20% membership vote to terminate the person in this position) shall:
a. Act as custodian of &/or be responsible for funds in our clubs PayPal account.
b. Keep accurate records/statements of our club
PayPal account.
c. Is authorized to sign, purchase, disburse and refund funds from the club PayPal account.
c. Is authorized to sign, purchase, disburse and refund funds from the club PayPal account.
Article VI: The Meetings
Section 1. All book club discussions will be every 5 weeks and will be held on Tuesdays & Sundays 6:30p-8:00p (Sunday hours are chosen by the host & can vary) We also will have online book discussions via medium such as Group Skype &/or Facebook &/or Podcast (Dates/Times TBA).
Members are responsible to be active and participate in book discussions, trivia, games, meetings, social gatherings etc... We will discuss 9 books each calendar year & there will NOT being any "official" book discussions in June or July (due to vacations/schools out). All Members are required to read at least 4 out of the 9 "official" book picks (I am being very lenient with only requiring 4 out of 9 books to be read... being that we are a book club).
Member who miss more than 4 book picks in a rolling calendar year or who miss more than 3 book picks in a roll will be subject to their membership being terminated. If you are terminated for missing book picks you must wait at least 3 months before applying again.
Member terminations are under the sole discretion of the President/Head Administrator/Organizer.
Members are responsible to be active and participate in book discussions, trivia, games, meetings, social gatherings etc... We will discuss 9 books each calendar year & there will NOT being any "official" book discussions in June or July (due to vacations/schools out). All Members are required to read at least 4 out of the 9 "official" book picks (I am being very lenient with only requiring 4 out of 9 books to be read... being that we are a book club).
Member who miss more than 4 book picks in a rolling calendar year or who miss more than 3 book picks in a roll will be subject to their membership being terminated. If you are terminated for missing book picks you must wait at least 3 months before applying again.
Member terminations are under the sole discretion of the President/Head Administrator/Organizer.
Section 2. There will also be a "Tell us what you really think" discussion board open for all members to discuss their opinions & thoughts about our book pick after our "live" discussion sessions have concluded. This is a good way for those who read the book but were unable to attend the book discussion meeting. Even though you were unable to make the "live" discussion we would like to know your opinions about the book.
When the Organizer decides whether to terminate "inactive" members or members who miss book discussions participation in discussion boards will be taken into consideration.
Section 3. We will vote and pick 3 book picks at a time so everyone knows what the book picks are approximately 3 months in advance. At each quarterly meeting each active member will have an opportunity to nominate their own book nomination. We will then have a week (or so... there will be a stated due date for voting) to cast your vote. Also only active (a member who has attended at least 1 book club discussion) members will be able to vote.
The 3 books with the highest number of votes will be our book picks. In an event that there are ties the member whose book was previously read will be appointed to choice and break the tie... per se. Their pick will determine the next book pick selections.
Section 4. If you have an extenuating circumstance that will cause you to miss discussion meetings it is up to the member to contact the President/Head Administrator/Organizer and make them aware of it.
When the Organizer decides whether to terminate "inactive" members or members who miss book discussions participation in discussion boards will be taken into consideration.
Section 3. We will vote and pick 3 book picks at a time so everyone knows what the book picks are approximately 3 months in advance. At each quarterly meeting each active member will have an opportunity to nominate their own book nomination. We will then have a week (or so... there will be a stated due date for voting) to cast your vote. Also only active (a member who has attended at least 1 book club discussion) members will be able to vote.
The 3 books with the highest number of votes will be our book picks. In an event that there are ties the member whose book was previously read will be appointed to choice and break the tie... per se. Their pick will determine the next book pick selections.
Section 4. If you have an extenuating circumstance that will cause you to miss discussion meetings it is up to the member to contact the President/Head Administrator/Organizer and make them aware of it.
Article VII: Social Gatherings/Events
Section 1. All members are required to attend 1 or more social gatherings per quarter in addition to the book discussions (meaning at least 1 gathering every 3 months). All members are encouraged to suggest and host events/social gatherings. We want to do a variety of things so please fill free to make suggestions. Remember we are more than just a book club we are a 'circle' of friends. Please suggestion restaurants, movies, cultural events, coffee & tea's, dinners, etc... What social event would you like to do? Please fill free to host an event. Let's have some fun.
Section 2. No solicitation of business will be tolerated. We are not a business networking group. We are a Book/Social 'circle' of friends. We are not here to make you money or grow your business.
Section 2. No solicitation of business will be tolerated. We are not a business networking group. We are a Book/Social 'circle' of friends. We are not here to make you money or grow your business.
Article VIII: Code of Conduct
Section 1. Members
will treat each other with respect. We want a drama-free book/social
club. Remember the only drama we want is
those found in the books we read and the movies we watch. We are a social ‘circle’ of friends who
support each other. Thus anything that is
said or done in our ‘circle’ should stay within our circle. Any member causing strife or discord will
result in termination of their membership.
Only those who are open to establishing lasting friendships should join and/or
become members of our ‘circle’ of friends.
Section 2. Any member who is a No-Show and/or cancels at the last minute (within 2 hours of the event) three or more times will be removed from the group.
If you need any clarifications of any of our bylaws or guidelines please feel free to contact our leadership team.
I look forward to meeting all of you.
Karen Yasmeen N. -- Organizer
Karen Yasmeen N. -- Organizer
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Membership Application: (Members who joined via MEETUP.COM do not need to submit another application)
Please read the information below then Copy/Paste the application below and email it back:
CHICK-LIT/CHICK-FLICK SOCIALITES of Jax Application
Bylaws Important Re-cap: All members must commit to reading a minimum of 4 out of the 9 book picks we choose each year and participate in a minimum of 1 social event per quarter (meaning to attend at least 1 event every 3 months).. Any member who does not adhere to those rules membership will be terminated.
Please complete the application below and copy & paste your answers then submit it to: <strong>chicklitsocialites@gmail.com</strong>
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What are your favorite books? What type books do you enjoy reading? What are your favorite authors?
What are your expectations of our Book/Social Club?
----Thank you for applying
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