PREAMBLE

We associate ourselves together for the following purpose: To learn, seek, discover, and help persons or parties to recover antiquities of the past; to conduct ourselves in a manner that is courteous and polite with consideration for others; to establish good fellowship with all treasure hunters.

CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE I: The name of this organization shall be the Middle Tennessee Historical Research Association.

ARTICLE II: The object and purpose of this club will be to promote the principals and policies as set forth in the Preamble, Constitution, By-Laws and Code of Ethics of this club.

ARTICLE III: All persons shall be eligible for membership in this club, providing they meet the regulations and rules set forth in the By-Laws enacted by this club.

ARTICLE IV: The elected officers in this club shall be: President, Vice President, Secretary, Correspondence Secretary and Treasurer.

ARTICLE V: The President shall appoint the Board of Directors which will consist of the Elected Officers and a maximum of six members: one Board member for for each five regular members.

ARTICLE VI: This club shall have monthly meetings, outings, and Board of Directors meeting as set forth in the By-Laws.

ARTICLE VII: The revenue of this club shall be derived from annual membership dues and such other sources as may be approved by the club Board of Directors and club members.

ARTICLE VIII: This club shall have the authority to enact By-Laws for the operation and control of its purpose.

ARTICLE IX: This Constitution and By-Laws may be amended at any regular meeting or special meeting by a two thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the total member-ship and all members must vote AYE, NAY or signify abstention.

ARTICLE X: A quorum for club meetings shall consist of: A. President and/or Vice President presiding. B. One additional elected officer. C. One-fourth of total membership.

ARTICLE XI: A quorum for the Board of Directors meetings will consist of: A. Chairman and/or President or Vice President. B. Two-thirds of the Board Members.

ARTICLE XII: This Constitution and By-Laws shall be properly registered and recorded to operate as a legal club.

ARTICLE XIII: The laws of the United States, State of Tennessee and the local city or county shall take precedence over all club regulations and rules.