Preamble  and  Constitution

                                     
                                       
                                   
                              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.