The Society of John De Graeme
Society constitution
1 The Name of the Society shall be
The Society of John De Graeme
2 Aims
(A)
The Promotion of Sir John de Graeme
and the sites relevant to him/in his memory
the events of surrounding the Scottish wars of
Independence
(B) The Promotion of Scottish history, heritage
and Culture
3 Powers
In order to achieve the Aims noted
in clause 2 the Society will
a - Raise money
b - open bank accounts in society name
c - organise events
d - work with other Groups and societies
4 Membership
a - Membership of The Society shall be open
to any person over the age of 16
who is interested in helping the society
meet its aims, willing to abide by
the rules of the society and willing
to Pay any subscription that may be agreed
by the central committee
b - membership will be open to all with out regard
to Gender , race ,Nationality ,disability,
sexual preference ,religion or belief
c - every member shall have one vote at general
Meetings where the need for such is required
d - the membership of any member may be
terminated for good reason by the central
committee however that member has the right
to be heard by the central committee before
a final decision is made
5 Management
a - The Society will be administered by a
Central committee of no more than 8
members who shall be appointed at
the societies Annual General Meeting
(AGM)
b - The Central committee shall meet no less
than 6 times a year
c - The Central committee may appoint another
member of the group as a committee
member to fill any vacancy provided the
maximum number is not exceeded
6 Finance
a - Any money raised by the society will be
used only for the society
b - Any Bank accounts opened for the Society
will be in the societies Name
c - any Cheques issued will be issued by
approval of central committee
7 Annual General Meeting
a - The Society will hold an Annual General
Meeting (AGM) in the month of
February
b - All Members shall be given at least 14
days notice of an AGM and shall be
entitled to attend and vote
c - The business of the AGM shall
Included a summary of the years events,
appointment of the Central committee
for the year ahead , A report on the
Financial health of the society and any
other matters arising
8 Special General Meeting
A Special General meeting may be called by
The Central committee or members to discuss
Urgent matters
The membership shall be given 14 days
notice of any Special General Meeting
All members shall be entitled to attend
9 Changes to the Constitution
any changes to the constitution must be agreed
by at least two thirds of members present and
voting at any General Meeting
10 Dissolution
The Group may be wound up at any time if
agreed by at least two thirds of those
Members present and voting at any
General Meeting.
In the event of winding up , any assets
Remaining after all debts have been cleared
shall be given to a group with similar aims
This Constitution was adopted at the AGM for the group on the 22/01/18
and Signed by
Mr David M Reid
Mr John Stewart
Mr Lyall Duff