About the Band

Mission Statement

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  • To provide an avenue for the extension of musical studies and lifetime enrichment for instrumentalists of all ages and expertise.
  • To promote traditional concert band repertoire through rehearsals and
    performances.
  • To supply musical accompaniment to special events for the benefit of both the
    musicians and the audience.

By-Laws

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The Old Dam Community Band
A Non-profit Association
October 21, 2000.Articles VI and VII revised on February 1, 2005.

ARTICLE I – Name.
The name of this organization shall be “The Old Dam Community Band” hereinafter
referred to as the “The Band.”

ARTICLE II – Membership.
Any person who plays a brass, woodwind, or percussion instrument may request to be a
member of The Band. Tryout is not required.

ARTICLE III – Purpose.
The purpose of the organization shall be twofold: (1) to provide an opportunity for those
members of the community who have an interest in instrumental music to participate in
an organization with others during their leisure time, and (2) to provide music for public
occasions such as benefits for charitable or civic organizations and public gatherings.

ARTICLE IV – Limits.
The Band shall not engage in any activities not consistent with maintaining an
organization exempt from Federal income tax under the Internal Revenue Code nor shall
it engage in any activities prohibited by law. Even though The Band will participate in a
variety of civic functions, it will not align with any political, religious or ethnic causes.

ARTICLE V – Meetings.

  1. Annual meeting. The Band shall hold an annual meeting in October of each year. The President shall call the meeting and shall designate the time and place of such meeting. The members present shall constitute a quorum.
  2. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the President as needed.
  3. Votes. Each member of The Band in attendance shall have one vote.

ARTICLE VI – Board of directors.

  1. Number. The Board of Directors shall consist of eleven members. Ten directors shall
    be elected by The Band. One additional Ex Officio board member shall be the Music
    Director, who is appointed by the Board of Directors.
  2. Election. The Board of Directors shall be elected by the members at the annual meeting. Directors shall serve three-year terms with the exception of the aforementioned Ex Officio position. The Board of Directors shall have general charge of all Band affairs. Directors shall be members of The Band. The terms for all Directors and elected officers shall begin on the first day of January except in cases where a Director or officer is replaced due to a resignation, etc.
  3. Compensation. No director shall receive compensation for any service(s) rendered to The Band as a Director; provided however, that a Director may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of duties as a Director to the extent such expenses are approved by the Board of Directors.
  4. Resignation and Removal. A Director may resign at any time by delivering written notice to the Board of Directors. Any Director elected by the members may be removed at any time, with cause, by the vote of the majority of Board members. If vacancies occur in the Board of Directors, the remaining directors may appoint a Director to fill the vacancy until the next annual meeting.
  5. Informal Action by Directors. Any action that is required or permitted to be taken at a meeting of the Board of Directors, either regular or special, may be taken without a meeting if a consent in writing, setting forth the action so taken, shall be signed by all Directors.
  6. The duties of the Board shall to oversee the business and activities of The Band in
    accordance with the Articles of Association.

ARTICLE VII – Officers.
The officers of The Band shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and
Treasurer, who shall be elected by the members of The Board of Directors. Any one
person may hold as many as two offices. The term of the officers shall be one year and
elections shall be concurrent with elections to the Board.

ARTICLE VIII – Amendment.
Except as otherwise provided by Indiana law, by the Articles of Association, or by these
Bylaws, the Bylaws may be amended, altered, or amended by the members upon
affirmative vote of a majority of The Band members present at the annual meeting.

ARTICLE IX – Operating year.
The operating year of The Band shall correspond to the calendar year.