[Ansteorra-MiddleEastern] Final charter and by-laws to be ratified by a vote of those prese nt

[Sandra Jakl]

At this point there are two nominations for guild head. Myself (Clara von
Ulm) and Rhiannon niBryan Maclauchlin (forgive the spelling). Rhiannon
respectfully declined her nomination.

 

We will meet at 1:00 PM. A herald will announce the location of the meeting.

 

 

AMED Charter

 

i) The primary purpose of this guild shall be to encourage the Middle
Eastern dance community of Ansteorra. This shall be accomplished by
facilitating communication between the dancers of Ansteorra and promoting
the teaching and learning of Middle Eastern Dance. 

 

ii) AMED shall encourage the dissemination of factual information regarding
SCA period Middle Eastern dance. AMED shall strive to increase the knowledge
and awareness of ethnic dance styles. AMED shall strive to assist groups
without local dance teachers by scheduling class days at local events to
provide opportunities for these groups to learn. 

 

iii) The Guild Head will be elected by the members of the guild annually at
an AMED Guild meeting. The Guild Head shall be responsible for overseeing
the goals, assisting in their accomplishment, and facilitating communication
between guild members. 

 

iv) Membership shall be open to any SCA members who are interested in Middle
Eastern dance in the SCA time period. One becomes a member by sending one's
SCA and mundane name, address and/or e-mail address to the Guild Head
expressing interest; or by giving that same information to the Guild Head at
an assembled meeting of the AMED guild. 

 

v) AMED Guild meetings shall be held at least once per year. Meetings must
take place at a Kingdom Calendar event and shall be announced at least two
(2) months in advance via the Black Star and electronic communication. This
guild shall be governed by a set of by-laws. These by-laws may be changed by
a two-thirds vote of the assembled members of the guild, including absentee
ballots. By-laws may only be changed at an AMED Guild meeting. Proposed
by-law changes shall be published electronically at least two (2) months
prior to the AMED meeting.

 

AMED By-Laws

 

A. Membership

 

A.1. Membership in the AMED shall be obtained by sending one's SCA and
mundane name, address and/or e-mail address to the Guild Head expressing
interest; or by giving that same information to the al-Basir at an assembled
meeting of the AMED guild. 

 

A.2.  A token or device shall be established to indicate membership in or
the favor of the AMED guild.

 

A.3. Display of this token is not mandatory.

 

B. Guild Head Duties, Election, and Term of Office

 

B.1. The Guild Head's duties are as follows: 

B.1.a. To be a moderator on the Ansteorra Middle Eastern Electronic Mailing
List 

B.1.b To assist groups in locating teachers for dance classes at events,
local meetings, revels, etc.

B.1.c To assure assistance to groups who wish to start local dance guilds.

B.1.d To keep informed on the progress, projects, and activities of local
guilds.

B.1.e To inform Guild Members of the Guild's activities and projects.

B.1.f To report to the Kingdom Minister of Arts and Sciences on the
progress, projects, and activities of the Guild, when so requested by the
Kingdom MOAS.

 

B.2. The Guild Head may appoint deputies to fulfill those duties as
required.

B.3. How the Guild Head is elected.

B.3.a The Guild Head is chosen by a simple majority of the votes cast by
Guild Members. 

B.3.b The vote is counted at a designated official Kingdom Calendar event,
announced to all Guild Members at least two months in advance, in the Black
Star or by newsletter, and by electronic communication.

B.3.c Absentia votes are recognized. An absentia vote is a letter sent by an
absent Guild Member specifying how their vote should be cast on a particular
issue or election.

 

B.4 Guild Head's term of office.

B.4.a The term of office shall be one year. 

B.4.b No Guild Head may be elected to more than two consecutive terms.

 

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