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| Chris Christensen President | Bev Rhea Vice President | Sherrie Dack Treasurer |
About
We are now located at the Masonic Building
on the second floor. The library is in a good location in downtown McCook
at 322 Norris Avenue Ste 2 - 7. Shopping, restaurants and
parking are within walking distance. The entrance is the old theatre
entrance of the Masonic building. An elevator is available to the
2nd floor. The library is a large space with a nice
research center, which is WiFi accessible. The library will be open for
researchers on Tuesday and Thursday from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Southwest Nebraska Genealogical Society is a non-profit organization formed in 1975 whose purpose is to 1) create and foster interest in and unite persons interested in the pursuit and study of genealogy and family history; 2) encourage the preservation of public and private records; 3) promote programs of education which support the growth and development of these fields and 4) contribute and maintain genealogical materials and equipment in the SWNGS library saving genealogical documents for future generations. As a society we are interested in the Southwest Nebraska Counties of Red Willow, Frontier, Hayes, Hitchcock, Chase and Dundy. Our address is P.O. Box 156, McCook, NE 69001-0156. The library is available to all that want to use it; you must be a member to check out books.
CONSTITUTION
Article I Name
The name of this
organization shall be the "Southwest Nebraska Genealogical Society", PO
Box 156, McCook, Nebraska 69001.
Article II Object
First: The object of
this Society shall be to collect and to preserve all available material
and share ideas with anyone interested in genealogy.
Second: To assist in
preparing and completing family lines to be filed for future reference
and to further genealogical research.
Third: To gather by
degrees, a library for the use of the Society, composed of all
Fourth: To be known
as an educational non-profit organization. All monies received will
first pay necessary expenses and then balance will be used to purchase
books and equipment for the Society. No part of the earnings of the
organization shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its
members, trustees, officers or other private persons except that the
organization shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable
compensation for services rendered.
Sixth: Not
withstanding any other provisions of these articles, this organization
shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on
under (a) by an organization exempt from Federal Income tax under
Sections 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the
corresponding provisions of any future United States Revenue Law) or (b)
by an organization, contributions to which are deductible under Section
170 (C) (2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding
provisions of any future United States Revenue Law.)
Seventh: No
substantial part of the activities of this organization shall be the
carrying on of propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence
legislation and this organization shall not participate in or intervene
in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any
political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.
Eighth: Upon the
dissolution of this organization, the Executive Board shall after paying
or making provisions for the payment of the liabilities of this
organization, dispose of all the assets of the organization exclusively
for the purposes of the organization in such manner, or to such
organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for
charitable, educational, religious or scientific purposes as shall at
the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under
Section 501 (C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the
corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue
Law), as the Executive Board shall determine. Any of such assets not so
disposed of shall be disposed by the District Court of the County in
which the principal office of the organization is then located
exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or organizations
as said Court shall determine which are organized and operated
exclusively for such purposes.
Article III Membership
Any person who is
interested in genealogy may become a member by paying the annual dues.
Article IV Officers
The officers shall
be: President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer as local
membership allows. The term of office for the President and Vice
President shall be two years.
Article V Meetings
Meetings to be held
monthly, date to be determined by the local members in attendance.
This Constitution
may be amended at any regular meeting of the Society by a two-thirds
vote of the member’s present, notice of proposed amendment having been
given at a previous regular meeting.
It was moved by
Audrey Suiter and seconded by Sylvia Moore that we adopt the above
Constitution as above. Carried.
Connie Chrisman,
Secretary
Amended 2005
Amended 7 Nov 2009
Amended 14 April
2012
Southwest Nebraska Genealogical Society
By-Laws
Section 1. Any
person who is interested in genealogy may become a member by paying the
annual dues.
Section 2.
Membership shall be classified as follows:
a. Individual
participating members: Local members in good standing may vote and hold
office.
b. Associate
members: Members living outside a radius of 100 miles of McCook.
c. Student members:
Students in grades Elementary thru College.
Article II Officers
Section 1. The
officers shall be: President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer as
local membership allows. The term of office for the President and Vice
President shall be two years. The Secretary/Treasurer will be ratified
by the members present during a biennial election.
Article III Executive Board
Section 1. The
executive board shall consist of the President, Vice President,
Secretary/Treasurer and two participating members who will be elected
via ballot by members present during a biennial election.
Section 2. Shall
approve appointments of Committees.
Section 3. Shall
carry on the work and purpose of the Society as stated in Article II of
the Constitution. They shall have the power to make minor purchases, not
to exceed $100.00 per month.
Article IV Duties of Officers and
Executive Board
Section 1. The
President shall preside at all meetings of the Executive Board and the
Society; and shall call special meetings of the Executive Board and
Society when necessary; and shall be an ex-officio member of all
committees except the nominating committee.
Section 2. The Vice
President shall preside in the absence of the President and shall assist
in carrying out the work of the society.
Section 3. The
Treasurer shall receive and be responsible for all dues and other funds
received by the Society and shall keep accurate records thereof; shall
deposit funds in a bank or other financial institution approved by the
Executive Board; shall pay bills as directed by the President and/or
Executive Board; shall submit a financial statement at monthly meetings;
and shall assist in keeping a roster of active members.
Section 4. Secretary
shall keep all resolutions and proceedings of all meetings of the
Society in proper form, and shall perform all duties pertaining to the
office; shall be in charge of all correspondence relating to the
Society, as well as the issuance of all notices of meetings and other
duties that shall help to carry on the work of the Society.
Section 5. The
Newsletter Editor shall direct the activities of the publications
committee. The Editor will be authorized to buy necessary supplies for
the newsletter and submit invoices to the Treasurer.
Section 6. The
immediate past President shall be an advisor of the Executive Board.
Article V Meetings
Section 1. The
fiscal year of the Society shall be from January 1st thru December 31 of
each year.
Section 2. Meetings
to be held monthly, date to be determined by the local members in
attendance.
Section 3. The
Parliamentary Authority will be Roberts Rules of Order Newly Revised.
Article VI Elections
Section 1. Officers
shall be elected at the first meeting in December annually.
Section 2. Term of
office shall be two years for the President and Vice President serving
from January 1st to December 31st.
Section 3. The
office of President and Vice President may serve no more than two
consecutive terms in the same office.
Section 4. Election
of officers shall be by majority vote of those members attending the
December meeting, if they meet the requirements of Article I, Section 2.
Section 5. In case
of vacancy in an elected office, the President shall, with the approval
of the Executive Board, appoint a successor to serve until the next
annual election.
Section 6. The
nominating committee shall submit a list of one or more candidates for
each office to be elected. Further nominations can be made from the
floor.
Article VII Finance
Section 1. The
annual dues shall be established by the general membership.
Section 2. An
auditing committee of two members of the Society in good standing, who
are not officers, shall audit the Treasurer's books yearly or at the
change of the Treasurer. They shall report their findings at the next
meeting.
Article VIII Amendments to the By-Laws
Section 1. These
by-laws may be amended by a majority vote of voting members present at
the next scheduled meeting.
It was moved by
Robert Ray and seconded by Connie Chrisman that we adopt the above
By-Laws as above. Carried.
Dated this 17th day
of January 1978.
Connie Chrisman,
Secretary
Amended 2005
Amended 7 Nov 2009
Amended 14 April
2012
Amended 6 June 2015