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合唱团组织章程

组织章程（BYLAWS）

天边合唱团和天边男声合唱团

 

第一章：名称、注册和宗旨

第1条：名称

本组织的名称为天边合唱团和天边男声合唱团（以下简称“本组织”）。

第2条：注册地址

本组织的注册地址为：
[输入注册地址]

第3条：宗旨

本组织成立为根据《美国国内税收法典》第501(c)(3)条款获得免税资格的非营利机构。其宗旨为：

1. 推广和普及歌唱艺术，为公众提供高质量的音乐演出。

2. 通过音乐教育和社区活动促进各族裔文化交流和社会团结。

3. 为热爱音乐的人士提供学习和参与音乐活动的平台，无论种族、性别、宗教或经济背景。

本组织的所有活动均严格遵循非营利原则，不从事任何为私人或个人利益服务的活动。

 

第二章：会员

第4条：会员资格

1. 任何支持本组织宗旨的人士均可申请成为会员，无论种族、性别、宗教或经济背景。

2. 会员资格分为普通会员和荣誉会员，由董事会审批通过。

第5条：会员权利与义务

1. 权利：

    * 参加本组织活动。

    * 在年会中投票表决组织事项。

    * 有资格被选举为董事会成员。

2. 义务：

    * 支持并遵守本组织的章程。

    * 按时缴纳会员费（如适用）。

    * 积极参与本组织的活动。

第6条：会员资格的终止

会员资格可因以下原因被终止：

1. 主动辞职。

2. 未支付会员费超过一年（如适用）。

3. 经董事会认定其行为严重违反本组织宗旨或章程。

 

第三章：董事会

第7条：董事会职责

董事会是本组织的管理机构，负责以下事项：

1. 制定和执行本组织的政策和战略计划。

2. 审批财务预算并监督资金使用。

3. 筹划和监督本组织的活动和项目。

4. 确保本组织符合IRS 501(c)(3)法规要求。

第8条：董事会组成

1. 董事会由不少于5人组成，包括团长、副团长、秘书长、财务长及其他董事。

2. 所有董事需为本组织会员。

第9条：董事（包括团长、副团长、秘书长和财务长等职务）任期

1. 每位董事（包括团长、秘书长和财务长）任期为两年，可连任。

2. 如有董事职位空缺，可由董事会任命人员填补。 新董事加入， 由两名董事背书， 董事会一致通过。 董事会有权罢免团长和老师，但需要董事会三分之二票通过才能生效。

第10条：董事会会议

1. 董事会每年至少召开一次例会，必要时可召开特别会议。

2. 董事会会议须有半数以上成员出席方为有效。

3. 每次会议需记录会议纪要并存档。

 

第四章：财务管理

第11条：资金来源

本组织的资金来源包括但不限于：

1. 会员费。

2. 个人和机构捐赠。

3. 筹款活动。

4. 政府或基金会资助。

第12条：资金使用

1. 所有资金必须用于支持本组织的宗旨及相关活动，不得用于私人或个人利益。

2. 所有开支须经董事会审批并妥善记录。

第13条：财务报告

1. 财务官应每季度向董事会报告财务状况，并在年会中向会员提交年度财务报告。

2. 所有财务记录需保留至少七年，并接受必要的审计。

 

第五章：免税地位与限制

第14条：免税地位限制

1. 本组织不得直接或间接参与任何政治活动，包括但不限于支持或反对任何候选人竞选公职。

2. 本组织不得为私人利益服务，且任何利润均不得分配给董事或成员。

第15条：解散条款

如本组织因任何原因解散，剩余资产须转移至与本组织宗旨相似的其他501(c)(3)非营利组织，并不得分配给任何个人或私人实体。

 

第六章：修订章程

第16条：修订程序

1. 任何章程修订提案需由董事会提出。

2. 修订须经董事会审议通过。

 第七章：附则

第17条：适用法律

本章程依据所在州（加利福尼亚）及联邦法律制定。

第18条：生效日期

本章程自董事会批准之日起生效。

 

签署

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Bylaws

Horizon Choir and Horizon Men’s Choir

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Chapter 1: Name, Registration, and Purpose

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Article 1: Name
The name of this organization shall be Horizon Choir and Horizon Men’s Choir (hereinafter referred to as “the Organization”).

 

Article 2: Registered Address
The registered address of the Organization is:
[Insert Registered Address]

Article 3: Purpose
The Organization is established as a nonprofit entity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its purposes are:

  1. To promote and popularize the art of singing by providing high-quality musical performances to the public.

  2. To foster cultural exchange and social unity across ethnic communities through music education and community engagement.

  3. To provide a platform for individuals who love music to learn and participate in musical activities, regardless of race, gender, religion, or economic background.

All activities of the Organization shall strictly adhere to nonprofit principles and shall not serve private or personal interests.

 

 

Chapter 2: Membership

 

Article 4: Membership Eligibility

  1. Any individual who supports the Organization’s mission is eligible to apply for membership, regardless of race, gender, religion, or economic background.

  2. Membership is divided into Regular Members and Honorary Members, subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

 

Article 5: Rights and Responsibilities of Members

  • Rights:

    • Participate in the Organization’s activities

    • Vote on organizational matters at the annual meeting

    • Be eligible for election to the Board of Directors

  • Responsibilities:

  • Support and comply with the Organization’s bylaws

  • Pay membership dues on time (if applicable)

  • Actively participate in the Organization’s activities

 

Article 6: Termination of Membership
Membership may be terminated for the following reasons:

  1. Voluntary resignation

  2. Failure to pay dues for more than one year (if applicable)

  3. Conduct deemed by the Board to be in serious violation of the Organization’s mission or bylaws

 

 

Chapter 3: Board of Directors

 

Article 7: Duties of the Board
The Board of Directors is the governing body of the Organization and is responsible for:

  1. Establishing and implementing policies and strategic plans

  2. Approving budgets and overseeing financial management

  3. Planning and supervising the Organization’s activities and programs

  4. Ensuring compliance with IRS 501(c)(3) regulations

 

Article 8: Composition of the Board

  1. The Board shall consist of no fewer than five members, including the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and other Directors.

  2. All Directors must be members of the Organization.

 

Article 9: Terms and Appointments

  1. Each Director (including the President, Secretary, and Treasurer) shall serve a two-year term and may be re-elected.

  2. Vacant positions may be filled by Board appointment. New Directors must be endorsed by two current Directors and approved unanimously by the Board.

  3. The Board has the authority to remove the President or Artistic Director with a two-thirds majority vote.

 

Article 10: Board Meetings

  1. The Board shall hold at least one regular meeting per year and may convene special meetings as needed.

  2. A quorum requires more than half of the Board members to be present.

  3. Meeting minutes must be recorded and archived.

 

 

Chapter 4: Financial Management

 

Article 11: Sources of Funding
The Organization’s funding sources include, but are not limited to:

  1. Membership dues

  2. Individual and institutional donations

  3. Fundraising activities

  4. Government or foundation grants

 

Article 12: Use of Funds

  1. All funds must be used to support the Organization’s mission and related activities and may not be used for private or personal gain.

  2. All expenditures must be approved by the Board and properly documented.

 

Article 13: Financial Reporting

  1. The Treasurer shall report financial status to the Board quarterly and present an annual financial report to members at the annual meeting.

  2. All financial records must be retained for at least seven years and be subject to audit as necessary.

 

 

Chapter 5: Tax-Exempt Status and Restrictions

Article 14: Restrictions Related to Tax-Exempt Status

  1. The Organization shall not directly or indirectly participate in any political activities, including supporting or opposing candidates for public office.

  2. The Organization shall not serve private interests, and no profits shall be distributed to Directors or members.

Article 15: Dissolution Clause
In the event of dissolution, any remaining assets shall be transferred to another 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with similar purposes and shall not be distributed to any individual or private entity.

 

Chapter 6: Amendments

Article 16: Amendment Procedures

  1. Any proposal to amend the bylaws must be initiated by the Board of Directors.

  2. Amendments must be reviewed and approved by the Board.

 

Chapter 7: Supplementary Provisions

Article 17: Governing Law
These bylaws are established in accordance with the laws of the State of California and the United States.

Article 18: Effective Date
These bylaws shall take effect upon approval by the Board of Directors.

 

✍️ Signature Page

These bylaws have been reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors:

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