ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHORALE CONSTITUTION

Article I Name

The Chorale shall be called the Rocky Mountain Chorale and is incorporated under the laws of Colorado as a not for profit [501(c)3] organization.

Article II Objectives

The objectives of the Chorale are to promote the art of choral singing through the presentation of concerts within the community and to further the musical training of its membership through this activity.

Article III Membership

Membership is open to individuals who wish to support the objectives of the Chorale through regular attendance at rehearsals, participation in concerts, payment of dues, and providing support for the organization. Musical auditions may be required for prospective and current members on an annual basis.

Article IV Officers

The officers of the Chorale are elected and shall consist of the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. The business of the Chorale shall be administered by a Board of Directors which is comprised of the officers together with the past president, the publicity/public relations coordinator and one member elected at large. The term of office begins July 1 following the election and terminates the following June 30.

Article V Elections

The officers and Directors of the Chorale shall be elected annually, with terms limited to two consecutive years of service. In the event of a resignation, replacements will be made and approved by the Board of Directors.

Article VI Meetings

The Chorale shall hold at least one business meeting per calendar year to conduct elections and address other business as necessary.

Article VII Amendments

Amendments to the constitution may be proposed by resolution from the Board of Directors or any five members of the Chorale two weeks prior to notification of the membership. Approval by two-thirds of the membership is required for adoption.

June, 1995
Amended May, 1997

BYLAWS

I Dues

Members of the Rocky Mountain Chorale shall pay dues in September and January with the amount to be determined at the annual meeting.

II Rehearsals and Performances

The Chorale shall rehearse weekly from September to May at a time and place specified by the Board in consultation with the conductor. At least two performances shall be held each year; additional performances and rehearsals shall be approved by the Board. It is expected that members shall make every attempt to attend all rehearsals and performances.

III Elections

Officers, Board members and other positions shall be filled through elections conducted at the annual meeting. The Board of Directors will present a slate of officers and agenda for that meeting one week in advance to the membership. Nominations may be made from the floor, and election shall be by a majority of those members in attendance, or by proxy for those absent.

IV Officers

PRESIDENT

The president is responsible for chairing the executive board, overseeing the work of the conductor, concert coordinator, and committees of the Chorale. The president also represents the Chorale to the public and assists in seeking fund sources, including grants, for the Chorale.

VICE PRESIDENT

The vice president shall arrange rehearsals and concerts (i.e., serves as concert coordinator), is responsible for concert logistics and scheduling, and assists the President as necessary.

SECRETARY

The secretary is responsible for Chorale correspondence and taking minutes at board meetings.

TREASURER

The treasurer maintains accurate and current financial records, is responsible for cash receipts and disbursements, sets the amount of membership dues upon approval of the Executive Board, collects membership dues, provides financial data for grants, and oversees ticket sales for concerts. In addition, the treasurer keeps a current list of Chorale members and orders music as directed by the conductor.

PAST PRESIDENT

The past president serves as advisor to the Executive Board and is responsible for coordinating summer Chorale activities.

PUBLICITY/PUBLIC RELATIONS COORDINATOR

The publicity/public relations coordinator works with the vice president in publicizing concerts; is responsible for designing and processing publicity pieces including postcards, posters and announcements; and is responsible for soliciting and developing program ads.

AT LARGE

The board has decided that the At-large board member position is responsible for the written program for each concert.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

The Executive Board is composed of the president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, past president, publicity/public relations coordinator, and one at large member. The Board is responsible for setting policy; hiring the conductor, as well as the accompanist and other musicians (through the conductor); establishes and monitors the annual budget; approves the Chorale's music; and monitors membership attendance.

V MUSICAL STAFF

CONDUCTOR

The conductor is responsible for selecting music in a timely manner with approval by the Board; for preparing the Chorale and directing concert performances; hiring the accompanist and other musicians and obtaining any equipment necessary within the budget set by the Board; selecting section leaders; providing biography for the concert program; determining equipment and musical needs for concerts, notifying the vice president as to the concert date at least six months prior to the concert; and attends Board meetings as requested.

ACCOMPANIST

The accompanist attends all rehearsals or in consultation with the conductor finds an appropriate substitute when necessary, and performs as needed in the concerts.

VI OTHER POSITIONS

The Board of Directors may establish additional volunteer positions to assist in the operation of the Chorale as it sees fit. These positions or committees do not require ratification by the membership.

VII FISCAL OPERATIONS

The treasurer shall present a statement of operations to the membership at the annual meeting and to the Board of Directors at Board meetings. Officers of the Chorale shall operate under the assumption of care as well as due diligence and the prudent investor ("man") rule shall govern the activities of the Officers and Board of Directors.

VIII AMENDMENTS

Amendments to these bylaws shall be made by a majority vote of the membership at a business meeting of the Chorale. Amendments shall be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors two weeks in advance of consideration by the membership.

June, 1995