Our Charter
Purpose: The Mile High Homeschoolers Support Group and Cooperative is a non-profit organization
established to facilitate a strong sense of community among homeschool families in the Denver
Metro area. This group models the following definition of a cooperative: persons united
voluntarily to meet their needs and aspirations with the common purpose of educating their
children.
Membership: Membership is open to all homeschoolers in the Denver Metro and surrounding
areas. Mile High Homeschoolers does not discriminate and is an all inclusive group with no
religious or political affiliation. Membership dues are charged annually and are non-refundable.
Board of Directors: Board members are elected by eligible membership and are ratified by
majority vote. Members must be current on membership dues in order to be considered eligible.
Position term limits are two years with the exception of the first term for Membership
Coordinator and Co-op Coordinator, which is three years in order to stagger the term transitions.
Board members may serve 2 consecutive terms. After one term vacated in office, a board
member may be re-elected.
In the event that a position on the Board of Directors should be vacated before expiration of
its term, the Board of Directors shall appoint a member of the Mile High Homeschoolers Support
Group to fill the position for the duration of the unexpired term.
Board members cannot lobby while serving on the board.
Officers:
a. The Chairperson The Chairperson's term of office shall be 2 years.
b. The Secretary The Secretary's term of office shall be 2 years.
c. The Treasurer The Treasurer's term of office shall be 2 years.
d. The Membership Coordinator The Membership Coordinator's term of office shall be 2 years,
with the exception of the first term of the organization, which will be a 3 year term in order
to stagger the transition of offices.
e. The Co-op Coordinator The Co-op Coordinator's term of office shall be 2 years, with the
exception of the first term of the organization, which will be a 3 year term in order to stagger
the transition of offices.
Procedures:
1. Open board meetings will be held once per calendar month and will be posted at least
one week in advance. The president will establish procedure for the agenda at the beginning
of each meeting. Emergency meetings will be held at the discretion of the chairperson.
2. An agenda for each meeting with a short description of each item shall be provided by
the Chairperson and posted with the meeting announcement.
3. Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded by the Secretary and shall include
a brief resume of the results of the meeting. After approval by the Chairperson,
copies of the minutes of the meetings of shall be provided to all members by posting them on-line and minutes of emergency meetings shall be available upon request.
Changes to the Charter
The Charter may be changed by a vote of the Membership Meeting. At least 2/3 of Members must
be represented in the vote, and at least 2/3 of the votes cast must be in favor of the change.
Dissolving the Organization
The Organization may be dissolved by 2/3 majority vote at 2 consecutive Membership Meetings,
separated by at least 3 months. In this case, any group assets including but not limited
to the bank account, software, and office equipment must be donated to a homeschool support
group that is 501 recognized.
Commencement
This charter was approved on February 2, 2007
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