SECTION I

This organization shall be known as The Sumter Singles Club.   

Section ll:

The purpose of the Club is to provide and encourage social fellowship
and activities among club members.

ARTICLE II   

Membership and Dues

SECTION I      
The membership of this Club is open to all Villages residents and seasonal
residents who are single.

SECTION II        
Dues are $10.00 a year which includes a name Badge for new members.  
Dues are $5.00 for members who join the club after July first.  Guests
with a valid Village ID will pay $5.00 per meeting.

ARTICLE III   

Executive Board   

SECTION I       
The Executive Board shall be comprised of a President, Vice President,
Secretary  and Treasurer, Director of Programs and Activities, Webmaster
& Three Directors at Large.  It shall have general supervision of the
affairs of the Club business meetings, time and place of meetings,
recommendations and such other duties as specified in these By-Laws.  
All officers and directors  must be full time residents of the Villages.  

SECTION II      

Duties:   
A.         MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

Collect dues, establish and maintain Club Roster and Badges

B.1         PROGRAM COMMITTEES
Social Program
Entertainment Program
Special Events

B.2          Golf. Dining Out. Movies & Dinner, Walking, Trips, Cards &
Board Games, Table Pool, Social Biking, Social Bowling, Table Tennis,
Shuffleboard, Polo Parties, and other like activities.


C.        REFRESHMENT COMMITTEE
Provide refreshments at regular meetings..

SECTION III         

Details regarding specific duties of the Committees will be provided to the
Chairpersons by the Executive Board. The Committee Chairpersons will
submit changes to the Board for approval.

SECTION IV      
In addition to these Standing Committees, the President may appoint
other committees as required.

ARTICLE IV

Election of Officers and Terms of Office This Committee shall present a
list of candidates at the second meeting in February.

SECTION I      
The President shall appoint a Nominating Committee in January.  This
Committee shall present a list of candidates at the second meeting in
February. Other nominations for each office may be presented from the
floor at this meeting. Nominees must be present to accept the
nomination.  If the nominee is not present, a written notification of
his/her willingness to serve must be submitted to the Nominating
Committee.  Voting for officers of the Club will take place at the
Business meeting in March.  Voting will be by ballot.

SECTION II     
In the event that there are no floor nominations and only one name has
been submitted for an office, a motion and second will be accepted to
elect that candidate for office by acclamation. This Committee shall
present a list of candidates at the second meeting in February.

SECTION II DUTIES
A.  PRESIDENT:  

It shall be the duty of the President to preside at meetings of The Sumter
Singles Club.  The President will open the meeting at the appointed time,
call the meeting to order, follow the agenda, enforce observance of the
approved By-Laws, and will declare the meeting adjourned. The
President shall conduct a meeting of the Executive Board at least
quarterly.  The entire Executive Committee may be present at these
meetings.

B.  VICE PRESIDENT:

It shall be the duty of the Vice President to assist the
President at meetings.  If for any reason the President is absent or
vacates the Chair, the Vice President will preside and be responsible to
carry out the purpose of the Club.


C.  SECRETARY:  

It shall be the duty of the Secretary to maintain a full record
of all meetings,  and Executive Board meetings.

D.  TREASURER:

The Treasurer will maintain the financial records of the Club.
The Treasurer will receive and collect all monies and prepare a financial
statement showing all receipts and disbursements and the current
balance.  The financial statement will be presented to the members at
least monthly.  The Treasurer will maintain a not-for-profit bank account.
 No expenditures in excess of $200 will be authorized without Board
approval.  The financial records shall be audited at the end of the yearly
term by a committee appointed by the Executive Board.



ARTICLE V

BYLAWS

The Bylaws can be amended by a majority of the Executive Board
members present.  The Bylaw changes will be read and published at the
next regular meeting. They will be voted upon by members at the
following regular meeting. A majority of members present must approve
any Bylaw change/s. Bylaws will be reviewed at least every 2 years.