By Laws for Tulsa Dungeon Society

Article I.

Organization, Purpose and Mission

Section 1: The name of this organization is, Tulsa Dungeon Society; herein referred to as TDS. This is an organized association operating in the absence of articles of incorporation in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Section 2: The mission of TDS is to actively promote education of the BDSM/Leather lifestyle through the exchange of information and communication. We endeavor to create and maintain a positive support network for the local and allied BDSM/Leather community.

Section 3: This organization has been formed with the express and intended belief that all consenting adults have the right to engage in BDSM/Leather activities and lifestyle. TDS is committed to a philosophy that fosters community, knowledge and friendship. TDS does not engage in any form of discrimination including but not limited to race, religion or spiritual beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, familial status or body type.

Article II.

Membership

Section 1: The Board of Officers shall determine and set forth in separate document known as “Membership Policy” the, dues, terms, and other conditions of membership. There shall be the following classes of members:

General Member: Must be a least 21 years of age and complete the terms and conditions set forth in the membership policy. The Board of Officers has the right to waive all conditions and terms at their discretion. General members in good standing may exercise any and all voting privileges.

Honorary Member: The Board of Officers may designate individuals as honorary members, using such criteria as the Board may develop. Honorary members do not have voting rights

Section 2. Each member shall pay annual dues as determined by the Board of Officers

Section 3: Voting. Each entitled member in good standing shall have one vote, which must be exercised in person and not by proxy or absentee ballot. The present and eligible members shall be entitled to vote on all matters brought before the general membership. A simple majority may approve any action.

Section 4: Membership meetings shall occur annually and during the month of February.

Members will be notified via electronic notification of date, time and location.

Section 5: A quorum shall consist of a majority of the total voting members present. A majority of the votes cast at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall constitute the action of the members.

Section 6: Any member may be removed from membership if the member:

A. Has failed to pay annual dues by the assigned date.

B. Member has demonstrated a failure to follow bylaws, rules and/or SOPs of TDS

Article III

Board Officers

Section 1: The Executive Board will consist of: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Protocol Director, Membership Coordinator & Education Director. All will serve a term of two years. All Executive Board members must be members in good standing for a minimum of one year, except for the President and Protocol Director, who must be a member in good standing for minimum of two years.

Section 2: The balance of the board will consist of: two Members at Large. Both will serve a term of one year and must be a member in good standing for a minimum of one year.

Section 3: Election of Board members shall be conducted in accordance with the Election Procedures Policy adopted by the Officers of the Board.

Section 4: Any Board member may resign at any time by giving written notice to the President. Such resignation shall take effect at the time specified.

Section 5: Any Board member may be removed from office by a super majority vote of the Board.

Section 6: Any vacant Executive Board position will be filled by a current Member at Large or a past member of the Board. Any vacant member at large positions will be filled in accordance with the Elections Procedures Policy.

Section 7: A majority of the Officers in office shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Officers. A majority of the votes cast at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall constitute the action of the Board.

Section 8: Specific duties for all Officers of the Board are set forth in a separate document entitled, “Policy and Procedures for Officers of the Board”.

Section 9: Regular Board meetings will be held monthly and are open to all members.

Members will be notified via electronic notification.

Section10: Closed Board meetings may be called at the direction of the President or by a majority of voting officers. A closed meeting may only be attended by the Officers of the Board and those persons specifically requested to attend.

Article IV

Committees

Section 1: The Board of Officers may appoint standing and ad hoc committees as needed. However, no committee shall have the authority to elect or remove any officer, or authorize the voluntary dissolution of the Organization.

Article V

Fiscal Policies

Section 1: The fiscal year shall be concurrent with the standard calendar year. (January 1 through December 31)

Section 2: All expenditures of more than $100 must be approved by the membership by a simple majority.

Article VI

Amendments

Section 1: The bylaws will be reviewed biennial as per the SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)

Section 2: The SOPs will be reviewed annually beginning January, 2009 by the Officers of the Board.

Article VII

Indemnification

Officers and former officers of the Organization shall be indemnified to the fullest extent of the law against expenses actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with the defense or any action, suit or proceeding, civil or criminal, in which such person is made a party by reason of being or having been an officer of the Organization , except in relation to matters in which the person was adjudged, in the action, suit or proceeding to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of his/her duties.