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Article One
The Name of the Club is
N O V A B E L G I C A / B. O.I. R. E.
(Belgian Organisation of Immigrants, Residents
and Expatriates)
Article Two
Period of duration is perpetuel.
Article Three
The purpose of the Club is to
promote friendship and support to Belgian citizens
and American guests living in Houston, Texas area.
Article Four
Activities will be practical and intellectual
e.g. visits to American industries having activities
comparable to Belgian ones: breweries, wineries, etc.
Folkloric activities could include visits or friendly
meetings in local bars and clubs promoting recreation
and entertainment reminding of Belgium.
Article Five
The location of the Club will be
in Houston, Texas and the contact person(s) will be
the Secrataries or the President.
Article Six
The Committee of the Club will comprise
minimum 4 members elected for a term of two years and can be expanded with 'members at large'
ONE PRESIDENT
ONE VICE PRESIDENT ASSISTING THE PRESIDENT
ONE TREASURER
ONE SECRETARY
The General Assembly of Members elects
the Members of the Committee. The President and Vice
President are chosen among the appointed Committee
and elected by the Committee members only. Two out
of the four positions in the Committee must be submitted
to election every other year. The continuity of activities
will be assured by the other half of the Committee.
The President cannot be re-elected for two consecutive
terms. In order to assure the continuity of the spirit
of the Club, the former members of the committee are
invited to attend the new Committee meetings.
Article Seven
In order to be members of the club, individuals
must be of Belgian extract, living in the Houston
area, or be guests related to Belgian Activities in
the USA. Members have to pay an annual membership
fee.
Article Eight
Committee meetings will be conducted as required
by the activities of the Club. Minutes of every meeting
will be kept in files by the secretary.
Article Nine
Finances, collection of membership fees as well as
payments of dues of the Club will be managed by the
Treasurer. Periodic reports of financial updates will
be done during committee meetings.
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