STANDARD CLUB CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE XI
Branch Club Program
Section 1. BRANCH FORMATION. Clubs may form branches to permit the expansion of Lionism into locations where and when circumstances do not support the formation of a charter club. The branch shall meet as a subsidiary of the parent club and shall conduct service activities in its community.
Section 2. MEMBERSHIP IN PARENT CLUB. The members of the branch shall be granted membership in the parent club. Membership shall be in one of the categories listed in Article I of the By-Laws.
Section 3. FUNDRAISING. Activity or public welfare monies raised by the branch by asking for public support shall be held in a fund established to record such purpose. They shall be distributed in the branch community unless otherwise specified. The board of directors of the club branch may authorize the parent club treasurer to countersign checks.
Section 4. DESIGNATED BRANCH CLUB FUNDS. In the event of dissolution of the branch club, any remaining branch club designated funds shall be returned to the parent club. In the event the branch club is converted into a newly chartered club, any remaining funds designated as branch club funds shall be transferred to the newly chartered club.
Section 5. DISSOLUTION. The branch may be disbanded by a majority vote of the entire club membership of the parent club.
BLACKMORE VALE LIONS CLUB CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE XI
Branch Club Programme
Section 1. BRANCH FORMATION. Clubs may form branches to permit the expansion of Lionism into locations where and when circumstances do not support the formation of a charter club. The branch shall meet as a subsidiary of the parent club and shall conduct service activities in its community.
Section 2. MEMBERSHIP IN PARENT CLUB. The members of the branch shall be granted membership in the parent club. Membership shall be in one of the categories listed in Article I of the By-Laws.
Section 3. FUNDRAISING. Activity or public welfare monies raised by the branch by asking for public support shall be held in a fund established to record such purpose. They shall be distributed in the branch community unless otherwise specified. The board of directors of the club branch may authorize the parent club treasurer to countersign checks.
Section 4. DESIGNATED BRANCH CLUB FUNDS. In the event of dissolution of the branch club, any remaining branch club designated funds shall be returned to the parent club. In the event the branch club is converted into a newly chartered club, any remaining funds designated as branch club funds shall be transferred to the newly chartered club.
Section 5. DISSOLUTION. The branch may be disbanded by a majority vote of the entire club membership of the parent club.