The National Harmonica League Constitution and Rules.

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1.CONSTITUTION 1.1.NOMENCLATURE. The name of the club is “The National Harmonica League”, or NHL. 1.2.EMBLEM There shall be an emblem which members are entitled to wear. 1.3.AIMS OF THE NHL The NHL is the main harmonica enthusiasts club for the United Kingdom, and is independent of any manufacturer. Its aim is the presentation and advancement of the harmonica. First, it caters for all people with an interest in the harmonica, ranging from non-players to virtuoso professionals, regardless of race, creed, or colour, and regardless of tastes in music. This is done by publishing news regularly, and by organizing social and other events; also by publishing names and addresses to facilitate informal meetings between members. Secondly, it promotes the harmonica so more people will be inspired to play, and so that an increasing number of players will reach recognized standards of musical attainment. This is done by demonstration, education, and by organizing compe titions. 1.4.TYPE OF CLUB The NHL is a members club, which means it is run by a committee for the benefit of its members. 2.RULES 2.1.Membership 2.1.1.While being the UK National Harmonica Club, membership shall be offered regardless of race, or nationality, or domicile. 2.1.2.Names and addresses of members shall be published, unless a member specifically requests otherwise. 2.1.3.Membership shall be granted on payment of a joining fee and appropriate subscription. (A reduced subscription may apply for a part of a year at the dis cretion of the committee). 2.1.4.Honorary membership may be granted at the discretion of the committee. It may be granted for one or more years, or for life. It recognizes service of special merit to the club, or to the promotion of the harmonica. 2.1.5.Resignation shall be by letter of resignation, or by default when subscriptions become more than two months overdue. To rejoin, a lapsed member must pay the joining fee and subscription as for a new member. The joining fee will be waived if rejoining within six months of the subscription due date. 2.1.6.No refunds of subscription will be made when members resign or are expelled. 2.1.7.The committee shall have the power to reject any application, or to expel any member on the grounds that membership is detrimental to the aims of the club. A member shall have the right to be heard at a committee meeting. 2.2.ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT 2.2.1.The club shall be run by an elected committee. A quorum shall comprise not less than half the committee. In the event of a tied vote, the person chairing the meeting shall have an additional casting vote. 2.2.2.The committee shall comprise President, Chairman, Membership Secretary, Treasurer, Editor and ordinary committee members as necessary. They comprise the officers of the club. 2.2.3.Committee members are elected (or re-elected) at an AGM for a year. Addi tional committee members may be co-opted as necessary between AGM’s. Subcommittees may also be appointed, headed by a committee member. Only the committee members will have voting rights on the main committee. Each committee member carries one vote whether he performs one or more committee roles. Subscriptions are waived for committee members. 2.2.4.At least 21 days notice shall be given of an AGM, time and place, and the motions to be considered. Members may submit motions for inclusion in the AGM. These must be in writing, and signed by a minimum of 5 supporting members. A quorum shall comprise not less than 5% of the members of the club. A Special General Meeting may be called by the committee at the request of not less than 5 members, or at the discretion of the committee. This is subject to the same rules as an AGM. 2.3.Finance 2.3.1.The financial year of the club shall run from 1st January to 31st December. 2.3.2.Annual subscriptions shall be due on 1st January. 2.4.ALTERATIONS TO THE RULES Alterations to the rules must be accepted by an AGM or Special General Meeting. 2.5.APPLICATION OF RULES Rules shall be dated, and will apply from the date of acceptance. In the case of any dispute, the committee interpretation shall stand. Adopted Friday 13th November 1998 Return to top Please email us if you have not found what you want to know about harmonicas in this web site.