Dutchess County Historical Society Yearbook Vol 056 1971

BYLAWS DUTCHESS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY Revised May 15, 1969 Name The name of this organization is: The Dutchess County Historical Society.

Objective The object of the society shall be to discover, procure and preserve whatever may relate to American history in its several phases — social, economic, military, political, literary, artistic, etc., but particularly material regarding Dutchess County in the State of New York; To encourage the writing of papers and the delivery of addresses on subjects of historical interest; To collect objects of historical value and arrange for their preservation.

In pursuing its purpose the Society shall not engage in propaganda or political activity; shall not be operated for profit and all income and earnings shall be used exclusively for the purpose of the Society; no part of the net income, earnings or assets shall inure to the benefit or profit of any member and in event of dissolution, all of the assets of the Society, after the payment of making provision for the payment of all liabilities shall be distributed to the Historical Society or Societies of Dutchess County which at the time shall qualify as exempt organizations, all to be in accordance with Section 501 (c) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Members There shall be four classes of members: 1. Active members: individuals, societies and organizations 2. Active family members: husband and wife 3. Life members, any member who shall pay at one time at least seventyfive dollars to the society 4. Honorary members: any person who, in the judgement of the trustees, has attained distinction in historic work of research.

Dues The dues for active members shall be three dollars, payable at the time of election and thereafter annually on the first of January.

The dues for active family members shall be five dollars, payable at the time of election and thereafter annually on the first of January.

Life members and honorary members shall be exempt from the payment of dues.

Any member in arrears for dues for six months shall be considered as having resigned from the society.

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