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METRO-GNOMES
CLUB
MEMBERSHIP
Metro-Gnomes is a local Cairn Collector Club sponsored by Jan's Hallmark Shop. Membership has one major requirement: A true love for the adventurous Gnomes and Woodspirits from the Cairn Studios.
With a paid membership of $12.00/year/household, members receive current up-to-date information about artists and products from Cairn Studio Ltd., information on available pieces in the secondary market, current market trading prices (when available), updates on signing events and store promotionals, a first-hand opportunity to work with the artists at these events, the opportunity to list personal pieces in the annual auction, and annual updates to the club's Cairn Registry Book. In addition to these; members may purchase the Metro-Gnomes Cairn Registry Book at a reduced price of $5.00 for recording their treasures, and reduced prices on T-shirts with the Metro-Gnomes logo, club lapel pins, and Cairn Club Membership pieces produced for club members only.
These can be viewed and purchased under the Gnomes category by clicking
here.
Metro-Gnomes meet twice a year on the 2nd Saturday of April and October at 10:00 a.m. at The Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Greenville, on I-30 Exit 93A. During the months of March, June, Sept, and December our collectors keep in touch with the Gnome world through our unique and personalized newsletter.
It is a privilege to have the opportunity to have personal input with Tom Clark, and members of the Metro-Gnomes Club have been able to give their opinions and suggestions at special gatherings. Metro-Gnomes members have even had the privilege of dining with Cairn artist while sharing ideas concerning future works of art.
If you find yourself around Dallas, just hop on I-30 east and 40 miles down the road, you will find the town of Greenville and Jan's Hallmark Shop. Here you will find collectors who delight in swapping tales and sharing personal experiences in dealing with our love of Gnomes.
The Metro-Gnomes extend to you our "Kindred Spirit" and would welcome the chance to share our world with you. If you are interested in becoming a member,
read our By Laws below, complete the membership form (it will
automatically be transmitted when you click on submit) and mail your check (made out to Metro-Gnomes) to the following address:
Metro-Gnomes Club
c/o Jan Weddle
5035 Wesley Street
Greenville, TX 75402
"METRO-GNOMES"
NORTH TEXAS GNOME ASSOCIATION
BY LAWS
(revised April, 2010)
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NAME
The organization name shall be METRO-GNOMES, NORTH TEXAS GNOME ASSOCIATION.
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PURPOSE
The purpose of this organization shall be to promote and perpetuate an interest in the "Cairn Collector's Club" and "Cairn Limited Edition Collectibles" through informative programs and to provide an opportunity for fellowship among those who enjoy and appreciate these collectibles.
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MEMBERSHIP
Membership of the Local Chapter of Metro-Gnomes, is open to anyone who has an expressed interest in collecting the artworks of Tom Clark or any other artist associated with Cairn Studio Limited and all members enrolled in the Cairn Collectors Society. However, Guests may be present.
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Members, who due to distance or other circumstances, are unable to regularly attend meetings may not hold a Club office, but will have voting privileges. All members will receive copies of the Bylaws, meeting notices, all minutes, and any mailed or e-mailed handouts.
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DUES
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Annual dues shall be $12.00 per household, payable on or before the anniversary date of joinder in order to be a member in good standing.
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The fiscal year shall be a calendar year and run from January 1st until December 31st of each year.
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MEETINGS
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There shall be two (2) regular meetings per year. These shall be held in April and October on the 2nd Saturday of that month. Notice shall be given of regularly scheduled meetings to the members by means of a newsletter published regularly each year.
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Special meetings may be scheduled by the President, providing written notice is given the membership not less than one (1) week before said meeting.
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OFFICERS
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The offices of the organization shall consist of a President, a Vice President, and a Treasurer. The officers shall be members in good standing and shall be elected or appointed by the members present at the last meeting of the current year. Each shall serve a term of one year and continue until a qualified successor has been elected or appointed.
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The President shall supervise and carry out all of the day-to-day business and affairs of the organization. The President shall preside at all meetings.
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The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in the absence of the President.
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The Treasurer shall have charge and custody of and be responsible for all funds and securities of the organization. They shall receive moneys and dues payable to the organization from any source whatsoever. They shall, in general, perform all the duties incident to the office of the Treasurer and such duties as from time to time may be assigned to them.
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Any officer of the organization may resign at any time. Any vacancy in any office may be filled at any meeting of the organization. Any officer so elected or appointed shall hold office for the remainder of the term or until the annual election.
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COMMITTEES
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Standing Committees:
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Newsletter Editor: The Editor of the organizations Newsletter is responsible for a regular newsletter to be either mailed or e-mailed in the months of March, June, September, and December with articles which shall be both informative and educational.
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The president shall have the power to create special committees for any purpose which they shall deem advisable and to delegate to any special committee such authority as they shall deem advisable.
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The organization may adopt a logo or seal, alter such at its pleasure, and authorize it to be used by causing it or a facsimile to be affixed or impressed or reproduced in any other manner.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
The order of business at all meetings shall be as follows:
- Call to Order
- Report of Officers
- Report of Committees
- Unfinished Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
The order of business may be altered as needed. Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings at all meetings when not in conflict with these By Laws.
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AMENDMENTS
The By Laws of the organization may be altered, amended, or repealed and new
By Laws may be adopted at any regular meeting of the members of the organization, provided that the notice of the meeting contains the proposed changes, or the new By Laws proposed to be adopted.
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Submitted for Adoption April 10, 2010.
Revised from
original By Laws of April, 1990. |
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Metro-Gnomes
Club Membership Application
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