One-third of the total membership in good standing shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at a regular meeting.

Section 1. Members must be active members of the International Brotherhood of Magicians. Members who let their International membership lapse may not participate in club business meetings.

Section 2. Annual dues to Ring #6 must also be current to enjoy full membership in Ring #6. Members who are not current dues-paying members may not participate in club business, and must pay the guest fee to attend any club meetings.

Section 3. New members to Ring #6 must be proposed to the general membership at a regular meeting by a member in good standing. To apply for membership in Ring #6, applicants must also have applied for membership in the International Brotherhood of Magicians. They must attend two meetings in a one year period, and must perform at least one magical effect or routine at a designated meeting.

Section 4. Applicants may be elected to membership in Ring #6 by a majority vote of the members present at the meeting when the applicant performs his/her initiation effect. The applicant must leave the meeting area while the vote is being taken.

Section 5. A rejected applicant may not reapply for membership within 6 months of rejection.

Section 1. It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of the Ring, call the members to order at the time of meeting, decide on all questions of order, enforce impartially the Constitution and By-Laws, set goals and objectives for his term in office in accordance with the growth of the organization, and to appoint whatever committees might be necessary for the good of the organization. The President shall not second a motion of any nature.

Amended October 11, 2010: Shifted the responsibility of maintaining the list of dues-paying members from the Secretary to the Treasurer. This change was made because the Treasurer collects the dues, and therefore is the person in the best position to generate an up-to-date list of dues-paying members. Effective immediately upon ratification on 10/11/2010. Prior to amendment, Article III. Duties of Officers Section 4 read as follows:

Section 4. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to keep a strict and regular account of all moneys received and expended for the Ring, and render the necessary reports showing accountability for such funds at the regular meeting of the Ring. The Treasurer shall also collect dues and admission fees at the door. The Secretary shall also keep current the names of dues-paying members, and provide this list to the President for an annual update of the Ring membership list and mailing list.

Section 1. The Executive Committee shall meet when the President feels it is necessary to maintain the routine functioning of the Ring. The President may also consult the Committee between meetings when timely decisions must be made for the good of the Ring.

Section 2. The Executive Committee shall be empowered to authorize all expenditures, and notify the membership at the following meeting.

Section 1. All resignations from office or membership should be presented in writing to the Secretary.

Section 2. Dues shall be paid by January of each year. Members joining during a year shall pay the full annual fee. A member three months in arrears of dues shall be automatically suspended. If a member pays his arrears, the suspension shall be lifted.

Section 3. A member may be expelled for just cause by a majority vote of the active members present at a monthly meeting. This vote shall be by secret ballot. The reasons for expulsion include, but are not limited to:

(a)

Unbecoming conduct which may reflect adversely upon the Ring;

(b)

Unethical practice in magic and indiscriminate exposing of magic.

Section 1. Membership dues for Ring #6 shall be set by the Executive Committee each year for all members.

Section 2. A meeting fee may be set by the Committee when necessary for a special meeting or lecture. Any charge for a particular meeting must be announced to the membership prior to the meeting.

Amended October 11, 2010: Expanded the authority to disburse funds to permit disbursement by a Board appointed designee. This change was made to allow for the disbursement of funds in the event of the unavailability of the Treasurer. Effective immediately upon ratification on 10/11/2010. Prior to amendment, Article VII. Funds Section 2 read as follows:

Section 2. Monies of this fund shall be disbursed by the Treasurer.

Section 1. Nominations will be open on the floor at the October meeting.

Section 2. Election of officers will take place at the November meeting by way of secret ballot for all contested offices. Majority rules apply; if no candidate for an office receives a majority of the votes cast, there will be an immediate secret run-off vote between the top two candidates.

Section 3. Officers shall serve from January until December each year, and shall be installed at the January meeting.

All controversial matters shall be voted upon by secret ballot.

Section 1. These By-Laws may be amended by a majority vote of active members present at any regular meeting, provided that notice of the proposed amendment(s) is given at the preceding meeting, either in writing or by oral motion made at that meeting.

Section 2. Absentee ballots regarding changing the By-Laws shall not be accepted. A member must be present at the meeting when the vote is taken.

Section 1. Members may bring guests to meetings. Guests may not participate in business meetings. The meeting fee for guests will be determined by the Executive Committee.

Section 2. Practicing magicians or persons interested in magic cannot attend more than three Ring meetings in one year without making application for membership in the International Brotherhood of Magicians and Ring Number 6.

Section 3. Non-members may attend lectures that are open to the general magic community by paying the guest fee determined by the Executive Committee.

Section 1. Both stage and close-up competition may be held annually at regular club meetings.

(a)

The Executive Committee shall decide meeting will be devoted to the competitions and whether to hold stage and close up at the same meeting.

(b)

Competition shall be open to all members of Ring #6. Acts will be limited to 10 minutes unless otherwise determined by the Executive Committee.

(c)

There must be at least three competitors for trophies/awards to be awarded.

Section 2. Contest Evaluation.

(a)

The Executive Committee shall announce in advance how the contests will be judged.

(b)

Three trophies/ awards in both Stage and Close-Up will be awarded.

(c)

The Executive Committee will design evaluation guidelines to be used during the contest.

(d)

Decisions of the Judges in any contest are not subject to appeal or change.

Ring and Treasurers’ Reports shall act as the history of the Ring’s activities.

The Recording Secretary shall maintain the original of this document, and update the Constitution and By-Laws as amendments occur.

These By-Laws shall be effective one month after acceptance by the general membership.