Bylaws of the Chico Women’s Club, Inc.

As Revised: April 7, 2026

Article I: Name and Place of Business

Name: Chico Women’s Club, Inc
Place of Business: 592 E. Third St., Chico, Butte County, CA 95928

Article II: Mission and Vision

Mission

The Chico Women’s Club is a non-partisan, non-profit women’s organization supporting the community by promoting the arts, education, and community building. We maintain our historical building and our 1911 Steinway grand piano so that they can be used by the community for concerts, dances, classes and lectures, weddings, and charitable functions.

Vision

The 21st century Chico Women’s Club recognizes that these are pivotal times in which women’s values and skills will play an essential part in creating a sustainable future. We come together out of an impulse of service that provides personal fulfillment and community. We support personal growth along with creativity and we celebrate the power of the arts.

Our vision is to support local community groups, individuals and artists to have access to an affordable venue centered on the Arts, Education and Community building.

Article III: Membership

Section 1: Eligibility

Membership is open to community members of all genders. Voting privileges are limited to female members.

Section 2: Dues

The Board of Trustees sets the dues.
Regular Membership – current annual dues of $50.00, paid annually.

Section 3: Meetings

There will be an annual birthday meeting/celebration each September.  Other member meetings happen throughout the year and are organized by members and approved by the board.

Section 4: Voting

Eligible members shall elect the Board of Trustees at the annual meeting or as seats become available. The Board of Trustees vote and all other issues to be voted on shall be decided by a simple majority of those at the meeting by raising the hand.

Article IV: Board of Trustees

Section 1: General Powers

The Chico Women’s Club shall be managed by its Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall have control of and be responsible for the management of the affairs and property of the Club. The BOT shall write and amend the bylaws.

Section 2: Number, Tenure, and Duties

The number of Trustees shall be fixed from time to time by the Trustees but shall consist of no less than five nor more than seven, including the following officers: the President, the Secretary, and the Treasurer. The Trustees shall be elected by the members at the annual meeting or when seats become available. The President’s term shall be one year and is eligible for one more consecutive term. The terms for the rest of the officers shall be three years and are eligible for consecutive terms. Board of Trustees members must attend at least seven of the nine regularly scheduled monthly meetings to continue eligibility. Attendance through Zoom, Google meet or Facetime is acceptable.

President: The President shall preside at the annual meetings and at the Board of Trustees meetings. The President shall oversee the Board of Trustees and the committees.

Treasurer: The Treasurer meets with the bookkeeper periodically and reports monthly to the Board of Trustees. The treasurer does not write any checks. Only the bookkeeper writes checks. The treasurer and at least two other Board of Trustees members will be a signatory on the checking account.

Secretary: The Secretary prepares the monthly agenda for the BOT and takes notes during meetings. She sends them to every board member, and posts them on the CWC drive.

Section 3: Board of Trustees Meetings

The Board of Trustees meets monthly except during hiatus in June, July, and August. If Board of Trustees business is being conducted during the hiatus, the full Board of Trustees will be contacted by email or phone. Occasionally, extra meetings are called to conduct club business.

Section 4: Leave of Absence for Board of Trustees

An initial leave of absence for any reason can be requested for three months, at the end of which the leave can be reassessed.

Section 5: Grievances in the Board of Trustees

Any grievance by a board member will be brought to the next board meeting and discussed in person. A formal process of action will be agreed upon.

Section 6: Removal of Board of Trustees Member

If a Board of Trustee member presents problem behavior over time, and it has been unable to be resolved, or if a board member’s actions exhibit a clear violation of fiduciary or other board duties, removal can be achieved by taking a vote of no confidence by the Board of Trustees and passing the vote with a simple majority.

Article V: Committees

Committees are formed on a volunteer basis. The Board of Trustees will appoint the Chairpersons. These committees are current but can be changed or eliminated with Board approval.

Building & Grounds

Consults with Rental Agent and other Board of Trustees members for proper care of the building and grounds.

Membership

Keeps monthly record of members and reports to Board of Trustees.
Events Coordinator – Liaison for events sponsored by other groups and consults with the Board of Trustees for our own events.

Media/Website/Facebook/Outreach

Works on our online presence.

Scholarship

Contacts high schools for girls going to Butte College.

Article VI: Amendments

These bylaws may be amended in whole or in part by a simple majority of the Board of Trustees with prior notice having been given at the previous meeting of the board.

Article VII: Dissolution

The property of this Corporation is irrevocably dedicated to charitable purposes and no part of the net income or assets of this Corporation shall ever insure to the benefit of any officer or member thereof or the benefit of any private person. Upon the dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, its assets remaining after payment of all debt and liabilities of this Corporation, shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund, foundation or Corporation which is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes and which has established its tax exempt status in Section 501 (c) (4) of the Internal Revenue Code.