Effective October 24, 2004 Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada 1. Definitions a) "Act" refers to The Non-profit Corporations Act, 1995, as amended or replaced from time to time, and in the case of such amendment, any references in the bylaws of the corporation shall be read as referring to the amended provisions; b) "RAMED" refers to the Regina Association of Middle Eastern Dancers Inc.; c) "the directors", "board" and "board of directors" refers to the directors of the corporation for the time being; d) the headings used in the bylaws are inserted for reference only and are not to be considered in constructing the terms thereof or to be deemed in any way to clarify, modify, or explain the effect of any such terms; e) "member" means an enhanced member, member, or associate as defined in Section 4. 2. Objectives The objectives of RAMED are: a) To promote and increase public awareness and acceptance of the Middle Eastern Dance Arts. b) To provide a forum for the discussion and distribution of information on matters of interest to the members of RAMED. c) To facilitate learning and performance opportunities. d) To maintain a registry of instructors and performers and to promote these dancers. e) Organize, sponsor, support, and promote a wide variety of dance related events. f) Maintain a lending library of videos, books, music, and costume instruction. g) Provide opportunities for networking and communication amongst dancers. h) Offer members discounts on RAMED events. 3. Fiscal Year Repealed. 4. Membership a) The membership of RAMED shall consist of: i. An Enhanced member, who is entitled to all privileges of membership including the right to vote at meetings of members. Enhanced Members may use the RAMED certification number to book dance related functions. As well, enhanced members may receive one 1/4 page size advertisement in each newsletter & one page on the website free of charge. ii. A Regular Member, who is entitled to all privileges of membership including the right to vote at meetings of members. iii. An Associate ,who is entitled to receive informational newletters only.  Associates do not have the right to vote at meetings, to receive discounts, or to have a membership card for use at Gale's Wholesales or other purposes. iv. A swap membership with other Middle Eastern Dance organizations for newsletters only. There is no right to vote and no cost. b) Any person who is at least 16 years of age is eligible for admission to membership as a member. c) Membership fees payable to RAMED are: $40/year for an Enhanced Member $20/year for a Regular Member $10/year for an Associate and must be paid in full by August 31 of each year. If a person becomes a member during the fiscal year, the payment shall be in full (not pro-rated to August 31). d) Any person who is eligible for admission to membership may, upon payment of the prescribed fee, be admitted as a member by resolution of the directors. e) Membership fees are not refundable. 5. Meetings of Members a) An annual meeting of members shall be held in the month of October each year at a time and place to be determined at the previous annual meeting or by the directors. b) Other meetings of the members shall be held at a time and place to be determined by the directors. c) Meetings of the members may be called by the written request of 5% of the enhanced members and members to the directors. This meeting will be at a time and place to be determined by the directors. d) Notice and agenda of all meetings of the members shall be sent not less than 15 days or more than 30 days before the meeting. e) Enhanced members and Members are entitled to only one vote per question or issue. f) Student and Associate shall vote by show of hands unless a ballot is demanded by any member before the vote by show of hands is actually performed. g) Ten Enhanced members and members and two directors personally present at the opening of a meeting shall constitute a quorum. 6. Directors a) The directors shall manage the activities and affairs of RAMED. b) The directors shall consist of a president, vice president and 3 to 5 other members. c) Directors shall be elected at the annual meeting. d) Directors shall hold office until the conclusion of the meeting at which their successors are elected. e) The term of office shall be 2 years. f) The Enhanced members and members may, by a meeting & vote called for that purpose, remove any director(s) from office. g) When there is a vacancy on the board of directors, the remaining directors may i. exercise all of the powers of the directors; and ii. appoint a person to the vacancy until the next annual meeting. h) Directors shall be given at least 5 days notice of meetings. i) Attendance of directors is required for voting on issues at the meeting, unless the voting preference of the issue of that director is made in writing to the rest of the board before the meeting. j) 50% of the total number of directors personally present at the opening of a meeting shall constitute a quorum. 7. Officers a) The directors shall appoint a president and vice president among themselves. b) The directors shall specify duties and delegate powers to manage the business affairs of RAMED among other directors and members. 8. Financial Disclosure a) The directors shall place before the members at every annual meeting: i. Financial statements for the year ended previously to the meeting; ii. An auditor report, if any; and iii. Any further information respecting the financial affairs of RAMED. b) The directors shall approve the financial statement by signature of two or more directors. c) No financial statement shall be released or circulated unless it has been approved by the directors and accompanied by the auditor report (if any). d) RAMED shall send a copy of its financial statement and auditor report (if any) to each member and director not less than 15 days before each annual meeting. 9. Amendments to Bylaws a) The directors, by majority vote, may make, amend, or repeal any bylaws that regulate the activities and affairs of RAMED. b) The directors shall submit a new bylaw, amendment or repeal of an existing bylaw to the next meeting of the members for confirmation or rejection by a vote. c) A bylaw, amendment or repeal of a bylaw is effective from the day of resolution of directors until confirmed or rejected by the members. d) If a bylaw, amendment or repeal of a bylaw is rejected by the members or is not submitted at the next meeting of the members, the bylaw, amendment or repeal ceases to be effective and no subsequent bylaw, amendment or repeal having the same purpose or effect shall be effective until confirmed by the members. 10. Liquidation and Dissolution a) Upon liquidation and dissolution of RAMED, the assets and property of RAMED will be donated to a non-profit organization to be determined by the then current board of directors.