REIMAN GARDENS GUILD - BYLAWS
Reiman Gardens Garden Guild Bylaws
Article I. NAME: The name of the committee is the Reiman Gardens Garden Guild.
Article II. VISION: To enhance the educational opportunities that support the Reiman Gardens mission: To educate, enchant, and inspire an appreciation for plants, insects, and the beauty of the natural world.
Article III. PURPOSE: The Guild will:
- Philanthropically support the Reiman Gardens Education Department by soliciting and/or advising staff concerning donations, sponsorships, and grants that would support educational opportunities.
- To solicit, generate, vet, and recommend to Garden staff unique and valuable events and educational opportunities for members, visitors, the community, and the world.
- Broaden the awareness of Reiman Gardens educational opportunities.
- Assist in the planning and function of educational opportunities and events.
- Operate consistent with the Mission and Purpose of Reiman Gardens.
Article IV. MEMBERS: Members of Reiman Gardens interested in the purpose of the Guild and willing to assist in the advancement of Reiman Gardens educational programs must apply to be a member of the Guild, by invitation from any existing Garden Guild member. An application form will be used to vet future members based on experience, interest, and availability.
Article V. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: The Guild will:
- Function like a Committee of the Whole and operate under informal rules, allowing for open and relaxed discussions, opportunity to speak freely without recognition, and reaching consensus rather than formal motions.
- Annually select:
- a chair to lead discussions, to facilitate consensus and recommendations
- a clerk to record attendance and Guild meeting summaries
- Seek input and advice from Reiman Gardens members and employees, the public, and outside organizations.
- Coordinate opportunities and events with Reiman Gardens staff.
- Serve as volunteers without compensation. Expenses incurred in the function of the Guild, will be handled by staff.
- Submit summaries of Guild meetings to CyBox for posting on the RG Website.
Article VI – MEETINGS
Guild meetings shall be held at least eight (8) times during the year. A Reiman Gardens Staff/Management Guild Liaison will attend all Guild Board meetings or send a representative.
Article VII – AMENDMENTS
The Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Guild members present at any meeting of the Guild. Members shall be given a written or electronic notice of proposed Bylaw changes at least one week before they are voted upon.