(When joining, you will receive all bylaws in detail)
Mothers’ Club of Amador County (MCAC) bylaws state
that the MCAC will create a friendly environment of support, education, and socialization for mothers of young children and
their families.
Provide a meeting place where mothers and families can meet and share resources.
Have FUN!
Definition:
We are a member-led club focusing on mothers of children from birth through
age five. Fathers, other family members, expectant mothers and primary caregivers are also welcome. We believe that children
benefit from the club activities through age five, after which school involvement redefines needs and commitments.
The Mother’s
Club of Amador County adheres to a strict policy of nondiscrimination in all areas of membership and club business. Discrimination
is prohibited against any individual because of age, race, creed, color, and or, sexual orientation, or other legally protected
conditions or class.
The club’s intent is to provide a cohesive, supportive environment to address the issues and
concerns of parents and children. Political, partisan, and sectarian issues are more often divisive in nature, so the club
will not formulate a club-wide opinion in such matters.
Membership:
A. Members must reside in
Amador County. This is to insure convenient access and regular participation in club activities.
B.To become a
member, a family must have at least one child from birth through age five or be expecting a child.
C. Member involvement
is the key to the club’s success. In each year (June-May) every member is required to support the club by either holding
a board position or by participating in any (two)one of the following: a committee or an event. Involvement in all phases
of the club is not expected.
D. Members must sign the By-Law Acknowledgment form and return it to the Membership Coordinator
before a membership is activated. This is to ensure understanding and cooperation in the principles of the club.
Membership
Solicitation:
A. Members cannot be directly or individually solicited for goods or services from other members
without prior consent. Information or sign-up sheets may be left at the General Meeting so that any member may initiate contact
if there is interest in the goods or services offered. Ads in our newsletter are also available at a discounted rate to members
to offer their own goods and services to the general membership and their families.
B. Members are not Permitted to use the
“Mothers’ Club of Amador County” name or logo as an endorsement of their goods or services.
C. Email is not
to be used for solicitation. Board members can decide if something is inappropriate and take action.
Dues:
The club is not collecting dues at this time, but could change if
the Board Members see the need. MCAC is currently funded by First 5 of Amador.
To become a member the a membership form
must be filled out and return the MCAC membership coordinator to receive full club benefits.
A person does not have to become a member to join in on the
weekly playgroups.
