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The Lion members, who have signed below, certify that a LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL INTERNET CLUB has been constituted in conformity with the Constitution and Bylaws, Objectives and Regulations of the International Association of Lions Clubs as set forth below.

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL INTERNET CLUB

Constitution

Article I

Name and object

Section 1 - Name.

This organization shall be known as the Lions Clubs International Internet Club.

Section 2 - Purpose.

The purpose of this organization is to strengthen international Lionism through global goodwill and fellowship among Lions and their communities especially through Internet.

Article II

Membership

Section 1 - Membership.

Membership in this organization shall be open to any member in good standing of a Lions Club. Such membership to be authenticated by the secretary of the applicant's club.

Section 2 - Associate members.

Any member in good standing of a Lioness or Leo club may become an associate member by verification of the sponsoring Lions Club,

Section 3 - Resignation and Removal of Members.

a. A member may resign at any time by submitting a written resignation to the secretary of this club.

b. Any member ceasing to be a Lion, Lioness or Leo in good standing in their respective club shall automatically be dropped from the membership of this club.

c. Any member may be removed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the board of directors of this organization for any conduct which is in conflict with the guidelines established by this club and/or The International Association of Lions Clubs.

Section 4 - Membership Dues.

a. To offset the administrative expenses of this organization, each member shall be assessed annual dues as shall be established by a majority vote of those members attending the annual meeting.

b. Dues for all members and associates are payable on July I of each year.

Article III

Officers and Board of Directors

Section 1

The elected officers of this organization shall be: president, a vice president, secretary, treasurer and six (6) directors. The elected officers and directors shall also comprise the board of directors.

Section 2

The elected officers, other than the directors, shall be elected for a term of one year unless they resign or are removed from office according to Section 6 of this article.

Section 3

Three (3) directors shall be elected each year for a term of two years. During the club's first year of operation, three (3) directors shall be elected for a term of one year; and three (3) directors shall be elected for a two year term.

Section 4

a. In the event of a vacancy arising in any office, the board of directors of this organization may fill the same for the remainder of the term.

b. Any officer may be removed for cause by a two-thirds (2,/3) majority vote of the board of directors of this organization.

Section 5

The term of office for each officer shall commence upon installation at the annual meeting and shall end at the election and installation of his/her successor.

Section 6

The officiers or director shall receive any compensation for services in performance of the duties of his/her office, except reimbursement for duly approved administrative expenses.

Section 7

No officer or director may serve more than two (2) consecutive terms in office.

Article IV

Duties of the office

Section 1 - President.

The president shall have general supervisory powers over matters concerning this organization. He/she shall be an ex-officic member of all committees. He/she shall preside at the annual meeting of the organization and at any meeting of the board of directors as shall be convened.

Section 2 - Vice President.

The vice president shall assist the president in the operation of the club. He/she shall Perform all duties of the president in the president's absence, and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned to him/her from time to time by the president.

Section 3 - Secretary.

The secretary shall keep an accurate account and a permanent record of the meetings of this organization. He/she shall maintain a complete record of the membership of the club.

Section 4 - Treasurer.

The treasurer shall have general charge of all monies of the organization and shall collect all dues. He/she shall make quarterly reports of the financial condition of the organization to the board of directors. All funds shall be deposited in financial institutions as shall be designated by the board of directors. He/she shall pay all bills and obligations against the club as authorized by the board of directors or as budgeted for in the annual budget. He/she shall, if required by the board of directors, give bond in such sums as may be stipulated by the board,

Section 5 - Directors.

The directors shall have full voting privileges on all matters requiring a vote of the board of directors. They may be assigned duties from time to time by the president.

Article V

Annual Meeting and Elections

Section 1 - Annual meeting.

a. The annual meeting shall be held during the Lions Clubs International Convention at which time all necessary business will be transacted and the officers for the following year will be elec.

b. on matters arising between annual meetings requiring action of the board of directors, a vote may be conducted by electronic mail, other forms of telecommunications, or regular mail as shall be selected by the board of directors.

Section 2 - Election of Officers.

The election of officers shall occur during the annual meeting according to the following procedure:

a. The nominating committee shall submit the names of candidates for the various offices to be filled by election at the annual meeting. Additional nominations may also be made from the floor. When no additional nominations are forthcoming, the president shall declare nominations closed.

b. The election shall be by ballot by those present and qualified to vote. A simple majority vote shall be necessary to elect, In the event there is only one nominee, a voice vote mav be taken.

Article VI

Committees

The following committees shall be appointed by the president as soon after the election as possible:

a. Nominating Committee,

The nominating committee shall select a slate of officers and directors to be elected. Its slate shall be submitted to the secretary no later than sixty (60) days prior to the annual meeting. The secretary will notify each member of the nominees at the time that the notice of the annual meeting is given.

b. membership and Promotion Committee.

This committee shall submit plans or ideas which shall promote the activities and membership of the club.

c, Convention Committee.

This committee shall be responsible for the arrangement of activities during the annual meeting.

Article VII

Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the organization shall be from July 1 to June 30 annually,

Article VIII

Guidelines

Section 1

No member of this organization shall use his/her membership as a means of furthering any personal, political, commercial or other aspiration, nor shall the organization, as a whole, take part in any movement not keeping with its objects.

Section 2

No funds shall be solicited from members of this organization or the community except in strict accordance with Article XI!, Se--tion 4 of the Lions Clubs international Constitution and By-Laws.

Section 3

Jurisdiction of The International Association of Lions Clubs. This constitution may be amended by action of the board of directors of The International Association of Lions Clubs. Any provision of this constitution that is, or is found by said board to be in conflict with the Lions Clubs International Constitution and By-Laws or any policy of the International Board of Directors shall be null and void and of no force and effect. All officers, directors, members, operations and activities of Lions Clubs international Internet Club shall be subject to and under the exclusive jurisdiction of the International Board of Directors.

Section 4

This constitution may be amended by action of the board of directors of The International Association of Lions clubs or by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the club members present at any annual meeting, provided said amendment is later ratified by action of the International Board of Directors. Said amendment shall not take effect until the International Board of Directors has ratified the same.

Article VIII

Dissolution

In the event of discontinuance of the activities of this organization, the board of directors shall instruct the treasurer of this organization to donate the entire treasury balance, after full payment of all debts, to a recognized charity Such as LCIF.

The founding members are:

Credentials attesting that the above listed members are paid up members of their Lions Clubs has been sent to the Secretaries Office by the respective Club Secretaries.

Likewise we certify that the Founding Members of the LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL Internet CLUB have elected its Board of directors as follows:

Nominating Comitee

Membrership and Promotion Comitee

Convention Comitee

Signed and certified in Rosario, Argentina the 15 day of January of 1998

Sergio Valdivia, Agustín Soliva, Rodolfo (Titi) Marinelli y Leon Benain.
Standing Norberto Morales, Pedro Mario Marrello and Gregorio Geldmann.

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