By laws

[jgoodguy]

I am looking for unit by-laws/constitutions to get some ideas for a new one.
Please post any links to bylaws or email links or text to [email protected].

For that matter post any ideas or observations like bylaws are the most fought over and least useful part of an unit.

Thanks

 

[johan_steele]

I've attached one for you.

 

[jgoodguy]

I've attached one for you.

Thanks!

 

[Stainless Steel Mucket]

Really? Bureaucracy? It's a sad commentary on our times that people must resort to paper, ink and legalese to feel like their group is official. What happened to hobbists getting along solely by their words, deeds and humility. Paperwork or not, like minded people stick together. Period. Those who cannot play nice with the group will go elsewhere. By laws, constitutions, standards and legal jargin make differences of opinion worse.

I hate when some practical idea is shot down by someone saying, "well, that's a great idea which we should do, but the by laws won't allow it." Heard that way too many times.

As for the tax shelter reason, I don't buy it. Contributions to 501(c) entities is great for people who are not magnets for audits. Self employed people who make "contributions" to the corporation by driving to events, purchasing uniforms, purchasing rations, claiming labor and et cetera are asking for tax trouble.

Sorry for the rant. I really loathe how well intentioned people fall into the trap of bureaucracy.