Rules of the Sandy & District Horticultural Association

1. Name

The name of the Association shall be the Sandy And District Horticultural Association

2. Aims

To provide a social gathering for people who like to grow things or take part in creative activities.

3. Affiliation

The Association shall be affiliated to the Royal Horticultural Association.

4. Membership

Membership shall be available for any person over the age of 16 paying a full membership fee.
Full members may be Officials of the Association and shall have full voting rights.

5. Officers

The following shall be officers of the Association
 President
 Chairman
 Vice-Chairman
 Show Secretary
 Show Manager
 Treasurer
 Minute Secretary
 Assistant Show Manager
 Press Officer
 Exhibits Secretary
 Association Secretary
 Press/Publicity Officer

6. Financial

The Association shall open a bank account as agreed at an ordinary meeting of the Committee and as recorded as a resolution in the Minute Book.

7. Committee

The Committee shall consist of the Officers and up to six other members nominated at the Annual General Meeting.
The Committee shall have the power of co-option.
Meetings shall be held monthly on a regular date.
The Minute Secretary shall record notes of each meeting that shall be agreed at the subsequent meeting.

8. Subscriptions

The level of subscriptions paid by members shall be agreed at the Annual General Meetings.

9. Annual Show

The Association shall organise an Annual Show. Entry to all classes shall be open to all unless restricted by age or experience.

10. Other Events

The Committee is empowered to organise such other events that promote the Aims of the Association.

11. Annual General Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Association shall be held in October of each year.
All members shall be notified of the Agenda at least 14 days before the meeting.

12. Insurance

Public Liability Insurance shall be arranged on an annual basis.

13. Financial Year

The Financial Year of the Association shall be from 1st October to the following 30th September.

13. Amendments

Amendments shall only be made to the Rules at a General Meeting of the Membership for which due notice shall be given.

14. Dissolution

In the event of winding up of the Association any remaining funds will be donated to local charities.