CMGA Bylaws

Connecticut Master Gardener Association

BYLAWS

Article I: Name

The Master Gardeners of the University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System hereby associate to form a non-profit organization, the Connecticut Master Gardener Association, hereafter referred to as CMGA.

Article II: Purpose

The purpose of the CMGA shall be educational as defined by section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code:

(a) To enhance and supplement the University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension System Master Gardener Program.

(b) To share knowledge and expertise, and to offer help and assistance to the public through gardening and horticultural programs.

CMGA may not engage in any activity, which is not in furtherance of one or more of the above purposes.

Article III: Membership

The classes of membership are Active, Associate and Honorary.

(a) Active: Active membership is limited to individuals who have successfully completed the Master Gardener course and obligatory service and have been certified as an Extension Master Gardener. Payment of dues is required for a person to be a voting member. Only Active members are eligible to vote and hold office.

(b) Associate: Associate membership is limited to individuals who are currently participating in the Master Gardener training process, but are not yet certified Master Gardeners.

(c) Honorary: Honorary members may be elected by the voting membership. They include any Extension or University staff engaged in the Master Gardener program. Honorary members are exempted from payment of dues and may not vote or hold office.

Article IV: Finances

Section 1: Dues for the next calendar year shall be determined by majority vote of the executive board.

Section 2: The fiscal year of the Association shall be from January 1 to December 31.

Section 3: All service shall be voluntary with no remuneration, except reimbursement may be made to members for appropriate out-of-pocket expenses upon presentation of verifying receipts to the treasurer. The executive board must approve any expense over $100.

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