HMDC Bi Laws

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1. The purpose of the club is to join in sharing knowledge and information on recovering and collecting artifacts.

2. The club is open to all individuals. Membership limit is 50 people, on a first come first serve basis.

3. Club meetings will be held the first Wednesday of each month at the Ashland Rescue Squad building unless otherwise noted. 

4. Dues as of January 1, 2023 will be $25.00 per year.

5. Junior memberships are free to anyone 16 years old or younger.  Juniors will be allowed to participate in club event as long as they are supervised by an adult.

6. Elections will be held every April for a term of 1 year for the following positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Sergeant of Arms, Webmaster, and Club Photographer.

7. All club issues will be voted on by the club and decided by a vote of the majority present.

8. Club may hold events to raise money.

9. Monthly prizes may be awarded.

10. To be eligible to attend organized club hunts on leased land, there are two deciding factors: A) member must have attended at least six (6) of the twelve (12) monthly meetings prior to the dig date. B) person has been a member for 3 months and pays $50.00.

11. Membership may bring to vote any changes to club bi laws.

12. Club may  compensate non-member speakers up to $100 per meeting.  

13. Any conflict or questions not agreed upon with club members, will be decided upon by the club officers for the final determination.

14. For the protection of the club, its members reserve the right to remove any person whether member or otherwise, based upon a majority vote. This removal includes membership, anyone attending meetings or events that are sponsored by the club.

Updated 2024