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B OC Mensa is a not-for-profit local group of American Mensa , Ltd. (“AML”) and is subject to the Constitution of Mensa, the Bylaws ofAML, and the resolutions adopted by the American Mensa Committee (“AMC”) .  \nI.C American Mensa, Ltd. has granted a royalty free, nonexclusive license to OC Mensa for the use of the mark “Mensa” and a logo, consisting of a globe over a stylized “M” within a border, in connection with the non-commercial uses of OC Mensa. American Mensa Ltd. retains full ownership of the mark and logo and all statutory and common law rights in the mark and logo.  \nI. D The Minimum Standard Bylaws for Local Groups ofAML are implicitly included in these Bylaws. The minimum requirements are enforceable even if they are not explicitly contained in these Bylaws. If there is a conflict between these Bylaws and the Minimum Standards, the Minimum Standards take precedence.  \nI. E Conflict of interest rules stated in the Bylaws of American Mensa for the AMC shall also be applicable to OC Mensa and the members of the OC Mensa Board of Directors (Board) .  \nI. F All dates and times used in these Bylaws are Pacific Time.  \nARTICLE II —Purpose  \nII.A The purpose of OC Mensa is to encourage social contacts among and mental enrichment of its members.  \nARTICLE III —Membership  \nIII.A Membership in OC Mensa shall be open to all members of AML in good standing in the geographic area assigned to OC Mensa by the AMC, or as otherwise assigned by AML.  \nIII. B All members of OC Mensa shall enjoy equal rights and privileges within this organization.  \nIII.C All Mensa members in good standing are welcome to participate in the social activities of this organization at the discretion of the host or hostess. Mensa members in good standing who are not also members of OC Mensa may participate in the business affairs of OC Mensa at the invitation of the Board of Directors of OC Mensa. The National Ombudsman, his/her surrogate, the Regional Ombudsman, and members of the AMC may participate in the business affairs of OC Mensa in the discharge of their official duties. Otherwise, only members of OC Mensa may vote, hold office in OC Mensa, or participate in its business affairs.  \nARTICLE IV —Board of Directors  \nIV.A The Board shall be responsible for the management of all affairs of OC Mensa, authorize expenditures of the organization’s funds, and perform other such acts consistent with these Bylaws.  \nIV. B The Board shall consist of Officers of OC Mensa as enumerated in Article V. B.1.  \nIV.C Financial aspects  \nIV.C.1 The Board may not perform any acts that would obligate OC Mensa in excess of the balance of the treasury or $2,500, whichever is less, without first announcing their intention to do so to the general membership.  \nIV.C.1.a Any such proposed expenditure shall be announced in the issue of the newsletter that contains announcement of the Board meeting at which such proposal is to be brought to a vote. Such announcement shall be in addition to any mention of such proposal in the published minutes of Board meetings.  \nIV.C.1. b An announcement as described above is not required for expenditures of a Regional Gathering or Annual Gathering , providing such expenditures are within a budget which was previously approved by the Board.  \nIV.C.2 OC Mensa shall comply with federal financial reporting requirements.  \nIV. D The Board may from time to time adopt Standing Orders establishing general rules and policies.  \nStanding Orders may not violate these Bylaws or the Minimum Standard Bylaws for Local Groups of AML , shall require a simple majority vote of the Board for enactment, and shall remain in effect until modified by later Board action.  \nARTICLE V —Officers  \nV.A An officer is any person whose position is specified in these Bylaws or who is appointed by the Board, or a me","cbCaiiNLDSAm1opZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiNLDSAm1opZ","pdf",207587,"English","# ARTICLE I —General\n## ARTICLE II —Purpose\n## ARTICLE III —Membership\n## ARTICLE IV —Board of Directors\n## ARTICLE V —Officers","[{\"question\":\"What organization does these bylaws govern and when do they take effect?\",\"answer\":\"They govern Orange County Mensa (“OC Mensa”) and are effective September 1, 2018.\"},{\"question\":\"What is OC Mensa’s stated purpose?\",\"answer\":\"OC Mensa’s purpose is to encourage social contacts among and mental enrichment of its members.\"},{\"question\":\"How are Board officers elected and what happens if the President cannot serve?\",\"answer\":\"Board Officers (except the Parliamentarian) are elected by direct vote of OC Mensa members. 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