ARTICLE I: NAME AND TERRITORIAL LIMITS
ARTICLE II: OBJECTS AND ROLE OF THE ASSOCIATION
ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP
ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS
ARTICLE V: FINANCE
ARTICLE VI: ADHERENCE TO CIRCLE K INTERNATIONAL POLICIES
ARTICLE VII: RULES OF ORDER
ARTICLE VIII: AMENDMENTS
ARTICLE IX: DISSOLUTION
ARTICLE X: RATIFICATION

ARTICLE I: NAME AND TERRITORIAL LIMITS

Section 1: The name of this organization shall be the Missouri-Arkansas Circle K Alumni Association.
Section 2: The boundaries of this organization shall be coextensive with those of the Missouri-Arkansas District of Circle K International. It shall be organized under the aegis of, but not part of the Missouri-Arkansas District of Circle K International.

ARTICLE II: OBJECTS AND ROLE OF THE ASSOCIATION
Section 1: The Objects of this organization shall be:
a. To receive financial or other tangible contributions from alumni and friends of Circle K to be used to promote the Objects of the Missouri-Arkansas District of Circle K International.
b. To assist other members and organizations of Circle K whenever possible to achieve their goals and objects;
c. To strengthen and extend Circle K ideals and goals as expressed in the Objects of Circle K International;
d. To renew and maintain contact among former Circle K members both within the Missouri-Arkansas District and throughout Circle K International;
e. To promote social activities among its members;
f. To assist Circle K members with their activities only upon request and to undertake no activities separately or without approval from the Kiwanis District Board and Circle K District Board.

Section 2: The advisory role of alumni of this organization shall be:
a. To give advice if requested by Circle K. Alumni are available for assistance, such as answering questions or sharing insight on a particular issue, to any Circle K member, but only when asked.
b. To avoid contact with the political processes within Circle K, and remain removed from Circle K election procedures.
c. To act appropriately and serve as role models to Circle K members.

ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP
Section 1: Membership is open to all former members of Circle K International who were members of the Missouri-Arkansas District of Circle K International or currently reside within the boundaries of this organization.
Section 2: College students who will be graduating in the spring following Circle K District Convention will be eligible for provisional membership in the Association. Provisional membership will terminate and active enrolled membership will take effect when Circle K membership is terminated.
Section 3: Dues shall be $25.00 per member per annum and shall be due to the Treasurer for the Missouri-Arkansas District Circle K Alumni Association and payable on October 1. Dues not paid by December 1 shall result in termination of membership.
Section 4: Membership benefits include the following:
a. Alumni newsletter, to be published by the Publicity Director;
b. Call to annual meeting and registration form sent by the Secretary;
c. Membership directory to be compiled by the Membership Director;
d. Other mailings as deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors;
e. Circle K publications, both District and International;
f. Alumni pin.
Section 5: Members shall gather at least once each year for the Annual Meeting, at the time and place of the Missouri-Arkansas District Circle K Convention, to biannually elect officers and consider other business to the Association. Convention fees and other details and participation by alumni in the convention shall be agreed upon with the Board of Officers of Missouri-Arkansas District Circle K and their Kiwanis advisors. A quorum at the Annual meeting shall be a majority of all active dues paid members.
Section 6: The Secretary of the Alumni Association shall provide annually, a list of association members and addresses to the Circle K District Secretary, Circle K Governor, and the Circle K District Administrator. Updates of member addresses shall also be made to these individuals.

ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS
Section 1: The elected officers of this organization shall be a Chair, a Vice Chair, a Secretary, a Treasurer and two Directors.
a. The Chair shall remain constant contact with the Board of Officers of the Missouri-Arkansas District Circle K; shall act as the representative of the Association as required; submit annually three written reports to the Circle K District Board; shall preside over all meetings of the Association Board of Directors; and shall, with the approval of the Board of Director, appoint all committee chairs.
b. The Vice Chair shall serve as parliamentarian; shall have primary responsibility for the proper functioning of all committees and shall assume the duties of the Chair in the event of an absence or vacancy.
c. The Secretary shall handle all correspondence for the Association; shall take minutes at all Board meetings and see to their proper distribution; submit to the International Office the names and addresses of offices; and assist the Chair and Vice Chair upon their request.
d. The Treasurer shall collect all dues and other revenue and maintain proper financial records, and assist the Chair and Vice Chair upon their request.
e. Each Director shall be appointed by the Association Chair to serve as chair of a standing committee.
Section 2: There shall be two standing committees: Membership and Publicity. Minimum duties include locating and developing an interest in the Association among Circle K Alumni, and publicizing the formation and activities of the Association, respectively. Committee members shall be appointed by the Association Chair. The Board of Directors may create ad hoc committees as necessary.
Section 3: The term of office for all elected officers shall be two years.
Section 4: The officers shall be elected biannually at the Annual meeting by ballot of all members present. Nominations will be taken from the floor and the vote taken for Chair (the vote shall be repeated until such time one candidate receives a majority vote). The process is then repeated for the remaining three offices. The officers shall take office on the succeeding October 1, and shall serve until their successors are duly elected and installed No member may hold the same office more than one term in succession. All active dues-paid members are eligible to run for office.
Section 5: The Board of Directors of the Association shall consist of the current officers, the immediate past Association Chair, and a representative of the Missouri-Arkansas Circle K District Board as voting members. The Circle K District Administrator, or a Kiwanian approved by the Missouri-Arkansas Kiwanis District Board shall serve as an ex-officio member of the Board of Directors. The Board shall meet at least two (2) times each year as called by the Association Chair, or by a majority vote of the Board. Any member of the Board may be removed from office by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all other members of the Board. A majority of the Board shall consist of a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority vote shall decide all issues unless otherwise specified in these bylaws.
Section 6: Any vacancy in the offices of Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, or Director shall be filled by appointment by the Association Chair and approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board.

ARTICLE V: FINANCE
Section 1: The Alumni Association shall present for review, upon request from the Kiwanis or Circle K District Board(s) the budget of the Association.
Section 2: The Treasurer shall give financial reports at all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall publish a semiannual report in the Association newsletter.
Section 3: All monies of the Association shall be held in accounts under the name of “Missouri-Arkansas Circle K Alumni Association.” All checks or other withdrawals from savings or checking accounts shall be cosigned by any two of the following Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, or Treasurer of the Association.
Section 4: Any and all monies raised above administrative expenses (including a reasonable reserve fund not to exceed one-half of the Association’s administrative expenses) shall be used for specific projects for the District Circle K, as agreed upon by the Association and the Circle K District Board, in conjunction with the Circle K District Administrator. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors shall be required to disburse funds in this manner.
Section 5: If approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors or by a majority vote of the members at the Annual Meeting, the Association may incorporate.
Section 6: The Association agrees, that with the adoption of these Bylaws, to submit $250.00 for the Charter for Organization to Circle K International, which entitles the Association to use the name and insignia of Circle K International.
Section 7: The Association agrees, that with the adoption of these Bylaws, to submit $100.00 for the Annual Renewal Fee, due October 1 of each succeeding administrative year following the year of chartering, to Circle K International which assures the Association the continued privilege of using the name and insignia of Circle K International.
Section 8: The Association will provide financial support to the District of Circle K. This financial support shall not be used as an annual contribution to the Circle K administrative budget. Any financial contribution to the Circle K administrative budget shall be approved by the Circle K International District Administrator and the Kiwanis District Board. All expenditures made by the Association on behalf of the District of Circle K, must first have the approval of the Circle K District Administrator.
Section 9: The Association shall agree to pay for legal liability insurance, should it be required to keep the charter of the organization.

ARTICLE VI: ADHERENCE TO CIRCLE K INTERNATIONAL POLICIES
Section 1: The officers and members of the Association shall agree to follow all policies and procedures of Circle K International and Kiwanis International.
Section 2: Should individual members of the Association not adhere to the policies and procedures of Circle K International and/or Kiwanis International, the Board of the Directors of the Association (following a two-thirds majority vote), may ask for or require the resignation of the member and bar the person from participating in future Association activities.

ARTICLE VII: RULES OF ORDER
The latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern the Association in all cases to which said rules are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these Bylaws and any other rules or policies which the Association may adopt.

ARTICLE VIII: AMENDMENTS
These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present to the Annual Meeting, provided written notice of the proposed amendments have been sent to all members at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting No amendment which provides for the removal of Article IV from these Bylaws will be considered. Amended Bylaws shall be submitted to and approved by the Missouri-Arkansas Kiwanis District Board, Missouri-Arkansas Circle K District Board, and the Circle K International Board of Trustees.

ARTICLE IX: DISSOLUTION
Section 1: If approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present at the Annual Meeting, the Association may dissolve itself. Notice of intent to dissolve the Association must be mailed thirty (30) days prior to the Annual Meeting.
Section 2: If, for any reason, the Association is dissolved, all accounts payable shall be immediately settled, and all remaining monies and assets of the Association shall be turned over to the Missouri-Arkansas District of Circle K International.
Section 3: Should an outstanding debt be incurred by the Missouri-Arkansas Circle K Alumni Association, individual members shall be assessed the proper amount to clear the debt.

ARTICLE X: RATIFICATION
Section 1: The formation of the Missouri-Arkansas Circle K Alumni Association shall take place only with the approval of the Kiwanis District Board, the Circle K District Board and the Circle K International Board of Trustees.
Section 2: These Bylaws shall take effect once twenty (20) alumni have been located who are willing to serve as charter members of the Association and who have paid membership dues into a special account held by either the Missouri-Arkansas District of Circle K or Missouri-Arkansas District of Kiwanis; said monies shall be held by the appropriate authority in the aforementioned account and turned over to the Association upon its final formation and chartering from Circle K International.

Hereby ratified:
/s/ Amanda C. Cully, Missouri-Arkansas Circle K Governor
Date: January 14, 2000

/s/ Karen Spicer, Missouri-Arkansas District Circle K Secretary
Date: January 14, 2000

/s/ Velma J. Wachter, Missouri-Arkansas District Kiwanis Governor
Date: February 13, 2000

/s/ Charles H. Kemper, Jr., Missouri-Arkansas District Kiwanis Secretary
Date: February 16, 2000

/s/ Christopher Zock, Circle K International President
Date: May, 2000

/s/ Aparupa Bhattacharya, Circle K International Secretary V Date: May, 2000