Swing Dance Club
of Hawaii

Official documents

Governance & bylaws

Swing Dance Club of Hawaii (SDCH) is a 501(c)(7) tax-exempt social club. These are our governing documents.

Current

Bylaws

Adopted to replace any prior Constitution or Bylaws, incorporating modern standards for clarity, inclusivity, and 501(c)(7) compliance.

Read the Bylaws (PDF)

Archived — superseded by the Bylaws

Constitution

The club's prior governing document. The Bylaws state that they “replace any prior Constitution or Bylaws,” so this is kept for historical reference only.

Read the Constitution (PDF)

What's in them

A few highlights

Some excerpts from the Bylaws — see the full PDF above for everything, including officer duties, finances, and amendment procedures.

Purpose (Article 2)

“The SDCH is organized exclusively for pleasure, recreation, and other nonprofitable purposes consistent with Section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code.” Objectives include promoting friendship and unity through swing dancing activities, raising the standard and education level of swing dancing locally, and supporting a local charity annually.

Membership (Article 3)

Membership is limited to individuals who support the club's purposes and can abide by the Bylaws, with categories for Regular, Student, Supporting, and Honorary members. “A member in good standing has paid dues and complies with Bylaws and the Code of Conduct (Appendix A).”

Meetings (Article 4)

Board Meetings are “held monthly or as needed,” plus an Annual Membership Meeting for officer elections and annual reports, and Special Membership Meetings “called by the President or Board as needed.”

Officers & Board of Directors (Article 5)

Officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer) are elected annually by secret ballot. The Board consists of 4–10 members, “comprising the President, Treasurer, and Secretary officers… and 0–6 additional directors.”

Amendments (Article 12)

“Amendments may be proposed in writing by any Board member, for voting at an Annual or Special Membership meeting. Amendments require a two-thirds vote to carry.”