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Last Updated
July 2025
Version
1.0 Draft
Status
Under ReviewSection 1.1: Name
The name of this organization shall be “Columbus Pinball Club” (hereinafter referred to as “the Club”).
Section 1.2: Purpose
The Club is organized as a private social club under Section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code for the following purposes:
Section 2.1: Eligibility
Membership is open to individuals who:
Section 2.2: Membership Categories
Full voting members with enhanced benefits and priority privileges
- • Priority machine access
- • Enhanced guest privileges
- • Exclusive events
- • Voting rights
Full voting members with access to all Club facilities and events
- • Full facility access
- • Event participation
- • Voting rights
- • Standard guest privileges
Full voting members who receive free membership in exchange for volunteer service
- • Free membership
- • Voting rights
- • Full facility access
- • Service recognition
Section 2.3: Dues and Fees
Monthly membership dues shall be established by the Board of Directors and approved by the membership. Dues are payable monthly and are non-refundable.
Section 3.1: Composition
The Board of Directors shall consist of at least three (3) members elected by the membership. The Board shall include:
- • Lead board meetings
- • Represent the club
- • Strategic planning
- • Assist president
- • Committee oversight
- • Succession planning
- • Meeting minutes
- • Record keeping
- • Communication
- • Financial oversight
- • Budget management
- • Financial reporting
Section 3.2: Duties
The Board of Directors shall:
Section 4.1: Annual Meeting
An annual meeting of the membership shall be held each year for the election of directors and transaction of other business.
Section 4.2: Special Meetings
Special meetings may be called by the President, a majority of the Board, or upon written request of 25% of the membership.
Section 5.1: Voting Rights
Each regular member in good standing shall have one vote on all matters submitted to the membership.
Section 5.2: Quorum
A quorum for membership meetings shall be 25% of the regular membership.
Section 6.1: Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the Club shall be January 1 through December 31.
Section 6.2: Budget
The Board shall prepare and present an annual budget to the membership for approval.
Section 6.3: Financial Records
The Club shall maintain accurate financial records and file required tax returns.
Section 7.1: Dissolution Process
In the event of dissolution, the Club's assets shall be distributed to one or more organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Section 8.1: Amendment Process
These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the membership present at a duly called meeting, provided that notice of the proposed amendment has been given to all members at least 30 days in advance.
Robert's Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern the Club in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws.
These bylaws are currently in draft form and are being reviewed by the founding board members. They will be presented to the membership for approval once finalized.