The name of this club shall be teacup chains. It shall be headquartered in Edmond, Oklahoma.
 

The purpose of this organization shall be purely social and recreational, and shall include providing for its members the pleasure of square dancing and complimenting activities in the spirit of friendliness and good fellowship, welcoming all guests, visiting other clubs when possible and supporting all district and state functions. Intoxicating drinks shall not be consumed immediately before or during any club dance or meeting.
 

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
SECTION I

Membership shall be open to individuals or couples over the age of 18 who have graduated from mainstream lessons.

SECTION II

Membership is retained by paying dues quarterly and meeting the above requirements. The caller and his spouse will pay no dues but will be a voting member of the club.

SECTION III

A member in good standing who is no longer able to attend dances but still wishes to maintain their association with the club may be named an Honorary Member by a vote of the club. An Honorary member pays no dues and has no voting privileges, but shall be listed in the directory and receive notices of club events.
 

ARTICLE IV - MEETINGS
SECTION I

There shall be at least two meetings per year of the entire membership.

SECTION II

All meetings shall be governed by Roberts Rules of Order.
 

ARTICLE V - OFFICERS
SECTION I

The officers of this club shall be: President, President-Elect (Vice-President), Secretary, Treasurer and Membership. Each officer shall serve one year. These officers, along with the Immediate Past President, shall be known as the Executive Board. No member shall serve more than one office at the same time.

SECTION II - PRESIDENT

The President shall preside at all meetings of the club and of the Executive Board. The President shall appoint all committee chairpersons, delegates and any other persons not otherwise specifically provided for herein and shall exercise all the usual functions of the presidency.

SECTION III PRESIDENT-ELECT (VICE-PRESIDENT)

In the absence of the President, the President-Elect shall perform the duties of the President. This officer shall be responsible for all club property. The President-Elect shall be responsible for securing a caller and a dance hall.

SECTION IV - SECRETARY

The Secretary shall keep an accurate record of all meetings of the club and of the Executive Board. The Secretary shall be responsible for any correspondence with other entities.

SECTION V - TREASURER

The Treasurer shall receive all funds and give a written receipt for same. The Treasurer shall pay all authorized debts of the club. The Treasurer shall maintain a record of all receipts and disbursements and make a quarterly report which will be made available to all members. The Treasurer and the President shall both be signators of the club bank account. Only one signature will be necessary for writing checks.

SECTION VI - MEMBERSHIP

The Membership office shall maintain a current list of members, including their names, addresses, birthdays and anniversaries and shall communicate with members as needed. Membership shall also maintain a birthday and anniversary calendar and furnish such information to the presiding officer at dances for recognition of members' birthdays and anniversaries as they occur.

ARTICLE VII - ELECTION OF OFFICERS
SECTION I

Officers shall be elected each December at a meeting of the entire membership. The term of office shall be from January 1 and continue for 12 months, ending the following December 31. This shall be the official year of the club. If an office becomes vacant, a new officer shall be elected by special election.

SECTION II

At the first dance in October, the President shall appoint three members who are not on the Executive Board to serve as a Nominating Committee. A slate of candidates for election to the Executive Board will be selected by the Nominating Committee and submitted to the entire membership at the December membership meeting. At this meeting additional nominations may be made from the floor. New officers will be elected at this meeting.
 

SECTION I

Membership dues shall be set each December or as often as needed. The amount of the dues shall be recommended by the Executive Board and approved by the general membership.

SECTION II

Dues shall be waived for the club’s Caller and spouse, the President and those serving on the Executive Board of the Central District Square Dance Association or the Oklahoma Square Dance Association. Star dues will not be waived.

Any proposed amendments to the constitution or by-laws shall be distributed to the members and voted on by a method determined by the president. A two-third majority of members present at a meeting must vote for an amendment in order for it to be adopted. If vote is taken by email, two-thirds of all members must vote for an amendment in order for it to be adopted.

In the event the club dissolves for any reason, any remaining property or money belonging to the club shall be disposed of as determined by a majority vote of the general membership.
 

ARTICLE XI - PERSONAL LIABILITY
SECTION I

This organization shall be a non-profit corporation and no part of the assets or funds of this organization shall become vested as property rights in any member or delegate, nor shall the funds or assets of this organization be allowed to enure to the benefit of any person or firm other than by the payment of duly authorized sums for performance of services or the furnishing of materials or services as required and approved by the executive board.

SECTION II

No officer, delegate or member shall be personally liable for any of the debts or obligations of the organization which have been incurred with approval or direction of any officer having such authority or the executive board.

SECTION III

This organization shall have such powers as are allowed it by the laws of Oklahoma, including the right to take by gift, purchase, devise or bequest, real and personal property for all purposes appropriate to its creation and the right to adopt by-laws.
These foregoing amended constitution and by-laws, consisting of three pages were adopted and approved at a general membership meeting on June 16, 2007.
　
Note:
July 29, 1991- original constitution and by-laws use approved by the charter membership.
October 2004 - constitution and by-laws were amended in to permit single membership.
June 16, 2007 - constitution and by-laws were amended to change fiscal year to a calendar year.

December 20, 2008 – constitution and by-laws amended to set membership age to minimum of 18, allow Honorary Member category, waive dues for president and any executive officers of state and district associations and allow president to set method of voting on future bylaws changes.