Section 1. The name of this organization shall be Windemere Township Lake and Landowners Association, Inc. The registered office address for the Association is 92934 E. Frontage Rd. Moose Lake, MN 55767. The Association mailing address is P.O. Box 292, Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783.

Section 2. The objective of this organization shall be to protect and improve the quality of the lakes, the values of the property, and the natural recreation facilities of Windemere Township. Some of the specific matters of concern of this organization will be water, noise, land and air pollution, and ecology, as it pertains to the natural resources and health of the residents of Windemere Township and the civic and community matters that affect the property values and recreational potential of the township.

Section 1. The membership of this organization shall be as follows: Any owner of property in Windemere Township, or owner of lakeshore on Sand Lake not located in Windemere Township may join by registering with the organization and paying dues. The registration shall include the owner's name, permanent address and phone number, and the name of the lake in the township to which the property is most closely associated. This property shall be referred to in these bylaws as a unit.

Section 2. The voter's rights and privileges are as follows: Property owners of legal voting age who are registered with a unit and are members of good standing may hold office, entertain motions, and vote in all business matters of this organization.
Two authorized voters are allowed per unit.

Section 3. Dues are set, per year per unit, payable upon registration or at the first general meeting each year. Dues are to be reviewed by tire board of directors yearly. Any proposed change shall be presented to the general membership for consideration after proper notification. Nonpayment of dues will terminate the unit and voter's rights to participate in elections or hold office.

Section 4. Any person duly registered with the organization on or before July 3,1971, shall be known as a Charter Member.

Section 1. The Board of Directors shall have a minimum of ten (10) Directors.

Section 2. Every effort shall 1s made to insure representation from all lakes and adjacent areas.

Section 3. Directors must he registered members of the organization.

Section 4. Directors will be elected at the last general meeting in each calendar year to serve two year terms. A Director may serve multiple terms. Directors shall be elected on a rotating basis with approximately half of the board elected yearly.

Section 5. Failure of a Director to attend three consecutive scheduled meetings, with such absence unexcused by the Chair shall constitute voluntary resignation of such Director.

Section 6. If a vacancy in a Director's position occurs because of death, illness, or any other reason the Board may appoint a substitute to fill the unexpired term. If at all possible, the substitute will be selected from the registered members of the lake represented.

Section 7. A Director is considered to be the spokesperson for the lake represented. The Director will bring the problems and suggestions of that area to the attention of the board. Board members elected to an office will discharge the duties of said office keeping the good of the area and organization as a whole in mind. 

Section 8. The Directors will meet at least Spring and Fall and also when special meetings are necessary. They will also meet at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled time of any general or special general meeting to prepare an agenda.

Section 9. Any officer of the Board or any two Directors may call a special meeting by notifying the Chairperson and secretary of the board of the need of a special meeting. Notification of special meetings shall not be less then 5 or more than 30 days.

Section 10. 25% of the Directors plus two officers wi11 constitute a quorum for a Directors meeting.

Section 11. The Board is limited to expenditures not exceeding $500 in any one transaction with Board approval and without authorization of the voters at a general meeting. Expenditures may not exceed the monthly balance of the checking account.

Section 1. The elected officers on the Board of Directors will assume the same office for the organization. In addition to these officers, an Assistant Treasurer and an Assistant Secretary may be appointed by the Chairperson each year. These officers will be exofficio members of the Board of Directors and will assist the Board Officers at all General Meetings.

Section 2. The Board of Directors will elect a Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, Secretary and Membership Chair from its members. This group shall be the Executive Committee.

Section 3. The Chair, (in his absence the Vice Chair) shall preside at all Board and General Meetings, preserve order and enforce the by-laws. The Chair shall decide all questions of order and usage according to parliamentary procedure governed by Roberts Rules of Order and appoint all committees not otherwise provided for.

Section 4. Officers will be elected at the first Board Meeting following the last general meeting each year and will serve one year terms. If a vacancy occurs in an office of the Board, the Directors will select a replacement from their members to fill the unexpired term(s).

Section 5. The Executive Committee shall act only in the intervals between Board Meetings and are at all times subject to the control and direction of the Board.

Section 6. The authority and finances of the Officers and Board shall be as follows: The Board is authorized to conduct the business of this organization as specified in the Articles and By Laws. They will consider and act on suggestions or motions of the members when such suggestions or motions are within the scope of the organization.

Section 7. No Director or Officer of this organization will receive wages or compensation for
services to the organization. Valid expenses incurred in connection with the business of this organization may be reimbursed.

Section 1. a. A general meeting shall be a public meeting open to all members of the organization and other interested parties.

b. There will be three (3) general meetings a year plus special meetings if necessary. Meetings will be scheduled for a weekend during the normal vacation season.

c. Notification of the dates of all general meetings will be by one mailing following the Spring Board Meeting and at least 30 days prior to the last general meeting.

d. To call a Special General Meeting a majority vote of the Board is required. Each unit will be notified by a special mailing at least 5 days, but not more than 30 days prior to the Special General Meeting. The reason for the meeting will be stated.

e. Ten (10) percent of the registered voters will constitute a quorum for a general meeting. Twenty percent will constitute a quorum if a mail in vote is necessary.

f. Minutes of the last General Meeting will be read at the next General Meeting. Minutes of all Board Meetings held during the interval between General Meetings may be read in summary format at the next General Meeting so long as complete copies of the Board Meeting minutes so summarized are available at the General Meeting. Summarized Minutes equally require voice vote approval as summarized
and a copy of the summary shall be filed with full Board Meeting minutes that were summarized. Minutes will include roll call of Officers and Directors. Directors will be identified by lake/area represented.

g. For legal notices the newspapers of record will be the Moose Lake Star Gazette and the Arrowhead Leader.

Section 2. a. A Board meeting shall consist of Officers and directors. Other interested parties may attend with voice, but no vote.

b. The directors shall meet at least Spring and Fall for a Board Meeting and also when special meetings are necessary. They are required to meet at least two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled time of any general or special general meeting to prepare an agenda.

c. All Directors will be notified of general and special Board meetings at least 5 days, but not more than 30 days prior to the meeting unless immediate telephone notification is required.

d. 25% of the directors plus two officers will constitute a quorum for a Board Meeting.

Any officer of the Board or any two directors may call a special Board meeting by notifying the Chair and the Secretary.

Section 1. This organization may utilize two types of committees in addition to the Executive Committee. A standing committee may be appointed for one year at the first general meeting each year. An action committee would work on a specific problem or project of the organization to completion. All committees must be reestablished on an annual basis.

Section 2. One Director will be delegated as a member of each special committee plus as many general membership units as necessary to accomplish the purpose of the committee.

Section 3. All committees will report their findings to the Board for evaluation and resolution.

Section 1. In situations where an operating expense is other than routine, a resolution of the Board or a motion from the floor at a general meeting may authorize the organization to assume the additional expense. Motion from the floor authorizations require a majority vote at a general or special general meeting. If authorized, the Board will assess all units on an equal basis.

Section 2. The organization will accept contributions of services or money that would defray expenses of the organization. Such contributions would be announced at the next general meeting.

Section 3. Any bylaw may be altered, adopted, added or deleted by a majority vote at a general meeting. It shall be presented at one meeting and voted on at the next meeting. The motion may originate from a member in good standing or from a resolution by the Board.

Section 4. These bylaws should be reviewed on an annual basis by the Board and Chair Officers with recommendations to the General Body for updating and revisions.

Revised 1996 Chuck Erickson
Gail Bodigheimer

Revised 1998 Bd of Directors - Added 2d & 3d sentences to Article I, Section 1, as per MN law.

Revised 1999 Members Voted to Amend Article III, Section 11, check 
authority from $250. to $500.