Article I: Name

The name of this organization shall be the “Ready 4 Growth” (hereinafter referred to as the “Organization”).

Article II: Purpose

The purpose of the Organization is to support small business, networking opportunity and businesses to thrive together

Article III: Membership

Members shall be persons and/or small business entities that use one or more of our free services as defined

Article IV: Board of Directors

The Organization shall be governed by a board of directors (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”). The Board shall consist of seven [7] directors.

The Board shall be responsible for the management of the Organization and for ensuring that the Organization complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

The Board shall meet at least [number of meetings] times per year. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the president or by any two directors.

Article V: Officers

The officers of the Organization shall be the president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer. The officers shall be elected by the Board at its annual meeting. The officers shall serve for a term of [term length] years. An officer may be re-elected for an unlimited number of terms.

The president shall be the chief executive officer of the Organization and shall have general supervision of all of the Organization’s activities.

The vice president shall act in the absence of the president and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.

The secretary shall be responsible for keeping the minutes of all Board meetings and for maintaining the Organization’s corporate records.

The treasurer shall be responsible for the Organization’s finances and shall keep accurate records of all income and expenses.

Article VI: Committees

The Board may establish such committees as it deems necessary or advisable. Committees shall be composed of members of the Board and such other persons as the Board may appoint.

Article VII: Compensation

No director or officer of the Organization shall receive any compensation for their services. Directors and officers may be reimbursed for their reasonable expenses incurred on behalf of the Organization.

Article VIII: Amendments

These bylaws may be amended by unanimous vote of the Board at any regular or special meeting.

Article IX: Dissolution

Upon dissolution of the Organization, its assets shall be distributed to one or more charitable organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

Article X: Governing Law

These bylaws shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of “Michigan”.