EFE Bylaws

Elected Positions are voted on every 4 years by Family Board Members

Family Board Member

• 15 total board members.

• 3 members can be outside the family.

• Unpaid position until growth necessitates otherwise.

• The first board will be selected by founder for a 4-year term.

• If not elected, can only serve 18 months

• Officers can only be removed by a majority of the board along with the approval of the founder

• The founder will have a vote on the board, but will be a liaison to the board and can make proposals.

President

• Elected every 4 years by board members

Funding

• Funding shall be provided by the collection of dues

• Dues are $5 per member in family

• Dues will be capped at $20 for a family of 4 plus.

• Members 65 or older are exempt

Benefits: Grants

• To be eligible for a grant, member must be up to date on dues

• Non-dues paying members must wait the number of months of not paying dues from inception along with dues paid in full to be grant eligible

• All grants must be approved by three-fourths of the board and signed by the Treasurer

• Scholarships

• Community

• 10% of funds must go back into the community

Meetings

• Meetings will be convened monthly

• All members must meet and convene every two years

Legislation

• Amendments must be approved by Super majority of both members and the Board with the signature of the President and the Founder