By-Laws – Polish Home Association

BY-LAWS
– of the –
POLISH HOME ASSOCIATION of –
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
AMENDED (December 28, 2001)
FURTHER AMENDED May 20, 2017
FURTHER AMENDED January 26, 2025.

ARTICLE 1: OBJECTS & PURPOSES
Sec. 1. OBJECTS: The objects and purposes of the Polish Home Association, and all its
business and affairs whatsoever, shall be carried out and managed and conducted, all in
accordance with its Agreement to Incorporate and the following by-laws of said Association.
Sec. 2. SOME FUNDAMENTAL OBJECTS: Some of the fundamental objects for which this
Association is formed are and shall be, viz.:
(a) The creation, maintenance and operation of a democratic Association or institution which
shall promote and uphold the mutual interests of the people of Seattle and its vicinity, who are of
Polish birth or ancestry and in which at least three-fourths of its trustees shall always be of Polish
birth or their descendants; each of such descendants shall be able to speak and read the Polish
language.
(b) To provide and maintain an Association for all of the Polish people and organizations of
Seattle and vicinity in which there shall be unquestionable toleration and in which no one shall
be discriminated against because of his sectarian, religious, political views or affiliations, and in
which no one shall be preferred because of such views or affiliations.
(c) This by-law, Sec. 2, shall never be amended or changed in any respect whatsoever.
NOTE: Section 2 is identical to Section 47 in the original PHA by-laws filed with Washington
State on November 22, 1918 and cannot be changed.

ARTICLE 2: MEMBERS RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sec. 3. FUNDAMENTAL MEMBERS RIGHTS: Participate in the various activities of the
Association, specifically the annual elections and use of the Association Facility. It is the
members’ responsibility to promote, advocate the welfare of and further the interests of the
Association, and support policies intended to accomplish the greatest good for the greatest
number of Association members.
Sec. 4. CONTROL AND SUPERVISION: The Members of this Association shall have, at all
times, full control and supervision of all its business, property, and affairs whatsoever, and of all
its officers and trustees.
Sec. 5. MEMBERS ELIGIBILITY APPLICATION: Any Pole, any person of Polish descent
or ancestry, male or female, regardless of age, who shall believe in the nonpartisan aims of this
Association, may become a member of this Association upon payment of the membership dues,
as hereinafter provided. Any person of another nationality known to be a friend of the Polish
people, and who shall have been voted acceptable for membership in this Association by said
trustees, and who shall believe in the nonpartisan aims of this Association, and who shall pay
said membership dues, as hereinafter provided, may also become a member of this Association.
Any other Polish organization, whether incorporated or un-incorporated, which believes in the
nonpartisan aims of this Association, and which shall have been voted acceptable for
membership in this Association by said Members, and whose corporate or official organization
name shall be signed by its president, (he/she being duly authorized to do so by his/her own said
organization) and shall also pay the said annual membership dues, as hereinafter provided, may
become a member of this Association. Applications for membership shall be made in writing or
online and the applications shall be regarded as a guarantee on the part of the applicant of his/her
interest in and sympathy with the purposes of the Association and of his/her adherence if
accepted, to its by-laws.
Sec. 6. MEMBERSHIP UNITS: All original shareholders of the Polish Home Association have
been awarded membership units in relation of one membership unit for each share of stock
owned. These membership units may be voted by currently paid-up members, one membership
unit being equivalent to one additional vote, only in matters concerning final dissolution.
Sec. 7. MEMBERS VOTING ELIGIBILITY – PAID DUES ELIGIBILITY: Each said
member shall be entitled to vote on all questions and all matters of business whatsoever at each
regular and special meeting of said members. Each member is entitled to one vote, while a
family membership entitles both husband and wife each to one vote.
(a) All members of the Association are eligible to vote or become candidates for elected
office who have paid annual membership dues no later than December 31st. of the year prior to
the Election Meeting. New members of the Association who pay annual membership dues prior
to July 1st are eligible to vote in the following Election Meeting. “PAID MEMBERSHIP DUES”
means that money (cash or check) has been deposited with the Association treasury. The list of
eligible voting members, PAID UP MEMBERS, is closed December 31st of the year prior to the
Election Meeting. Payment of Association membership dues will not be accepted between
January 1st and the Election Meeting.
(b) All members of the Association delinquent in their paid annual dues will be required to
pay the back dues or pay a new membership prior to July 1st in order to vote.
Sec. 8. MEMBERS – ADDRESSES: Every said Member, if an individual or an organization,
shall leave their last known residence or business post office address or email and telephone
number with the VP of Communication and Membership of this Association, and shall promptly
report any change in such address information to said officer. Any said member, failing to do so,
shall have no right to complain of any business transacted or any action taken at any meeting of
said members for which notices have been sent
Sec. 9. MEMBERS – DUTY: All members are encouraged to attend meetings of this
Association. It shall be the duty of every Officer and Trustee of this Association to attend every
of their respective regular and special meetings of this Association.
(a) All members are responsible to be current in their annual dues to maintain membership
privileges. Any member delinquent in their paid annual dues may become current by paying
back dues or become a new member as defined in Section (7a).
(b) A member of the Association may not simultaneously be a member of any organization
whose activities are prejudicial to the aims of this Association as determined by the Trustees.
Sec. 10. SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION: The Board of Trustees may suspend or expel a
member for cause upon two-thirds (2/3) majority vote after holding a hearing. Member shall
receive thirty (30) days’ notice of the hearing, with factual basis of the charges. The Trustees will
vote within forty-eight (48) hours of the hearing and shall immediately notify the member of the
vote. The member will have the right to appeal to the full membership at the next regular
meeting of the members. Good cause for expulsion or suspension would be conduct unbecoming
a member, conduct prejudicial to the aims, repute or financial mismanagement of this
Association, conduct which the Trustees determine is damaging to this Association and/or its
members. When or if the member appeals to the full membership, the appeal shall be in writing,
filed with the Association’s Recording Secretary. The membership may by majority vote (50%
+1) reinstate the member with specific conditions or with no conditions or confirmed suspension
or expulsion.

ARTICLE 3: ASSOCIATION OFFICERS
Sec. 11. OFFICERS: The officers of this Association shall be a President, a Senior Vice
President, Vice Presidents, a Treasurer, and Recording Secretary. The Vice Presidents shall
perform functions of the organization, which shall be determined by the Board of Trustees. To
increase the number of elected officers of this Association, a motion must be presented by the
President of the Trustees and voted during the Board of Trustees meeting.
Sec. 12. TERMS OF OFFICE ELECTIONS WHEN BALLOT: The term of office of all said
officers shall be for a period of two calendar years. All officers of this Association shall be
elected as provided for at the Annual meeting of the members held in January for the term of the
ensuing two calendar years thereafter. Vacancies may also be filled by the Board of Trustees
voting for the un-expired portion of the term. All voting shall be by ballot.
Sec. 13. OFFICERS REGULAR MEETINGS: The officers of this Association shall meet
regularly at the time and date as determined by the President, in the main assembly room of this
Association. Such meetings are open to members of this Association. Members’ testimony will
be allowed during a specified portion of the meeting agenda. The Association President has the
authority to call the officers meeting into executive session. The Trustees President shall have
one (1) vote representing the Trustees at the regular meetings held by the officers of the
Association.
Sec. 14. OFFICERS VACANCIES: The office of any officer may be declared vacant at any
regular monthly meeting after the unexcused absence of said officer from three (3) successive
previous monthly meetings. Vacancies shall be filled by election by the Board of Trustees at any
regular monthly meeting until the next annual meeting of said members. All such elections shall
be by ballot.
Sec. 15. PRESIDENT DUTIES: The President shall attend the Board of Trustees meetings.
The President of the Association shall preside at all meetings of the members and Officers, and
shall have general charge and supervision of all the affairs and property of this Association,
subject, however, to the general supervision of the Trustees and members, and shall perform
his/her duties as required by these bylaws and such other duties from time to time as he/she shall
be required by said Trustees and members.
Sec. 16. SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT DUTIES: The senior vice president, during the illness,
absence, or other disability of the president, or during any vacancy in the office of the president,
shall perform such and all duties and exercise all the powers and authorities of the president.
Sec. 17. VICE PRESIDENTS DUTIES: The vice presidents shall perform each and all of the
duties assigned to them by the president. During any vacancy in the office of senior vice
president, the office shall be elected from among the vice presidents to serve as senior vice
president and shall perform each and all the duties and exercise all the powers and authorities of
the senior vice president, as well as any other duties assigned by the president.
Sec. 18. OFFICERS ELIGIBILITY: No person shall be eligible to the office of president,
senior vice president, or vice presidents unless he/she shall be a member of this Association and
shall be either a citizen or legal resident of the United States of America. President and senior
vice president shall be either of Polish birth or ancestry. It would be desirable for President and
Senior Vice President to be fluent in Polish and English languages.
Sec. 19. TREASURER – DUTIES: The treasurer shall collect all moneys due or belonging to
this Association, and keep an account of the same; keep a record of all bills paid, moneys
received, and the source from which they came, and of all official transactions; and treasurer
shall perform all such other duties as may be required by these bylaws and from time to time by
the trustees. Treasurer shall deposit all moneys received immediately in the name of this
Association in some Bank designated by the trustees; the treasurer shall pay out all moneys by
checks drawn upon said Bank or by electronic means in the name of this Association signed by
himself/herself or the President of the Association, as treasurer to the ollar limit determined by
the Trustees Audit Committee. Treasurer shall keep all books pertaining to- his/her office The
treasurer shall turn all moneys belonging to this Association and all records and papers and
documents whatsoever over to his/her successor on the termination of his/her office; and shall
perform all such other duties required by these by-laws from time to time by the trustees and
members.
The Treasurer shall submit a written report of all money received and paid out for each month
and quarter of each calendar year at the next annual meeting of the members and monthly
Officers meeting. In the event the President and Senior Vice – president shall be absent from an
officers or members meeting, the treasurer shall preside
Sec. 20. VICE PRESIDENT FINANCIAL PLANNING: The vice president of financial
planning shall present an operating and capital budget to the officers and trustees of this
Association, and upon its discussion, modification and approval by said officers and trustees
shall be vigilant of its execution. The operating and capital budget for the upcoming year shall be
submitted to Officers and Trustees no later than December 31st of the current year. Vice president
of financial planning shall oversee the physical assets of the Association, be responsible for the
capital expenditures of the Association, and the corresponding insurance policies. Vice president
of financial planning shall keep all books pertaining to his/her office and all notes, mortgages,
insurance policies, bonds and other valuable papers of this Association.
Sec. 21. RECORDING SECRETARY DUTIES: The recording secretary shall record the
minutes of all meetings of the members and officers and shall have the custody of the same; and
shall perform all such other duties as required by these by-laws and from time to time required
by the President.
Sec. 22. VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIP – DUTIES: The Vice President of Communications and Membership shall sent out notices for
any special meetings of the members and Trustees, or any other notices deemed necessary by the
Officers, and shall receive all correspondence pertaining to his/her duties of this Association,
and shall keep an up to date record of the post office, business or residence address, e-mails and
telephone numbers of each individual member. and of the president and secretary or two other
similar officers of each other Polish society or organization which may be a member in this
Association: and shall perform all such other duties as may be requested by the president.
Sec. 23. VICE PRESIDENT OF FACILITIES AND DESIGN – DUTIES: The vice president of
facilities and design shall oversee the Association’s building(s) and grounds. It shall oversee
structural and aesthetic upkeep or changes of the Association’s building(s) and shall perform all
such other duties as may be requested by the Association’s president.
Sec. 24. OFFICERS EXPULSION-: The Trustees may suspend or expel an Officer for cause
upon two-thirds (2/3) majority vote after holding a hearing. The Officer shall receive thirty (30)
days’ notice of the hearing, with factual basis of the charges. The Trustees will vote within forty-
eight (48) hours of the hearing and shall immediately notify the Officer of the vote. The Officer
will have the right to appeal to the full membership at the next regular meeting of the members.
A good cause for expulsion or suspension would be conduct unbecoming an officer, conduct
prejudicial to the aims, financial mismanagement or repute of this Association, conduct which
the Trustees determine is damaging to this Association and/or its members. When or if the
officer appeals to the full membership, the appeal shall be in writing, filed with the Association’s
Recording Secretary. Members may by vote (50% + 1) reinstate the officer with specific
conditions or with no conditions or confirm suspension or expulsion.

ARTICLE 4: ASSOCIATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Sec. 25. TRUSTEES: The Board of Trustees shall oversee the affairs of the Association. The
Board of Trustees shall consist of fifteen (15) Trustees. The Trustees will elect from among its
trustees by vote (50% +1) the Trustee President and a three-member Trustee’s Audit Committee.
The Trustees shall report the results of the election to the Officers and members of the
Association.
Delegates from other Polish organizations as designated by The Trustees may delegate one
person as a non-voting attendee to matters of the Board of Trustees of this Association.
Sec. 26 TERMS OF OFFICE ELECTIONS: The term of office of all said trustees shall be for
a period of two calendar years and shall always continue until their respective successors are
duly provided or duly elected. All officers and trustees of this Association shall be elected as
provided for by the currently established Polish Home Association Election Procedures. The
process to fill vacancies will also be provided for in the currently established Election
Procedures.
Sec. 27. OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES TERMS OVERLAP. To provide for better continuity of
the Association operations the elections for the two-year terms of the Officers and Trustees
should not overlap, the Trustees should be elected in even years and Officers in odd years.
Sec. 28. TRUSTEES – ELIGIBILITY – DELEGATES FROM OTHER POLISH
ORGANIZATIONS: Three fourths (¾) of the trustees of this Association shall always be of
Polish birth or of their descendants and able to read and write the Polish language. Trustees must
have a demonstrated commitment to the preservation of Association and its by-laws and
celebration of the Polish culture in the region; said Trustees shall always be legal residents of the
United States of America; at least one of said Trustees shall reside in the City of Seattle, in said
King County, State of Washington; each Trustee shall be of legal voting age. All said Trustees
must remain a member of this Association in good standing as defined in Section Five (5) of
these bylaws for the duration of their term-, except as hereinafter provided.
Sec. 29. TRUSTEES VACANCIES- TEMPORARILY -FILLED BALLOT: The office of
any Trustee may be declared vacant at any regular monthly meeting after the un-excused absence
of said Trustee from three (3) successive previous monthly meetings. The office of any Trustee
serving as Delegate-Trustee may be declared vacant at any regular monthly meeting after the un-
excused absence of said Delegate-Trustee from three (3) successive previous monthly meetings
or the organization which any such delegate represents ceases to become a member, or upon such
organization revoking in writing the authority of its delegate to serve as such trustee.
Sec. 30. TRUSTEES EXPULSION-: The Trustees may suspend or expel another Trustee for
cause upon two-thirds (2/3) majority vote after holding a hearing. The affected Trustee shall
receive thirty (30) days’ notice of the hearing, along with the factual basis of the charges. The
Trustees will vote within forty-eight (48) hours of the hearing and shall immediately notify the
affected Trustee of the vote. The affected Trustee will have the right to appeal to the full
membership at the next regular meeting of the members. A good cause for expulsion or
suspension would be conduct unbecoming an officer, conduct prejudicial to the aims, financial
mismanagement or repute of this Association, conduct which the Trustees determine is damaging
to this Association and/or its members. When or if the officer appeals to the full membership, the
appeal shall be in writing, filed with the Association’s Secretary. Members may by vote
(50% +1) reinstate the affected Trustee with specific conditions or with no conditions or confirm
suspension or expulsion.
Sec. 31. DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS: Complaints against members of the
Association shall be reported to The Board of Trustees. The Trustees will vote as to whether such
complaint is serious enough to warrant dispute resolution by said Trustees. Decisions on
whether to investigate said complaints are made at the discretion of the Trustees and shall be
final.
Should investigation be approved, the Board of Trustees will appoint a committee of up to
five(5) voting eligible members who shall independently investigate facts related to the
allegations . The committee will report to the Trustees, and should any party object to its
findings, the matter will then go to binding arbitration and no attorneys shall be allowed. Up to
three (3) arbitrators shall be selected as follows: one (1) by the Trustees and one by each party to
the dispute. In the event there are no more than two (2) parties, the arbitration shall proceed by
issue, or the investigation shall determine the alignment of parties. The decision of the arbitrators
shall be by majority vote and shall be binding on all parties. The Board of Trustees shall adopt
rules and procedures for the arbitration.
Sec. 32. TRUSTEES – REGULAR MEETINGS: Monthly meetings of said Board of Trustees
shall be held prior to the regular monthly meetings held by the Officers of the Association. The
Association President is encouraged to attend such meetings.
Sec. 33. TRUSTEES – SPECIAL MEETINGS: Special meetings of said Board of Trustees
may be held at any time when ordered and called in writing by either the Association President,
The Trustee President or by any three (3) of said Trustees. Such a meeting requires notification
to all Trustees at least ten (10) days before the date of occurrence. That notification must state
the matter of said meeting to be disclosed. -Only the business mentioned in said notice shall be
transacted at said special meeting.
Sec. 34. TRUSTEES ADJOURNMENTS-: No adjournments of any said regular or special
meetings of said Trustees shall be made, and if other meetings shall be necessary, then a special
meeting shall be duly called.
Sec. 35. TRUSTEES – QUORUM: At all regular and special meetings of said Trustees a
quorum shall consist of at least (50% +1) of said Trustees elected by popular vote, and a majority
vote or decision of said quorum shall be valid and binding, except as otherwise provided.
Sec. 36. TRUSTEES – POWERS – DUTIES: The Trustees of this Association shall have, at all
times, full control and supervision and authority over all the business, property, and affairs
whatsoever of this Association, and all the Officers and member Trustees and Delegate Trustees
of this Association, subject, however, to the by-laws of this Association, and to the supreme and
final control, supervision and authority of said members of this Association at all times.
Sec. 37. TRUSTEES – POWER TO SELL OR PURCHASE: The Board of Trustees shall have
power to sell or dispose of the whole or any part of real property which the said Association may
from time to time own, and to acquire other property, but shall not sell or dispose of or purchase
real estate unless authorized so to do by the vote of at least two thirds (2/3) of all members of this
Association at a special meeting of said members duly called for that purpose, written notice of
which shall have been given to all said members at least thirty ( 30 ) business days previous
thereto, and which meeting shall in all other respects be called as herein provided for special
meetings of said members, and on all matters provided for in this by-law each and every member
of this Association shall be entitled to one vote.
Sec. 38. BOOKS – RECORDS – INSPECTION: All the books, records, accounts, checks,
bills, correspondence, documents, and papers whatsoever of this Association in the hands of any
officer or trustee or committee or any individual whomsoever handling any funds belonging to
this Association shall submitted to the trustee audit committee at least semi-annually composed
of three (3) or more said trustees for examination and inspection, and likewise to any one or
more trustees at any time or times when requested by one or more said trustees. Such an audit
committee shall be elected from among the board of trustees.
Inspection of the Association records shall be done in accordance with regulations in the Revised
Code of Washington (RCW 24.03.135) or as amended. Any person requesting to inspect the
Association records shall sign a statement, under penalty of perjury, that the records are being
viewed solely for the purpose of Association membership interest, and that the membership list
shall not be provided to or used by an individual or organization except for the promotion of the
Association.

ARTICLE 5: INDEMNIFICATION
Sec. 39. OFFICERS / TRUSTEES: The Association shall indemnify any person who was or is
a party or is threatened to be made a party to any civil, criminal, administrative or investigative
action, suit or proceeding (whether brought by or in the right of the Association or otherwise) by
reason of the fact that said person is or was a officer and/or trustee of the Association or is or was
serving at the request of the Association as an officer or trustee against expenses (including
attorney fees), judgments, fines, amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by
him/her in connection with such action, suit or proceeding; provided, however, that such
indemnification shall not apply with respect to any matter as to which such officer or trustee
shall be finally adjudged in such action, suit, or proceeding, to have been individually guilty or
willful misfeasance or malfeasance in the performance of his/her duty as such officer or trustee;
the indemnification provided for herein shall be in addition to, and not exclusive of, any and all
other rights to which any such officer or trustee may be entitled under any by-laws, agreement,
vote officers and/or trustees or otherwise.

ARTICLE 6: MEETINGS
Sec. 40. MEMBERS SPECIAL MEETING: Special meetings of said members may be held at
any time when ordered and called in writing by either the Association President or Trustee
President. When so ordered, a written notice of such special meeting shall be mailed to each said
member at least ten (10) business days before the date of holding such special meeting. Such
notice shall state the object or objects or purpose or purposes of such special Meeting, in
substance as mentioned in said written order, and the date of such special meeting, which shall
be named in said written order, and the hour, and the place. No other business shall be transacted
at any said special meeting except that mentioned in said notice therefore.
Sec. 41. NO ADJOURNMENTS: No special meeting of said members shall be adjourned
before the business for such meeting is finished. If the business before any said meeting cannot
be finished at that meeting, then a second special meeting shall be duly called.
Sec. 42. QUORUM: A percentile of said currently paid up members of the Association
participating in person or by ballot at any said regular or special meeting listed below of said
members shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. A majority vote or decision of all the votes
which are entitled to vote at any such meeting, shall be valid and binding, except as otherwise
provided; provided, that such quorum shall consist of member organizations and individuals who
are of legal voting age.
(a) Quorum – Membership Meeting Requirements: Adjournment.

Requirement to vote on previously noticed business: (20% +1).

Requirement to vote on business brought up at the meeting without previous notice: (40%
+1).

(b) Quorum – Annual Election Meeting Requirements:

Quorum required to vote on election of Officers and Trustees: (33% +1).

Required vote for Officers and Trustees: Candidates for President must receive 50%+1
votes to win, Candidates for other offices receiving the most votes win.

In the event the members and returned ballots at the Annual Election Meeting does not constitute
a quorum, a Second Election Meeting shall be held fourteen (14) days later. No further notice to
the membership shall be required. At the Second Election Meeting, only members present at the
meeting will be entitled to vote and a majority vote or decision of all the votes which are entitled
to vote shall be valid and binding, except as otherwise provided.

Sec. 43. ELECTION PROCEDURES: Elections and Election Meetings shall be held in
accordance with the Election Procedures as approved by a majority of the Association Officers
and Board of Trustees.
Sec. 44. REPORTS: At each Election Meeting of said members, reports by all the various
officers shall be made regarding the condition and progress of this Association during the
preceding year.
Sec. 45. ORDER OF BUSINESS: At all meetings of said members and at all regular monthly
meetings of said officers, the following shall be included:

Reading the Minutes of all previous meetings and approve and correct them unless
previously read and approved.
Reports of all standing and special committees.
Action on each such report as made.
Election of officers, if any vacancies exist.
Reports of various officers.
Action thereon.
Unfinished business from previous meeting or meetings.
New business.
Adjournment.

Sec. 46. MEETINGS: All members, Officers and Trustees meetings shall be held in
accordance with these by-laws, internal Association procedures and Robert’s Rules of Order.

ARTICLE 7: FINANCE
Sec. 47. MEMBERSHIP DUES: All Association members shall be required to pay annual
membership dues as determined annually by the elected officers and trustees. Only paid-up
members shall be eligible to vote during any regular or special meetings of the members of the
said Association.
Sec. 48. LIFETIME DUES: In lieu of paying annual dues a member may choose to make a
single payment in the amount established by the trustees, which shall entitle that member to a
lifetime membership. Such money shall be paid into the reserve fund as described in Section
(52).
Sec. 49. FAMILY MEMBERSHIP- ANNUAL DUES: Family annual dues shall be set at the
rate of approximately 150% of individual member rates.
Sec. 50. CHECKS: All checks drawn in the name of said “Polish Home Association” upon any
Bank in which any of its funds may be on deposit shall be signed in the name of said Association
by the President or the Treasurer. The Treasurer shall have power to endorse the name of the
Association by said Treasurer on all checks and drafts and other negotiable or non-negotiable
instruments for the payment of money, which may belong to this Association.
Sec. 51. RESERVE FUND: A reserve shall be maintained at all times to which funds shall be
contributed from time to time out of the net income of this Association. Such fund shall be kept
separate and apart from the other funds of this Association, and shall not be loaned out, and shall
always be kept on deposit in some savings or mutual bank in the name of said Association. Said
fund shall not be used to cover the operating expenses of the Association but shall be used to
effect major improvements or emergency repairs to Association facilities as directed by the
Board of Trustees.
Sec 52. BUDGET AUTHORITY. The Association President and Officers shall have the authority
to disburse funds for the benefit of the Association’s affairs not to exceed limits established by
the Trustees.
Disbursement of amounts exceeding the above sums shall be dependent upon the approval of the
Board of Trustees, The limits will be established annually during the approval of the PHA
budget.
Sec. 53. COMMITTEE DISCHARGE: No special or standing committee or any individual or
individuals handling funds of this Association shall ever be discharged until their accounts have
been audited by the Audit Committee.
Sec. 54. SALARIES: No salary or compensation shall be paid to any officer of this Association
for his/her duties as an Officer or Trustee.
Sec. 55. DIVIDENDS: The funds and income of this Association shall be kept and used for the
exclusive uses and purposes of this Association. No dividends or profits shall ever be declared or
paid to any said members of this Association.

ARTICLE 8:
Sec. 56. CORPORATE SEAL: The corporate seal of this Association shall contain the following
words:
Polish Home Association Incorporated 1918 Seattle, Washington
And the following is an impression of such corporate seal:
ASSOCIATION SEAL.
Sec. 57. FINAL DISSOLUTION: Whenever a written petition for dissolution of this
Association upon the ground that its objects can no longer be successfully carried out shall be
signed by one third (1/3) of the various members and presented to a regular meeting of said
trustees, they shall take the time until their regular monthly meeting to check over the signers,
and if such petition is found to contain the required signers, then the trustees shall order said
petition to be voted at the earliest meeting of said members thereafter, after a notice shall have
been mailed to each member at least three (3) months before such special meeting, and such
notice shall in all other respects be given as required for special meetings of said members. At
such meeting- the vote shall be first taken on the question, “Can this Association carry out its
objects successfully?” and next upon the question, “Shall this Association be dissolved?” If the
first said question shall be voted ” No ” and if the said second question shall be voted ” Yes ”
upon a rollcall vote duly recorded, and each vote shall be at least a -three fourths (¾) vote of all
members, then such dissolution shall be carried, provided that such vote shall be voted by said
members who are organizations and persons of legal age, and also represent at least -three
fourths- (¾) of all said members of this Association. In any such dissolution, the debts shall be
promptly paid in full, and the property of this Association shall then be disposed of and the
proceeds distributed to a fund, a foundation or other entity which is organized and operated by
Poles or Polish Americans for charitable, scientific, literary or educational purposes, each
selected by said members, and all sales or other dispositions of the property of this Association,
and all other steps thereafter taken in carrying out such dissolution and such sales and division of
property shall each and all be done under and by virtue of at least the same vote as is required for
voting dissolution of this Association.
Sec. 58. AMEND BY-LAWS: Section (2) of these By-laws shall never be amended or changed
in any respect whatsoever. Amendments to any other of these By-laws by changing, altering or
annulling the same or any thereof, or by adopting any new by-law or bylaws may be made at
a- special meeting or by mail of said members by a vote of at least one-half plus one (50% +1) of
all voting Members of this Association, provided, such notice for such meeting shall have been
given as is required for calling and holding special meetings of said Members; and, provided,
further, that said one-half plus one (50%+1) or more of said Members shall be voted by dues
paid Members. These By-laws should be reviewed at least every five (5) years and updated as
necessary.
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