The Rappahannock Valley Civil War Round Table was founded in 1989 as an organization open to all people interested in learning about the Civil War and in preserving the hallowed ground where the soldiers fought.  We examine the military, political, social and cultural history of this momentous conflict and its aftermath. We have been a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization since 2012.  We raise funds through dues and events to sponsor National Park Service interns and support battlefield preservation.

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We hold a monthly meeting on the second Monday of each month which features dinner, a speaker, a short business meeting, occasional raffles and time to socialize with your friends. Social time begins at 6:00, optional dinner at 6:45 and the meeting at 7:30.

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Rappahannock Valley Civil War Round Table CHARTER

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Purpose: The Rappahannock Valley Civil War Round Table hereafter called the
RVCWRT or “The Round Table” is a civic and social group located in the greater
Fredericksburg, Virginia area organized to:
Provide and share information about the American Civil War (1861-1865) and its
aftermath.
a. Support preservation efforts for American Civil War sites and artifacts
b. Support the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park (FSNMP)

2. Status: The RVCWRT is a non-profit organization under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(3)

3. Activities: The RVCWRT
Meets the second Monday of each month to perform general Round Table business and provide a learning experience about the American Civil War
Raises funds to support the FSNMP, awards scholarships, sponsors National Park Service (NPS) internships, and promotes Civil War preservation efforts

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BYLAWS

Article I: Membership
1.1 Scope: Membership is open to anyone without discrimination as to race, religion, color, ethnicity or national heritage subject to the payment of annual dues.
Membership Categories: Individual, Family, Individual Life (Honorary--Conferred by the Executive Committee), Family Life (Honorary--Conferred by the Executive Committee), Student (Undergraduate College or High School students)
NPS Interns: Interns hired by the FSNMP are temporary members during their
employment at the park Termination: Membership may be terminated for the following reasons: Non-payment of dues Conduct detrimental to the prestige and the general welfare of the organization as determined by the Executive Committee

Article II: Management
2.1 Executive Committee: The RVCWRT shall be managed by an Executive Committee (EC) consisting of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and six members elected at large.
2.2. Terms: All EC officers and members must be members in good standing, shall be elected for two years by a vote of the RVCWRT membership, and shall serve without compensation.
2.3 Vacancies: When a vacancy occurs, the EC may appoint by a two-thirds vote another member in good standing to serve the remainder of the departed member’s two-year term.
2.4 Responsibilities: The EC is responsible for the scheduling, conduct, and content of monthly Round Table meetings and other required actions to manage the Round Table affairs and further its purposes.
2.5 Quorums: EC meetings have a quorum when 50% of the EC members are present or electronically connected.
2.6 Attendance: EC meetings shall be open to any Round Table member for observation.
2.7 Dues: The EC shall establish and publish a dues structure for each membership category.

Article III: Officers
3.1 President: The RVCWRT President shall, when present, preside over all Round Table meetings and is responsible for the proper and legal execution of all Round Table activities.
3.2 Vice President: The RVCWRT Vice President shall perform the President’s duties in the absence of the President.
3.3 Secretary: The RVCWRT Secretary shall keep minutes of organization and EC meetings and coordinate and retain all external correspondence.
3.4 Treasurer: The RVCWRT Treasurer shall keep a record of all financial transactions, receipts and disbursements, collect all dues and assessments, and make payments of all reasonable expenses. Disbursements greater than Two Hundred Fifty Dollars shall be approved by another officer. The Treasurer shall present monthly reports to the EC and semi-annual financial reports to the general membership.  An At-Large Member of the EC shall be appointed by the EC as Assistant Treasurer with all fiduciary responsibilities and authorities of the Treasurer and able to act in the Treasurer’s absence.

Article IV: Elections
4.1 Nominations: The out-going RVCWRT President shall appoint a nominating committee, no later than September of the second year of a term, to nominate Round Table members to serve in all officer and EC member positions for the ensuing two-year term.
4.2 Announcement of Candidates: The nominating committee shall present a slate of
candidates for all positions at the December meeting prior to the end of each two-year term. During that meeting, members may volunteer to run or nominate from the floor other members
for any position.
4.3 Elections: Elections shall be held during the January meeting of even numbered years. Members elected to their new positions shall assume the responsibilities of their position at the conclusion of the meeting.

Article V: Amendments
5.1 Notice: The membership must be informed at a meeting or via email of any proposed amendment with justification to change RVCWRT bylaws.
5.2 Approval: Any amendment requires a 75% vote of the membership present at a meeting duly called for such purpose, a quorum being present, and required notice being given.

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