Laws and By-Laws of the Germania Male Choir.
Germania Club Scrapbook, July 1, 1871
1. The name of the club, founded on July 1, 1871, is Germania Male Choir.
2. The aim of the club is: To further German singing through study and recital of selected pieces of music, and to further social life.
10. The director shall be elected by the active members at the annual general assembly. In case of a vacancy, the position shall be filled at an extraordinary meeting. The director cannot be a member of the club.
13. The general assembly takes place annually in the first week of April.
14. Business meetings take place in the first week of the months of July, October, and January. At each meeting the presence of thirty members is required for a quorum.
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2. The entrance fee is fixed at $15 for passive, and $5 for active members.
3. The annual membership fee has been fixed at $18, and shall be paid quarterly in advance. The officials of the club have the right to remit for unpropertied members, entrance fee and membership contributions in part or in whole.
18. These by-laws can be changed at any regular business meeting by a two-third majority.
Chicago, January 14, 1875.
