Section 2 Dissolution of the Chapter, whether voluntary or involuntary, the assets of the organization remaining in the hands of the
Board of Directors after all debts have been satisfied shall be distributed exclusively to charitable, religious, scientific,
literacy, or educational organizations; which would then qualify under provisions of IRS section 501(c)(3) and its regulations
as they now exist or may be amended.

ARTICLE V Board of Directors

Section 1 Powers and Duties. The Board of Directors shall have full charge of the property and business of the organization with full
power and authority to manage and conduct same by majority vote. It shall plan and direct the work necessary to carry out any
projected program. The Board may create special committees, as it deems necessary, to work with established committees of
the organization. Any action requiring the expenditure of as much as $50.00 shall be submitted for approval of the Board.

Section 2 Quorum. A majority of dues-paying members present shall constitute a quorum.

Section 3 Number, Manner of Selection, and Term of Office. The Board of Directors shall consist of four (4) elected officials, or
The Executive Board: a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer, and six (6) Committee Chairs, all of
whom shall be selected every two (2) years by a majority of the members in attendance at the prescribed (announced) meeting,
and to undertake their duties in January of following term-year.

Section 4 Terms. There shall be no limitation upon the number of terms to which an Officer or Chair may be elected, except he/she may
not serve two consecutive terms in the same office.

Section 5 Should any office become vacant between bi-annual elections, it shall be filled temporarily by the Board of Directors, and the
Officers so selected shall serve until the next bi-annual election of Officers.

ARTICLE VI Meetings

Section 1 The time and place of each meeting shall be announced in advance by written or telephone notice.

Section 2 Quorum. A majority of dues-paying members present shall constitute a quorum.

ARTICLE VII Nominations and Elections

Section 1 Nominations Committee. It shall consist of five (5) members, two (2) of whom shall be elected by the voting members.
The chair of the nomination committee shall be elected by its members.

Section 2 Any vacancy on the nomination committee shall be filled by the chair. Any member may, and is requested to do so, make
suggestions to the committee for any position up for election.

Section 3 The Report of the Nomination Committee and Nominations from the Floor. The report shall be made prior to the last
meeting of the last year of the bi-annual-election-year. Nominations from the floor by any voting member may be made at this
time. Prior consent of any nominee from the floor shall have been secured.

Section 4 Election shall be by ballot except when there is only one nominee for each office, then election may be by voice vote. A majority
vote of those present shall constitute an election. No absentee or Proxy vote is permitted.

ARTICLE VIII Financial Administration

Section 1 The fiscal year of the organization shall commence the first day of January each year.

Section 2 Dues. Annual dues shall be payable by January 31st of each calendar year. The Treasurer shall notify the members of their
obligations to pay the established dues of the organization for the coming year. Members whose dues have not been paid by
the first quarter of the year will be considered delinquent and may not vote.

Section 3 New members joining during last quarter will pay prorated dues by quarter.

ARTICLE IX Parliamentary Authority

Section 1 The rules contained in Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the organization in all cases to which they are
applicable and which they are not inconsistent with the By-Laws of the special Rules of Order of this organization.

Section 2 A parliamentarian may be appointed by the President.

ARTICLE X Duties of the Executive Board

Section 1 President. The duties of the President shall be: to preside at all meetings of the organization and the Board of Directors; to
sign or endorse checks, drafts, and notes; to serve as ex-officio member on all committees except the nominating committee;
to have such usual power of supervision and management as may pertain to the office of the President; to perform such duties
as may be designated by the Board; and to correspond with other cultural organizations, and institutions.

Section 2 Vice-President. The duties of the Vice-President shall be: to supervise and coordinate assigned activities, and when so
designated, to perform the duties of the President; and to perform such other duties as may be designated by the President
and the Board.

Section 3 Secretary. The duties of the Secretary shall be: to keep the minutes of all meetings of the membership and the Board of Directors;
to prepare and distribute copies of minutes for the Board of Directors; and to perform such other functions as may be incidental to the office.

Section 4 Treasurer. The duties of the Treasurer shall be: to collect and receive all monies and be custodian of these monies; to deposit; and to
disburse them; to present statements at each Board and general meeting.

ARTICLE XI Duties of Committee Chairs

Section 1 Education Committee. The duties of the Education Committee Chair are to coordinate speakers and dancers to provide cultural presentations.

Section 2 Fund-Raising Committee. The duty of the Fund-Raising Committee Chair is to implement fund-raising activities.

Section 3 Membership Committee. The duties of the Membership Committee Chair shall be: to recruit new members, to follow up with
members on submitting application forms, to update the membership database once Treasurer processes membership application
and fee, to update general mailing list, and to send welcome package to new members, to call members to remind them of meetings
and other special activities, and to organize membership campaign activities.

Section 4 Newsletter Committee. The duties of the Newsletter Committee Chair shall be: to develop and distribute a quarterly newsletter.
The purpose of the newsletter is to keep our members informed about our social and educational activities (dances, picnics,
presentations, festivals, recreational, etc.)

Section 5 Public Relations Committee. The duty of the Public Relations Committee Chair is to promote all activities.

Section 6 Social Committee. The duties of the Social Committee Chair shall be: to plan social, family, and other related activities such
as the “27 de Febrero” celebration dance, family picnics, dinners, dances and other get-togethers to meet and celebrate our culture
and strengthen relationships.

ARTICLE XII Amendments

The By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members constituting a quorum at a regular called meeting provided due
notice of the proposed amendments to the By-Laws has been mailed to each member at least ten days prior to said meeting.

La Sociedad Cultural Dominicana is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, educating, and bringing together native Dominicans to celebrate the island’s culture, customs, traditions, & fellowship.