The Bylaws of San Antonio CPG

December 17, 2024
 

Article I: Name and Purpose

1. Name: The name of this organization is San Antonio Consumer Packaged Goods, a.k.a San Antonio CPG (referred to as “the Organization”).

2. Purpose: The San Antonio CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) group is a passionate volunteer community dedicated to fostering the expansion and success of local CPG companies, regardless of their stage or size. We believe in the power of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, and to this end, we offer invaluable networking opportunities, educational resources, and mentoring.
    

Article II: Board of Directors

1. Number of Board Members:
   The Board of Directors shall consist of a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 11 members, as determined by the Board.

2. Board Member Terms:
   Board members shall serve 2-year terms and may serve a maximum of 3 consecutive terms. After completing their term limit, members may be eligible for re-election following a 1-year hiatus.

3. Nominating New Board Members:
   New board members may be nominated through an open call for applications or by recommendations from existing members. All nominations are subject to approval by a majority vote of the Board.

4. Board Member Responsibilities:
   Board members are responsible for governance, strategic guidance, oversight, and supporting the Organization’s mission.
    

Article III: Officers of the Board (Executive Committee)

1. Executive Committee Roles:
   The Executive Committee shall consist of the following officers:

   • Chair

   • Vice-Chair

   • Secretary

   • Treasurer
      

2. Terms of Officers:
   Officers shall serve 1-year terms, renewable by a vote of the Board for up to 1 consecutive terms.
    

3. Executive Committee Elections:

   • Officers shall be elected annually by a majority vote of the Board at the final meeting of the fiscal year.

   • In the absence of the Chair, the Vice-Chair shall preside over meetings or represent the Organization as needed.
      

Article IV: Committees

1. Standing Committees:
   The Board may establish standing committees to support the Organization’s operations, including but not limited to:

   • Events Committee

   • Membership Committee

   • Education Committee
      

2. Committee Membership:
   Committee members may include board members and other volunteers from the group.
    

3. Committee Chairs:
   Each committee shall have a Chair, appointed by the Board, who will report progress and updates during board meetings.
    

Article V: Meetings and Voting

1. Meetings:
   The Board shall meet monthly, with at least one annual meeting designated as the “Annual Meeting” for strategic planning and elections.
    

2. Voting Procedures:

   • Decisions shall be made following Robert’s Rules of Order, with each Board member having one vote.

   • A majority vote is required to pass a motion, provided a quorum (defined as [50%] plus one of Board members) is present.
      

3. Special Meetings:
   Special meetings may be called by the Chair or by a majority of Board members with at least 7 days notice provided to all members.

 

 

Article VI: Amendments to the Bylaws

These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of the Board at any regular or special meeting, provided all Board members have been given at least 30 days notice of the proposed amendments.

 

Article VII: Dissolution

In the event of dissolution, the Organization’s assets shall be distributed to another nonprofit organization with a similar mission, as determined by the Board.
 

Article VIII: Miscellaneous

1. Conflict of Interest:
   Board members must disclose any conflicts of interest and recuse themselves from related discussions and votes.
    

2. Fiscal Year:
   The fiscal year of the Organization shall begin on January 1 and end on December 31.
    

Adoption of Bylaws

These bylaws were adopted by the Board of Directors on December 17, 2024 and shall remain in effect until amended or replaced.