NCBOA Bylaws
ARTICLE I–Purpose
The North Carolina Bar Owners Association (NCBOA) is a non-profit 501c6 organization
founded, directed, and managed by bar owners from across the state. We are a bipartisan
group of bar owners working together to serve as a resource and a voice for private bar
owners across the state.
ARTICLE II–SPECIFIC PURPOSE
NCBOA aims to serve as a resource and voice for bar owners across the state. We will work
closely with state and local officials to build better relationships, advocate for changes
within the NCABC system, and educate the public on who we are and what we really do. Our
objectives include:
1. Ensure equal treatment to other ABC permitted establishments
2. Lobbying for direct state and federal aid. As well as other issues that impact our
industry
3. Sales Tax relief
4. Permit fee relief for 2021
5. Changes to local ABC boards
ARTICLE III–MEMBERSHIP FOR PRIVATE BAR OWNERS
• Eligibility for Membership
Application for membership shall be open to any North Carolina private bar owner.
Membership is granted on an individual basis. Each owner will be required to join via
application procedure and payment of annual dues. Membership is granted after
completion of membership application, annual dues paid, verification of private bar permit,
and review of application by the Board of Directors.
• Annual Dues
The amount required for annual dues for private bar owner level membership shall be $100
each year, unless by a majority vote of the members at an annual meeting. Continued
membership is contingent upon being up–to–date on membership dues.
• Rights of Owner Level Members
Each member shall be eligible to attend weekly meetings to raise and voice concerns and
subscribe to exclusive online content.
Each member shall be eligible to enroll in exclusive discount programs as they become
available.
Each member shall be eligible to attend the annual meeting and nominate a person for any
elected board seat vacancies.
Each member shall have the right to 1 vote for vacant elected board seats at the a nnual
meeting.
Each member shall have the right to inspect the accounts and records of this association at
reasonable times by way of inquiry or during meetings.
• Revocation of Membership
Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with the Executive Board. Failure to
pay the annual due by February 1st of current year will result in immediate revocation of
membership.
ARTICLE IV–MEMBERSHIP FOR BAR STAFF
• Eligibility for Staff Membership
Application for membership shall be open to any staff member of a privately owned in
the State of North Carolina. Membership is granted on an individual basis. Each staff
member will be required to join via application procedure and payment of annual
dues. Membership is granted after completion of membership application, annual dues
paid, and verification of employment, and review of application by the Board of Directors.
• Annual Dues
The amount required for annual dues for private bar staff level membership shall be $50
each year, unless by a majority vote of the members at an annual meeting. Continued
membership is contingent upon being up–to–date on membership dues.
• Rights of members
• Staff level memberships include access to website content for staff members, staff
message boards and access to monthly staff level member meetings hosted by the
NCBOA Executive and Board of Directors with other staff from across the state. Staff
level memberships always have a voice, but no vote.
• Revocation of Membership
Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with the Executive Board. Failure to
pay the annual due by February 1st of the current year will result in immediate revocation of
membership.
ARTICLE V–MEETING OF OWNER LEVEL MEMBERS
• REGULAR MEETINGS for all owner level members shall be held virtually every Monday
at time designated by the board. Notice and schedules of meetings will be available
through facebook announcements. Meetings are subject to change.
• ANNUAL MEETING for all owner level members shall take place in the month of
October. The specific time, date, place will be designated by the Board. Annual
meetings shall consist of elections (if applicable), review of financial reports, and
upcoming activities for the year.
• SPECIAL MEETINGS may be called by the Board as needed to fill immediate board
vacancies or as specific issues arise that need immediate attention
ARTICLE VI–EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
• The Executive Board will permanently consist of
Danielle Bull–President
Jason Ruth–Vice President
Tiffany Howell–Treasurer
Drew Wofford–Secretary
(collectively known as “The Executive Board’)
Unless otherwise resigned or removed by ¾ vote of the Executive Board. Executive Board
vacancies will be filled by way of special meeting and majority vote of the Board of
Directors.
***see addendum I***
• General Powers and requirements of the Executive Board The Executive Board shall
preside over all meetings, have general and active management of the
association,record all proceedings and minutes of all meetings, send notices to
members of meetings, direct funding for the organization, supply accurate financial
reports, and have the power to purchase necessities for the management of the
association.
• Compensation No member of the Executive Board shall at any time receive any
compensation for their services.
• Filling elected board vacancies The Executive Board reserves the right to immediately
fill vacant or revoked elected Board of Director seats by way of special meeting and
majority vote.
• Confidentiality
Executive Board members shall not discuss or disclose information about the Association or
its activities to any person or entity unless such information is already a matter of public
knowledge, such person has a need to know, or the disclosure of such information is in
furtherance of the Associations’ purposes, or can reasonably be expected to benefit the
Association. Executive Board Members shall use discretion and good business judgement in
discussing the affairs of the Association with third parties. Without limiting the foregoing,
Executive Board members may discuss upcoming fundraisers and the purpose and functions
of the Association, including but not limited to accounts on deposit in financial institutions.
ARTICLE VII–BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors will consist of 5 elected seats that serve 1 year terms. Elections
for the Board of Directors will occur in October of each year. Terms will begin and end
on Jan 1 of the calendar year. All owner level members will be eligible to nominate 1
owner level member to be elected to fill the seat vacancy. All owner level members
will be allowed one vote. Seat(s) will be filled with approval of majority by the
Executive Board and the Board of Directors
• BOARD MEMBER REQUIREMENTS
Any person serving on the Board of Directors will be required to attend a minimum of 2
regular meetings a month, 2 Board of Directors meetings a month and 1 annual meeting.
Elected board members will be required to assist with membership approvals, actively
participate in current issues and events, and to cast votes as issues arise. It is the
responsibility of each board member to stay up–to–date with procedures and schedules.
• BOARD MEMBER DUES
Persons elected to board member seats will be exempt from the annual dues for their term
year. All past dues must be current and members must be in good standing (as outlined in
CODE OF ETHICS Article VII) to be eligible to serve on the Board of Directors.
• TERMS
A person may serve no more than 2 consecutive year terms on the Board of Directors.
Person may serve non–consecutive terms at no limit and as nominations, votes, and
approval allow.
• Confidentiality
Board members shall not discuss or disclose information about the Association or its
activities to any person or entity unless such information is already a matter of public
knowledge, such person has a need to know, or the disclosure of such information is in
furtherance of the Associations’ purposes, or can reasonably be expected to benefit the
Association. Directors shall use discretion and good business judgement in discussing the
affairs of the Association with third parties. Without limiting the foregoing, board members
may discuss upcoming fundraisers and the purpose and functions of the Association,
including but not limited to accounts on deposit in financial institutions.
ARTICLE VIII–Code of Ethics for all members
All members (Executive, Board, Owner, Staff) shall be held to a reasonable code of ethics
and conduct that discourages any hate speech, bullying, harassment, and discrimination of
other members during any discussion or meeting. If concerns of any of these arise members
should bring to the attention of the Executive Board.
ADDENDUM I
January 17, 2023
Adopted
The Executive Board/Board of Directors will consist of
–Jason Ruth (Co–Founder & Executive Director)
–Tiffany Howell (Co–Founder & Executive Director)
–Benjamin Reese (Co–Founder & Executive Board)
Wheelock, Wofford, Bull, will remain as Co–Founding Members