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Preamble The Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd, a not-for profit organization, was founded on May 1, 1969, by Reed Humphrey and Emily Mueller to provide an opportunity for young people to produce, on their own, a full scale theatrical production during the months of June, July, and August.
Article I: Mission Statement The Peter Quince, Performing Co., Ltd. exists to provide young people the opportunity to explore all aspects of theatrical production. It shall do this through the exclusive use of young people in all areas: stage, technical, design, direction, production, and business.
Article II: Organization
Section 1: Division of Power
1.1 The Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. shall be divided into three levels of Authority.
Section 2: The Levels of Authority
2.1 The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors shall be comprised of the Officers of the Company and shall be responsible for managing the day to day aspects of the Company.
2.2 The General Committee of the Board of Directors shall be composed of the Officers, Committee Heads, and the Directing Staff. It serves as an advisory board to both the Executive Committee and the Company at large.
2.3 The General Membership shall be comprised of all the dues paying Members. It shall be responsible for approving the decisions of the Board of Directors.
Section 3: Company Voting Procedures
3.1 All members appropriately in attendance during a vote subject to Articles IV, V, VI, VII are allowed only one vote, regardless of the number of positions held or committees they sit upon.
3.2 A vote includes votes within the General Membership and boards. Those boards include, but are not limited to:
Article III: Membership
Section 1: Membership and Age
1.1 Membership in the Company is open to any person over the age of twelve years old and under the age of twenty-three as of the Post-Production Meeting.
1.2 Younger people may be considered for roles at the discretion of the Directing Staff. The Membership requirement shall then be waived.
1.3 Upon reaching the age of twenty-three, Members will be allowed to complete the current season, but will be unable to rejoin the Company. The sole exception of that is Reed Humphrey who, as the originator of the Company, has been granted life membership.
Section 2: Membership and Dues
2.1 Dues shall be five dollars, payable prior to participation in the Company.
Section 3: Membership and Participation
3.1 Membership, by payment of dues, is a necessary prerequisite to participation in any official Company Production.
3.2 Membership is required to cast a vote in all matters placed before the Company.
3.3 Membership in good standing is required from the time of payment of dues throughout the remainder of the season in order to hold any position in the Company. Good standing includes members in the current season whom have not left an official position or the company by resignation, impeachment, or removal. Exceptions will be handled by a Grievance Committee, as defined in Article 10, Section 2, 2.4.
Section 4: Membership Period
4.1 Company Membership will be for the period of one season, terminating on the date of the Post-Production Meeting.
4.2 In the events where a show is not allowed to be performed due to public crisis or special limitations, the membership period will extend by one year. All elected positions will remain the same. All position holders may withdrawal without consequence if done at least 3 weeks before the meeting where that specific position is elected.
Section 5: Membership and Liability
5.1 Members, and parents of legal dependents, shall be required to sign a waiver of liability.
Section 6: Exceptions to Membership
6.1 The General Committee of the Board of Directors may waive the requirement of dues for those with extenuating circumstances. Agreement by a simple majority of the board is required.
6.2 All persons whose dues requirement has been waived are still required to sign a waiver of liability and to follow the Behavioral Policies of the Company. They shall agree to this in writing in order for participation in the Production to be allowed.
Article XII: Operating Procedures
Section 1: Show Selection
1.1 The Play Reading Committee shall present a list of no fewer than three, and no more than four, shows.
1.2 The list of shows presented to the Company shall contain no more than one straight play.
1.3 The Company shall select the show for the summer Production from the list of presented shows by a true majority vote of the Play Reading Committee. Each member of the Play Reading Committee shall cast one vote.
1.4 The Producer must cast his/her vote in accordance with the wishes of the General Membership, as determined by true majority vote. If the Membership’s vote results in an exact tie, then the Producer may cast his or her vote for any of the shows in the tie.
1.5 In the case of a tie in the Play Reading Committee, the show chosen by true majority vote of the General Membership shall win.
1.6 If, for any reason, the Play Reading Committee does not have ten members at the time of voting, the vote(s) of the empty seat(s) shall be cast for the show which won the true majority vote of the General Membership.
1.7 The selected show may be revoted upon with the approval of three-fifths of the Membership.
1.8 If there is a revote, and the show that is selected in the revote is the same as the show that was selected in the original vote, there shall be no further revotes.
Section 2: Show Dates
2.1 The dates for the performance of the summer show shall be the first consecutive Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the month of August.
2.2 The Company has the right to establish different show dates, if it so decides, by the end of the Thanksgiving Meeting.
2.3 Should performance on any of these dates be impossible, the Board of Directors has the right to set the show dates at its discretion.
Section 3: Fiscal Year3.1 For the purpose of bookkeeping, the fiscal year of the Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. shall be from September 1 to August 31 of the following year.
Section 4: Parliamentary Procedure
4.1 All meetings shall follow Parliamentary Procedure.
4.2 Meetings may be run informally with the approval of the Chair for that Meeting and the majority of those voting members attending the meeting.
4.3 Minutes shall be kept at all Meetings, regardless of the system by which they are run.
Section 5: Wisconsin State Statutes 181
5.1 In all matters the Wisconsin State Statutes shall be superior to these Bylaws, except in cases where the Company may establish its own Policies beyond those specified in the Statutes.
Section 6: Non-Documented Powers
6.1 All matters not listed in the State Statutes or in these Bylaws shall be at the discretion of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.
Article XIII: Conditions of Membership
Section 1: Controlled Substance Policy
1.1 Any member of the Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. that is caught in the possession of or consuming an intoxicating or illegal substance at a Company Sponsored Function as defined in Article XIII, Section 1, 1.2 will go directly to Strike 3 of the Indictment Procedures outlined in Article X, Section 2, 2.3.
1.2 A Company Sponsored Function is defined as any activity which is organized by Members of the Company specifically but not merely exclusively for Members of the Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. Events not following the guidelines set by this Constitution of Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. shall not be announced verbally or in writing, or discussed at a Quince event, including the time frames immediately preceding or following a Quince event in the location of said event. Location includes all property that belongs to said meeting place. Legal alcohol and tobacco consumption at Alumni Reunions shall be at the Executive Committee's discretion.
1.3 Any question of announcement acceptability shall be directed to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.
Section 2: Tobacco Policy
2.1 Use of Tobacco will be strictly prohibited at all Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. functions conducted in view of the public as defined in Article XIII, Section 1, 1.2.
2.2 Any member violating the Smoking Policy will go to Strike 1 of the Sanctions Procedures outlined in Article X, Section 2, 2.3.
Section 3: Illegal Behavior
3.1 Any member of the Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. that is caught in any illegal activity at a Company Sponsored Function as defined in Article XIII, Section 1, 1.2 will go directly to Strike 3 of the Indictment Procedures outlined in Article X, Section 2, 2.3.
Section 4: General Behavior Policy
4.1 All Members are responsible for being good representatives of the company at all Company Sponsored Events as defined in Article XIII, Section 1, 1.2 and in the Manitowoc community. “Good Representation” of the company is defined as respecting other members, their families, community establishments, schools, and other community members who support Quince; being respectful of the Directing Staff and other leaders in Quince; refraining from profanity, obscenity, and other “inappropriate” behavior as defined at the discretion of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Any member violating the General Behavior Policy shall be indicted as defined in Article X, Section 2, 2.3, with the number of the strike being determined by the severity of the violation.
Section 5: Anti-Discrimination Policy
5.1 Peter Quince Performing Company does not and shall not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, selection and removal of position-holders, selection of show titles, member and community interaction, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members and the greater Manitowoc community. Members in violation of this policy are subject to immediate removal from the company, bypassing the standard grievance procedure, at the discretion of the Executive Board.
Article I: Mission Statement The Peter Quince, Performing Co., Ltd. exists to provide young people the opportunity to explore all aspects of theatrical production. It shall do this through the exclusive use of young people in all areas: stage, technical, design, direction, production, and business.
Article II: Organization
Section 1: Division of Power
1.1 The Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. shall be divided into three levels of Authority.
- The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors
- The General Committee of the Board of Directors
- The General Membership
Section 2: The Levels of Authority
2.1 The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors shall be comprised of the Officers of the Company and shall be responsible for managing the day to day aspects of the Company.
2.2 The General Committee of the Board of Directors shall be composed of the Officers, Committee Heads, and the Directing Staff. It serves as an advisory board to both the Executive Committee and the Company at large.
2.3 The General Membership shall be comprised of all the dues paying Members. It shall be responsible for approving the decisions of the Board of Directors.
Section 3: Company Voting Procedures
3.1 All members appropriately in attendance during a vote subject to Articles IV, V, VI, VII are allowed only one vote, regardless of the number of positions held or committees they sit upon.
3.2 A vote includes votes within the General Membership and boards. Those boards include, but are not limited to:
- The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors
- The General Committee of the Board of Directors
- The Directing Staff
- Production Council
Article III: Membership
Section 1: Membership and Age
1.1 Membership in the Company is open to any person over the age of twelve years old and under the age of twenty-three as of the Post-Production Meeting.
1.2 Younger people may be considered for roles at the discretion of the Directing Staff. The Membership requirement shall then be waived.
1.3 Upon reaching the age of twenty-three, Members will be allowed to complete the current season, but will be unable to rejoin the Company. The sole exception of that is Reed Humphrey who, as the originator of the Company, has been granted life membership.
Section 2: Membership and Dues
2.1 Dues shall be five dollars, payable prior to participation in the Company.
Section 3: Membership and Participation
3.1 Membership, by payment of dues, is a necessary prerequisite to participation in any official Company Production.
3.2 Membership is required to cast a vote in all matters placed before the Company.
3.3 Membership in good standing is required from the time of payment of dues throughout the remainder of the season in order to hold any position in the Company. Good standing includes members in the current season whom have not left an official position or the company by resignation, impeachment, or removal. Exceptions will be handled by a Grievance Committee, as defined in Article 10, Section 2, 2.4.
Section 4: Membership Period
4.1 Company Membership will be for the period of one season, terminating on the date of the Post-Production Meeting.
4.2 In the events where a show is not allowed to be performed due to public crisis or special limitations, the membership period will extend by one year. All elected positions will remain the same. All position holders may withdrawal without consequence if done at least 3 weeks before the meeting where that specific position is elected.
Section 5: Membership and Liability
5.1 Members, and parents of legal dependents, shall be required to sign a waiver of liability.
Section 6: Exceptions to Membership
6.1 The General Committee of the Board of Directors may waive the requirement of dues for those with extenuating circumstances. Agreement by a simple majority of the board is required.
6.2 All persons whose dues requirement has been waived are still required to sign a waiver of liability and to follow the Behavioral Policies of the Company. They shall agree to this in writing in order for participation in the Production to be allowed.
Article XII: Operating Procedures
Section 1: Show Selection
1.1 The Play Reading Committee shall present a list of no fewer than three, and no more than four, shows.
1.2 The list of shows presented to the Company shall contain no more than one straight play.
1.3 The Company shall select the show for the summer Production from the list of presented shows by a true majority vote of the Play Reading Committee. Each member of the Play Reading Committee shall cast one vote.
1.4 The Producer must cast his/her vote in accordance with the wishes of the General Membership, as determined by true majority vote. If the Membership’s vote results in an exact tie, then the Producer may cast his or her vote for any of the shows in the tie.
1.5 In the case of a tie in the Play Reading Committee, the show chosen by true majority vote of the General Membership shall win.
1.6 If, for any reason, the Play Reading Committee does not have ten members at the time of voting, the vote(s) of the empty seat(s) shall be cast for the show which won the true majority vote of the General Membership.
1.7 The selected show may be revoted upon with the approval of three-fifths of the Membership.
1.8 If there is a revote, and the show that is selected in the revote is the same as the show that was selected in the original vote, there shall be no further revotes.
Section 2: Show Dates
2.1 The dates for the performance of the summer show shall be the first consecutive Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the month of August.
2.2 The Company has the right to establish different show dates, if it so decides, by the end of the Thanksgiving Meeting.
2.3 Should performance on any of these dates be impossible, the Board of Directors has the right to set the show dates at its discretion.
Section 3: Fiscal Year3.1 For the purpose of bookkeeping, the fiscal year of the Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. shall be from September 1 to August 31 of the following year.
Section 4: Parliamentary Procedure
4.1 All meetings shall follow Parliamentary Procedure.
4.2 Meetings may be run informally with the approval of the Chair for that Meeting and the majority of those voting members attending the meeting.
4.3 Minutes shall be kept at all Meetings, regardless of the system by which they are run.
Section 5: Wisconsin State Statutes 181
5.1 In all matters the Wisconsin State Statutes shall be superior to these Bylaws, except in cases where the Company may establish its own Policies beyond those specified in the Statutes.
Section 6: Non-Documented Powers
6.1 All matters not listed in the State Statutes or in these Bylaws shall be at the discretion of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.
Article XIII: Conditions of Membership
Section 1: Controlled Substance Policy
1.1 Any member of the Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. that is caught in the possession of or consuming an intoxicating or illegal substance at a Company Sponsored Function as defined in Article XIII, Section 1, 1.2 will go directly to Strike 3 of the Indictment Procedures outlined in Article X, Section 2, 2.3.
1.2 A Company Sponsored Function is defined as any activity which is organized by Members of the Company specifically but not merely exclusively for Members of the Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. Events not following the guidelines set by this Constitution of Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. shall not be announced verbally or in writing, or discussed at a Quince event, including the time frames immediately preceding or following a Quince event in the location of said event. Location includes all property that belongs to said meeting place. Legal alcohol and tobacco consumption at Alumni Reunions shall be at the Executive Committee's discretion.
1.3 Any question of announcement acceptability shall be directed to the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.
Section 2: Tobacco Policy
2.1 Use of Tobacco will be strictly prohibited at all Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. functions conducted in view of the public as defined in Article XIII, Section 1, 1.2.
2.2 Any member violating the Smoking Policy will go to Strike 1 of the Sanctions Procedures outlined in Article X, Section 2, 2.3.
Section 3: Illegal Behavior
3.1 Any member of the Peter Quince Performing Co., Ltd. that is caught in any illegal activity at a Company Sponsored Function as defined in Article XIII, Section 1, 1.2 will go directly to Strike 3 of the Indictment Procedures outlined in Article X, Section 2, 2.3.
Section 4: General Behavior Policy
4.1 All Members are responsible for being good representatives of the company at all Company Sponsored Events as defined in Article XIII, Section 1, 1.2 and in the Manitowoc community. “Good Representation” of the company is defined as respecting other members, their families, community establishments, schools, and other community members who support Quince; being respectful of the Directing Staff and other leaders in Quince; refraining from profanity, obscenity, and other “inappropriate” behavior as defined at the discretion of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors. Any member violating the General Behavior Policy shall be indicted as defined in Article X, Section 2, 2.3, with the number of the strike being determined by the severity of the violation.
Section 5: Anti-Discrimination Policy
5.1 Peter Quince Performing Company does not and shall not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, selection and removal of position-holders, selection of show titles, member and community interaction, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members and the greater Manitowoc community. Members in violation of this policy are subject to immediate removal from the company, bypassing the standard grievance procedure, at the discretion of the Executive Board.