Our Mission

Mission statement: It is the mission of Cave Spring Historic Site and Nature Center to preserve and interpret the historical significance of the site, its place in the local area, and the natural resources that contribute to the site's significance. Board of Trustees - Updated 12-14-07 President - Mr. Al Maddox Vice President/Secretary - Ms. Margo McBeth Treasurer - Peggy Sloan Executive Director - Trustees Mrs. Jodie Smith Mr. Scott Boan Mr. Doug Guinn Ms. Wanda Reese Mr. Brian Riggs Note: Contact page

Board of Trustees Meeting Dates

The Board of Trustees meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. except as noted. Dates and Times subject to change per Board President.

We are a 501- c 3 and a charity 509- a 1
including 170- b 1 A (vi) approved organization

By-Laws of Cave Spring Association, Incorporated

(Revised November 2, 1993)

ARTICLE I

PURPOSE

To maintain, support, govern and perpetuate the use of the Jackson County park known as The William M. Klein Park and Cave Spring Interpretive Center, both physically and financially determined by the Board of Trustees.

ARTICLE II

NAME AND OFFICE

SECTION 1. The name of this organization shall be the Cave Spring Association, a not-for-profit corporation, herein referred to as "Cave Spring".

SECTION 2. The principal office of Cave Spring shall be 8701 E. Gregory, Kansas City, MO 64133, or as otherwise determined by the Board of Trustees.

ARTICLE III

GOAL

MISSION STATEMENT

The primary purpose of the Cave Spring Association is education concerning the stewardship of the natural environment and cultural history of the Kansas City area. We will accomplish this through the operation of an outdoor education facility.

ARTICLE IV

MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1. Payment of annual dues qualifies an individual for membership in Cave Spring.

SECTION 2. Cave Spring will have six classes of membership: Individual, Family, Senior Citizen, Patron, Corporate, Benefactor.

Individual members shall consist of persons who want to support Cave Spring with an annual donation set by the Board of Trustees. Memberships are non-transferable.

Family members shall consist of house holds supporting Cave Spring with an annual donation set by the Board of Trustees. Memberships are non-transferable.

Senior Citizen memberships shall consist of persons over the age of 62 years who wish to support Cave Spring with an annual donation set by the Board of Trustees. The senior citizen membership shall be one-half the membership donation of an individual membership. Memberships are non-transferable.

Patron members shall consist of individuals, businesses, or agencies supporting the goals and work of Cave Spring on an annual basis with a financial gift as set by the Board of Trustees.

Corporate members shall consist of businesses from the community that support the goals and work of Cave Spring.

Benefactor members shall consist of individuals, businesses, and foundations that support work and goals of Cave Spring.

Membership in Cave Spring allows individuals the opportunity to participate in the organization's goals and objectives, receive the organizational newsletter and other privileges as determined by the Board of Trustees.

SECTION 3. Membership dues shall be determined by the Board of Trustees upon annual review of proposed budgets, programs and financial condition of the organization.

SECTION 4. Membership is terminated if annual dues are in default of payment for a period of two months from the date in which such dues are payable.

ARTICLE V

MEETINGS

SECTION 1. The annual meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be held at the principal office, or as otherwise designated by the President, for the purpose of electing members of the Board of Trustees, electing officers, and transacting such other business as may come before the meeting.

SECTION 2. Notice of the annual meeting, giving location, date and hour of the day, shall be mailed to each member of the Board of Trustees and the Cave Spring membership by the Secretary at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of such meeting.

SECTION 3. The Board of Trustees will hold a monthly meeting at the Cave Spring Interpretive Center or at such place, date, and time as designated by the President to conduct the business of the organization. Notice of meetings will be mailed to each trustee at least seven days prior to date of the meeting.

SECTION 4. Special meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be called at any time by the Secretary upon request of the President, or any two or more of the Trustees, and the call for said meeting shall state the nature of the business to be considered and shall be mailed at least five (5) days before the day on which the meeting is to be held. No business shall be transacted at such meeting other than that specified in the call.

SECTION 5. One-half members of the Board of Trustees shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board of Trustees for the transacting of any business.

SECTION 6. Parliamentary Procedure shall govern all meetings.

ARTICLE VI

TRUSTEES

SECTION 1. The Directors of the organization shall be called Trustees. The Trustees shall be elected at the annual meeting of the Board of Trustees by the members of the board to fill expired terms and shall hold office until their respective successors are elected and qualified.

SECTION 2. Trustees must hold membership in Cave Spring.

SECTION 3. Trustees shall hold office for a term of three years. Trustees will be elected at the annual meeting of the Board. One-third of the Trustees will be elected each year so that one-third of the total Board will have one year remaining in their term, one third will have two years remaining and one-third will have three years remaining.

SECTION 4. There will be no more than fifteen individuals to serve on the Board of Trustees.

SECTION 5. In addition to the power and authority conferred upon them by law, the Board of Trustees may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and things as are not by law prohibited or limited.

SECTION 6. Vacancies occurring on the Board of Trustees shall be filled at any meeting of the Board and the Trustee shall hold office for the unexpired term of the former Trustee he or she succeeds.

SECTION 7. All Trustees shall be encouraged to attend all regularly scheduled meetings of the Board of Trustees. Any Trustee who is absent from three consecutive meetings of the Board of Trustees shall be automatically removed following his or her third consecutive unexcused absence from such meetings. A Trustee must be present for 50% of a meeting to be classified as in attendance.

ARTICLE VII

OFFICERS

SECTION 1. Trustees shall be elected by the Board of Trustees to serve two-year terms for the offices of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Officers may be re-elected, but no more than two terms may be consecutive. Eligibility is restored after a lapse of one year. The executive committee shall consist of the elected officers of the Board.

SECTION 2. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Board, shall appoint appropriate persons to act as chairs of committees, and shall discharge the duties which ordinarily pertain to that office.

SECTION 3. The Vice President, in the absence or disability of the President, shall perform all the duties of the President. The Vice President will chair the fund-raising committee and be responsible for such functions as directed by the Board of Trustees.

SECTION 4. The Secretary shall perform the usual duties pertaining to that office, shall keep full and true minutes of all meetings of the Board, shall be custodian of all documents committed to his or her care, shall have custody of the corporate seals and shall with it attest all documents requiring a seal.

SECTION 5. The Treasurer shall perform the usual duties pertaining to that office, shall see that accurate and current records of all financial matters are kept and make such reports as the Board shall require. The Treasurer will chair the Finance Committee.

ARTICLE VIII

COMMITTEES

SECTION 1. The Board of Trustees shall establish the following standing committees: finance, fund-raising, and property and grounds.

SECTION 2. The Board of Trustees shall also establish committees for education/exhibits, personnel, membership, special events and nominating. Members of the Board of Trustees will chair the committees.

SECTION 3. Members of the committees will meet on an as needed basis determined by the Board of Trustees and committee members.

ARTICLE IX

ADVISORY BOARD

The Advisory Board are dues paying members of Cave Spring whose duties shall be to advise and counsel with the Board of Trustees, promote the preservation of the Cave Spring area, and aid in the financial support of the organization, its programs and projects.

ARTICLE X

FISCAL

SECTION 1. The fiscal year shall end on January 31 of each year.

SECTION 2. The President may authorize any officer(s) or agent(s) of the organization to enter into any contract with the approval of the Board of Trustees.

SECTION 3. All checks, drafts, or orders for the payment of money and notes shall be signed by two of the following individuals: President, treasurer, executive director, and/or secretary.

ARTICLE XI

TITLE TO PROPERTY

The title to all property of the organization shall be vested in the organization and the signature of the president and secretary when authorized at any meeting of the Board of Trustees, shall constitute proper authority for the purchase, encumbrance, or sale of property or for the investment of other disposal of trust funds which are subject to the control of the corporation.

ARTICLE XII

INDEMNIFICATION AND INSURANCE

SECTION 1. No officer or director of the organization shall be personally liable for any obligations of the organization or for any duties or obligations arising out of any acts or conduct performed for or on behalf of the organization.

SECTION 2. The organization may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is a director or an employee of the organization or serving at the request of the organization.

ARTICLE XIII

AMENDMENTS

SECTION 1. Proposals to amend these bylaws, in whole or in part, may be brought forward at any time by the Board of Trustees.

SECTION 2. The bylaws can be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Trustees. Approved changes shall take effect immediately unless otherwise noted.

ARTICLE XIV

ETHICS STATEMENT

The Cave Spring Association is committed to the policy that there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, age, national origin, or disability.