Mission Statement

As a community resource, the Brick House seeks to provide a safe, oppression-free space to people of all ages and persuasions where they may gain the knowledge and collective engagement to be self-reliant and to live sustainably. The purpose of BRYCC Inc. is to promote creative expression, independent learning, community awareness and youth empowerment.

Board of Directors

• Christina Baldon
• Selena McCracken
• Cherisa Williams
• John Hicks
• David Morrison
• Meg Stern
• Kristin Shelor
• Paul Hirsch
• Loyd Coy

Bylaws of BRYCC House Inc.
1103 S 2nd St 40203
Last amended June 2004

ARTICLE 1. NAME

1. The name of the corporation shall be The BRYCC House, Inc. (The corporation shall do business as (DBA) "The Brick House" and "The Brick House Community Center.")

2. The Brick House Inc. is organized and incorporated under and by virtue of the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

3. This corporation is not organized for material or pecuniary profit, and shall have no capital stock.

4. The principal office for BRYCC Inc. shall be at the Brick House Community Center located at 1103 S 2nd St.where we intend for offices to remain permanently.

ARTICLE 2. MISSION

(See the previous statement of Mission at the outset of these articles)

ARTICLE 3. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

(1. The BRYCC House Board of Directors meets on third Sunday of every month at 1 pm.)

2. The BRYCC Inc. Board of Directors meets monthly with meetings open to the public at 1103 S.2nd St.

3. All directors shall serve a term of one year from the date the director is elected.

4. The Board of Directors is responsible for the operation of BRYCC Inc. as The Brick House Community Center. The board nominates and elects officers (see Article 5) by a majority vote. (The Board of Directors has the authority to fill vacancies on the board or add members to the board with one month's nomination notice.)

5. The Board of Directors shall primarily confine itself to fiscal management, fundraising, and long-term planning for BRYCC, Inc and The Brick House Community Center. All committees appointed by the Board shall assemble for these purposes.

6. Programming decisions shall be made by the Assembly.

ARTICLE 4. OFFICERS

1. The officers of the corporation shall be: two Co-Chairs, one secretary and one treasurer. The officers shall be voted on by the Board of Directors. All officers shall hold office for a term of one year from the date the officer is elected.

2. The Co-Chairs shall be executive officers of the corporation; Responsibilities of the co-chairs shall be to facilitate board meetings, ensure democratic hearing and represent any proposals put forward by the assembly. One Co Chair may serve in the absence of another.

3. The Secretary shall take minutes of all meetings and make reports on such minutes both on-line and (in hard copy for office files for review at following meetings). Further responsibilities include ensuring these responsibilities of note-taking in their absence including keeping attendance and reporting delinquencies or inaccuracies.

4. The Treasurer shall receive and disburse all monies, making reports to the Board on-line and at Board meetings or ensure that such activities are assigned in their absence. The Treasurer may sign checks as one of the two signatures required on all checks. (The treasurer and/or a member of the finance committee will be responsible for calling meetings of the finance committee or executive committee to ensure accurate financial records and timely payments of all accounts.)

ARTICLE 5. COMMITTEES & MEMBERSHIP

1. Executive Committee shall consist of the officers of the board (at minimum including) Co-Chairs, Secretary and Treasurer. The Executive Committee shall act for the corporation between meetings of the Board and in addition shall have sole responsibility for any matter expressly delegated to it by the Board.

2. Committees (and Facilitators) shall be appointed by the Board and (provide reports to the Board at monthly meetings or weekly as online/hard copy reports as determined by the board per issue and condition of assignment.) Each Committee must have at least two (board appointed) members serving on the committee which will continue on an as-needed basis.

(3. All financial decisions of Committees will need board approval unless an appointed facilitator has been otherwise expressedly permitted to act as an agent of the board to represent the interests of BRYCC,Inc. or Brick House Community Center upon the matter at hand in the decision.)

4. Assembly members with voting priviledges are determined by attending four out of six assembly meetings. (Assembly members are not required to participate in collectives but are strongly encouraged to volunteer 10 hours a month towards building maintenance, fundraising and/or support for collective action in the community. On-going Oppression-Free communication and action are considered to be a part of participation in any and all Brick House Functions with specific terms of conflict resolution provided via mediation, active listening and remedial terms of dialogue.)

5. Collectives are responsible for operating the various programs at the Brick House. Collectives shall have one facilitator chosen by the assembly and trained in building maintenance as well as appropriate collective function. Each Collective shall have one member present to give reports at three out of four assemblies (in order to continue to receive financial representation from BRYCC,Inc.)

ARTICLE 6. QUORUM

1. A quorum for any Board meeting shall require that a majority of Board members be present and voting.

2. Votes can be made in absentia by proxy.

2a. Proxy votes must be made in writing (handwriting, fax or email are acceptable) and signed. Votes must be turned in by the date of the vote and not afterwards.

ARTICLE 7. AMENDMENTS

1. No part of these by-laws shall be amended or suspended unless presented in writing and read at one meeting previous to voting on the proposed change.

2. Amendments must be approved by at least two-thirds of the Board of Directors present.

3. Said approved amendment shall become effective immediately.

ARTICLE 8. RULES OF PROCEDURE

1. Robert's Rules of Order shall be referred to as procedure.

(2. Consensus process and accessible meetings are encouraged inclusive of assembly, collectives and committees. All members of the community-at-large are encouraged to attend Board Meetings and participate in discussion and fact finding processes with regards to long-term planning and development.)

ARTICLE 9. AGES

1. Minors (individuals under the age of 18) can and are encouraged to serve on the BRYCC House Board of Directors.

ARTICLE 10. ELECTIONS

1. The Board of Directors nominates and elects board members including assignments to the Executive Committee as well as roles of facilitator for any other Committee appointed and approved by the Board.

2. There shall be no less than 9 and no more than 15 board members.

3. Candidates for the Board of Directors should be able to contribute to the BRYCC House project in at least one of the following ways:

They must be able to contribute time, energy and expertise in the regular operation of the center;

they must be experienced in important areas vital to the short and long term existence of the center;

and/or they must have ties to persons or institutions who can financially assist the center.

4. New Board members may be nominated during the month that current Board members' terms expire. Elections shall be held the month after terms expire. Terms begin immediately after election. (Board Members elected in mid-year elections, or as a part of mid-year nominations, are encouraged and requested to serve a full year from the date of their election.)

ARTICLE 11. ATTENDANCE & ELECTIONS (Added 7/25/99)

1. Board members are expected to attend every meeting of the Board of Directors. (Notification of changes in meeting times or dates must be approved by a majority and posted on-line at least 2 days in advance and affirmed in writing/Fax/by multiple proxy of other Board Members by Board Members unanimously.)

2. If a member of the BRYCC House Board of Directors is absent from 3 consecutive meetings of the Board of Directors without documented notice, or if a member misses 3 out of 6 consecutive Board of Directors meetings, they will automatically be dismissed from the Board of Directors unless they receive approval from the Board of Directors for the absences.

3. In accordance with dismissals and/or terms of appointment ending, thus resulting in the board not meeting its minimum staffing, active directors will nominate replacements as soon as possible and vote within 30 days of those nominations.

Ntice: Article 13. Bylaw amendment has been suspended by the Board of Directors for the purpose of effective review and redevelopment... Radio Committee is currently operating at status of Radio Collective

ARTICLE 12. ESTABLISHMENT OF WXBH LPFM RADIO COMMITTEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING THE WXBH 92.7 RADIO PROJECT ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION

(1.The Committee is authorized to form a WXBH Governing Board which will manage, raise, and expend money for the WXBH project, as well as, assign individuals/appoint committees to perform duties necessary to facilitate operations of WXBH 92.7 according to FCC guidelines and the time/facilities share agreement with Fern Creek High School Alumni Association. The WXBH LPFM Radio Committee shall submit reports monthly to the Brick House Board of Directors.)