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Rose Rock girls of Leather Bylaws

Name
The name of this organization shall be Rose Rock girls of Leather (RRgoL), a
nonprofit corporation, incorporated in the State of Oklahoma, hereafter referred to
as Rose Rock girls of Leather.

Description

The Rose Rock girls of Leather is a group of self-identified Leathergirls. Membership

is not limited by race, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identification,
religion, or disability. A girl-heart is an individual self-identity. RRgoL is a unique
and powerful group of girls our solidarity and commonality is found in our
understanding that the definition of Leathergirl involves who you are not just how
you play.

Mission
RRgoL holds monthly meetings that alternate in location, communicates via
discussion boards, does outreach at Leather events throughout the Oklahoma Area
and volunteers for a variety of non-profit organizations.
Our Mission is twofold:

I.
II.

To provide camaraderie and a safe space to any individual who

identifies as a Leathergirl.
To provide a community service within the Community at large

Purpose

Along with our mission, RRgoL will focus on supporting the Oklahoma Ms. Leather
(OMsL) title, RRgoL works to promote education about women, for women, and by
women in Leather History and offer volunteering opportunities in the community.

Leathergirl Flag

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Chapter Banner

Chapter Patch
Associate Patch

Chapter Logos

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Chapter Supporter Logo

Colors
The official girls of Leather colors are: black, white, red, and pink.
The official RRgoL colors are: black, white, and red.

Ownership

Sheryl D. is the owner and designer of the Leathergirl Flag. She has given us
permission to utilize it. RRgoL owns the right to the RRgoL logo and supporter logo.
Design credit, when requested, is to be given to Russell McDaris.
RRgoL owns the right to the RRgoL patch. Design credit, when requested, is to be
given to Russell McDaris.

Non-Discrimination
RRgoL does not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender expression, gender
identity, profession, sex, sexuality, national origin, disability, race, religion, or creed.
Gender fluid individuals are welcome.

Membership
I.

Age No member shall be under the age of twenty-one (21) years.

Girls under 21 who are interested in attending are welcome at under 21 events.

II.

Categories of membership
A. Prospective Member Anyone seriously interested in
becoming an Active Member or Associate Member may
petition the Pledge Mistress to become a pledge upon
completion of the following requirements:
1. Attend one (1) RRgoL General Membership Meeting,
one (1) RRgoL social, and one (1) other RRgoL
gathering of the prospective members choice.

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2. Fill out and turn in a Membership Application and
submit the twenty dollar ($20) application fee.
Application fee is refundable only if Pledge receives a
No vote.
3. Read and sign the RRgoL Member Code of Ethical
Conduct
B. Pledge Membership - to become a Full Member of RRgoL
a pledge must complete the following requirements within six
(6) months of application date:
1. Attend four (4) RRgoL General Membership Meetings
2. Attend one (1) RRgoL Social and one (1) RRgoL Service
Event.
3. Must show knowledge of RRgoL Bylaws
4. Must complete pledge project (may be more than one
task) assigned by the Pledge Mistress
5. Sign a Photo Release
6. Pledge Mistress reserves the right to adjust these
requirements based on individual needs of the pledge.
7. Approval of petition for Membership is determined by
majority vote of the members. The answers can be
nay, yay. or not yet.1
8. Dues are owed within thirty (30) days after Members is
voted in.
9. No Pledge shall ever be hazed.
C. Active Member
1. Responsibilities
a. Display and respect club colors
b. Embody the spirit of the club (sisterhood, service,
and a Leathergirl heart) at community events.
c. Must attend four (4) RRgoL events in a year.
d. Must take lead on one project during a year (being
a vendor and selling RRgoL merchandise counts as
a lead project).
e. Attend meetings on a regular basis. If missing a
meeting contact the Secretary via the RRgoL e-mail
(roserockgirlsofleather@gmail.com) and inform of
your absence before the meeting. Must not have
more than three (3) unexcused absents in a
calendar year.
f. It is acceptable to make arrangements before the
meeting to attend the meeting via phone or other
technology.
g. Keep personal contact info current.
h. Pay membership dues of thirty ($30) dollars a year,
due in November.
i. Follow the RRgoL Member Code of Ethical Conduct.
1 If the vote is not yet the applicant will be reviewed again in two (2) months. At
that review only the answer of yay or nay may be given.

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j.

Members who do not fulfill these responsibilities are

no longer in good standing. Should a Member
petition for reinstatement, said Member shall be
reinstated as soon as they fulfill any lapsed
requirements.
2. Good Standing A member is in good standing if the
member has:
a. Paid all dues and monies owed to the club within
thirty (30) days of recorded notification.
b. Attended sufficient club functions.
c. Represent the club in a positive and appropriate
manner.
d. The Board may make exceptions for hardship
regarding dues and attendance at the request of
the member.
3. Rights Full Members that are in good standing have
the following rights:
a. May Chair or serve on Committees
b. May elect officers or serve as an elected officer
c. May vote on club business.
d. May do business on behalf of RRgoL with
consent of the board.
e. May attend meetings via phone or other
technology when they are out of town or have a
time conflict.
f. May elect to become an Associate member.
D. Associate Members - are members that retain all rights
and responsibilities except the right to elect officers and the
right to vote on club business.
1. Associate Members who have been active members in
good standing for five (5) years or more may petition
the Board to keep their patch or request to switch to
an associate patch.
2. Associate Member dues are twenty dollars ($20) a
year.
3. Associate Members can be those ineligible for full
membership of RRgoL, but are very involved in the
group. These Associate Members will need to fill out a
RRgoL application (indicating Associate Membership is
desired) and follow the rules for Prospective
Membership.
4. Associate Membership applications must be approved
by a majority vote of the membership at the General
Meeting following application submission. Once
approved and dues are paid the Associate Member is
eligible to purchase and wear the Associate patch.

III.

Membership Patches
A. All members are expected to display club patch at all RRgoL
functions.

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B. All Board Members are expected to display a large club
patch.
C. Members shall receive a Year of Service Heart Awarded every
five (5) of active club membership after being patched.

IV.

V.

VI.

Supporters
A. Are not members of RRgoL, but have donated a large amount
of money or services and/or are very involved in the club
including volunteering at RRgoL events
B. Supporter pins will show their affiliation with RRgoL
Membership Resignation must be submitted in writing (or
e-mailed) to the Board.
A. A majority vote of the membership will determine if a
resigning member may keep their patch at the resigning
members request.
B. If the request is denied all club patches are expect to be
returned immediately in the same condition they were
received.
Disciplinary RRgoL reserves the right to refuse, revoke, suspend,
or terminate membership for any cause. The Board reserves the right
to investigate violation of Bylaws and bring the issue to the General
Membership.
A. Disciplinary Headings
1. Date, time, and location will be set by the Board
2. The member in question will be given the opportunity
to defend themselves.
3. Discipline requires a super majority vote of two-thirds
(2/3) of the membership.
4. The vote of the Disciplinary hearing may be appealed
at the next General Meeting.
B. Members with delinquent dues may be suspended without
hearing with notice from the Treasurer to the Co-Chairs. The
delinquent member will be notified.
C. Members who are suspended may not vote on any issue
before the Membership, nor run for or hold office of any kind.
D. Patch Removal (membership terminated) patches can be
removed for, but are not limited to the following:
1. Dishonesty, cheating and/or stealing form RRgoL
and/or in the name of RRgoL
2. Bringing dishonor to RRgoL in any manner including
but not limited to disorderly conduct in club colors or
talking badly about a club member or the club in
general. This will be determined by the RRgoL Board.
3. Falling out of good standing for more than three (3)
months.
4. Club Patches and all club property are expected to be
returned immediately and in the same condition they
were received.

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Meetings
I.

II.

III.

IV.

V.

VI.
VII.

General Membership Meeting The Membership of RRgoL

will meet for the purpose of doing regular club business at least once a
month. The Co-Chairs shall notify the membership by posting the
meetings date, time, and location in the official RRgoL online groups.
Meetings are to alternate between Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
A. Should a time sensitive issue need to be addressed before
the next meeting the topic can be discussed and action
decided upon within the official online (Facebook) group or
through e-mail.
B. Future meetings can be canceled and rescheduled a majority
vote of the membership.
C. An optional Gear Night will be held after the monthly meeting
at a selected location. Like the meetings, Gear Night will
alternate between Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
D. General Membership meetings are open and anyone is
welcome to attend.
Annual Business Meeting The annual business meeting will
be held in November. During this meeting the following will take place:
A. Regular General Membership Meeting
B. Elections will be held
Special Meetings - Additional meetings can be called as
required
A. Special meetings can be called by the Board
B. Special meetings can be called by 50% of the membership by
demand with a signed and dated letter delivered to the
Secretary. Such a demand will describe the purpose of the
meeting.
C. Special meetings will take place no less than ten (10) days
after notification
D. Special Meetings will be posted in the official RRgoL online
groups and to the official RRgoL website.
Board Meetings The Board of RRgoL will meet regularly for the
purpose of doing club business. The Co-Chairs shall notify the Board
by posting the meetings date, time, and location in the official RRgoL
online groups.
A. Board meetings are closed.
B. The Board will meet at least every three (3) months.
Procedure meetings will follow the current edition of Roberts
Rules of Order
A. Any member in good standing may make a motion
B. A motion must be made to hold a vote, to table a discussion,
and to adjourn
Quorum 33.33% of the membership shall constitute a quorum
Voting A majority vote of the present members voting is the act of
the Club unless the Bylaws or Law provide differently.
A. Members must be in good standing to vote

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B. Each member shall be entitled to one vote on matters for
witch membership vote is permitted.
C. Members shall not vote on the restatement of the Articles of
Incorporation.
D. Throughout these Bylaws it is understood that majority
means a simple majority unless otherwise conditioned such
as two-thirds (2/3) majority.
E. All Proxy Votes must be submitted to a Board member in a
sealed and signed envelope before the meeting.

Board
The Board consents of the Co-Chairs, Secretary, Treasurer, Sargent-at-arms, and
Pledge Mistress selected from the membership. There is also an Advisory Council
member who will be selected by the board.
All terms are for two (2) years and no officer may serve more than two (2)
consecutive terms in office.
Co-Chairs, Secretary, and Sargent-at-arms are elected on even calendar years.
Treasurer and Pledge Mistress are elected on odd calendar years with the exception
of the first elected officers. The Advisory Council member will be selected on odd
calendar years.
Board Members may occupy more than one seat, but they may only cast one vote.

I.

Duties Each Board member must:

A. Serve the membership by ensuring the continued Health of
the Club.
B. Serve on at least one committee each calendar year.
C. Attend Board Meetings
D. Attend three-fourths (3/4) of meetings within their years of
service
E. Purchase (at their own expense) and display a large back
patch within sixty (60) days of obtaining office
F. In the event a Board member will be absent they must inform
the Co-Chairs of their need to be absent through e-mail prior
to the meeting and provide for their business to be handled
by another officer.
G. If absent and a report is due the report must be submitted
via RRgoL e-mail no less than 3 days prior the meeting.

II. Officers
A.

Co-Chairs (T-Chair and OKC-Chair)2

1. The Co-Chairs are equal in the power and
responsibility.
2. The Co-Chairs are to work as a team.
3. The Co-Chairs shall call regular General Membership
and Board Meetings.

2 The Co-Chairs shall run as a team (like President and Vice President would) but
one must be from Tulsa and one must be from Oklahoma City.

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4. Co-Chairs will chair the meeting when it is in their city.
5. The Co-Chairs set the agenda for all meetings and
distribute it to the club at least four (4) calendar days
prior to the meeting.
6. The Co-Chairs will serve as the most visible
representative of the club and is the official
representative of the Club at outside functions and to
other groups or clubs.
7. The Co-chairs shall both be named on the bank
accounts.
8. The Co-Chairs shall oversee the other officers in their
duties.
9. The Co- Chairs actively seek out new opportunities and
connections for the Club, both within and external to
the Leather Community.
10.The Co-Chairs will write a monthly Co-Chair message
for the website and other social media describing
recent and future RRgoL activity. This duty will
alternate between the Co-Chairs following the monthly
meeting schedule.
11.The Co-Chairs shall supervise the public relations of
the Club.
12.RRgoL will not cease to exist if it is not possible to get
a Co-Chair from either Tulsa or Oklahoma City.
13.In the case one of the Co-Chairs is absent or unable to
perform her duties; the other Co-Chair shall assume
their duties.
14.The Co-Chairs shall supervise the web presence of the
club and the RRgoL Calendar of Events
15.Co-Chairs shall oversee fundraising and social events
in their prospective area and hold at least one of each
every six (6) months.
16.Both Co-Chairs shall work together to get together the
OMsL Planning Committee each year.
17.Both Co-Chairs shall work with the current OMsL to
ensure she has a smooth year.
18.Both Co-Chairs shall have all passwords to ALL RRgoL
accounts

B. Secretary
1. The Secretary shall keep track of the Clubs legal
documents
2. The Secretary shall take minutes at each General
Membership Meeting and post the meeting minutes
online within three (3) business days after the
meeting. A hard copy of these Meeting Minutes shall
also be kept.
3. The secretary shall take minutes at each Board
Meeting. These Meeting Minutes will not be made
public, but a hard copy will be kept for reference
purposes.

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4. The Secretary shall serve on the Membership
Committee and is responsible for helping to determine
the current membership status of all Members.
5. The Secretary shall keep attendance records of all
events and meetings.
6. The Secretary is responsible for securing the meeting
locations.
7. The Secretary writes all official Club press releases.
8. The Secretary will update the RRgoL and OMsL
websites monthly or as needed.
9. The Secretary shall check the RRgoL P.O. Box before
every meeting and make timely responses to all
correspondences
10.The Secretary shall check the RRgoL e-mail at least
once a week and make timely responses to all
correspondences.

C. Treasurer
1. The Treasurer is responsible for tracking Club funds.
2. The Treasurer will collect and track all Membership
Dues.
3. The Treasurer is responsible for providing a written
financial report to the Co-Chair six (6) days before the
meeting to be placed on the agenda. This report shall
outline the following:
a. Incoming funds
b. Outgoing funds
c. All finical accounts balances
4. The Treasurer shall be named on bank accounts.
5. The Treasurer shall have their name and social security
number associated with the PayPal account.

D.Sargent-at-arms
1. Sargent-at-arms keeps time during all meetings.
2. The Sargent-at-arms is responsible for keeping up to
date on the Clubs Bylaws and Meeting Procedures.
3. Sargent-at-arms ensures all meetings are conducted in
an orderly manner, all discussion stays on topic, and
that emotions do not control the meeting.
a. The Sargent-at-arms will call a time out if
emotions are running high.
4. Sargent-at-arms will Chair the Bylaw Committee if the
Board votes the Clubs Bylaws need to be reviewed.
5. The Sargent-at-arms will secure and house all Club
property.
6. Sargent-at-arms will document Club History through
images3 and keeping Club propaganda4.

E. Pledge Mistress
3 Taking pictures of RRgoL events and posting them on the website, Facebook, and
even FetLife.

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1. The Pledge Mistress is to maintain a current list of
Pledges.
2. The Pledge Mistress will keep track how many
meetings and events each Pledge attends.
3. The Pledge Mistress serves as the Membership
Committee Chair.
4. The Pledge Mistress helps determine current
membership status of all Members.
5. The Pledge Mistress will organize a Pledge Project for
each Pledge Member.
6. The Pledge Mistress will be the first point of contact for
Prospective Members.

F. Advisory Council Member

III.

IV.
V.

1. The Advisory Council Member shall be selected by the

Board.
2. The Advisory Council Member shall be considered an
Elder who has been active in the Leather Community
in the past.
3. The Advisory Council Member is not required to attend
meetings because they may not live in the area, but is
encouraged to attend as many as possible.
4. The Advisory Council Member does not vote, but may
offer advice to the Board.
Elections Officer elections are held during the November
Business Meeting
A. Members must be in good standing to be nominated.
B. Officers are selected by majority vote of the membership.
C. Voting will be by paper ballot
1. Two (2) members who are not candidates will tally the
votes.
D. In the case a Member cannot be present they may submit a
Proxy Vote (see Proxy Voting above; Meetings VII. E.)
Resignation In the event a Board Member wishes to resign
from their position on the Board they must tender their resignation in
writing to the Board and return their patches.
Removal The Board reserves the right to investigate violation of
Bylaws and bring the issue to the General Membership.
A. Any member in good standing may make a motion to
remove an Officer during a General Membership Meeting.
1. The Officer will be given the floor to defend
themselves.
2. Removal of the Officer takes a two-thirds (2/3) vote
a. The Officer in question may not vote
3. Should a Board member go more than forty five (45)
days without contact with the other Board members
that Board member will be suspended and a letter sent
to reestablish contact.

4 Flyers, pins, etc.

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a. Should the board member exceed sixty (60)
days with no contact the board member will be
removed from the board.

VI.

Vacancies
A. Any vacancies caused by the death, resignation, removal,
disqualification or otherwise of an Officer shall be filled by a
majority vote of the Membership.
B. In the event of a vacancy in any office other than that of the
Co-Chairs, such vacancy may be filled temporarily by
appointment by the Co-Chairs until the Membership can vote
to fill the vacancy.
C. Filling Officer vacancies can occur at a General Membership
Meeting.
D. Vacancies occurring in Committees appointed at the
discretion of the Board may or may not be filled, as the Board
shall determine.

Compensation
No Compensation or services shall be paid to any of the officers or members of the
Club. Officers and members shall be allowed a reasonable advancement or
reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of their regular duties with
majority approval of the Membership or unanimous vote of the Board. Should a
member wish to be reimbursed for expenses a receipt must be submitted to the
Treasurer.
No Officer or Member shall profit in any way from activities of the Club; nor shall
their immediate family members. The Club shall not do business with any current
members of the club for any reason without written approval of the Board.

Committees
I.

Membership Committee
A. The Membership Committee shall be made up of Pledge Mistress,
Secretary, and up to three (3) other non-Board members.
B. The Pledge Mistress shall chair the Membership Committee.
C. The Membership Committee shall review all applications for
Membership and make recommendations on applications for
membership after careful vetting.
D. Then Membership Committee shall orient all new Pledge Members
to the Club. This includes testing their knowledge of the Bylaws.

II.

Standing and Ad-Hoc Committees

A. The Co-Chairs, The Board, and The Membership may designate
special and standing committees, and delegate powers to said
committee.

III.

Associate Members
A. Special consideration to Associate Members could be extended in
regards to committees.

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Finance
I.

II.

III.
IV.

Fiscal Year
A. Fiscal Year shall run January 1 to December 31
B. The Board shall submit a budge to the Membership for approval the
first meeting of the fiscal year.
Appropriation of Funds Any member who holds
responsibility over a portion of the budget may, at their deaccession,
may spend that appropriation of funds in good faith with no further
approval form the Board or Membership.
A. If amount exceeds fifty ($50) dollars the member must seek
preapproval of the Membership.
Reimbursements A receipt must accompany any request for
reimbursement
A. Receipts may be turned into the Treasurer at the next meeting

Bank Accounts
A. The three (3) names to be listed on bank accounts are as follows
1. Both Co-Chairs
2. Treasurer
B. If two (2) of the above mentioned positions are held by the same
person a third board member will be appointed to be named on
bank accounts.
C. Persons on the bank accounts cannot be related, in a sexual or
romantic relationship, in a house, in a family, own, dating, or
otherwise dependent on each other. Should this conflict of interest
come to pass an alternate Board member will be appointed to be
named on bank accounts.

Dissolution

RRgoL may be dissolved by a unanimous vote of all the Membership provided that a
notice of such intent to dissolve is mailed to each member of RRgoL with notice of
the meeting at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the meeting.

Dedication of Assets
Upon dissolution of RRgoL, the Board shall pay or make provision for payment of all
liabilities of the Club. Any remaining assets of the club shall be distributed for one
or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501C3 of the Internal
Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall
be distributed to the Federal Government, or to State or Local Government, for a
public purpose.

Approval and Amendments of the Bylaws

I.

Approval of the Bylaws

A. Bylaws are approved with two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Membership

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B. Ratified Bylaws go into effect immediately

II.

Amending Bylaws
A. Any member in good standing may purpose a simple amendment to
the Bylaws. Such a proposal will be discussed the first month and
then voted on at the second month.
B. For amendments that require a lot of discussion a Bylaw Committee
will be formed. This special committee will need to have at least
one (1) Board Member other than the Sargent-at-arms and at least
three (3) other members not on the board

Patches and Leather

Patches and Leather will be awarded at the discretion of the Board returned without
delay by members upon resignation or termination unless otherwise noted in the
Membership section of the Bylaws.

Co-founders
RRgoL was founded in October 2014 and the original Bylaws were ratified in
November of 2014. It comes out of the idea of connecting the Leathergirls of Tulsa
and the Oklahoma City area (along with surrounding communities) with a special
emphasis on supporting the Oklahoma Ms. Leather Title. The co-founders of this
organization are Goldie Sanders, Mekiaya Ross, and slavegirl marion. Later Just
Angel P., Terri T., and Sinister T LG were added as co-founders. A special thank you
goes to Tyesha N. Best for offering her support and editing the first draft of our
Bylaws. We would also like to thank the women of Leather all over the country who
took the time to talk to the original co-founders offering their advice and words of
support.

Oklahoma Ms. Leather

Oklahoma Ms. Leather is for all intents and purposes part of RRgoL. The budget for
the event comes from the RRgoL account and RRgoL will be responsible for paying
for OMsL to attend International Ms. Leather. OMsL is a feeder title for IMsL.
However, the planning committee that is formed each year to plan the event is
open to everyone. It is a grassroots effort and anyone who wants to join the
committee may; no matter their club affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, or age.
There is no chair of this committee but instead those on the Board of RRgoL will
help to facilitate the planning. Voting will be done in the same fashion as RRgoL
(see above).
The event is to be held every year and may alternate between Tulsa and Oklahoma
City. Boundaries for the OMsL competition shall be the territorial boundary of the
state of Oklahoma. As for who is eligible to compete, OMsL will follow the
guidelines set forth by IMsL. Judging will be done with Olympia scoring and in the

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event of a tie whoever had the higher points in the Interviews will win. If that is a tie
whoever had the higher points for their speech will win. The winner of OMsL will
work closely with both Co-Chairs of RRgoL to ensure that they follow through with
their contract and make a good showing at IMsL.
In the event that the OMsL winner must step down the runner up will fulfill the
responsibilities remaining including competing in IMsL.
The third year of this event will include the addition of a Bootblack competition and
they will also compete at IMsL. They will be judged by the same set of judges and
will also have to perform a fantasy. The judging criteria will differ and will be
addressed in the contract and application itself.
*More is to be added on the exact rules of the event and contest at a later date.
Changes to this are subject to the OMsL Planning Committee and does not require
the same rules as the RRgoL Bylaws Committee to amend changes. Instead the
OMsL Planning Committee can make changes and the RRgoL Board can approve
through a majority vote and add those changes to the RRgoL Bylaws.

INDEMNIFICATION

Every Officer of the RRgoL, including members of all committees of the RRgoL in
their performance of their duties, shall be indemnified by the RRgoL, and any other
person may be indemnified upon the express approval thereof by the Board, to the
extent and in the manor permitted by the laws of the State of Oklahoma and
specifically as is permitted under Section 1031 of the Oklahoma General
Corporation Act, against all reasonable expenses and liabilities, including counsel
fees, necessarily incurred by or imposed upon such indemnity in connection with
any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil,
criminal, administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of
the Foundation), to which such indemnity may be made a party or in which such
person may become involved by reason of being or having been an Officer or
Committee member or any settlement thereof, whether or not such person is an
Officer, Committee member at the time such expenses are incurred, if such person
acted in good faith and in a manger such person reasonably believed to be in or not
opposed to the best interests of the RRgoL. Indemnification shall not apply in such
cases where the affected Officer or Committee member if found not to have acted in
good faith or in a manner reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best
interest of the RRgoL or where such person is adjudged guilty of willful misfeasance
or malfeasance in the performance of such persons duties. Notwithstanding the
forgoing, in the event of a settlement, the indemnification herein shall apply only
when the Board approves such settlement as being in the best interest of the
RRgoL. The provision of this Article XII shall be applicable to all actions, suites, and
proceedings pending at the adoption hereof or commenced after the adoption
hereof, whether arising from acts or omissions occurring before or after the
adoption hereof, and shall inure to the benefit of the Heirs, Executors and
Administrators of indemnities referred to in this Article XII. The indemnification

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provisions set forth in this Article XII shall not inure to the benefit of any indemnitor,
insurer, surety, or bonding company.

INSURANCE
The RRgoL may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or
was an Officer of the RRgoL against any liability asserted against such person any
incurred by such person in any such capacity, or arising out of such persons status
as such, whether or not the RRgoL would have the power to indemnify her/her
against such liability under the provisions of Article X above.

EXEMPT ACTIVITES

Notwithstanding any other provision of these Bylaws, no member Officer, Employee,

or representative of the RRgoL shall take any action or carry on any activity by or on
behalf of the RRgoL not permitted to be taken or carried on by an organization
contributions to which are deductible under Code Section 170(c) (2).

CERTIFICATION
These Bylaws and amendments were approved by a super majority vote of the
membership of the Rose Rock girls of Leather, Inc. on September 11, 2015

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Rose Rock girls of Leather

Member Code of Ethical Conduct
Honesty in self-representation: Do not claim titles or lineage you do not have.
Do not claim to speak for Rose Rock girls of Leather on any issues without
authorization from the Board.
Neutrality and inclusiveness: Include all of the diverse elements of the local
Leather community. Actively reach out to multiple groups to be involved with our
events. Do not play favorites. Put aside personal differences to work with all for the
betterment of the club, the Leather community, and community at large.
Non-rumor proliferation: Do not participate in the proliferation of malicious
gossip or rumor within the Leather community.
Non-discrimination: No discrimination based on race, gender, gender identity,
spiritual tradition, or sexual orientation.
Directness in communication: Take responsibility for communicating your needs
as clearly and honestly as you are able. To the best of your ability always listen
carefully and speak, write, and post with respect, honesty, and courtesy
Maintaining Integrity: Remain honest and trustworthy in all interactions. Help
to facilitate accountability and strength of character among other members of the
club and Leather community. Always conduct yourself in a manner to bring honor to
the club, the Leather Community, and yourself.
Embracing a spirit of teamwork: We are all on the same team. Working well
with each other and communication is the key to maximizing success.
Respecting consentuality: Do not participate in any non-consensual physical,
sexual, psychological, or emotional activities.