Mission: 

The mission of Cacapon Music and Dance Foundation is to: 

1. empower children and youth via access to high-quality music education, break down aspirational and social barriers to music education, cultivate a diverse community of passionate, young musicians, and foster creativity, discipline and self-confidence. 

2. celebrate the rich cultural heritage of our community through the promotion of and education in participatory folk dance with the intention of nurturing social unity, preserving cultural identity, and providing transformative experiences to individuals across multiple generations.

Programming will be funded via donations and grants.

Vision: 

The vision of Cacapon Music and Dance Foundation is to:

1. foster an environment where children and youth can access music education, with priority given to students with financial needs.

2. perpetuate folk life traditions and expand Community via instruction in multi-generational folk dance.

3. inspire a lifelong love for music and dance while nurturing the next generation of talented artists and leaders who will enrich our world with their unique voices and contributions.

By-Laws

1. Name and Purpose

The name of the corporation is Cacapon Music and Dance Foundation (Hereafter CMDF).  The purpose of CMDF is to 1) provide access to musical education  for deserving children and youth,  2) facilitate multi-generational participatory and educational dance events in the community of Capon Bridge, WV and its surrounding regions, and 3) explore opportunities for and implement future music and dance programming.  

The Cacapon Music and Dance Foundation is organized exclusively for charitable purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.

2. Offices

The official address is 152 Capon School Street, Capon Bridge, WV 26711.  The corporation shall maintain a registered agent whose office is identical with the corporation’s registered office.  

3.  Organization and Funding

CMDF shall have no members.

CMDF is funded by private monetary donations, donations in kind, and grants from other organizations and government agencies. CMDF is an exclusively charitable organization funded within the meaning of Sec. 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.  Its fiscal year is the calendar year, January 1 through December 31.

4. Scope of Activities

CMDF collects and redistributes funds to provide performing arts scholarships to deserving youth, 18 years and under, seeking to receive musical education; and helps facilitate multi-generational dance events in Capon Bridge and the surrounding community to promote and preserve participatory folk dance.

5. Board of Directors, Officers and Governance

1. Board of Directors:  All corporate powers shall be exercised by or under the 

 authority of, and the affairs of the corporation managed under the direction of, the Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors will determine, by unanimous vote, the activities and projects of the corporation.  The Board of Directors shall comprise between four and twelve members, four of whom will serve as the Officers of the corporation.  The Board of Directors shall not permit compensation of Directors for their services as such.

2. Elections and Removal:  New Directors shall be elected by the existing Board of Directors. The term is three years.  Officers shall be elected as needed.  Nominations for Officers will be made by Directors from the floor.  If any Director then holding office so demands, the election of Officers shall be by secret ballot.  A Director may be removed from office for failing to attend two consecutive meetings of the Board of Directors by the unanimous  vote of the Directors in office, or for any other reasonable cause approved by a 2/3rd majority of the Board.

3. Officers:

President:  The President shall be responsible for the preparation and conduct of Board meetings and activities.  

Vice President:  The Vice President will assume responsibilities of the President if the President is unable to fulfill his/her duties due to absence, illness, or other reason.  The Vice President shall advise the President on any other matters concerning the activities of the CMDF.  

Secretary:  The Secretary shall keep records of the proceedings of Board meetings, policies, and records of projects and activities.

Treasurer:  The Treasurer shall keep records of and maintain funds delivered to CMDF.  Expenditures over $250 must be authorized by a majority vote of the Board, and all expenditures must be consistent with CMDF’s exemptions under IRS Code section 501(c)3 and with West Virginia law for charitable corporations.  The Treasurer,  the President, and the Executive Director will have signatory authority.  The Treasurer shall make available to the Board a statement of fiscal conditions of CMDF annually and shall make informal reports of monies at meetings of the Board.

4. Meetings and meeting notice:  The Board of Directors shall meet at least four (4)   times per year.  Meetings may be called by the President or any three (3) members of the Board upon giving written notice, including by email, to all Board members at least one (1) week before the meeting date.  A majority of Directors must be present at each meeting, either in person, by telephone, or other remote technical means.

6. Committees

The Board of Directors, by unanimous vote, may create one or more committees on an ad hoc basis to address issues such as (but not limited to) project selection, coordination with other organizations, publicity, and fundraising.  Committee members may be volunteers who are not serving on the Board of Directors.  Committees will present recommendations to the Board of Directors for consideration and decision.

7. Amendments  

These by-laws may be amended or revised at any time upon a unanimous vote of the Board of Directors.

8. Dissolution

Dissolution of the CMDF can be accomplished by a unanimous vote at any meeting of the Board of Directors.  Any funds in the treasury at the time of dissolution not needed to pay the outstanding obligations shall be donated to any like-minded non-profit organization to be determined by a vote of the Board of Directors.