Article 1 - Name 1.1 The organization shall be called XXX Christian Home Schoolers.

Article II - Purpose Statement of Faith

2.1 We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible authoritative Word of God.

2.2 We believe that there is one God, externally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

2.3 We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, in His virgin birth, in His sinless life, in His miracles, in His vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, in His bodily resurrection, in His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in His personal return in power and glory.

2.4 We believe that for salvation of lost and sinful man, regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential.

2.5 We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit, by whose indwelling the Christian is enabled to live a Godly life.

2.6 We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost; them that are saved unto the resurrection of life, and them that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation.

2.7 We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in our Lord Jesus Christ.

2.8 We home school in accordance with the biblical principle of Deuteronomy 6:6-7 - "And these words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up."

2.9 The objectives of the group shall be:

- to encourage one another in the training of our children, in a home-based setting.

- to provide a means for education enriching field trips and group activities.

- to provide a forum for members and their children to share the things they have been learning, to the benefit of themselves and others.

- to publish and distribute timely information among its members.

Article III - Membership

3.1 Eligibility - Any home schooling family (actively home schooling at least one child or preparing to home school) who agrees in writing with the Purpose of the group, as defined in Article II, is eligible to join.

3.2 Application - A family desiring to become a member of the group shall make a written application to the Secretary. Forms will be provided.

3. 3 Acceptance - Upon receipt of the application and payment of applicable dues, the membership shall become effective.

3.4 Removal of Members - Members can be removed from group membership by a 2/3 majority vote of members present at a regular meeting where the case is presented.

3.5 Rights and Responsibilities of Members

- Each member family will have the right to attend group meetings and activities.

- Each member family will have one vote in any election/decision making of the group.

- Members may invite guests to attend group meetings. Guests have no voting rights.

- Adults from any member family may be considered for nomination as an officer or other position in the Support Group.

- Members must keep the mail list confidential.

- Any use of the group name must be approved by a majority vote of the membership at the first regularly scheduled meeting after the request.

Article IV - Officers

4.1 The voting membership will elect the following officers on an annual basis:

President

The President shall preside over all Group meetings. He/she establishes the agenda for meetings, determines where the meetings are to be held and establishes quorum (20% of the voting membership in attendance) prior to conducting business. He/she shall serve as Program Chairperson for the meetings.

Vice-President/Treasurer

The Vice-President assumes the duties of the President in his/her absence. The Vice-President shall succeed the President in the event that the President is unable to complete his/her term. The Vice-President shall perform the functions of the Treasurer. This includes collecting dues and disbursing funds as needed for the operation of the group. The Treasurer must maintain accurate financial records for the group and report the group's financial situation at the regular meetings. The Treasurer proposes the level of yearly dues to be approved by a majority vote of the membership.

Secretary

The Secretary is responsible to maintain minutes of all business meetings of the group. He/she gives notice of all elections and voting issues, and records and publishes their results. He/she is responsible for coordinating the publication of any newsletter or other appropriate material relating to the business of the Support Group. The Secretary is responsible to maintain a current membership list and distribute it to members at least once a year.

4.2 Officers must be members of the Support Group.

Article V - Elections

5.1 The Officers shall be elected at an Annual General Meeting for a term of one year or until a successor is elected or appointed.

5.2 No limit is placed on the number of times a person may hold an Office. These positions may be consecutive.

5.3 Nominations - The President shall preside over the nominations of Officers. Any member may nominate himself or another member for an office. Nominations can be taken from the floor at the Annual General Meeting.

5.4 The candidates for office are appointed by a simple majority vote by the membership.

5.5 No absentee ballots will be allowed.

5.6 In the event an elected officer becomes unable to hold office, the acting President shall appoint a replacement subject to the approval of a majority of the membership at the next General Meeting.

Article VI - Meetings

6.1 Attendance at meetings is open to members and their guests.

6.2 The agenda and other appropriate information about meetings shall be distributed in advance.

Article VII - Amendment of Bylaws

7.1 These bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds majority of the members present at the next general meeting after announcement of the proposed changes.

7.2 In case of any amendment to the bylaws, the secretary shall inform all members in writing of the amendment in the next newsletter.