by-laws (n.) - A law or rule governing the internal affairs of an organization.

ARTICLE 1 - NAME and PURPOSE

Section 1:  The name of the organization shall be the Indiana Disc Jockey Association LLC. The IDJA is a Limited Liability Company, established with the Indiana Secretary of State on March 9th 2008.

Section 2:  The Indiana Disc Jockey name, logo and slogan - "Pride In Professionalism" were registered as a service mark with the Indiana Secretary of State on June 6th 2008.

Section 3:  The Indiana Disc Jockey Association was formed to:

   ▪     Establish and maintain the highest standards of professionalism for the professional disc jockey community in Indiana.

          ▪        Promote friendship and cooperation while creating networking relationship among our members.

          ▪        Provide support and education for our members through seminars, meetings, conventions and publications.

          ▪        Provide a DJ certification program for our members.

          ▪        Be a referral source of business for our members.

          ▪        Increase public awareness of the Indiana Disc Jockey profession.

          ▪        Be a source of reference for the public with information and a rating system on all of our members.

          ▪        Be a source for consumers to find qualified professional disc jockeys and other affiliates in the entertainment field.

          ▪        Promote charitable contributions through our members.

          ▪        Establish and maintain professional rates for DJ services in Indiana.

          ▪        Recognize and reward excellence in the Indiana DJ profession.

          ▪        Work with other associations and organizations to promote the professional DJ industry.

          ▪        Provide opportunities, discounts and services for our members in regards to equipment and services that will promote and expand their businesses.

                ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP

Section 1:  Application for membership shall be open to any professional disc jockey, radio station, associate or affiliate that supports the purpose statement in Article 1, Section 2. Continuing membership is contingent upon membership fees being current.

Section 2:  Membership shall be granted upon receipt of membership fees and acceptance by the President. The President shall have the right to deny or terminate the membership of any member for non-compliance of any article or section of the by-laws.

Section 3:  Membership Levels

   ▪     Business Members - Consist of individual professional disc jockeys or professional disc jockey services (companies) and it's owner.

          ▪        Radio Members - Any radio station and it's station manager that is within Indiana or serves Indiana.

          ▪        Associate Members - Professional disc jockeys or staff members employed by business members or radio members. Associates can be added under the business membership for the annual associate membership fee.

          ▪        Affiliate Members - Any person or business that wishes to become a member or show their support of the Indiana Disc Jockey Association.

                        Affiliate members shall include but not be limited to:

                        Bands; Caterers; Photographers; Videographers; 

                        Consultants; Formal Wear & Apparel Retailers; 

                        Coordinators; Banquet Facilities; Limo Services;

                        Bars & Nightclubs; Entertainment Companies;

                        Music Stores; DJ Equipment & Lighting Professionals;

                        Musicians; Other Entertainers & The General Public.

                ARTICLE III - MEETINGS OF MEMBERS

Section 1:  Annual Meeting - The date of the regular annual meeting shall be set by the President who shall also set the time and place. This will become the annual convention.

Section 2:  Special Meetings - Special meetings may be called by the President, only.

Section 3:  Notice - Notice of each meeting shall be given to each appropriate member, by e-mail or phone call, not less than ten days before the meeting.

                ARTICLE IV - DIRECTORS

Section 1:  As a Limited Liability Company, the Indiana Disc Jockey Association is governed by the company President and any appointed staff he requires. The President is responsible for overall policy and direction of the IDJA, and delegates responsibility for day-to-day operations to his staff and committees. 

Section 2:  The President will set fee schedules for memberships. 

                ARTICLE V - COMMITTEES

Section 1:  The President may create committees as needed, such as public relations, member services and convention planning.

Section 2:  The committees will receive no compensation other than reasonable and authorized reimbursement expenses.

                ARTICLE VII - AMENDMENTS

Section 1:  These by-laws may be amended when necessary by the President.  Proposed amendments must be submitted to the President for consideration.

3/09/08