Article I. Name and Purpose

Section 1. Name

The name of the organization is the Howard County Republican Club, hereafter referred to as the “Club”.

Section 2. Purpose

The purpose of the Club, as an organization supportive of the Republican Party in Howard County, shall be limited to the following activities:

• 1. To create good fellowship among Republicans and promote interest in the County, State, and Federal Governments.
• 2. To assist, both financially and through volunteer efforts, the Howard County Republican Central Committee, Republican Elected Officials, and Republican Candidates.
• 3. To keep the Public informed on current issues and governmental affairs that concern them.
• 4. To foster Republican ideals and family values by participating in local events that help strengthen and build our community.

For any of the purposes stated above, the Club is authorized to raise money and other income: to purchase, acquire, maintain, operate, sell, rent, or otherwise dispose of any real property or other assets. The Club is prohibited from endorsing Republican candidates that are running in primary elections. The Club may endorse Republican candidates on the first meeting prior to the primary election by a vote of a minimum two-thirds of paid members that have attended at least one-third of the prior year’s Club meetings.