1. Name: The Association shall be known as the WATFORD ASSOCIATION OF MAGICIANS (W.A.M.).
2. Objective: The objective of the Association is to further the art of magic by holding regular social, instructional, and training meetings, and by providing opportunities for members to develop and share their magical skills and knowledge.
3. Membership: W.A.M. welcomes members aged 16 or over.
Applicants under the age of 16 may be accepted at the discretion of the Committee.
Any person with a genuine interest in magic may apply to become a member. Members are expected to respect the secrets and methods of magic and to agree not to reveal such secrets to anyone other than another magician.
Applicants may be asked to demonstrate their magical ability and explain a little about themselves and their interest in magic.
Members must not knowingly copy another member’s original performance, routine, or presentation without the permission of that magician.
4. Subscriptions: The annual subscription shall be decided at the Annual General Meeting.
The annual subscription shall become due on the date of the Annual General Meeting.
An Early Bird discount may be available to members who pay their annual subscription within one month of the Annual General Meeting.
5. Administration: The Association shall be administered by the following elected officers: President, Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer.
The Committee may also appoint or elect members to specific roles, including: Competitions, Lectures, Social Media, Trophies, Workshops.
All officers shall be elected annually at the Annual General Meeting.
The duration of each officer’s term shall be 12 months, or until their successor has been elected.
Should a Committee member resign during their term of office, the Committee may invite another member to fill the vacancy until the next Annual General Meeting.
6. General Meetings: The Annual General Meeting shall include reports from the Secretary and Treasurer. The Treasurer shall present an annual statement of accounts. The Association’s accounts shall be prepared for each financial year.
Any items proposed for discussion at the Annual General Meeting must be submitted to the Secretary at least seven days before the meeting.
An Extraordinary General Meeting may be called at the request of at least fifteen paid-up members or at the direction of the Committee.
7. Expulsion: Any infringement of these rules, or conduct considered detrimental to the good name or interests of the Association, may render a member liable to expulsion.
The Committee shall have the authority to determine whether expulsion is appropriate, and its decision shall be final.
8. Alteration of Rules: No alteration or addition to these rules may be made except with the consent of at least two-thirds of the members present at a General Meeting, provided that notice of the proposed alteration or addition has been submitted to the Secretary at least seven days prior to the meeting.