Friends of the Union Public Library

Friends of the Union Public Library We are a non-profit organization that supports the Union Public Library. The assets and income shall only be used to promote library purposes. Annual Meeting.

BYLAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION

The name of the organization is Friends of the Union Public Library. The organization has not been formed for making of any profit, or personal financial gain. The assets and income of the organization shall not be distributed to, or benefit the trustees, officers or other individuals. This organization shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on by

an organization exempt from federal income tax. The organization shall not endorse, contribute to, work for, or otherwise support (or oppose) a candidate for public office. The organization is organized exclusively for purposes subsequent to section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. ARTICLE I
MEETINGS
Section 1. An annual meeting shall be held once each calendar year for the purpose of electing officers and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. The annual meeting shall be held at the time and place designated by the Officers. Section 2. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings shall be held for the purpose of transacting business as may be deemed appropriate and for appointing committee chairpersons. Section 3. Notice. Written notice of all meetings shall be provided under this section or as otherwise required by law. The Notice shall state the place, date, and hour of meeting, and if for a special meeting, the purpose of the meeting. Such notice shall be emailed to all members of record, at least 10 days prior to the meeting. Section 4. Place of Meeting. Meetings shall be held at the organization’s principal place of business unless otherwise stated in the policy. Section 5. Quorum. A majority of officers shall constitute a quorum. Section 6. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be requested by the President, Vice President, Secretary, or any two officers by providing five (5) days’ written notice by email. Section 7. Procedures. The vote of a majority of the officers present at a properly called meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Officers, unless the vote of a greater number is required by law or by these by-laws for a particular resolution. Section 8. Informal Action. Any action required to be taken at a meeting, may be taken without a meeting if a consent in writing setting forth the action so taken, is signed by all of the officers. Section 9. Committees. To the extent permitted by law, the Officers may appoint from its membership a committee or committees, temporary or permanent, and designate the duties, powers and authorities of such committees. ARTICLE II
OFFICERS

Section 1. Number of Officers. The officers of the organization shall be a President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer. Two or more offices may be held by one person. The President may not serve concurrently as a Vice President. President. The President shall be the chief executive officer and shall preside at all meetings. Vice President. The Vice President shall assist the President. Recording Secretary. The Recording Secretary shall maintain the minutes of all meetings, and shall have the authority to certify any records, or copies of records, as the official records of the organization. Corresponding Secretary. The corresponding Secretary shall give notice of all meetings, and shall keep an accurate list of all officers, committees, and membership. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall maintain an accurate accounting of all funds received and disbursed. Assistant Treasurer. The Assistant Treasurer shall assist the Treasurer. Election and Term of Office. The officers shall be elected annually by the membership. Each officer shall serve a one year term or until a successor has been elected and qualified. Removal / Vacancies. An officer shall be subject to removal, with or without cause, at a meeting called for that purpose. Any vacancies that occur, whether by death, resignation, removal or any other cause, may be filled by the remaining officers. An officer elected to fill a vacancy shall serve the remaining term of his or her predecessor, or until a successor has been elected and qualified. ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Membership in this organization shall be open to individuals, organizations, and businesses in agreement with its purpose. Section2. There shall be various categories of membership as determined by the Officers. There shall be, at minimum, Household category and a Life membership category. Dues of each category shall be determined annually by the Officers prior to the Annual Meeting. Life Membership shall be available to an individual only. Upon payment of the prescribed dues charged for Life member category, such an individual shall be relieved of payment of dues thereafter. Each member who paid dues shall be entitled to one vote. AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS

The bylaws may be amended, altered, or repealed by the Officers by a majority of a quorum vote at any regular or special meeting. The text of the proposed change shall be distributed to all officers at least ten (10) days before the meeting. INDEMNIFICATION

Any officer who is involved in litigation by reason of his or her position as officer of this organization shall be indemnified and held harmless by the organization to the fullest extent authorized by law as it now exists or may subsequently be amended (but, in the case of any such amendment, only to the extent that such amendment permits the organization to provide broader indemnification rights). DISSOLUTION

The organization may be dissolved only with authorization of its Officers given at a special meeting called for that purpose, and with the subsequent approval by no less than two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members. In the event of dissolution of the organization, the assets of the organization shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code or corresponding section of any Federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the Federal Government, or to a state or local government, for public purpose. CERTIFICATION

Thomas M. Wisniewski, President, and Marie Arnold, Secretary, certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the bylaws of the above-named organization, duly adopted by the Officers on August 1, 2014. I certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the bylaws of the above-named organization, duly adopted by the initial Officers on August 1, 2014. Thomas M. Wisniewski, President
Marie Arnold, Secretary

Do you love your library? Join other individuals and businesses in Union Township who have expressed their support by pu...
03/26/2026

Do you love your library? Join other individuals and businesses in Union Township who have expressed their support by purchasing permanent leaves and boulders on the Donation Tree at the Union Public Library.

Your donation will enhance many programs and resources for children, teens, and adults, and will acknowledge your personal love of the library.

The donor tree is located at the entrance to UPL’s Main Library. You, your family, or your business can add your name and/or special message to a leaf or boulder by making a gift to the campaign. Your message can also be a unique acknowledgement for a friend, relative, teacher, or colleague.

Donor forms are located at the circulation desk at both libraries. Visit www.uplnj.org/friends for more information.

11/20/2025
Last Saturday, the Friends of the Union Public Library volunteered at UPL's first-ever Community Baby Shower! It was a h...
11/14/2025

Last Saturday, the Friends of the Union Public Library volunteered at UPL's first-ever Community Baby Shower! It was a huge success, and we're so glad to have been a part of it!

12/16/2024

This Tuesday, 12/17, is the last day to participate in UPL's Toiletry Drive, with bins located at both the Main Library and the Vauxhall Branch. Thank you to everyone who has contributed so far!

11/27/2024

Did you know the Vauxhall Branch Library now has their own collection of museum passes? Stop by to browse their collection and plan a fun day! Please note the Vauxhall Branch is not open on Fridays, so please plan ahead!

11/27/2024

This Saturday, join us and other members of the community at the Vauxhall Branch Library as Maryanne Christiano-Mistretta takes us through a nostalgic look at products and technologies that have become obsolete or are on their way out. It's a fun way to reminisce about the past and see how much has changed over the years! Please register in advance at uplnj.events.mylibrary.digital/

10/20/2024

Today is the first day of the 19th annual National Friends of Libraries Week! Do you know all that the Friends of the Union Public Library do? From sponsoring cultural and educational programs to obtaining special equipment and collections such as our museum passes, they do a lot to help us out behind the scenes. Stay tuned to learn more about the Friends of the UPL this week!

09/27/2024

Last week marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month! Here at UPL we invite you to celebrate with us this Saturday at 1 p.m. at Vauxhall Branch Library as we learn about the 350+ year evolution of salsa through live music and a valuable Latinx history lesson. Register now at uplnj.org/events!

04/18/2024

Don't sleep on the library's museum passes! UPL superkid Amelia and her family visited Storm King Art Center, a striking outdoor sculpture museum in the gorgeous Hudson Valley. Call the adult reference desk to see if this pass is currently available to be checked out!

Today only!! Support the Union Public Library!
03/20/2024

Today only!! Support the Union Public Library!

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BYLAWS OF THE ORGANIZATION The name of the organization is Friends of the Union Public Library. The organization has not been formed for making of any profit, or personal financial gain. The assets and income of the organization shall not be distributed to, or benefit the trustees, officers or other individuals. The assets and income shall only be used to promote library purposes. This organization shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on by an organization exempt from federal income tax. The organization shall not endorse, contribute to, work for, or otherwise support (or oppose) a candidate for public office. The organization is organized exclusively for purposes subsequent to section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. ARTICLE I MEETINGS Section 1. Annual Meeting. An annual meeting shall be held once each calendar year for the purpose of electing officers and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. The annual meeting shall be held at the time and place designated by the Officers. Section 2. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings shall be held for the purpose of transacting business as may be deemed appropriate and for appointing committee chairpersons. Section 3. Notice. Written notice of all meetings shall be provided under this section or as otherwise required by law. The Notice shall state the place, date, and hour of meeting, and if for a special meeting, the purpose of the meeting. Such notice shall be emailed to all members of record, at least 10 days prior to the meeting. Section 4. Place of Meeting. Meetings shall be held at the organization’s principal place of business unless otherwise stated in the policy. Section 5. Quorum. A majority of officers shall constitute a quorum. Section 6. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be requested by the President, Vice President, Secretary, or any two officers by providing five (5) days’ written notice by email. Section 7. Procedures. The vote of a majority of the officers present at a properly called meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Officers, unless the vote of a greater number is required by law or by these by-laws for a particular resolution. Section 8. Informal Action. Any action required to be taken at a meeting, may be taken without a meeting if a consent in writing setting forth the action so taken, is signed by all of the officers. Section 9. Committees. To the extent permitted by law, the Officers may appoint from its membership a committee or committees, temporary or permanent, and designate the duties, powers and authorities of such committees. ARTICLE II OFFICERS Section 1. Number of Officers. The officers of the organization shall be a President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer. Two or more offices may be held by one person. The President may not serve concurrently as a Vice President. President. The President shall be the chief executive officer and shall preside at all meetings. Vice President. The Vice President shall assist the President. Recording Secretary. The Recording Secretary shall maintain the minutes of all meetings, and shall have the authority to certify any records, or copies of records, as the official records of the organization. Corresponding Secretary. The corresponding Secretary shall give notice of all meetings, and shall keep an accurate list of all officers, committees, and membership. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall maintain an accurate accounting of all funds received and disbursed. Assistant Treasurer. The Assistant Treasurer shall assist the Treasurer. Section 2. Election and Term of Office. The officers shall be elected annually by the membership. Each officer shall serve a one year term or until a successor has been elected and qualified. Section 3. Removal / Vacancies. An officer shall be subject to removal, with or without cause, at a meeting called for that purpose. Any vacancies that occur, whether by death, resignation, removal or any other cause, may be filled by the remaining officers. An officer elected to fill a vacancy shall serve the remaining term of his or her predecessor, or until a successor has been elected and qualified. ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Section 1. Membership in this organization shall be open to individuals, organizations, and businesses in agreement with its purpose. Section2. There shall be various categories of membership as determined by the Officers. There shall be, at minimum, Household category and a Life membership category. Dues of each category shall be determined annually by the Officers prior to the Annual Meeting. Section 3. Life Membership shall be available to an individual only. Upon payment of the prescribed dues charged for Life member category, such an individual shall be relieved of payment of dues thereafter. Section 4. Each member who paid dues shall be entitled to one vote. AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS The bylaws may be amended, altered, or repealed by the Officers by a majority of a quorum vote at any regular or special meeting. The text of the proposed change shall be distributed to all officers at least ten (10) days before the meeting. INDEMNIFICATION Any officer who is involved in litigation by reason of his or her position as officer of this organization shall be indemnified and held harmless by the organization to the fullest extent authorized by law as it now exists or may subsequently be amended (but, in the case of any such amendment, only to the extent that such amendment permits the organization to provide broader indemnification rights). DISSOLUTION The organization may be dissolved only with authorization of its Officers given at a special meeting called for that purpose, and with the subsequent approval by no less than two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members. In the event of dissolution of the organization, the assets of the organization shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code or corresponding section of any Federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the Federal Government, or to a state or local government, for public purpose. CERTIFICATION Thomas M. Wisniewski, President, and Marie Arnold, Secretary, certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the bylaws of the above-named organization, duly adopted by the Officers on August 1, 2014. I certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the bylaws of the above-named organization, duly adopted by the initial Officers on August 1, 2014 Kathy Arminio