Constitution for the Men About Christian Service (MACS)

Adopted: September 24, 2004 Revised: January 25, 2011

Article I - NAME

The name of the unit is Men About Christian Service (MACS), Advent United Methodist Church, Eagan
Minnesota.

Article II - PURPOSE

MACS shall be a creative, supportive fellowship of men who seek to know Jesus Christ, to grow
spiritually, and to seek daily His will. The primary purpose of MACS is to declare the centrality of Christ in
the lives of men and in all their relationships while bringing fellowship, involvement in the church
community, and creating a warm welcoming environment for men of all backgrounds.

Article III - CONCERNS & OBJECTIVES

1. Encourage knowledge of and support for the total mission of The United Methodist Church.

2. Engage in evangelism by sharing the fullness of the gospel in its personal and social dimensions.

3. Clarify and speak to the identity and role of the man in contemporary society.

4. Seek commitment to discipleship.

5. Study and become familiar with The United Methodist Church, its organization, doctrines and belief.

6. Bring a greater feeling of comfort for all men at Advent United Methodist Church regardless of marital
or parental status.

7. Provide the men with an avenue to present ideas to help in the community of the church.

8. Look for new ideas to work with other groups in the church to the greater needs of the church.

9. Help with bringing new members to the church and provide a welcoming that makes them know we
want them in our church.

10. Engage in daily prayer.

11. Bear Christ's way in daily work and in all personal contacts through words and actions.

12. Provide an outlet and resource for our members to engage in a variety of Christian service.

13. Develop relationships with other churches and organizations to leverage the mission of the group.
Article IV - MEMBERSHIP

1. Men who subscribe to the major concerns and personal objectives stated above. The duly appointed
pastor of the church shall be an ex officio member of the Executive Committee.

2. Membership may include men from other United Methodist Churches, men from other
denominations, as well as non-churched men.

Article V - MEETINGS

This unit shall hold meetings as specified in the By-Laws. The meeting held during the month of January
shall be designated as the annual meeting. The election of officers shall take place at this meeting.
Additional meetings of MACS may be called by the president, pastor, or by a majority of the Executive
Committee.

Article VI - OFFICERS

The officers shall be: President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. They shall be elected at the
annual meeting.

Article VII ESTABLISHMENT OF COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES

The unit shall establish such committees and task forces it deems necessary in order to carry out the
business and objectives of the unit.

Article VIII - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee shall be composed of the following: The officers and other committee
members as elected by the general membership. General Administration and supervision of the affairs
of the unit are vested in the Executive Committee.

Article IX - CORRELATION

The work of the unit shall be correlated with the total program of the church as initiated and directed by
the Council on Ministries and Administrative Board under leadership of the pastor.

Article X - FINANCES

The program of the unit shall be financed by such means as the members may approve on the
recommendation of the Executive Committee.

Article XI BY-LAWS

This constitution, and By-Laws in harmony with the provisions of this Constitution, may be adopted or
revised by two-thirds majority vote of all members present at a regular or called meeting provided
proper advance notice be given of such proposed change.
 By-Laws for the Men About Christian Service (MACS)

Adopted: September 24, 2004 Revised: January 25, 2011

Article I – ORDER OF BUSINESS

The Order of Business for this unit shall be conducted in an orderly and business-like manner according
to the Constitution and By-Laws. Any question not covered by the By-Laws shall be decided in
accordance with Robert's Rules of Order.

Article II – DUTIES OF OFFICERS

A. President: The President shall be the presiding officer of the unit and shall preside at the annual,
regular, and special meetings of the unit and the Executive Committee. He shall have general oversight
over the work of the unit. He shall be an ex-officio member of all committees and task forces. Should a
vacancy occur in an office or a committee, the vacancy shall be filled by the President in consultation
with the Executive Committee.

B. Vice President: The Vice President shall assist the President, accept assignments made to him, preside
in the absence of the President, and assume full responsibility for that office.

C. Secretary: The Secretary shall be responsible for keeping the minutes and all records shall include all
meetings of the unit and the Executive Committee—the annual, regular and special. The Secretary shall
be responsible for keeping records suitable for historical filing.

D. Treasurer: The Treasurer shall collect and disburse all funds. Adequate records shall be kept and a
report shall be made at all meetings of the unit and the Executive Committee. Requests for
disbursements of funds not approved in the budget shall be made by the President, Executive
Committee, or the unit.

E. Terms: Each office shall be held for a term of one year. Unless otherwise decided by a vote of the
membership, officers will rotate through positions, with treasurer assuming the role of secretary,
secretary assuming the role of vice president, and vice president assuming the role of president. The
outgoing president may assume an officer vacancy in the absence of a suitable replacement. Elections
will be held at the annual meeting.

Article III – EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

The Executive Committee makes plans for the unit and evaluates same. It transacts interim business.
However, all transactions requiring financial commitments of more than $500 must be approved by the
unit at its next regular or special meeting. The Executive Committee shall meet at the call of the
President or as often as it deems necessary.

Article IV – REGULAR MEETINGS

Article V – VOTING PROCEDURES

Voting in an election for officers shall be by secret ballot unless otherwise decided. Voting on other
matters at all regular and special meetings shall be by voice vote, show of hands, or by standing unless
otherwise ordered by vote of unit.