Shrine Keeper: Amanda Watson

Article I: Name and Purpose

Section 1. 1 - The name of this organization shall be Twilights Ember, or as stated here in, the Shrine.

Section 1. 2 Shrine of Twilights Ember exists to provide a non - threatening, supportive environment for Pagans, nature spiritualists, Goddess worshippers and others of a like or open mind in which to exchange ideas and practices.

Section 1. 3 Our primary mission is to provide a safe, non - judgmental environment in which people can meet, learn and to discuss their spirituality, regardless of what it may involve, without the threat of ridicule or reprisals.

Section 1. 4 We welcome anyone who is willing to have an open mind and is willing to study the Correllian Nativist Tradition of Wicca, and strive to give the best possible guidance.

Section 1. 5 We provide occasional opportunities for group worship with an attempt to accommodate the spirituality of each individual who participates.

Section 1. 6 We will provide information regarding our spirituality to any that ask, and attempt to correct any misconceptions about our spirituality that we may encounter.

Section 1. 7 We welcome all individuals or groups who may be curious about our spirituality, and will answer, to the best of our abilities, any questions openly and honestly.

Section 1. 8 We d o not engage in proselytizing of any kind, as we feel that each individual must be allowed to seek and find their path.

Section 1. 9 We consider discrimination based on race, creed, disability, nationality, sex, sexual preference, or religious belief highly offensive.

Article II: Membership

Section 2. 1 - Shrine Twilights Ember does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, gender, handicapped status, height, marital status, national origin, political persuasion, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or weight.

Section 2. 2 - If any persons wishing to become a member of the Shrine, and whom are under the age of 18, parental/guardians signature is needed.

Section 2. 3 - A member remains in good standing by adhering to the rules of the as stated in this Constitution.

Section 2. 4 - A member may be asked to leave on the basis that they caused a disruption and / or defamation to the Shrine, or to the Correllian Tradition and/or as stated in this Constitution.

Section 2. 5 General Members

General members shall be any qualifying person who wishes to join the Shrine of Twilights Ember, be it online or in person.

Section 2. 5 Active Members

Active members shall be any qualified person who attends at least five meetings during the current quarter of the year, or who maintains a monthly presence at most meetings. There are bis - monthly study groups, which for each quarter will be 6 meetings, (24 meetings per year).

Section 2. 6 Membership Fees

There will be a small annual membership fee - [Fees are decided by the Shrine Head if relevant] all members shall be eligible for membership of the Shrine upon payment of the membership fees. The Shrine Membership Fee shall be payable annually, and shall be determined by the Shrine Head, provided that the fee shall be no less than the minimum set by the Shrine and the Correllian Tradition of Wicca.

Section 2. 7 Membership shall not be limited by any factor other than the ability to study and discuss topics in an open, nonjudgmental and polite manner. The membership may include all members of the Shrine Twilights Ember, students and Clergy members.

Participants shall either be General Members, or Active Members.

Article III. FINANCES

Section 3. 1 There shall be one account in the name of The Shrine, Twilights Ember at the Branch of the - - - - - Bank - - - - - - - - - - - - -. The account shall be a Savings (visa for papal services?) Account.

Section 3. 2 All funds of the Shrine shall be kept in the Shrines bank account and appropriated only by the purchase and / or the sale of any Shrine materials.

Section 3. 3 The Shrine Head, shall keep proper books of account for the Shrine and shall prepare such statements of the Shrine’ s financial affairs as the Tradition directs. The Shrine‘ s books shall be kept a t the Shrine Heads Home and will be accessed only by those persons nominated by the Shrine Head or others nominated by the Tradition.

Section 3. 4 The financial year of the Shrine shall be from the 30th of June to the 30th of June.

Section 3. 5 The Shrine Keeper shall prepare at the close of each financial year a statement of the Shrine’s financial affairs, which shall be duly audited and forwarded to the Witan Herald of the Correllian Tradition of Wicca.

Article I V: Leadership

Section 4. 1 - Shrine Twilights Ember shall be directed by one elected Shrine Founder / Keeper / Head and one Advisor, chosen at the discretion of the Tradition. The Shrine Founder / Keeper / Head is the initiate / Imperium / Clergy of the Correllian Nativist Tradition of Wicca.

Article V: Operating Procedures

Section 5. 1 - Frequency of study groups shall be bi - monthly, or more frequently as determined by the membership - at - large.

Section 5. 2 - Shrine of Twilights Ember has no standing committees. Having committees may be formed at the discretion of the Tradition Head and / or the Shrine Founder / Keeper / Head or by the Shrines Advisor. Committees shall cease to exist upon completion of the assigned task, or a t the discretion of the Tradition Head and / or the Shrine Founder / Keeper / Head or by the Shrines Advisor.

Article VI: Rules of Order

Section 6. 1 In situation not covered by this document, the Shrine’s by - laws and / or the Correllian By - Laws may be invoked. Any member may do this, however it should be reserved for extreme cases.

Article VII: Alcohol and Drugs

Section 7. 1

There will be NO alcohol or illegal drug use permitted at any Shrine hosted meeting, Sabbat, festival, or other event.

Section 7. 2 Anyone who attends a Shrine hosted event while obviously under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs will be told to leave that event immediately. Clauses Section 6. 1 and 6. 2 do not pertain to private parties.

Section 7. 3 ONLY EXCEPTION There will be only one exception to this Article, if the alcohol to consume is for ritual purposes only.

Article VIII: Amendments

Section 8. 1 - Amendments to this Constitution may be proposed by any active member in good standing, and may be presented at any meeting.

Section 8. 2 - Amendments to this Constitution may be proposed by, or to the discretion of the Tradition Head and / or the Shrine Founder / Keeper / Head or by the Shrines Advisor.

Section 8. 3 The constitution and by - laws of the Shrine may be amended by the nominated High Priest/ess, or by the nominated designate of the Correllian Tradition, or by the Shrine Keeper. All amendments and revisions shall be submitted to the Correllian so that the agenda may be scheduled accordingly.

Shrine Keeper: Rev. Amanda Watson

Shrine Advisor: Rev. Betty Redding

Tradition Head: Rev. Don Lewis