In 2024, the By-Laws of the society were updated. The full updated By-Laws can be seen by members who have signed in. Click link to the right.

CONSTITUTION and BY-LAWS

OF THE

St. Andrew’s Society of The EastBay, California

Originally established in Oakland in 1878 Incorporated May 3rd 1897

 Revised November 2024

CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I

Name and Seal

The name of the Society shall be the St. Andrew’s Society of The East Bay. Supporting the name shall be the tagline; Originallyestablished in Oakland in 1878. Its seal shall be St. Andrew with his cross and the motto of the Society surrounding attached in Addendum 1.

ARTICLE II

Objects

Section 1. The objects of this Society shall be to extend its benevolence through supporting various charities or individuals.Support can be financial or social and in order to alleviate suffering and distress in all its forms.

Sec. 2. Charities that are proposed to benefit from the benevolence of the society will be agreed at a regular meeting by a majority vote of the members present thereat.

Sec. 3. Individuals whom the benevolence and aid of the Society may be extended and given must be members of the Society, orsuch persons as may be eligible for membership; or to distressed persons of Scottish birth, or to the wives, widows, children and grandchildren of the above.

ARTICLE III

Membership

Section 1. All people of Scottish ancestry and those who have interest and pride in Scottish culture, heritage and activities shall be eligible for membership in the Society.

Sec. 2. Application for membership may be made by completing the application form at the following URL: https://standrewsofoakland.org/become-a-member/