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The Triumph Street Pipe Band Society was incorporated as a British Columbia society under the Society Act in 1982, the tenth anniversary of the formation of the band.
Thoughtfully written by many original members of the band, the Constitution and Bylaws are a reminder of their, and our, goals. As such, they are a wonderful piece of history in action.
The Society Act provides a strong framework for The Dowco Triumph Street Pipe Band’s open and transparent operation for its members, and within the community.

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PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
SOCIETIES ACT
CONSTITUTION OF THE
TRIUMPH STREET PIPE BAND SOCIETY
1. Article 1 -- Name
The name of the Society is "The Triumph Street Pipe Band Society."
2. Article 2 -- Purposes
The purposes of the society are:
(a) To promote interest and skill in the art of bagpiping, drumming and band performance by such means as may be expedient and in particular, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing:
1. by the participation in, and presentation of, pipe band performances.
2. by undertaking public educational projects in furtherance of the objects of the society.
3. by holding piping competitions.
4. by encouraging national and international cooperation in piping.
3. Article 3 – Winding Up
Upon the winding up or of the dissolution of the Society, any funds of the Society remaining after the satisfaction of its debts and liabilities shall be given or transferred to a recognized charitable organization or organizations in Canada promoting interest in pipe bands or development of projects benefiting pipe bands as may be decided by the members of the Society at the time of winding up or dissolution. This clause is unalterable.

BYLAWS
The bylaws of the society are those set out in Schedule B to the Society Act, with the following variations, deletions and additions:
1. Add to Bylaw 4 of Part 2 - Membership;
There shall be 2 classes of members, voting and non-voting. The non-voting members shall be known as Honorary Members:
(a) Honorary Members are members who shall be entitled to all the privileges of voting membership but shall not be entitled to vote or fill any office in the society. The Board of Directors shall have the power to appoint as Honorary Members persons whose association with the society may be considered advantageous or who have rendered special service to the society. The Board of Directors shall also have the power to appoint the holder of any public appointment or office to be an Honorary Member of the society during his term of appointment or office.
(b) The number of non-voting, or Honorary Members shall not exceed the number of voting members.
2. Delete Part 8 - Seal
3. Add Part 13 - Rules;
The functions of the society and the conduct of its members shall be governed by the regulations listed below in order of precedence:
(a) Constitution and bylaws of the club
(b) Robert’s Rules of Order

Dated the 8th day of January, 1982.
Note: “A society is a non-profit organization. Any funds or profits must be used only for purposes of the society itself. Funds or profits cannot be distributed to a member the society without the member giving appropriate compensation to the society first.”