Spirit Orb Institute of Research and Communication Society

A society for the study of light, spirit-communication, and the source within.

Bylaws – Adopted November 2025

Part 1 – Interpretation

1.1 In these bylaws, unless the context otherwise requires, terms have the meanings assigned by the BC Societies Act. These bylaws shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with the purposes and constitution of the Society.

Part 2 – Membership

2.1 Membership is open to individuals, enthusiasts, researchers, authors, photographers, and spiritual-seekers interested in spirit-orb studies and communication, subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

2.2 Members must uphold the purposes of the Society and comply with its bylaws.

2.3 A member ceases to be in good standing when membership dues, if any, are unpaid, or when conduct is inconsistent with the Society’s purposes.

Part 3 – Meetings of Members

3.1 Annual General Meetings shall be held once per fiscal year, within six months after February 28.

3.2 Special General Meetings may be called by the Board as needed.

3.3 Quorum for a general meeting is 49% of voting members or the minimum required under the BC Societies Act.

3.4 All meetings shall begin with a Gratitude Prayer and brief Meditation on Oneness.

Part 4 – Directors and Officers

4.1 The affairs of the Society shall be managed by a Board of three or more Directors.

4.2 The initial Directors are:

• Aaron Turner Jr., President / Chair
• Jennifer Turner, Vice President / Secretary
• Stephanie Badari, Treasurer / Member Services

4.3 Directors shall hold office for two years or until successors are elected.

4.4 The Board may fill vacancies as required until the next election.

Part 5 – Committees

5.1 The Board may establish committees for research, education, healing, archives, or other purposes consistent with the Society’s objectives.

5.2 Committees shall operate under the supervision of the Board and report regularly on their activities.

Part 6 – Financial Matters

6.1 The fiscal year of the Society shall end on February 28.

6.2 All cheques, drafts, and other financial instruments shall require signatures of two authorized Directors.

6.3 No part of the Society’s income shall be payable to or available for the personal benefit of any member.

6.4 Upon dissolution, remaining assets shall be distributed to the First United Spiritualist Church of Vancouver (FUSC).

Part 7 – Records and Transparency

7.1 The Society shall maintain accurate records of meetings, membership, and financial accounts.

7.2 Members may inspect records upon written request, subject to privacy laws and Board approval.

Part 8 – Conflict of Interest

8.1 Directors must declare any conflict of interest and abstain from decision-making where such conflict exists.

Part 9 – Ethics and Confidentiality

9.1 No member, director, or participant shall share, reproduce, distribute, or publicly disclose any research materials, images, recordings, data, or spiritual findings obtained through SOIRC activities without prior written authorization from the Board of Directors.

9.2 All discoveries, communications, and materials produced under the Society’s name remain the intellectual and spiritual property of the Society.

Part 10 – Meetings and Spiritual Practice

10.1 All meetings shall begin with a Gratitude Prayer and Meditation on Oneness.

10.2 The Society affirms respect, integrity, and compassion in all communications and research practices.

Signed on behalf of the Founding Directors of the Spirit Orb Institute of Research and Communication Society

Adopted under the BC Societies Act, November 2025

Aaron Turner Jr. – President / Chair
Jennifer Consalvo – Vice President / Secretary
Stephanie Badari