How many days required to "warn" a nonprofit annual meeting?

[Guest Gina Lancaster]

Is there a rule about the length of time needed previous to the annual meeting of a non-profit organization?
Thank you,

Gina L.

[Gary Novosielski]

Your bylaws probably contain a definition of what constitutes sufficient prior notice of a meeting.   If the date of the annual meeting is specified in the bylaws, it may be that notice is not required at all, 

In general, if a particular number of days is not specified, RONR states that when prior notice is required it must be a "reasonable" time in advance. Yes, that's open to interpretation, and the membership has the power to interpret it.

[Greg Goodwiller, PRP]

Also, many states have adopted a "Non-Profit Act" that establishes minimum notice, quorums, etc. for organizations whose bylaws are silent. You can usually access your state's code from its Secretary of State's website.

 

[Guest Gina]

Thank you for your replies.
I will bring it up at our meeting and make sure we have something more specific than what we have now, which is nothing.
;-)

[Guest Who's Coming to Dinner]

9 hours ago, Guest Gina Lancaster said:

Is there a rule about the length of time needed previous to the annual meeting of a non-profit organization?
Thank you,

Gina L.

I would say about one year is right.