I attended a club meeting as a guest yesterday and enjoyed the meeting. Well run, on time, crisp, polite. (of course, I made some recommendations to the club at the end They have a nice community and are appreciative of officer work and member contributions. One of their members had purchased a bottle of wine for each outgoing club officer. Yesterday, a member raised a motion to reimburse the cost from club funds and it passed unanimously. I raised my hand and told them I applauded their sentiment. I also told them what they were doing might be in violation of their club constitution. I suggested they check and amend their club constitution if they like I told them I was sorry! Is such an act in violation of: Article XI Legal Status and Dissolution: Sec. 1. This Club is an unincorporated association formed solely for the purpose of privately educat- ing its individual members. This Club is not legally affiliated with any company, agency, or special interest group from which this Club may draw its individual members. The use of the funds of this Club shall be limited to educational purposes. They may not be used for social or political purposes, or for the benefit of any individual. If so, can clubs modify theirs to allow such gifts? Would that be a good idea? regards, Matthew