Founding Documents
The Articles of Incorporation, as amended, is the legal document that establishes the Mt. Gretna Campmeeting Association, Inc. (MGCA) as a Pennsylvania corporation. The organization was originally established on March 17, 1892 as the Mt. Gretna Campmeeting Association of the United Brethern [sic] in Christ.
Articles of Incorporation - 1892
The Charter - The Charter, which is based on the Articles of Incorporation, identifies the purpose, scope, authority, and general governing structure of the organization. The Charter may be amended by a 2/3 vote of the Board of Managers after three readings at regular business meetings.
The Bylaws - The Bylaws serve as the Association’s administrative operating manual. In addition to the Charter, they identify the purpose, scope, and authority of the organization, the size of the Board of Managers and how it will function, who the Association’s Membership is, composition of Board committees, roles and duties of managers and officers, and rules and procedures for holding meetings, electing managers, and appointing officers. The Bylaws may be amended by a 2/3 vote of the Board of Managers after two readings at regular business meetings.
Bylaws - Current
Charter & Bylaws - revised August 2024
Bylaws - Proposed Changes
Changes were proposed with a 1st Reading at the February 17, 2026 Board of Managers meeting.
Rules & Regulations - The Rules and Regulations are a set of requirements governing the conduct of Association Members, tenants, and guests. They are intended to promote and ensure the safety and welfare of the community. Members who are found by the Board of Managers to have violated provisions of the Rules and Regulations may be required to pay a fine plus cost of prosecution. Rules and Regulations may be adopted, amended, or rescinded by a majority vote of the Board of Managers.
Rules & Regulations - Current
Rules & Regulations, Revised February, 2024
Rules & Regulations - Proposed Changes
Rules & Regulations proposed changes presented as a 1st Reading at the January 20, 2026 Board of Managers meeting.
First Reading - Changes Incorporated
First Reading - Red/Green Line Version
Rules & Regulations proposed changes presented as a 2nd Reading at the February 17, 2026 Board of Managers meeting.
Policies document guiding principles on how the Association and Members will behave in specific situations. They may elaborate on how Bylaws and Rules & Regulations will be applied. Policies may come with some element of discretionary authority. The outline of who may exercise such discretion must be specified within the policy, and discretionary use must be reported to the Board at the next regular Board meeting. Members who fail to comply with a particular policy may incur consequences such as having an associated privilege withheld. Policies and policy changes may be adopted, amended, or rescinded by a majority vote of the Board of Managers.
The current policies adopted by the Board of Managers are listed below under the committee who are responsible for them.
Archive Committee
Buildings & Grounds Committee
Executive Committee
Financial Conflict of Interest Policy
General Assessment Payment Plan Policy
Restricted & Designated Fund Policy
Tabernacle Alcohol & Tobacco Policy
Nominating Committee
Voting Member Designation Policy
Property Ownership Committee