CONSTITUTION 1
PREAMBLE........................................................................................... 1
ARTICLE I.
NAME.................................................................................. 1
ARTICLE II.
CO-ORDINATION.................................................................. 1
ARTICLE III.
PURPOSE AND VISION....................................................... 1
Section I. Chapter Statement of Purpose................................................................... 1
Section II. Chapter Vision Statement.......................................................................... 1
Section III. Accomplishment of Purposes.................................................................. 1
ARTICLE IV.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.............................................. 2
Section I. Officers............................................................................................................ 2
Section II. Directors........................................................................................................ 2
ARTICLE V.
GOVERNING BODY............................................................. 2
Section I. Governing Body Members.......................................................................... 2
Section II. Mission of Governing Body........................................................................ 2
Section III. Governing Body Duties............................................................................. 2
ARTICLE VI.
MEMBERSHIP.................................................................... 2
Section I. Membership Qualifications......................................................................... 2
Section II. Membership Sponsors............................................................................... 3
Section III. Membership Sponsors for Minors........................................................... 3
Section IV. Non-Members............................................................................................. 3
ARTICLE VII.
AMENDMENTS.................................................................. 3
ARTICLE
VIII. DISSOLUTION................................................................... 3
BYLAWS 4
ARTICLE I.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS................................................ 4
Section I. Officers............................................................................................................ 4
Section II. Directors........................................................................................................ 4
Section III. Officers’ Term of Office............................................................................... 4
Section IV. Directors’ Term of Office............................................................................ 4
Section V. The President............................................................................................... 4
Section VI. First Vice-President.................................................................................... 4
Section VII. Second Vice-President............................................................................ 4
Section VIII. Recording Secretary............................................................................... 5
Section IX. Treasurer...................................................................................................... 5
Section X. Corresponding Secretary........................................................................... 6
Section XI. Membership Secretary.............................................................................. 6
ARTICLE II.
MEMBERSHIP..................................................................... 6
Section I. Proposal of New Members.......................................................................... 6
Section II. Transfers........................................................................................................ 7
Section III. Members Minimum Age / Family Membership.................................... 7
Section IV. Good Standing, Qualified Members....................................................... 7
ARTICLE III.
MEETINGS.......................................................................... 7
Section I. Regular Chapter Meeting............................................................................ 7
Section II. Special Chapter Meeting............................................................................ 7
Section III. Regular Board Meeting............................................................................. 7
Section IV. Special Board Meeting.............................................................................. 8
ARTICLE IV.
THE BOARD....................................................................... 8
Section I. Duties of the Board....................................................................................... 8
ARTICLE V.
NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS......................................... 9
Section I. Nominating Committee............................................................................... 9
Section II. Elections........................................................................................................ 9
Section III. Vacancies.................................................................................................... 9
Section IV. Absenteeism & Removal from Elective
Office................................... 10
Section V. Director Succession.................................................................................. 10
Section VI. Official Notice............................................................................................ 10
ARTICLE VI.
INITIATION FEES, DUES, CHARGES AND ADMINISTRATION 10
Section I. Initiation Fee................................................................................................ 10
Section II. Dues............................................................................................................. 10
Section III. Renewal of Membership Fees............................................................... 10
Section IV. Administration........................................................................................... 10
Section V. Finance Committee.................................................................................. 11
Section VI. Special Charges, Fees and Loans....................................................... 11
Section VII. Dues and Fees........................................................................................ 11
ARTICLE VII.
SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION....................................... 11
ARTICLE
VIII. COMMITTEES................................................................. 11
Section I. Standing Committees................................................................................ 11
Section III. Chairperson Responsibilities................................................................ 12
ARTICLE IX.
QUORUM.......................................................................... 12
Section I. Quorum at Regular Chapter Meeting...................................................... 12
Section II. Quorum at Special Chapter Meeting..................................................... 12
Section III. Quorum at Board Meetings.................................................................... 12
Section IV. Quorum Duration..................................................................................... 12
ARTICLE X.
GIFTS, DONATIONS, GRANTS, AND CONTRIBUTIONS........ 12
ARTICLE XI.
CHAPTER ASSETS........................................................... 12
ARTICLE XII.
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES.......................................................... 13
