[Faith-talk] NFBCF ConStitution

[Linda Mentink]

CONSTITUTION NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND IN COMMUNITIES OF 
FAITH

ARTICLE I--NAME

The name of this division shall be National Federation of the 
Blind in Communities of Faith.


ARTICLE II--PURPOSE

The purpose of this division shall be to encourage and support 
blind people in the pursuit of religious callings; to assist in 
their inclusion in communities of faith; to provide a vehicle for 
collective action; and to do such things, and to take such 
actions, in furtherance of the goals of the National Federation 
of the Blind, hereafter referred to as NFB.


ARTICLE III--MEMBERSHIP and Affiliation

Section One: Membership.  Membership in this division shall be 
open to people of all faiths.  A majority of the members must be 
blind.

Section Two: Dues.  Any person may become a member of this 
division upon the payment of five dollars ($5.00) due and payable 
at its annual meeting.

Section Three: Affiliation.  Members of this division shall also 
be members of the NFB, and shall be entitled to all the rights 
and privileges appertaining thereunto.

Section Four: Elections.  This division shall elect officers at 
its annual meeting during odd-numbered years.  Any member in good 
standing is eligible to vote in elections.  To be elected to an 
office, a candidate must receive a majority vote of those present 
and voting in the election.  If multiple candidates are 
nominated, the candidate receiving the lowest number of votes 
shall be dropped from the slate, and voting shall continue in 
this manner until one candidate receives over fifty percent of 
the votes cast.


ARTICLE IV--OFFICERS AND Their DUTIES

The officers of this division shall be: President, 
Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.  The duties of these 
officers shall be those customarily associated with their 
respective offices.  A majority of the officers must be blind.


ARTICLE V--MEETINGS

Section One: Annual Meeting.  This division shall hold its annual 
meeting at the time and place of the annual convention of the 
NFB.

Section Two: Special Meetings.  The President of this division 
may call a special meeting of the body at any time hestshe, or a 
majority of the Board of Directors, deems such action to be 
necessary.  At such special meetings, at least fifteen (15) 
members must be present to constitute a quorum to transact 
business.  Written notice must be sent to each member and to the 
members of the Board at least ten (10) days prior to the date of 
the meeting.


ARTICLE VI--BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The officers of this division shall constitute the Board of 
Directors, and shall conduct the business of this division 
between annual meetings.


ARTICLE VII--COMMITTEES

The President may appoint such committees as hestshe, or the 
members of this division, deems necessary.  The President shall 
serve ex officio on all committees.  ARTICLE VIII--DISBURSEMENT 
OF FUNDS

The funds of this division shall be deposited in a bank to be 
selected by the Treasurer with the approval of the President.  
All financial obligations of this division shall be discharged by 
check, issued on order of the President, and signed by the 
Treasurer.


ARTICLE IX--DISSOLUTION

In the event of the dissolution of this division, or (for 
whatever reason) it ceases to be a part of the NFB, its assets 
shall be transferred to the treasury of the NFB.  In the event of 
the dissolution of the NFB, its assets shall be distributed to an 
organization of similar scope and purpose.


ARTICLE X--AMENDMENTS

This Constitution may be amended by two-thirds (2stc) vote of the 
members present and voting at any meeting of this division.  An 
amendment shall not become effective until it has been presented 
to the President of the NFB for review and approval.


ARTICLE XI--NATIONAL CONSTITUTION

In all matters where this Constitution is silent, or in conflict 
with the Constitution of the NFB, the Constitution of the NFB 
shall control.  The name National Federation of the Blind, 
Federation of the Blind, or any variant thereof, or any logo or 
symbol pertaining thereto, is the property of the NFB, and may 
not be used without the express approval of the NFB.
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