[Faith-talk] NFBCF ConStitution

Fri Jun 30 20:35:16 UTC 2017

Hello Linda
This is Joanne Jordan here.
I am not going to National this year. Can you write me off list?
I want to encourage you. You are doing a wonderful job!
Your federation friend
Joanne

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> On Jun 29, 2017, at 12:24 PM, Linda Mentink via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> It has to be in order to be a division of the NFB.
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Sheila Leigland via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org
> To: "Faith-talk, for the discussion of Blindness in faith and religion"<faith-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:37:01 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] NFBCF ConStitution
> 
> thank you for sending the constitution of this division it seems to be
> is line with the nfb constitution.
> 
> 
> On 6/28/2017 8:20 PM, Linda Mentink via Faith-Talk wrote:
> 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
> It has to be in order to be a division of the NFB.
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Sheila Leigland via Faith-Talk <faith-talk at nfbnet.org
> To: "Faith-talk, for the discussion of Blindness in faith and religion"<faith-talk at nfbnet.org
> Date sent: Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:37:01 -0600
> Subject: Re: [Faith-talk] NFBCF ConStitution
> 
> thank you for sending the constitution of this division it seems to be
> is line with the nfb constitution.
> 
> 
> On 6/28/2017 8:20 PM, Linda Mentink via Faith-Talk wrote:
> 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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