[Mdpobc] MDPOBC Constitution

Thu Nov 9 15:45:55 UTC 2017

Hello everyone,

I hope to see many of you at our convention tomorrow and/or Saturday! If you
will be having children in childcare, please try to fill out the online form
at

http://www.nfbmd.org/convention/childcare

I believe I know who will be coming, but filling out the form will help us
have contact information, information about allergies, etc. all in one easy
place. 

I am writing because the MDPOBC has been looking over our constitution to
make sure it truly is the document we want it to be. We are going to briefly
discuss this constitution during our parent lunch on Saturday, but I wanted
to make sure everyone had a chance to read it in full. So I have pasted it
below. If you have any questions or concerns about this document, please let
me know.

Thank you,

Melissa

CONSTITUTION 

MARYLAND PARENTS OF BLIND CHILDREN 

OF THE

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF MARYLAND

ARTICLE I-NAME

The name of this organization shall be the Maryland Parents of Blind
Children of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland.

ARTICLE II-PURPOSE

SECTION ONE

The purpose of this organization shall be to create a climate of opportunity
for blind children in home, school, and society; to provide information and
support to parents, other family members, and teachers of blind children; to
facilitate the sharing of experience and concerns among families of blind
children; to develop and expand resources available to families and their
blind children; to help families of blind children gain understanding and
perspective through partnership and contact with blind adults; and to
function as an integral part of the National Federation of the Blind of
Maryland and the National Federation of the Blind in its ongoing effort to
eliminate discrimination and prejudice against the blind and to achieve for
the blind security, equality, and opportunity.

SECTION-TWO

The Maryland Parents of Blind Children of the National Federation of the
Blind of Maryland must not merely be a social organization but must
formulate programs and actively work to promote the economic and social
betterment of the blind. The Division will comply with the provisions of the
Constitutions of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland and the
National Federation of the Blind and with the provisions of the Charter of
Affiliation of the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland. Policy
decisions of the Federation are binding upon the Division, and the Division
will participate affirmatively in carrying out such policy decisions. The
name National Federation of the Blind, Federation of the Blind, or any
variant thereof is the property of the National Federation of the Blind; and
if the Division ceases to be part of the National Federation of the Blind of
Maryland (for whatever reason), the right to use the name National
Federation of the Blind, Federation of the Blind, or any variant thereof
shall be forfeited.

ARTICLE III-MEMBERSHIP

The members of this organization shall be parents of blind children,
educators of blind children, and others interested in promoting the purposes
of this organization. The members of this organization are members of the
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland, the National Federation of the
Blind and the

National Organization of Parents of Blind Children of the National
Federation of the Blind; and shall have the same rights, privileges, and
responsibilities as other members of the National Federation of the Blind.

ARTICLE IV-OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The officers of this organization shall be: President; First Vice-President;
Second Vice-President; Secretary; Treasurer; and

Board Members. The duties of those officers shall be those customarily
associated with their respective offices. The officers and board members
shall constitute the Board of Directors. The officers shall be elected every
two (2) years by a majority vote of the members of this organization present
and voting at the annual meeting. The board members shall be elected every
year by a majority vote of the members of this organization present and
voting at the annual meeting. There shall be no proxy voting.

ARTICLE V-MEETINGS

A.  ANNUAL MEETINGS

The Maryland Parents of Blind Children of the National

Federation of the Blind of Maryland shall hold its annual meeting at the
time and place of the annual convention of the National Federation of the
Blind of Maryland. The Board of Directors shall conduct the business of the
organization between annual meetings.

B.  OTHER MEETINGS

Other meetings of the Division shall be held upon the call of the president
or a majority of the members of the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE VI-DUES

The dues for members of the Maryland Parents of Blind Children of the
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland shall be $15.00 dollars per
year per family, payable in advance. $3.00 dollars shall be retained by the
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland. A list of the officers and
members shall be sent to theNational Organization of Parents of Blind
Children of the National Federation of the Blind. No person may vote who is
in arrears in the payment of his dues.

ARTICLE VII-DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS

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

ARTICLE VIII-AMENDMENTS

This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present
and voting at any meeting of the Maryland Parents of Blind Children of the
National Federation of the Blind of Maryland; but the amendments shall not
become effective until approved by the Board of Directors of the National
Federation of the Blind of Maryland. 

ARTICLE IX-DISSOLUTION

In the event of the dissolution of this organization, all assets shall go to
the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland.

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