[Nebraska-Senior-Blind] Senior Division Constitution Pasted in and Attached

[Barbara Loos]

Thank you very much, Linda. I discovered after our meeting that I had this
revision after all, but I obviously read from an earlier version. I'm
grateful that people set me straight. 

Sincerely,

Barbara


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CONSTITUTION
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF NEBRASKA SENIOR DIVISION Adopted 2015

ARTICLE I.  NAME

                        The name of this organization shall be the National
Federation of the Blind of Nebraska Senior Division.

 ARTICLE II.  PURPOSE

                     The purpose of the National Federation of the Blind of
Nebraska Senior Division (NFBN Senior Division) shall be to promote the
complete integration of the senior blind into society on a basis of equality
with the sighted and to function as an integral part of the National
Federation of the Blind of Nebraska and the National Federation of the
Blind.

ARTICLE III.  MEMBERSHIP

Section One- The active members of the National Federation of the Blind of
Nebraska Senior Division shall be blind seniors and others interested in
promoting the purposes of the organization.

Section Two-Affiliation.  Membership in the National Federation of the Blind
of Nebraska Senior Division automatically establishes membership in the
National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska and the National Federation of
the Blind with the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as other
members of the National Federation of the Blind.

Section Three-Expulsion.  Any member may be expelled for violation of this
constitution or for conduct unbecoming to a member of the Federation by a
majority vote of the active members present and voting at any regular
business meeting of this organization.  The State Convention of this
organization may reinstate any person who has been expelled unless such
expulsion has been confirmed by the National Convention or by the Board of
Directors of the National Federation of the Blind in which event the person
may not be reinstated except by the National Convention or by the National
Board.  Any person who feels he or she has been unjustly expelled from this
organization may appeal to the Board of Directors of the National Federation
of the Blind which may in its discretion consider the matter and make a
binding decision.

ARTICLE IV.  OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES

               There shall be elected annually a President, a Vice
President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer.  The terms of the officers shall
begin at the close of the meeting at which they are elected by a majority
vote of the active members who are present and voting.  There shall be no
proxy voting.  If no nominee receives a majority vote on the first round of
voting, the name of the person receiving the fewest votes shall be dropped
from the list of nominees and a second vote shall be taken.  This procedure
shall be continued until one of the nominees has received a majority vote
from the active members present and voting.
The duties of each officer shall be those ordinarily associated with that
office.  The President, the Vice President and a majority of the officers
must be blind seniors.

ARTICLE V.  BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors of the National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska
Senior Division shall consist of four (4) constitutional officers and one
(1) additional board member.  The Board member shall be elected at the same
time and in the same manner as that prescribed for the election of officers.
The Board shall meet at the call of the President or on the request of any
three (3) Board members.  The Board shall advise the President and shall
have charge of the affairs of the organization between meetings.  
The Board may be polled by telephone or written correspondence on any
question.

ARTICLE VI MEETINGS

Meetings shall be held at a minimum three (3) times each year, one (1) of
which will be held at the annual state convention.  
1/3rd of active members must be present at any meeting to constitute a
quorum to transact business.

ARTICLE VII.  COMMITTEES

                  The President may appoint such committees as he or she or
the organization deems necessary.

ARTICLE VI11.  AFFILIATION

     Section One-The National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska Senior
Division shall furnish to the National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska
annually, on or before January 1, a list of the names and addresses of its
members and elected officers.  A copy of the constitution of the National
Federation of the Blind of Nebraska Senior Division and of all amendments to
the constitution shall be sent to the President of the National Federation
of the Blind of Nebraska without delay.

Section Two-The National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska Senior Division
shall not merely be a social organization, but shall formulate programs and
actively work to promote the economic and social betterment of the blind.

Section Three- The National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska Senior
Division shall comply with the provisions of the constitution of the
National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska, the constitution of the
National Federation of the Blind and the provisions of the contract
appearing on the back of the Charter of Affiliation issued to State
Affiliates by the National Federation of the Blind.  Policy decisions of the
National Federation of the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind of
Nebraska (whether made by the National Convention or the National Board of
Directors or the State Convention or the State Board of Directors) are
binding on this organization and this organization shall participate
affirmatively in carrying out such policy decisions.

Section Four-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 this organization ceases to be a part of the National
Federation of the Blind (for whatever reason) it shall forfeit the right to
use the name National Federation of the Blind, Federation of the Blind, or
any variant thereof.

ARTICLE IX.  DUES

                Section One-The dues of this organization shall be $10.00
per year payable in advance.  The National Federation of the Blind of
Nebraska Senior Division shall forward $5.00 to the National Federation of
the Blind of Nebraska for each member.  
No person may vote who is delinquent in the payment of his or her dues.
Section Two-The fiscal year shall run January 1st through December 31st of
each year.

ARTICLE X.  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 this organization shall be discharged by check or
debit card, issued on order of the President, and signed by the Treasurer or
President.

ARTICLE XI.  DISSOLUTION

                     In the event of the dissolution of this organization,
or if (for whatever reason) it ceases to be an affiliate of the National
Federation of the Blind of Nebraska, its assets shall be given to the
National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska to be held in trust for a
reorganized division in the state.  In the event that no division is
reorganized in the state for a period of two (2) years from the date
National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska Senior Division ceases to be an
affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska, the assets
become the property of the National Federation of the Blind of Nebraska.

ARTICLE XII.  AMENDMENTS

                     This constitution may be amended at any meeting of the
membership by an affirmative vote of two-thirds
(2/3) of the active members present and voting; but the amendments shall not
become effective until approved by the Board of Directors of the National
Federation of the Blind of Nebraska.