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This is the version that we wish to post.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:1.0in;text-align:center;text-indent:.5in'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:1.0in;text-align:center;text-indent:.5in'><span style='color:#1F497D'>Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:1.0in;text-align:center;text-indent:.5in'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:1.0in;text-align:center;text-indent:.5in'><span style='color:#1F497D'>Todd<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:1.0in;text-align:center;text-indent:.5in'><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='margin-left:1.0in;text-align:center;text-indent:.5in'>NFB Kentucky Technology Assistance Division Constitution<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>These proposed changes to the NFB KentuckyTechnology Assistance Division (TAD) Constitution are required to be compliant with the NFB National Constitution. The very same changes are proposed to the Kentucky State Constitution so that they are also in compliance. Specifically, regarding the date that dues is due to the national organization. That date must reflect January 1. Please note the before and after sections of the constitution for review.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Please review and please notify only if you have an issue with the amendments. Only the comments from members of NFB Kentucky TAD will be recognized. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>Wording in existing TAD Constitution</b>:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>ARTICLE VIII: Affiliation<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The Technology Assistance Division shall be a division of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky. This division shall furnish to the President of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky, by August 1, a list of the names and addresses of its elected officers, and the names and addresses of its members.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>ARTICLE X Dues only those members who have paid dues by August 1<sup>st</sup> <span style='font-size:12.0pt'>will be entitled to vote, hold office, serve on committees, and speak on the floor in the present TAD Board Elections and Board Meeting (or by other electronic means).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The division shall forward $1.00 per year to the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky for each member by no later than July 1st. No person may vote who is delinquent in the payment of his/her dues.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Section II-Election of Officers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There shall be elected annually, a President, a Vice President, A treasurer, A Secretary, A Program manager, a Communications Manager, and a Board Member. The terms of these officers shall begin at the close of the State Convention at which they are elected. <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>Wording in amended TAD Constitution:<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>ARTICLE VIII: Affiliation<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The Technology Assistance Division shall be a division of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky. This division shall furnish to the President of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky, by January 1, a list of the names and addresses of its elected officers, and the names and addresses of its members.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>ARTICLE </span>X Dues If dues have not been paid by January 1, they must be paid no later than sixty days prior to the scheduled date of the state convention to <span style='color:#1F497D'>have the opportunity to </span>vote in the TAD business meeting held during the NFB Kentucky convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The division shall forward $1.00 per year to the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky for each member by no later than January 1st. No person may vote who is delinquent in the payment of his/her dues.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Section II-Election of Officers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There shall be elected biennially, a President, a Vice President, A treasurer, A Secretary, A Program manager, a Communications Manager, and a Board Member. The terms of these officers shall begin at the close of the State Convention at which they are elected. <span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>Full TAD Constitution with Revisions<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>THE CONSTITUTION OF THE <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>TECHNOLOGY ASSISTANCE DIVISION<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>A DIVISION OF THE <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF KENTUCKY<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>Enacted September 10, 2006<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>fourth Revision September 22, 2019<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ARTICLE I: Name<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The name of this division shall be Technology Assistance Division.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ARTICLE II: Mission<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt'>The purpose of this division shall be <span style='color:#333333'>to develop a network of knowledgeable and supportive individuals willing to provide and to share appropriate, blind related assistive technology resources and services with its members. The Technology Assistance Division (TAD) will provide a forum for its members to share information, and to support one another in a world of ever-evolving technology.</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt'><span style='color:#333333'>The Technology Assistance Division of NFBKY will: 1) collaborate and network with AT professionals who are experts in the field of current and future technology. 2. Present to its members both new and existing assistive technology through training seminars and workshops, whenever possible.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:18.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="OLE_LINK6"></a><a name="OLE_LINK5"></a>ARTICLE III: Membership<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>To comply with the constitution of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky and the National Federation of the Blind, This division will maintain a membership consisting of a majority of blind members.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Section I-Members<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Members that are current by having paid dues during the designated time frame, as outlined in Article IX Dues, will have the right to vote, hold office, serve on committees, and speak on the floor (or by other electronic means). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Section II-Affiliation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Membership in this division automatically establishes membership in the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky and the National Federation of the Blind. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="OLE_LINK9">Section III-Expulsion</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>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 Division. The Board of Directors of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky, or 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 that he/she has been unjustly expelled from this Division may appeal first to the Board of Directors of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky. The individual also has the right to 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ARTICLE IV: Officers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Section I-Officers and Their Duties<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The elected Officers shall consist of a President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Program Manager, Communications Manager and Board Member.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Section II-Election of Officers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>There shall be elected biennially, a President, a Vice President, A treasurer, A Secretary, A Program manager, a Communications Manager, and a Board Member. The terms of these officers shall begin at the close of the State Convention at which they are elected. Officers shall be elected by a majority vote of Active members who are present and voting. Voting may take place by voice, counting of hands, or secret ballot as deemed necessary by those present and voting. There shall be no proxy voting. If no nominee receives a majority vote on the first ballot, the name of the person receiving the fewest votes shall be dropped from the list of nominees; and a second ballot shall be taken. This procedure shall continue until one of the nominees has received a majority vote from Active Members present and voting. The duties of each officer shall be those ordinarily associated with that office<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Section III-Replacement of Officers<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Should the President, for any reason, be unable to complete his/her term of office, his/her duties shall be assumed by the Vice President. Replacement of the Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Program manager, Communications Manager, or Board member shall be by a 2/3 vote of the Board.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ARTICLE V: Board of Directors<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Board of Directors of this division shall consist of the four (4) constitutional officers, a Program Manager, a Communications Manager and a Board member. The Board shall meet at least two (2) times a year. Special meetings may be held at the call of the President or on written call signed by any six (6) members of the board. The Board shall advise the President and shall have charge of the affairs of the division between meetings. At least four (4) members of the Board must be present at any meeting to constitute a quorum to transact business. The Board may be polled by telephone, email, any electronic polling/internet or mail ballot on any question. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ARTICLE VI: Meetings<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Section I-Annual Convention<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This division shall meet annually at the state convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Section II-Special Meetings<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The President may call other meetings of the membership at any time he/she or a majority of the Board of Directors deems necessary. At such special meetings at least thirty-three and one-third (33-1/3) percent of the voting members must be present to constitute a quorum to transact business. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Section III-State of the Division Address<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>At the annual meeting, the sitting President shall give a "State of the Division" address, reporting on the membership and activities of the Division over the past year. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ARTICLE VII: Committees<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Section I-The President may appoint such committees, as he/she or the division deems necessary.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Section II-Non-Members may sit on a committee and vote in committee matters but may not chair the committee.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ARTICLE VIII: Affiliation<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Technology Assistance Division shall be a division of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky. This division shall furnish to the President of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky, by August 1, a list of the names and addresses of its elected officers, and the names and addresses of its members. Furthermore, a complete financial report showing all financial transactions for the previous calendar year shall be furnished to the State President on August 1 for appropriate accounting purposes and to comply with 501 (c) (3) requirements and for Internal Revenue Service purposes. A copy of the Constitution of the Technology Assistance Division and of all amendments to the Constitution shall be sent to the President of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky immediately upon adoption. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The Technology Assistance Division shall not merely be a social division, but shall formulate programs and actively work to promote the sharing of technology related information for the blind. This division shall comply with the provisions of the Constitution of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky. Policy decisions of the National Federation of the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky (whether made by the State or National Convention or the State or National Board of Directors) are binding on this division and this division shall participate affirmatively in carrying out such policy decisions. As a condition of affiliation, it is agreed by this division that the National Federation of the Blind (whether by action of the State or National Convention or the State or National Board) has the power to expel or discipline an individual member and to expel or reorganize the division. In the event of reorganization, the assets of this division belong to the reorganized division; and the former division shall dissolve and cease to exist. The name National Federation of the Blind or any variant thereof is the property of the National Federation of the Blind. This division, if it ceases to be a part of the National Federation of the Blind (for whatever reason), shall forfeit the right to use the name National Federation of the Blind or any variant thereof. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ARTICLE IX: Dues<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The dues of this division shall be $5.00 per year payable in full at the state convention. Dues may also be accepted during the fiscal year; however, will never be pro-rated. To comply with: 501(c)(3) regulations, the Internal Revenue Service, and to comply with standard accounting policies and procedures, if dues have not been paid by January 1, they must be paid no later than sixty days prior to the scheduled date of the state convention to have the opportunity to vote in the TAD business meeting held during the NFB Kentucky convention.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a name="OLE_LINK4">The division shall forward $1.00 per year to the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky for each member by no later thanJanuary 1st. No person may vote who is delinquent in the payment of his/her dues.</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ARTICLE X: Disbursement of Funds<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The funds of this division shall be deposited in a bank to be selected by the Treasurer with the approval of the Board. All financial obligations of this division shall be discharged on written order by the President and Board and signed by the Treasurer and President until such time that an amendment is added to return check signing to the Treasurer, or in his/her absence or incapacity, the President. The Treasurer shall give a financial report at the Annual Business Meeting of this division. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ARTICLE XI: Dissolution<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>In the event of the dissolution of this division, or if (for whatever reason) it ceases to be a division of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky, its assets shall be given to the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky to be held in trust for a reorganized division. In the event no division is organized in the area for a period of two (2) years from the date this division ceases to be a division of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky, the assets become the property of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>ARTICLE XII: Amendments<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>This Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote taken at the annual business meeting or special meeting through voting via an electronic, provided the amendment has been posted to the official listserv of this division one month prior to the vote, and provided it is in compliance with the provisions of the Charter of Affiliation received from the National Federation of the Blind and with the policies of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Respectfully Submitted,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Todd<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Todd E. 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