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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Todd, Cathy, Tonia, et. al;</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I am presuming that since "new members" paid
dues</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>for the first time last year, their ability to vote
will not be in question, correct?</FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I was not able to vote last year as a result of not
having paid dues prior to convention.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I paid KTAD dues 'during' the meeting, and was told
I would be able to vote</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>throughout the next year leadin up to and including
this year's convention.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>If I -need- to pay dues prior to convention, I
would like to knowso I can get them paid</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>in order to have the ability to vote.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Ian.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="FONT: 10pt arial; BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=nfbktad@nfbnet.org href="mailto:nfbktad@nfbnet.org">Cathy Jackson via
Nfbktad</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=Tonia.Gatton@ky.gov
href="mailto:Tonia.Gatton@ky.gov">Gatton, Tonia (OFB-LV)</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Cc:</B> <A
title=testephens@independenceplaceky.org
href="mailto:testephens@independenceplaceky.org">testephens@independenceplaceky.org</A>
; <A title=nfbktad@nfbnet.org href="mailto:nfbktad@nfbnet.org">NFB of
Kentucky, Technology Assistance Division</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, July 31, 2014 8:14
PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Nfbktad] Proposed Changes
to TAD Constitution for CalendarYear 2014</DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT><BR></DIV>
<DIV>You are absolutely right Tonia. Collecting dues before hand makes good
sense. But You don't want to put something like that in your constitution
which makes it sound like that's the only time one can pay. </DIV>
<DIV>I get that you want everyone who attends to be able to vote. But I think
you say one myst pay his or her dues before one has viting
privileges. You certainly will collect dues throughout the year.</DIV>
<DIV>Cathy<BR>Sent from my iPhone</DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial></FONT><BR>On Jul 31, 2014, at 3:58 PM, "Gatton,
Tonia (OFB-LV)" <<A
href="mailto:Tonia.Gatton@ky.gov">Tonia.Gatton@ky.gov</A>>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">I’m not Todd but it makes
sense to me Cathy. I think good practice though is to have a
registration table outside the room and get people registered and collect
dues before they enter the meeting room.<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
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face=Arial></FONT><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d">Tonia
<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #1f497d"><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d">Tonia
Gatton<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d">Assistive
Technology Specialist<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d">Kentucky career
Center<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d">KY Office for the
Blind<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d">Charles W.
McDowell Center<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d">8412 Westport
Road<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d">Louisville, KY
40242<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d">(502) 429-4460
ext. 268<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d">(502)
429-7101<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: #1f497d"><A
href="mailto:tonia.gatton@ky.gov">tonia.gatton@ky.gov</A><O:P></O:P></SPAN></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt">From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Tahoma','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> Nfbktad [<A
href="mailto:nfbktad-bounces@nfbnet.org">mailto:nfbktad-bounces@nfbnet.org</A>]
<B>On Behalf Of </B>Cathy Jackson via Nfbktad<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, July
31, 2014 2:21 PM<BR><B>To:</B> <A
href="mailto:testephens@independenceplaceky.org">testephens@independenceplaceky.org</A>;
NFB of Kentucky, Technology Assistance Division<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re:
[Nfbktad] Proposed Changes to TAD Constitution for Calendar Year
2014<O:P></O:P></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Todd,<O:P></O:P></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>Are you proposing to add what time dues will be collected
during a meeting to your constitution? To me this is a matter of scheduling
and what works best when and where. As long as members know there is a
deadline for paying dues in order to be considered in good standing with
voting privileges iis what matters. Don't tie your hands that tightly. Does
my rambling make sense?<O:P></O:P></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Cathy<O:P></O:P></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><BR><BR>Sent from my iPhone<O:P></O:P></P></DIV>
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<P style="MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt" class=MsoNormal><BR>On Jul 31, 2014, at 1:15
PM, testephens--- via Nfbktad <<A
href="mailto:nfbktad@nfbnet.org">nfbktad@nfbnet.org</A>>
wrote:<O:P></O:P></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Greetings TAD members, <O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Please review the proposed changes by the Tad board to
the TAD constitution below. These are the changes to the TAD
Constitution <O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>* Adding one additional board seat. That position is
Program Manager. This person will be responsible for taking the lead on
formulating and implementing future blindness related assistive technology
training agendas and forums for TAD members. In addition, the Program
Manager will spearhead future training events with regard to blindness
related assistive technology for members in our community as well as other
communities where there are individuals with visual
impairments.<O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>* There was an amendment to the TAD Constitution last
year by which we thought to collect dues at the business meeting after the
meeting. Upon second review, our board members feel it would be more
efficient to collect at the beginning of the TAD board
meeting.<O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Please review the TAD Constitution in its entirety,
directly below with proposed changes.<O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Thank you,<O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><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><O:P></O:P></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">THE
CONSTITUTION OF THE </SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">TECHNOLOGY
ASSISTANCE DIVISION</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">A DIVISION
OF THE </SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">NATIONAL
FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF KENTUCKY</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Enacted
September 10, 2006</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" class=MsoNormal align=center><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Second
Revision July 30, 2014</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">ARTICLE I:
Name</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The name
of this organization shall be Technology Assistance
Division.</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">ARTICLE
II: Mission</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in; mso-margin-top-alt: 12.0pt"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The
purpose of this organization 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. TAD will provide a forum for its
members to share information, and to support one another in a world of
ever-evolving technology.</SPAN></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in; mso-margin-top-alt: 12.0pt"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: #333333; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">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.</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P
style="LINE-HEIGHT: 18pt; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 12pt; MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0in; mso-margin-top-alt: 12.0pt"
class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">ARTICLE
III: Membership</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">To comply
with the constitution of the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky
and the National Federation of the Blind, a good faith effort shall be
made by this organization to maintain a membership consisting of a
majority of blind members.</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Section
I-Members</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">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). </SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Section
II-Affiliation</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Membership
in this organization automatically establishes membership in the National
Federation of the Blind of Kentucky and the National Federation of the
Blind. </SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Section
III-Expulsion</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Any member
may be expelled for violation of this Constitution or for conduct
unbecoming to a member of the Federation by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the
active members. Any person who feels that he/she has been unjustly
expelled from this organization may appeal to the Board of Directors of
the National Federation of the Blind of Kentucky. </SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">ARTICLE
IV: Officers</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Section
I-Officers and Their Duties</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The
elected Officers shall consist of a President, Vice President, Treasurer,
Secretary, Program Manager, Communications Manager and Board
Member.</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Section
II-Election of Officers</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">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. 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</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Section
III-Replacement of Officers</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">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, Communications Manager, or
Board member shall be by a 2/3 vote of the Board.</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">ARTICLE V:
Board of Directors</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The Board
of Directors of this organization 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 organization 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.
</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">ARTICLE
VI: Meetings</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Section
I-Annual Convention</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">This
organization shall meet annually at the state convention of the National
Federation of the Blind of Kentucky.</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Section
II-Special Meetings</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">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. </SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Section
III-State of the Division Address</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">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. </SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">ARTICLE
VII: Committees</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Section
I-The President may appoint such committees, as he/she or the organization
deems necessary.</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Section
II-Non-Members may sit on a committee and vote in committee matters but
may not chair the committee.</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">ARTICLE
VIII: Affiliation</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The
Technology Assistance Division shall be a division of the National
Federation of the Blind of Kentucky. This organization 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.
</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The
Technology Assistance Division shall not merely be a social organization,
but shall formulate programs and actively work to promote the sharing of
technology related information for the blind. This organization
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 organization and this
organization shall participate affirmatively in carrying out such policy
decisions. As a condition of affiliation, it is agreed by this
organization 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 organization 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 organization, 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. </SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">ARTICLE
IX: Dues</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The dues
of this organization 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 , no dues will be accepted during the window after June
1<SUP>st</SUP> and prior to the TAD Board Meeting held at the State
Convention.</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Only those
members who have paid dues in the time frame)previous KY State Convention
to the close of business(June 1 of the next calendar year) will be
entitled to vote, hold office, serve on committees, and speak on the floor
(or by other electronic means in the present TAD Board Elections and Board
Meeting.</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Dues
collected at the State Convention will always be collected at the
beginning of the TAD Board Business Meeting.</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The
division shall forward $1.00 per year to the National Federation of the
Blind of Kentucky for each member no later than August 1. No person
may vote who is delinquent in the payment of his/her
dues.</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">ARTICLE X:
Disbursement of Funds</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The funds
of this organization shall be deposited in a bank to be selected by the
Treasurer with the approval of the Board. All financial obligations
of this organization 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
organization. </SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">ARTICLE
XI: Dissolution</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">In the
event of the dissolution of this organization, 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 organization 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.
</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"></SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">ARTICLE
XII: Amendments</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">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
organization 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.</SPAN><O:P></O:P></P>
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