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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><a name="_Hlk61409401">The CSTD will have a meeting on 3/30/2021 at 7:30 PM Eastern. <o:p></o:p></a></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h1><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>Constitution of the Computer Science and Technology Division<o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>Of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>ARTICLE I - NAME<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'> The name of this organization shall be the Computer Science and Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>ARTICLE II - PURPOSE<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'> The purpose of this organization shall be to promote the general welfare of the blind of South Carolina, and of the nation, through the use of Computer Science and other Technologies and to function as an integral part of the National Federation of the Blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>Section One<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>Though this organization exists to promote the economic, social and spiritual well-being of blind South Carolinians, active membership shall be comprised of both blind and sighted members. At least a majority of the active members of this organization must be blind. All members of this organization shall have the right to vote and hold office, except that only blind members shall be eligible to serve in the office of President or Vice President. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>Section Two<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>The First Vice President of this organization shall serve as Chairman of the Membership Committee which shall process all applications for membership to be submitted to the organization for action. The First Vice President shall serve as Attendance Chairman.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>Section Three<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>To comply with the constitutions of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>Section Two - Affiliation<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>Membership in this organization automatically establishes membership in the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina and the National Federation of the Blind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>Section Three - Expulsion<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>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 present and voting at any regular business session of this organization. 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 South Carolina.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS AND THEIR DUTIES<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'> There shall be elected annually, a President, a First Vice President, a Second Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. The terms of these officers shall begin at the close of the meeting at which they are elected and qualified. Officers shall be 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 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 the active members present and voting. The duties of each officer shall be those ordinarily associated with that office.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>ARTICLE V - BOARD OF DIRECTORS<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'> The Board of Directors of this organization shall consist of the five (5) constitutional officers. The Board shall meet monthly. Special meetings may be held at the call of the President or on written call signed by any three (3) of the Board Members. The Board shall advise the President and shall have charge of the affairs of the organization between meetings. At least three (3) members of the Board must be present at any meeting to constitute a quorum to transact business. The Board may be polled by telephone or e-mail ballot on any question.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>ARTICLE VI - MEETINGS<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>Section One - Regular Meetings<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'> This organization shall hold regular monthly meetings at a time and place to be determined by the membership.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h3><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>Section Two - Special Meetings<o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'> The President of this organization may call a special meeting of the body at any time he/she, or a majority of the Board of Directors, deems such action to be necessary. At such special meeting at least thirty-three or one-third (33-1/3) percent of the voting members must be present to constitute a quorum to transact business.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>ARTICLE VII - COMMITTEES<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'> The President may appoint such committees as he/she or the organization deems necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>ARTICLE VIII - AFFILIATION<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'> The Computer Science and Technology Division of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina shall be an affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind, and this organization shall furnish to the President of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina annually, during the month of January, a list of the names and addresses of its members and elected officers. Further, a complete financial report showing all financial transactions for the previous calendar year shall be furnished to the State President by January 31 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 Computer Science and Technology Division and of all amendments to the Constitution shall be sent to the President of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina immediately upon adoption.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'> The Computer Science and Technology Division shall not merely be a social organization, but shall formulate programs and actively work to promote the economic, social, and spiritual betterment of the blind. This organization shall comply with the provisions of the Constitution of the National Federation of the Blind. Policy decisions of the National Federation of the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina (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. As a condition of affiliation, it is agreed by this organization that the National Federation of the Blind (whether by action of the National Convention or the National Board or the State Convention or the State Board) has the power to expel or discipline an individual member and to expel or reorganize a state affiliate or local Chapter . 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'> 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 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, Federation of the Blind, or any variant thereof.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>ARTICLE IX - DUES<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'> The dues of the Computer Science & Technology Division shall be $5.00 per year payable in advance. The division shall promptly collect and forward an additional $10.00 per year to the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina for each member who is not a member of a local chapter. 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='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>ARTICLE X - DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'> The funds of this organization shall be deposited in a bank to be selected by the Treasurer with the approval of the President. The Treasurer shall be bonded. All financial obligations of this organization shall be discharged by check, issued on written order by the President and signed by the Treasurer, or in his/her absence or incapacity, such check may be signed by the President. Written detailed financial reports shall be given at the regular monthly meeting of this organization by the Treasurer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>ARTICLE XI - DISSOLUTION<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'> 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 South Carolina, its assets shall be given to the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina to be held in trust for a reorganized division in the area. In the event that no division is reorganized in the area for a period of two (2) years from the date this organization ceases to be an affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina, the assets become the property of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><h2><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENTS<o:p></o:p></span></h2><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'> This Constitution may be amended at any regular meeting of this organization by an affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the voting members present and voting, provided the proposed amendment has been submitted in writing and read at a previous regular business session, 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 South Carolina.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>Federation Center<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'></span><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8032543777?pwd=QTVQd2RzN3l6QnNmZ0FmSnp6NG8vQT09</span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>Meeting ID: 803 254 3777<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>Passcode: 124578<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>One tap mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>+19292056099,,8032543777# US (New York)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>+13017158592,,8032543777# US (Germantown)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'>Dial by your location<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk61409401'> +1 929 205 6099 US (New York)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Do you have a smart phone, tablet ETC! 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