[NFBA-Phoenix] Constitution Proposal

Wed Feb 8 01:07:30 UTC 2017

Hi Tanner regarding the revised Constitution blow. Referring to the meeting
on the phone last night. Is the definition of active member in the
Constitution? I read it but I just don't see it it may be there and I
missed it.
Thank you
LaDonna Derocher

On 4 Feb 2017 10:23, "Tanner Gers via NFBA-Phoenix" <nfba-phoenix at nfbnet.org>
wrote:

> National Federation of the Blind of Arizona
>
> Revised Constitution
>
> February --, 2017
>
>
>
> ARTICLE I. NAME
>
>
>
> The name of this organization shall be the Phoenix Chapter of the National
> Federation of the Blind of Arizona
>
>
>
> ARTICLE II. PURPOSE
>
>
>
> The purpose of the Phoenix Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind
> of Arizona shall be to advance the general welfare of the blind of the
> Phoenix area, of the state of Arizona and of the nation; to function as an
> integral part of the National Federation of the Blind; to serve as a
> vehicle for collective action by the blind of the Arizona area; to operate
> as a mechanism through which the blind and interested sighted persons can
> come together to plan and carry out programs to improve the quality of life
> of the blind; to provide a means of collective action for parents of blind
> children; to forward the interests of blind students and provide them with
> a means of joint action and expression; to promote the vocational,
> cultural, and social advancement of the blind; to achieve the integration
> of the blind into society on a basis of equality with the sighted; and to
> take any other action which will improve the overall condition and standard
> of living of the blind.
>
>
>
> ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP
>
>
>
> Section One - Active Members
>
>
>
> At least a majority of the active members of this organization must be
> blind. Any person may become an active member of this organization by a
> majority vote of the members present and voting at any regular business
> meeting, and shall have the right to vote, serve on committees, speak on
> the floor, and hold office.
>
>
>
> Section Two - Associate Members
>
> Any person may be elected to associate membership in this organization by
> a majority vote of the members present and voting at any regular business
> meeting. Associate members shall have all the rights and privileges of
> active members, except that they may not vote, hold office, or serve on the
> Board of Directors. Associate members shall not pay dues.
>
>
>
>
>
> Section Three - Honorary Life-Time Membership
>
> An Honorary Life-Time Membership may be granted to an Active Member of the
> Phoenix Chapter that exhibits extraordinary dedication and commitment to
> promoting the policies and programs of the organization.  Honorary
> Life-Time Membership status may be granted upon three-fourths vote of the
> Active Members present and voting at any regular business meeting.  An
> Honorary Life-Time member shall exercise all the rights of Active Members
> without being assessed the responsibility of paying annual dues.  $1.00
> (one dollar) from the Phoenix Chapter treasury shall be forwarded to the
> treasurer of the NFBA each year on behalf of this member.  Any member
> receiving this distinct recognition shall retain it for Life except in the
> event their actions meet the criteria for expulsion.
>
>
>
> Section Four - Affiliation
>
> Membership in this organization automatically establishes membership in
> the National Federation of the Blind of Arizona and the National Federation
> of the Blind.
>
>
>
> Section Five - 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 that he/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 in February on even numbered years 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.
> Election shall be by voice vote, standing vote, show of hands, or roll call
> vote unless at least four-fifths of the active members who are present and
> voting decide that a secret ballot shall be used. 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. The President, the Vice
> President, and a majority of the Officers must be blind.
>
>
>
> ARTICLE V. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
>
>
>
> The Board of Directors of this organization shall consist of the four (4)
> constitutional officers and two (2) additional members. The two (2) Board
> Members 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 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 a majority of the
> 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 mail ballot
> on any questions. A majority of the Board must be blind.
>
>
>
> ARTICLE VI. MEETINGS
>
>
>
> Section One - Regular Meetings
>
> This organization shall hold regular meetings at a time and place to be
> determined by the membership. At least a majority of active members must be
> present to constitute a quorum to transact business.
>
>
>
> Section Two - Special Meetings
>
> 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 two-thirds of active
> members must be present to constitute a quorum to transact business.
>
>
>
> ARTICLE VII. COMMITTEES
>
>
>
> The President may appoint such committees as he/she or the organization
> deems necessary.
>
>
>
> ARTICLE VIII. AFFILIATION
>
>
>
> The Phoenix Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of Arizona
> shall be an affiliate of the National Federation of the Blind of Arizona
> and the National Federation of the Blind and shall furnish to the President
> and the Treasurer of the National Federation of the Blind of Arizona
> annually, thirty days prior to the state convention a list of the names and
> addresses of its members and elected officers. A copy of the Constitution
> of the Phoenix Chapter and of all amendments to the Constitution shall be
> sent for review to the President of the National Federation of the Blind of
> Arizona and the National Federation of the Blind without delay. The Phoenix
> Chapter shall not merely be a social organization, but shall formulate
> programs and actively work to promote the economic and social betterment of
> the blind. This organization shall comply with the provisions of the
> Constitution of the National Federation of the Blind of Arizona 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 Arizona (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 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 shall belong to the
> reorganized chapter or if no reorganization occurs for a period of two
> years, to the National Federation of the Blind of Arizona and the former
> chapter shall dissolve and cease to exist. 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.
>
>
>
> ARTICLE IX. DUES
>
>
>
> The dues of this organization shall be $5 per year, payable in advance. In
> even numbered years dues must be paid by the end of the January meeting.
> Dues paid after the January chapter meeting are not eligible to vote in the
> election. The Chapter shall forward $1 per year to the National Federation
> of the Blind of Arizona for each member. No person may vote who is
> delinquent in the payment of his/her dues. No person or organization is
> permitted to pay the dues for any person desiring to become an active
> member of this chapter.
>
>
>
> 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. If the members so
> vote, the Treasurer shall be bonded. All financial obligations of this
> organization shall be discharged by check, issued on written order of the
> President, and signed by the Treasurer.
>
>
>
> 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 Arizona its assets shall be given to the National Federation of
> the Blind of Arizona to be held in trust for a reorganized chapter in the
> area. In the event that no chapter 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 Arizona the assets become the
> property of the National Federation of the Blind of Arizona.
>
>
>
> ARTICLE XII. AMENDMENTS
>
>
>
> This Constitution may be amended at any regular meeting of this
> organization by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the active members
> present and voting, provided the proposed amendment has been submitted in
> writing and read at a previous business session and provided it is in
> compliance with the provisions of the Charter of Affiliation received by
> the state affiliate from the National Federation of the Blind and with the
> policies of the National Federation of the Blind of Arizona and the
> National Federation of the Blind.
>
>
>
> OFFICIAL PLEDGE OF THE NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
>
>
>
> I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation
> of the Blind
>
> to achieve equality, opportunity, and security for the blind;
>
> to support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by
> its Constitution.
>
>
>
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