T.E.A.M. CONSTITUTION
CONSTITUTION
OF
THE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION of MISSOURI
accepted May 29th, 1973 revised August 2010
ARTICLE
I:
NAME
The name of this organization shall be the TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATION ASSOCIATION of MISSOURI to be hereinafter referred
to as the "T.E.A.M." and/or as the "Association."
ARTICLE II:
NATURE AND PURPOSES
Section 1. NATURE: The
Association shall be a professional, non-profit, educational
association devoted to the development and advancement of
industrial technology education in the State of Missouri.
Section 2.
PURPOSES: To define, stimulate,
and strive for the ideal forms of industrial technology
education; to promote industrial technology education as a
vital, integral aspect of education for all students at all
educational levels throughout the State of Missouri: to
promote the improvement of the quality of instruction in
industrial technology education; to encourage and assist
educators and others to keep instructional content, methods,
and facilities current with changes in industry, technology,
jobs, occupations, and careers; to recognize and reward the
achievements of both industrial technology teachers and
students; to assist members in their professional growth; and
to coordinate and promote the activities of district and local
industrial technology associations.
Section 3.
IMPLEMENTATION OF PURPOSES: To
further define and accomplish the purposes set forth
previously, and to provide for the functions of the
association, appropriate Bylaws shall be promulgated by the
Executive Board.
ARTICLE
III:
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1.
QUALIFICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP:
A. Membership in the TEAM shall be open to industrial
technology teachers and to others who are in accord with the
purposes of the Association.
B. Membership
C. Members shall be encouraged to also join and support
affiliated local, state and national associations, but shall
not be required to join any organization, affiliated or not,
to achieve TEAM membership.
Section 2.
CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP: Appropriate
classes of membership may be established by the Executive
Board in the Bylaws.
ARTICLE
IV:
AFFILIATION AND ALLIANCE
Section 1. The TEAM shall maintain an active
affiliation with the Missouri Association for Career and
Technical Education and the Association for Career and
Technical Education for Career and Technical Education through
the office of the President and/or the President-Elect of
TEAM.
Section 2. The TEAM shall maintain an active
affiliation with the International Technology Education
Association through the office of an TEAM
Vice-President--ITEEA State Representative.
Section 3. The TEAM shall maintain an active
affiliation with the Missouri Technology Student Association
through the office of a TEAM Vice-President--Missouri TSA
State Advisor.
Section 4. The TEAM may seek and maintain
active affiliation with other allied organizations through
amendments to this constitution, providing the above ARTICLE
III, Section 1, Paragraph C is not violated.
Section 5. The TEAM may accept other duly
organized allied local or district organization as affiliates,
without fee, under the condition which shall be stated in the
Bylaws. The relationship(s) to exist åin alliances and
affiliations shall be promulgated in the Bylaws.
ARTICLE
V:
OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE BOARD
Section
1. ELECTED OFFICERS AND OFFICERS BY AFFILIATION:
A. Elected
Officers: The elected officers of this Association
shall consist
of the President, the President-Elect, the Secretary, the
Past-President and the Treasurer, who shall each be
elected by the eligible voting members and who shall serve as
prescribed in the Bylaws.
B.
Officers
by affiliation: There shall be Vice-Presidents as specified in
Article IV,
Section 1,
Section 2, and Section 3 above, who shall each serve by
appointment as prescribed in the Bylaws.
Section
2. EXECUTIVE BOARD: An Executive Board, constituted
as defined in the Bylaws, shall provide guidance
for the Association and shall conduct the business and affairs
of the Association in accordance with the Constitution
and Bylaws.
Section
3. ELIGIBILITY: Qualifications for office and for
seats on the Executive Board shall be
established in
the Bylaws.
ARTICLE
VI: MEETINGS
Section 1.
GENERAL SESSION: The Association shall meet at least annually
in general business session in conjunction with an TEAM
sponsored conference. Meeting dates, locations, and purposes
shall be determined by the Executive Board. Additional
meetings may be called as the Executive Board may
consider
advisable or necessary.
Section 2.
EXECUTIVE BOARD: The Executive Board shall meet during the
annual meeting(s) as specified in Section 1, above, upon the
call of the President, and/or as shall be specified in the
Bylaws.
ARTICLE
VII: COMMITTEES
The President
and/or Executive Board shall create such standing or ad hoc
committees of the Association as deemed advisable and shall
delegate to these committees such powers and duties as they
find desirable for the conduct of the business and for
carrying out the purposes for which the Association has been
organized. The
Executive Board may authorize reimbursement to committee
members for reasonable and justifiable expenses.
ARTICLE
VIII: AMENDMENTS
Section 1.
PROPOSALS: Proposals for amendments to the constitution of the
Association may be initiated by any member.
A. Proposals
for amendments must be written, and submitted to the Secretary
of the Association who shall refer the proposals to the
Executive Board.
B. The text of
the proposed amendment(s) and the Executive Board's
recommendations shall be published in an official
publication of the TEAM and distributed to the membership at
least thirty days prior to the mailing of the ballots.
C. Proposed
amendment(s) shall be submitted by mail to the eligible
membership for vote. An affirmative three-fifths (3/5)
vote of ballots returned is required to amend the
Constitution. The Executive Board may establish a time
schedule for the return of ballots.
Section 2.
DISSEMINATION: Results of voting on amendments shall be
published in the subsequent issue of an Association
publication.
Section 3.
QUESTIONS OTHER THAN AMENDMENTS:
A. Any question
posed in writing to the Executive Board (through the
Secretary) or orally to the membership in a general
business session, by an active member of the Association,
which is supported with detailed justification, other than
proposed amendments to this Constitution and/or its
Bylaws, may be
submitted to the eligible members of the Association for
determination when, in the judgement of the Executive
Board or the presiding officer, such action is warranted.
B. Questions
other than amendments that qualify shall be mailed to all
qualified members of record together with the proponents
rationale and the Executive Board's recommendation, or voted
upon
by the
membership in a general business session.
C. The question
shall be decided by a majority affirmative vote by eligible
members who cast a ballot, or vote otherwise in a general
business meeting. The Executive Board may establish a time
schedule for
the return of ballots.
D. The results of
any such balloting shall be published in the subsequent issue
of an Association publication.
ARTICLE
IX: NON-PROFIT AND LIQUIDATION PROVISIONS
Section 1. The
TEAM is not organized for profit and no part of the TEAM shall
inure to the benefit of any private member.
Section 2. In
the event of the liquidation or dissolution of the TEAM,
whether voluntary or involuntary, no member other than a
student member shall be entitled to any distribution or
division of its remaining properties or its proceeds, and
the balance of all the money and other property received by
TEAM from any source, shall be disbursed for industrial
technology teacher education scholarships, to be awarded to
qualified
student(s) accepted by any public college or university in the
State of Missouri.
BYLAWS
OF THE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION of
MISSOURI
ARTICLE I:
NAME
The name of
this organization shall be the TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
ASSOCIATION of MISSOURI to be hereinafter referred to as
the "T.E.A.M." and/or as the "Association"
ARTICLE
II: IMPLEMENTATION OF PURPOSES
Section 1.
ACTIVITIES: The Association shall accomplish the purposes
stated in the Constitution through statewide and district
meetings; publications; liaison with local, state, and
national persons, organizations, and groups; exhibits;
communications; and such other activities and efforts as may
be appropriate
or necessary.
Section 2.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Executive Board, elected officers,
appointees, committee chairpersons, and committee members
are enjoined to vigorously and conscientiously promote the
purposes of the
Association to the maximum extent of their abilities. All
members are expected to cooperate and contribute to the
attainment of the purposes of the Association.
ARTICLE
III: SERVICE TO MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. As
benefits from the TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION of
MISSOURI, the following services are ones which the Association
shall provide to its members:
A. Write and
publish at least two (2) newsletters per year and distribute
to all members.
B. Support
financially and actively the International Technology
Education Associations' and the Missouri ACTE/ACTE annual
"Teacher of the Year" awards program. Encourage each District
Industrial
Technology Education Association to name a District Teacher of
the Year.
C. Support
financially and actively an Annual State Industrial Technology
Education Awards Program, in conjunction with the Missouri
Technology Student Association.
D. Encourage
and coordinate the sharing of curriculum guides, study guides,
project ideas, student activities, etc.
E. Conduct at
least one Annual State Conference to promote Industrial
Technology.
F. Support
financially and actively an Annual State Industrial Technology
Education Program of the Year Award.
G. Support
financially and actively a Teacher of the Year to represent
TEAM at the ITEEA conference.
ARTICLE
IV: MEMBERSHIP, DUES, AND REGISTRATION FEES
Section
1. CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP: The Association shall
provide the following classes of membership:
A. ACTIVE: Any person who is engaged in
industrial technology education as an active or retired teacher,
supervisor, coordinator, administrator, or teacher educator,
at any level in the State of Missouri, may become an Active
member of the TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION of
MISSOURI by
paying the fees stipulated in the Bylaws. An active member
shall be admitted to meetings of this Association, shall be
eligible to vote and hold office, and shall be entitled to
receive all publications of the Association.
B.
ASSOCIATE: Former industrial technology persons
and/or persons engaged in other fields of education or
industry who are in accord with the purposes of the
Association, but not eligible for Active membership, may
become an Associate member of TEAM by paying the same fees as
an Active member. He shall then have all rights and privileges
of an active member except the right to hold office.
C.
SUSTAINING: A commercial or industrial firm,
company or other organization may become a Sustaining member
of the Association. Privileges accorded to Sustaining members
shall be determined by the Executive Board, except that this
class of member shall not be accorded voting privileges, or be
eligible to hold an elected office.
D.
STUDENT: Any post-secondary student enrolled in
industrial technology classes, and not employed as a teacher,
may become a Student member of the Association by paying the
dues stipulated in the bylaws. Student members shall not be
accorded the right to vote or to hold office.
E.
HONORARY: The Executive Board may, upon the request
of any active member, grant and confer Honorary life
membership in the TEAM for unusual or outstanding
contributions to industrial technology education. Honorary
members shall be provided a suitable membership certificate,
signed by the officers of the Association, and their names
shall be recorded on the Honorary Membership roll. An Honorary
member shall not be assessed yearly dues, and shall have all
the rights and privileges of an active member. Not more than
one (1) Honorary membership shall be awarded annually.
F.
COMPLIMENTARY: Any person(s) or organization(s),
shown to have contributed to the attainment of the purposes of
the Association or to the education of youth, may be awarded a
Complimentary membership at the discretion of the Executive
Board. Complimentary memberships may not exceed one year in
duration. Complimentary members shall be provided a suitable
membership certificate, signed by the officers of the
Association, and their names shall be recorded on the
Complimentary membership roll. Complimentary members shall be
accorded the same privileges as an Active member.
Section 2.
DUES: The annual dues, which shall be paid by each Active and
Associate member of the Association, shall be as established
by the Executive Board and the membership.
A. Sustaining Members--shall not be fixed, except that no
sustaining member may contribute less than $25.00 (twenty five
dollars) per year.
B. Post-Secondary Student Members--As set by the Executive
Board.
C. Honorary Members--None required.
D. Complimentary Members--None required.
E. The dues shall be collected and remitted in such manner as
the Executive Board may prescribe.
F. The TEAM may incorporate the collecting of recognized state
and national affiliates, (such as ITEEA, Missouri ACTE/ACTE)
annual dues into the dues collection process. G. The dues
structure of the Association shall be reviewed annually by the
Executive Board and the amount of the annual dues shall be
established by member vote.
Section 3. DUPLICATE CARDS: Duplicate or replacement
membership cards for members as well as persons in companies
or other organizations, will be provided by the Treasurer at a
rate of $1.00 (one dollar) per year per card, upon written
notification by the member and verification by the Treasurer.
Section 4.
REGISTRATION FEES: The Executive Board shall be empowered to
assess a registration fee at any Conference of the
Association.
Section 5.
MEMBERSHIP YEAR: The membership year shall commence on the day
that dues are paid.
ARTICLE
V: EXECUTIVE BOARD
Section 1.
RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY: The administration of the
affairs of the Association shall be vested in the Executive
Board, which is further authorized to take whatever actions it
may decide to be necessary in the best interest of the
Association, providing that no actions conflict with either
the Constitution or the Bylaws of the Association. More
specifically, the responsibilities of the Executive Board
shall be to:
A. Identify and provide the thrust for the priority activities
of the Association.
B. Have the power to interpret the Constitution and Bylaws.
C. Recommend changes in annual dues of the Association and
establish registration fees and other special fees for goods
or services provided.
D. Approve appointments to committees and other assignments
made by the President.
E. Approve any special elections.
F. Approve the time and place for TEAM Conferences and other
regular meetings of the Association.
G. Approve the annual budget of the Association, and approve
major expenditures of the Association.
H. Promote and grant affiliations and alliances with other
organizations as stipulated in
Article
XII.
I. Determine distribution of Association publications.
J. Study and recommend action on proposed amendments or other
questions to be brought before the membership.
K. Perform such duties, not otherwise specified, necessary to
meet the stated objectives and purposes of the Association.
Section
2.
BOARD MEMBERSHIP: The Executive Board shall consist of the
person filling the positions shown on the following
organization chart:
TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATION ASSOCIATION of MISSOURI
ORGANIZATION CHART:
President
President-Elect
Secretary
Treasurer
Immediate Past-President
TEAM Vice-President ITEEA
TEAM Vice-President ACTE
TEAM Vice-President Missouri TSA State Advisor
Conference Planning Committee Chairperson
State Supervisor for Technology and Engineering (Ex-Officio)
Publications Chairperson
Website Chairman
Industrial Technology Awards Program Committee Chairperson
Central Missouri Representative
Greater Kansas City Suburban Representative
Northeast Missouri Representative
Northwest Missouri Representative
Greater Saint Louis Suburban Representative
Southeast Missouri Representative
Southwest Missouri Representative
Section 3.
CHAIRPERSON:
The President shall serve as Chairperson of the Executive
Board.
The President-Elect shall serve in the absence of the
Chairperson.
Section 4.
DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE:
District Representative membership on the Executive Board
shall be governed by the following:
A. The Representative from the Districts shall be elected or
appointed by the District Associations.
B. Representatives shall be elected or appointed from among
members in good standing in both their District Association
and the TEAM.
C. Representatives from the Districts must be bonafide
"Industrial Technology" teachers or other "Industrial
Technology" personnel.
D. A properly accredited alternate Representative, may vote
for his District Association in the absence of the
Representative.
Section 5.
MEETINGS:
The Executive Board shall meet during each Association
Conference.
Other meetings of the Executive Board may be called by the
President whenever the need arises, but as much business as
possible shall be conducted by correspondence. The president
may call a meeting of the elected officers of TEAM at a time
and place designated by the President.
Section 6.
The President shall seek written consent from all members of
the Executive Board before any action is taken on items being
considered through correspondence. Whenever any member
disagrees, he may submit, within seven (7) days, a statement
of the reasons for his position. A copy of all such statements
shall be submitted to the Executive Board and a new vote
requested. All correspondence conducted under this section
shall be maintained by the President and delivered to the
Secretary for inclusion in the official records of the
Association.
Section 7.
VOTING:
All Executive Board decisions shall be by majority vote unless
otherwise provided. In no case shall a Board member be given
proxy voting power. Roberts Rules of Order shall be followed
in the event of a tie vote.
Section 8.
TYPES OF SESSIONS:
All business shall be conducted by the Executive Board in open
session, with a quorum present. The Board may, upon majority
vote, move into executive session to receive information, but
no business may be conducted until they return to open
session.
Section 9.
QUORUM:
A quorum shall consist of fifty-one (51) percent of the
current Board members, which must include the President (or,
in her/his absence, the President-Elect), and at least three
(3) District Representatives.
Section 10.
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON(S) ATTENDANCE:
Chairpersons of standing and ad-hoc committees may be
requested by the President to attend Executive Board meetings
but they shall not hold a vote with the Board unless they are
also members of the Board.
Section 11
COMMUNICATIONS:
To promote communications and increase services to members,
the names and addresses of all Executive Board members shall
be published in each issue of any Association periodical
publication.
ARTICLE
VI:
QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFICERS AND TERMS OF OFFICE
Section 1.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. ELECTED OFFICERS: Only Active, Honorary, or Complimentary
members of the Association, as defined in Article IV, Section
1 of these Bylaws, shall be eligible to hold an elective
office. To be eligible to be nominated, a member must be
bondable, and this person must agree to serve if elected. It
is further required that for any person to have their name
placed on a ballot for an elective office in the Association,
they must have been an Active, Honorary, or Complimentary
member of the Association for at least one (1) year
immediately prior to nomination, except that a person
nominated for President-Elect must have been an Active,
Honorary, or Complimentary member for two consecutive years
immediately prior to nomination. For purposes of this section,
any period in excess of nine (9) months shall be considered
one year.
B. OFFICERS BY AFFILIATION:
(1) TEAM
Vice-President -- Missouri ACTE/ACTE Vice- President for
Industrial Technology is an office appointed by the President
after having been elected to the Missouri ACTE position by the
Industrial Technology members of Missouri ACTE.
(2) TEAM
Vice-President -- ITEEA State Representative is an officer
appointed by the President. The Representative must be an
Active, Honorary, or Complimentary member of TEAM, be an
ITEEA member,
and must agree to serve if appointed as after having been
appointed to the Missouri-TSA, State Advisor
position by the Missouri-TSA.
Section 2.
THE TERMS OF OFFICE SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
A. The
President shall serve for one (1) year after having served as
President-Elect for one (1) year. The President may not
succeed her/himself but may again be nominated for the office
of President-Elect after having been out of office for
at least one (1) year.
B. The
President-Elect shall be elected for a term of one (1) year
and shall advance to the office of President at the
conclusion of that year.
C. The
Secretary and Treasurer shall each be elected to terms of two
(2) years and may succeed themselves. The Secretary shall be
elected in even-numbered years and the Treasurer shall be
elected in
odd-numbered years. The Offices of Secretary and Treasurer
shall not reside in one person.
D. The TEAM
Vice-President -- ITEEA State Representative shall be
appointed to a term of one (1) year and he/she may succeed
her/himself.
E. The TEAM
Vice-President -- Missouri ACTE/ACTE Vice-President for
Industrial Technology shall be appointed to a term which shall
run concurrently with her/his Missouri ACTE office.
F. The TEAM
Vice-President -- Missouri TSA State Advisor shall be an
appointed office for as long as that person retains the
title of Missouri State Advisor to TSA.
Section
3.
APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES: If a duly elected
officer of the Association is unable to assume or carry
out the responsibilities of her/his office, the President
shall appoint, within sixty (60) days, and the Executive
Board shall confirm by two-thirds (2/3) vote, by mail if
necessary, another qualified member who shall serve until the
next regular election. If the President is unable to
assume or carry
out the responsibilities of her/his office, the
President-Elect shall advance to the Presidency and a
new President-Elect shall be appointed by the process
stipulated in this section. The Secretary shall
advise the membership of all actions taken under this section.
Section 4. INSTALLATION: All elected officers shall be
installed by formal ceremony at the end of "old
business" in the meeting held in conjunction with the TEAM
Summer Conference. The immediate Past-President shall be
in charge of the installation. All books and records except as
noted below, shall be turned over to the new officers
within sixty (60) days of the election, and it shall be the
responsibility
of outgoing officers to properly and thoroughly instruct new
officers in their duties.
Section 5.
TREASURER: TRANSFER OF RECORDS: The newly-elected
Treasurer shall be installed at the TEAM Summer Conference
but the financial records and bank account shall not be
surrendered to
the Treasurer until an official audit has been completed
within sixty (60) days of the election.
ARTICLE
VII
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS AND DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
Section
1.
PRESIDENT:
The President shall:
A. Serve as
Chairperson of the Executive Board and as such shall be
responsible for the vigorous promotion and advancement
of the Association purposes as set forth in the Constitution.
B. Serve as
chairperson of Public and Professional Relations and Fund
Developments Committee.
C.
Preside at all meetings called in the name of the Association,
call all Executive Board meetings with at least twenty-one
(21) days advance notice to Board members; prepare the agenda
and preside at all Executive Board meetings.
D. With the
assistance of the Treasurer, prepare an annual budget for the
Association.
E. Authorize
the payment of legitimate bills incurred by various committees
and officers.
F. Make reports
to the Executive Board and to the membership of current and
planned programs, activities, problems and accomplishments.
He/she shall prepare and have published in an Association
newsletter, an annual report summarizing the activities of
this Association during her/his year as President.
G.
Appoint
replacements for all vacancies of office, as stipulated in
Article VI, Section 3, of these Bylaws. In the absence or
inability of any officer, including the Treasurer, to perform
their function until such time as the elected officer can
perform or a duly-qualified replacement can be identified and
appointed, with a maximum of sixty (60) days being allowed to
secure and confirm replacements.
H. The
President or an alternate representative shall officially
represent the Association at all pertinent professional
meetings on the State level.
I. The
President or an alternate representative shall officially
represent the TEAM at the annual convention of the
International Technology Education Association.
J. In the
absence of, or inability of the President to perform her/his
function, the President-Elect will automatically be
empowered to exercise the President's duties and functions.
K. Report to
each Executive Board meeting on all proposals,
recommendations, and/or motions which have been approved by
the previous Executive Boards until such time as appropriate
actions have
been taken.
L. Appoint
members to all standing and ad hoc committees and shall
appoint committee chairpersons. The President shall be an
ex-officio member of all committees.
M. Appoint an
editor for the newsletter.
N. Appoint the
ITEEA State Representative, who shall serve as TEAM
Vice-President.
O. Appoint the
person elected to the position of Missouri ACTE/ACTE
Vice-President for Industrial Technology as an TEAM
Vice-President.
P. Appoint the
person who is the Missouri TSA State Advisor as an TEAM
Vice-President.
Q. Appoint or
name a Parliamentarian for each Executive Board meeting.
R. Nothing
contained herein shall be construed to restrict the powers of
the President. The President is expected to exercise
her/his initiative, judgment, and energies to the best
interests of the Association and shall act accordingly,
provided that no act shall be in violation of any part of the
Constitution or
Bylaws.
Section
2.
PRESIDENT-ELECT: The President-Elect shall:
A.
Assist
the President in the discharge of her/his official duties and
responsibilities and in the event the President is unable
to perform her/his duties, the President-Elect shall be
empowered to perform the duties of the President.
B. Call a
meeting of the Executive Board in the event the President
refuses or is unable to call such a meeting when duly
requested by at least five (5) members of the Executive Board.
C. Be program
chairperson for all Association meetings and conferences;
consult with the members of the Executive Board,
particularly the officers of the Association and with the
State Supervisorof Industrial Technology, in planning all
Association programs (other than Executive Board meetings).
D. Cause
programs to be printed and cause information concerning
forthcomingprograms to be published in an Association
publication.
E. Serve as
coordinator of the committees and prepare an annual report of
all committees of the Association.
F. Have such
other duties as may be prescribed by the Executive Board.
Section
3.
Missouri ACTE/ACTE VICE-PRESIDENT FOR INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY:
This Vice-President shall:
A. Serve as a
member of the TEAM Executive Board.
B. Serve as a
liaison between the TEAM and the Missouri ACTE/ACTE.
C. Serve as a
liaison between Industrial Technology and Vocational-Technical
Personnel.
D. Conduct the
election to name her/his successor, unless otherwise directed
by Missouri ACTE.
E. The
Vice-President or a designated representative shall officially
represent the TEAM at the Annual Summer Conference of the
Missouri Association for Career and Technical Education.
F. Conduct the
election of the Missouri ACTE/ACTE Teacher of the Year at the
Missouri ACTE Conference.
G. Perform such
other duties as may be prescribed by the President and/or the
Executive Board.
Section
4.
ITEEA STATE REPRESENTATIVE: This Vice-President shall:
A. Have such
duties as directed by the International Technology Education
Association.
B. Serve as a
member of the TEAM Executive Board.
C. Serve as a
liaison between the TEAM and the ITEEA.
D. Serve as a
member of the Public and Professional Relations and Fund
Developments Committee, and as an ex-officio member of
the Teacher Recognition and Awards Committee.
E. Perform such
other duties as may be prescribed by the President and/or the
Executive Board.
Section
5.
MISSOURI TSA STATE ADVISOR: This Vice-President shall:
A. Have such
duties as directed by the Technology Student Association.
B. Serve as a
member of the TEAM Executive Board.
C. Serve as a
liaison between the TEAM and the TSA.
D. Officially
represent the TEAM at the National Conference of the
Technology Student Association.
E. Perform such
other duties as may be prescribed by the President and/or the
Executive Board.
Section 6. SECRETARY: The Secretary shall:
A. Keep an
accurate record and file of all correspondence and business of
the Association; record the minutes of each regular and
Executive Board meeting; and maintain accumulated
minutes and
have them available at all meetings.
B. Cause the
minutes to be duplicated and mailed to members of the
Executive Board within fourteen (14) days following the
adjournment of said meeting, and also write a digest of the
minutes of
regular and Executive Board meetings to be printed in an
Association newsletter.
C. Send out
notices of meetings and conduct other mailings and
correspondence as requested by the President and/or
Executive Board.
D. Serve as
chairperson of the Nominating Committee in even-numbered
election years, and serve as a member of the Public and
Professional Relations and Fund Developments Committee.
E. Possess the
official master copies of the Constitution and Bylaws, keep an
accurate record of all changes made thereto, and serve as
chairperson of the Constitution Committee.
F. Notify
officers of the Association of their disqualifications as
provided in Article VIII of these Bylaws.
G. Perform such
other duties as may be prescribed by the Executive Board.
Section
7.
TREASURER: The Treasurer shall:
A. Receive and
hold all funds of the Association, keeping regular books of
account; disburse the funds, by TEAM check only, of the
Association in payment of just demands against the
Association or
as may be ordered by the Executive Board; and shall keep an
accurate record of all transactions. The Treasurer shall
keep a current record of all receipts and expenditures
available for review at each meeting and to the
Executive Board upon demand.
B. Apply for and obtain, at Association expense, a surety bond
in excess of the assets of TEAM, to the satisfaction of
the Executive Board, prior to the transfer of the Treasury to
her/his control.
C. Establish
and maintain the TEAM checking account in such a manner that
checks may be signed by the Treasurer or the President as
designated by the Executive Board.
D. Assist the
President in preparing for the ensuing year an annual budget
to be submitted to the Executive Board.
E. Keep an
accurate roll of all members, past and present, by
classification, as delineated in Article IV of these Bylaws,
together with mailing addresses and other needed information;
shall keep the chairperson of the Membership Committee current
on paid-up memberships; and maintain a set of mailing labels of
all members for immediate use.
F. Process all
membership renewals and maintain an accurate record of dues
received; and shall send each member a membership card
within two (2) weeks of receipt of their dues.
G. Forward to
ITEEA Headquarters, on a regular basis, the names, addresses,
and dues for national memberships received through the
TEAM; and shall forward to Missouri ACTE Headquarters, on
a regular
basis, the names, addresses, and dues for Missouri ACTE/ACTE
memberships received through the TEAM.
H. Serve as
chairperson of the Nominating Committee in odd-numbered
election years; serve as an ex-officio member of the
Membership Committee; and serve as a member of the Public and
Professional
Relations and Fund Developments Committee.
I. Cause the
books to be audited prior to the business meeting held at the
Association Summer Conference; report balances and membership at
that meeting; and submit an annual report to be
published in an
Association newsletter.
J. Make
arrangements for official Association access to accounts in
the event of her/his death or incapacity.
K. Perform such
other duties as may be prescribed by the Executive Board.
Section 8. IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT: The Immediate
Past- President shall:
A. Have the
duty of Historian, unless otherwise appointed, with the
responsibility of preparing the records of her/his term in
office for the Association history.
B. Act as
general advisor to the officers of the TEAM.
C. Convey in
writing to the newly elected President, on or before thirty
(30) days following the adjournment of the Association Summer
Conference, a digest of all projects, actions, and
legislation
currently being considered by the Association.
D. Assume the
duties of the chairperson of the Committees on Resolution,
Elections, and Teacher Recognition and Awards. The
Immediate Past-President shall collect and prepare suitable
andnecessary resolutions, and present them at the annual
business meeting of the TEAM. The Chairperson shall carry out the
duties of the Elections Committee as specified in Article IX,
Section 3 and 4 of these Bylaws and shall present the
appropriate awards at the State TEAM Conference.
E. Serve as a
member of the Public and Professional Relations and Fund
Developments Committee.
F. Have such
other duties as may be prescribed by the Executive Board.
Section 9. DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES: The District
Representative shall:
A. Be members
of the Executive Board and assist the President and the Board;
they shall be members of the Membership Committee; and shall
direct studies and activities within their respective
areas.
B. Work on a
continuing membership campaign throughout the year.
C. Study their
District carefully and be knowledgeable concerning the present
and potential membership.
D. Maintain an
accurate and up-to-date directory of names and addresses of
persons within their District who are involved in Industrial
Technology but are not a member of TEAM. These
lists shall be submitted to the TEAM Membership chairperson.
E. File a
written report at the request of the Membership chairperson
describing in detail activities and efforts to build
membership in their District
F. Assist the
Associations within their District in the development of
programs, studies, research, instructional material and such
other duties that will assist in improving the TEAM.
G. Be
responsible for seeing that their District is represented at
all Executive Board meetings; and must send a letter
with any alternate who is taking her/his place at a meeting,
authorizing them to represent their District.
H. Perform such
other duties as may be prescribed by the President and/or the
Executive Board.
ARTICLE VIII:
DISQUALIFICATION
OF
OFFICERS
Section 1. The
elected and appointed officers of this Association shall be
members of TEAM or become members within a reasonable time.
The period of time is to be determined by the Executive
Board.
Section 2. Any
officer of the Association failing to comply with section 1 of
this Article shall be disqualified as an officer of the
Association and shall remain disqualified until membership
requirements are attained.
Section 3. When
an officer is disqualified because they are no longer a
member, the Secretary shall notify the officer of the
disqualification.
Section 4. The
Association shall not reimburse any officer of the Association
for any expense while they are disqualified.
Section
5.
Any disqualified officer who fails to attain membership within
a reasonable length of time may be permanently
disqualified from that position. The Executive Board shall
determine a reasonable length of time.
Section 6. Any
officer of the Association once removed from office, by action
of the Executive Board, shall have no recourse action for
reinstatement as an officer of the Association.
ARTICLE
IX: NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Section 1. GENERAL: The eligible voting membership shall elect
by mail ballot a President-Elect each year, a Secretary in
odd-numbered years, and a Treasurer in even-numbered years.
Section 2.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: After consulting with each District
Representative, a Nominating Committee shall be appointed by
the President with the approval of the Executive Board. The
Nominating
Committee shall consist of the Immediate Past-President who
shall be chairperson, a member from each
affiliated District organization, plus the Secretary in
even-numbered years or the Treasurer in odd-numbered years.
Section 3.
ELECTIONS COMMITTEE: The Immediate Past-President shall serve
as chairperson of the Elections Committee, unless he/she
is planning to seek an office, in which case the President
shall appoint a chairperson. In addition, three (3) active
members shall be appointed to the Election Committee
by the
President. No member of the Elections Committee shall be a
candidate for an office. All appointments must be approved
by the Executive Board.
Section 4.
PROCEDURE: Nominations and elections shall be conducted so
that each affiliated District Association is equitably
represented and each eligible member has an opportunity to
make nominations for office and to cast a ballot. The
general procedure shall be as follows:
A. An
Association Nominating Committee member shall submit no more
than one name for her/his District for each Association
office to be filled. Names of nominees and their
qualifications shall be forwarded to the chairperson of
the Nominating Committee.
B. The
chairperson of the Nominating Committee shall request, and
receive, from District nominees a letter stating their
willingness to serve if elected, and shall check each nominees
eligibility for holding office.
C. If a
nominations ballot is necessary, the Nominating Committee
Chairperson shall send to each member a ballot with the
nominees and a short resume. The date for return of the
ballots shall be determined by the Nominating Committee.
The Nominating Committee shall submit at least two
nominations for
each elective position to the Elections Committee Chairperson.
D. The
Elections Committee Chairperson shall send to each member a
ballot with the nominees and a short resume. The date for
return of the ballots shall be determined by the Elections
Committee.
E. The
Elections Committee shall have the responsibility of
collecting the ballots and tabulating the results.
F.
The person receiving a clear majority of the votes cast on the
ballot will be declared officially elected. In case of a
tie vote, the elected officer shall be determined by draw.
G. Complete
election results and vote tabulations shall be printed in the
followingAssociation newsletter.
H. Elected
officers shall be installed at the Association Summer
Conference Business Meeting.
Section 5.
ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE: Only Active, Honorary, and Complimentary
members, as defined in Article IV, Section 1, of these Bylaws,
shall receive ballots and be eligible to vote.
Section 6.
RECORDS: Ballots and tabulations shall be safely stored by the
Treasurer for a period of thirty (30) days, after which
time they may be destroyed if no formal protest is lodged.
Section 7.
IMPLEMENTATION: Each year, immediately after the
Association
Spring Conference, the chairperson of the Nominating and
Elections Committees shall review the entire
procedure for proper functioning and revise the procedure as
needed.
ARTICLE
X: FISCAL YEAR AND FINANCES
Section 1.
FISCAL YEAR: The fiscal year shall be July 1 to June 30.
Section 2.
DEPOSITS: The monies of the Association shall be deposited in
the name of the Association only in such banks, credit
unions, trust companies, or savings and loan associations
whose deposits or share accounts are insured by a
corporation credited by the Federal Government, or by an
instrumentality
of the Federal Government. Funds shall be drawn out only by
check signed by the Treasurer, or, in her/his absence
or incapacity, the President, with the knowledge of the
Executive Board.
Section 3.
BUDGET: An annual budget shall be prepared by the President
and the Treasurer, approved by the Executive Board, and
published for the information of the membership.
Section 4.
INSPECTION: Books and records shall be open to inspection by
members at all times unless the Executive Board
designates particular times for such inspection.
Section 5.
SURETY BOND: The Treasurer shall, at all times, be under a
Surety Bond, in excess of the assets of the Association. The
fee for bonding shall be paid by the Association, and it shall
be issued by a Corporate Surety Company with authority to do
business in the State of Missouri.
Section 6.
TREASURER'S REPORT: The report of the Treasurer, regarding the
financial situation of the Association and giving membership
totals, shall be published in the each issue of the
Association
newsletter following each TEAM Conference.
Section 7.
AUDIT: The Treasurer, at the end of the fiscal year or at the
termination of her/his term of office, but not less than
once per year, shall cause her/his books to be audited by the
Audit Committee. The Audit Committees report shall be sent
to all Executive Board members and shall be printed in an
Association Publication.
ARTICLE
XI: EXPENSES
Section 1. All
expenses of the Association's Officers and all committees
shall be budget items, and all expenditures shall be
subject to the approval of the Executive Board and the ability
of the Association to pay them.
Section 2.
Reasonable expenses of all Association Officers may be paid
while carrying out the regular duties of their office.
Section 3.
Reasonable expenses of all committee personnel shall be
reimbursed for carrying out the duties of the committee
assignment, subject to the approval of the President.
Section 4. The
I.T.E.E.A.
"Teacher of the Year" recipient from Missouri shall have part
of her/his expenses to the I.T.E.E.A. National Convention
budgeted by the Association.
Section 5. The
Industrial Technology Education State Awards Program shall be
a budget item to receive support from the TEAM.
Section 6.
Partial expenses incurred by the President and the I.T.E.E.A.
Missouri State Representative, or her/his
designate, in attending the I.T.E.E.A. National
Convention may be budgeted, with approval from the
Executive
Board.
Section 7.
Partial expenses incurred by the Missouri TSA State Advisor,
or a designate, while attending the TSA National
Conference may be budgeted, with approval of the Executive
Board.
ARTICLE
XII: AFFILIATION AND ALLIANCE
Section 1.
STATE, REGIONAL OR NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: The officers and
Executive Board of the Association are hereby charged to
develop to the highest degree, to the benefit of all
concerned, the
relationships between the TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION of
MISSOURI (TEAM) and the Missouri Association for Career and
Technical Education (Missouri ACTE), the Association for
Career and Technical Education (ACTE), the International
Technology and Engineering Education Association (I.T.E.E.A.),
the Missouri Technology Student Association (TSA), and other
organizations with similar purposes. A representative to each
of the organizations with which TEAM is affiliated is to be
chosen from
among the membership of the Executive Board of the affiliate
if a specific position for the affiliate is not
already named for the TEAM Executive Board membership.
Section 2.
DISTRICT INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS: Any
District
Industrial Technology Education Association may petition for
affiliation with the TEAM. Petitions stating the grounds
for seeking affiliation should be directed to the President.
Upon sufficient evidence of advisability, the Executive
Board may grant affiliation. District Associations, thus
admitted, shall be known as affiliates of the Association, and
as such, shall be entitled to use this designation in all
programs and
publications. Affiliated district associations shall elect or
assign a representative as a member of the TEAM Executive
Board. The representative must be an active member of TEAM. It
shall be the responsibility of the district affiliate to
keep the Executive Board of the Association fully informed
at all times of
its activities and changes in officers and representatives.
Affiliation may be terminated with cause upon
two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Executive Board, or at the
request of the affiliated group.
A. The
Districts of TEAM are as follows: Central Missouri, Kansas
City/Kansas City Suburban, Northeast Missouri, Northwest
Missouri, St Louis/St Louis Suburban, Southeast Missouri, and
Southwest
Missouri.
B. If one or more school districts wish to change from one
TEAM District to another TEAM District, the school districts
that wish to change must border on the dividing line between
the two Districts.
C. A spokesperson for the school district(s) wishing to
transfer to another TEAM District shall:
(1). Obtain the signatures of all teachers who want to make
the change.
(2). Obtain a written release from the District of original
membership.
(3). Obtain a written letter of acceptance from the District
of new membership.
(4). Send all materials concerning the change, including the
letters from both TEAM Districts, a local map outlining the
location of the school district(s) involved as well as the
locations of the TEAM Districts affected by the change, to the
President of TEAM.
D. Upon receipt of the above, the information will be
presented by the President at the next Executive Board meeting
and acted upon. The affected teachers will then be notified of
the Executive Boards' decision.
ARTICLE
XIII: ANNUAL TEAM CONFERENCE
Section 1. The TEAM shall sponsor at least one annual TEAM
Conference at a location recommended by the Conference and
Planning Committee and approved by the Executive Board.
Section 2. The Association Summer Conference shall coincide
with the Missouri Association for Career and Technical
Education Conference as to calendar dates and location.
Section 3. Additional TEAM Conferences may be held as
recommended by the Conference and Planning Committee and
approved by the Executive Board.
Section 4. An TEAM Business Meeting shall be held during each
Conference.
ARTICLE
XIV: PUBLICATIONS
Section 1. NEWSLETTER: An official publication of the TEAM
shall be a newsletter with the following stipulations:
A. The newsletter editor(s) shall be appointed each year by
the President.
B. The newsletter shall be printed and distributed at least
two (2) times per year.
C. The distribution of the newsletter shall be at the
direction of the Executive Board.
D. The editor of the newsletter shall have full discretionary
powers in the materials published in the newsletter, except
that some items, as those listed below, must appear as
standard items:
(1) The names and addresses of all Executive Board members.
(2) The names and addresses of the chairperson of all
Association committees.
E. The editor shall be authorized to accept and solicit paid
advertising in an attempt to make the newsletter
self-supporting.
F. The editor shall be a member of the Executive Board, the
Publications Committee, and the Public and Professional
Relations and Fund Developments Committee.
Section 2. OTHER PUBLICATIONS: Association publications other than noted in section 1 above may be approved by the Executive Board with the Publications Committee being responsible for development of such publications.
ARTICLE XV: TEACHER RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
Section
1.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR: The T.E.A.M. shall financially and
actively support the International Technology Education
Association's and the Technology Education Division of the
Association for Career and Technical Education annual "Teacher
of the Year" awards program.
The "Teacher of the Year" program shall:
A. Recognize one Teacher of the Year, at the
T.E.A.M./Missouri A.C.T.E. Summer Conference. These recipients
will then be forwarded to the I.T.E.E.A for
recognition at the national conferences.
B. Be coordinated by the I.T.E.E.A Affiliate
Representatives, the T.E.A.M. District Representatives and the
Immediate Past President, and search conducted by a special
committee appointed or chosen from the District noted below.
C. The T.E.A.M. "Teacher of the Year" shall be a member of
T.E.A.M./MO.A.C.T.E. and a member of I.T.E.E.A.
D. Be rotated each year from one District to another in a
sequence which shall be as follows:
Teacher of the Year rotation:
2015 Kansas
City Suburban
2016 Southwest
2017 Central
2018 Northwest
2019 St. Louis Suburban
2020 Northeast
2021 Southeast
E. Require the recipients of the I.T.E.E.A./T.E.A.M. Teacher
of the Year are to complete the National Awards
application/documentation. Recipients will not be recognized
at the national conference without completed
application/documentation.
F. Assist with the recipient's expenses up to $250.00 to
attend the annual National Conference.
G. Encourage all District Technology Education Associations to
annually name a "Teacher of the Year" recipient in their
district. The District Teacher of the Year will be recognized
at the T.E.A.M./Missouri ACTE Summer Conference but not be
required to complete the national teacher application and
documentation.
Section 2. T.E.A.M.
Program of the Year Awards: The
T.E.A.M. shall financially and actively support the
International Technology Education Association's and the
Technology Education Division of the Association for Career
and Technical Education annual "Program of the Year" awards
programs.
The Program of the Year shall;
A. Recognize one Program of the Year" at the annual
T.E.A.M./Missouri ACTE Summer Conference. These recipients
will then be forwarded to the I.T.E.E.A. for
recognition at the national conferences.
B. Be coordinated by the I.T.E.A and A.C.T.E. Affiliate
Representatives, the T.E.A.M. District Representatives and the
Immediate Past President.
C. The T.E.A.M. "Program of the Year" shall be chosen from the
state at large using a committee appointed by T.E.A.M. The
T.E.A.M. "Program of the Year" recipients must be a member of
T.E.A.M. MO_A.C.T.E., and I.T.E.E.A.
D. Require the recipients of the T.E.A.M. Teacher of the Year
to complete the National Awards application/documentation.
Recipients will not be recognized at the national conference
without completed application/documentation.
E. Assist with the recipient's expenses up to $250.00 to
attend the annual National Conference.
Section 3. DISTINGUISHED SERVICE: The T.E.A.M. may
select one or more member(s) for a distinguished service award
for recognition of an outstanding contribution to the
profession of Industrial Technology teaching or recognition of
an outstanding contribution to Technology Education
professional organizations on a national level. This award may
take the form of a certificate, plaque, or medal.
Section 4. OTHER T.E.A.M. AWARDS: [Outstanding
Service] The T.E.A.M. shall present an award to any outgoing
officer at the Association Summer Conference.
ARTICLE
XVI: CONDUCT OF MEETINGS
The meetings of the Association shall be conducted in
accordance with the most recent revision of "Robert's
Rules of Order". The President or other chairperson of
meetings, may appoint a Parlimentarian who shall rule on all
questions of order which may arise. The Treasurer may purchase
copies of "Robert's Rules of Order" for use by the
President-Elect, with such copies to be passed on to
succeeding officers.
ARTICLE
XVII: COMMITTEES
SECTION 1. STANDING COMMITTEES: The following Standing
Committees are authorized:
Membership; Constitution; Publications; Nominating; Elections;
Teacher Recognition and Awards;
Industrial Technology Education Awards Program; Scholarship;
Conference Planning; Public and Professional Relations and
Fund Development; Resolutions; and Audit. Other standing
committees may be established at the discretion of the
Executive Board.
Section 2. APPOINTMENTS, CHAIRPERSON:
Chairpersons of Standing Committees shall be appointed by the
President and shall serve for one (1) year. Chairpersons may
be reappointed, with their consent, to serve additional
periods of time. Prior membership on a committee is urged as a
prerequisite to being named chairperson. Exceptions to this
occur in Section 1, above, wherein certain committees are to
be chaired by the officers designated.
Section 3. APPOINTMENTS, MEMBERS: Members of Standing
Committees may be selected by the chairperson of the committee
or by the President (except as otherwise specified for the
Membership, Nominating, Elections, and Public and Professional
Relations and Fund Development Committees) and shall be
appointed by the President. Any member may serve on Standing
Committees. All members of committees should be appointed no
later than sixty (60) days following the Association Summer
Conference, and appointments shall coincide with the fiscal
year. Committee membership shall be for three (3) years, with
committee representation staggered so that one-third (1/3) of
the committee will be new each year. (Nominating and Elections
Committee membership will be for one year only.) The President
shall appoint persons to fill vacancies in any Committee as
they occur. Those persons appointed to vacancies shall serve
out the unexpired term of the vacancy they fill.
Section 4. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Executive
Board shall define and publish the duties and responsibilities
of each committee, keeping in mind the changing challenges
each committee will face. Each committee chairperson will,
from experience, make recommendations to the Executive Board
regarding duties and responsibilities.
Section 5. COMMUNICATION: The names and addresses of
the Chairperson of each Standing Committee will be published
in each issue of an Association periodical publication so that
the membership will know with whom to communicate on matters
of concern.
Section 6. AD HOC COMMITTEES: Ad hoc committees may be
appointed by the President as deemed necessary.
ARTICLE
XVIII: SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS
Section 1. AUTHORIZED APPOINTMENTS: Special appointments are
authorized as follows;
Historian; Parliamentarian; Executive Secretary; and Special
Liaison Appointments. All appointees shall serve without pay.
Section 2. PROCEDURE AND TERMS: Special appointments will be
made by the President and confirmed by the Executive Board. No
time limit is set on these appointments. The members may serve
indefinitely, until they resign or are requested to resign by
the President or the Executive Board.
Section 3. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The Executive Board
shall define and publish the duties and responsibilities of
each special appointee.
Section 4. COMMUNICATION: The names and addresses of persons
appointed under this section shall be published in each issue
of an Association periodical publication so that the
membership will know whom to contact on matters of concern.
ARTICLE XIX:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMITTEES
Section 1. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE: Each District Representative
shall serve on the Membership Committee and the Chairperson of
the Committee shall be the TEAM Treasurer. The duties and
responsibilities of the Membership Committee shall be as
follows:
A. Work closely with District Representatives by planning and
promoting a continuing membership campaign.
B. Make regular reports of Membership to the Executive Board.
C. Develop and coordinate, with the Publications Committee,
membership promotional brochures as needed.
D. Present to the Executive Board the format of the membership
application form and membership card.
E. Work cooperatively with Missouri TSA, ITEEA, Missouri
ACTE/ACTE, and District Associations in promoting their
membership goals.
F. Expedite correspondence with members regarding problems in
membership.
G. Encourage post secondary students to join TEAM and
affiliate with TEAM meetings and activities.
H. Submit to the TEAM Treasurer a proposed Membership
Committee budget at least sixty (60) days prior to the
Association Summer Business Meeting.
Section
2.
CONSTITUTION COMMITTEE: The TEAM Secretary shall serve
as Chairperson of the Constitution Committee. The duties
and responsibilities of the Constitution Committee shall be as
follows:
A. Keep an accurate record of all amendments to the
Constitution and Bylaws.
B. Write in proper form all amendments to the Constitution and
Bylaws submitted to the Executive Board for consideration
prior to adoption.
C. Submit to the Executive Board a list of cross references of
all Articles and Sections of the Constitution and Bylaws
affected by any proposed amendments.
D. Coordinate with the Elections Committee and the Newsletter
Editor concerning all Constitution and Bylaws amendments to be
submitted to the membership for ratification.
E. The Constitution Committee Chairperson shall serve in an
advisory capacity to the President and Executive Board on all
matters relative to the constitutional authority and/or
interpretation.
F. Submit to the TEAM Treasurer a proposed Constitution
Committee budget at least sixty (60) days prior to the
Association Summer Business Meeting.
Section 3. PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE: The Editor of the
Association Newsletter, appointed by the President, shall
serve as chairperson of this committee.
A. The Missouri State Supervisor of Industrial Technology
shall serve as ex-officio member of this committee.
B. The Publications Committee shall publish and distribute the
Association Newsletter and other publications as directed in
Article XIV.
C. Other duties of the Committee shall include:
(1) Review all publications of TEAM.
(2) Review any proposed Association publications and make
recommendations to the Executive Board as to content,
distribution, and cost.
(3) Publish and distribute changes in the TEAM Constitution
and Bylaws as these changes are approved by the Executive
Board and/or membership.
(4) Submit to the TEAM Treasurer a proposed Publications
Committee budget request at least sixty (60) days prior to the
Association Summer Business Meeting.
Section 4. NOMINATING COMMITTEE: The Past-President
shall serve as Chairperson of the Nominating Committee. Other
stipulations which appear in Article IX of these Bylaws shall
be met:
A. The Nominating Committee, in addition to the duties and
responsibilities spelled out in Article IX of these Bylaws,
shall:
(1). Supply the Elections Committee with all information
pertinent to carrying out Election Committee responsibilities.
(2) Submit to the TEAM Treasurer a proposed Nominating
Committee budget at least sixty (60) days prior to the
Association Summer Business Meeting.
Section 5. ELECTIONS COMMITTEE: The Immediate
Past-President shall serve as chairperson of the Elections
Committee. Other stipulations which appear in Article IX of
these Bylaws shall be met.
A. The Elections Committee, in addition to the duties and
responsibilities spelled out in Article IX of these Bylaws,
shall:
(1). Coordinate with the Constitution Committee to include on
the ballot all approved constitutional amendments.
(2). Authorize the printing of the ballots and their
distribution to the Active, Associate, Honorary, and
Complimentary members of record.
(3). Establish rules for the disqualification of a ballot due
to incorrect marking.
(4). All winning candidates shall be notified in writing as
soon as possible after the election.
(5). Submit to the TEAM Treasurer a proposed Election
Committee budget at least sixty (60) days prior to the
Association Summer Business Meeting.
Section 6. TEACHER RECOGNITION AND AWARDS COMMITTEE: The
immediate Past-President shall serve as chairperson of the
Teacher Recognition and Awards Committee, with the ITEEA
Missouri State Representative serving as an ex-officio member.
A. The Teacher Recognition and Awards Committee, in addition
to administering the recognition and awards as stated in
Article XV, shall:
(1). Identify desirable awards, establish procedures for
screening candidates for awards, and recommend the initiation
of these awards to the Executive Board.
(2). Establish procedures for submitting candidates for all
TEAM awards.
(3). Make arrangements for the purchase, printing, engraving,
and delivery of all TEAM awards to the recipient at the
appointed time.
(4). Keep an accurate record of all awards made by TEAM.
(5). Submit to the TEAM Treasurer a proposed Teacher
Recognition and Awards Committee budget at least sixty (60)
days prior to the Association Summer Business Meeting.
Section 7. INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AWARDS PROGRAM
COMMITTEE:
Members of the TEAM Industrial Education Awards Program
Committee shall be composed of a representative from each of
the District Awards program. The Chairperson of the State
Awards Program shall serve as chairperson of the Committee.
A. The duties and responsibilities of the Industrial
Technology Education Awards
Program Committee shall be:
(1). Review, and if necessary, revise the State Awards Program
Rules and Regulations Booklet.
(2). Distribute the Awards Program Rules and Regulations to
the Chairpersons of the District Awards Programs.
(3). Review and update the tests administered to students at
the State Awards Program.
(4). Promote scholarship(s) for State Awards Program winners.
(5). Conduct the State Awards Program at a location determined
by the Executive Board.
(6). Promote and provide for ribbons, certificates, plaques,
or other awards for the State Awards Program winners.
B. Submit to the TEAM Treasurer a proposed Industrial
Technology Education Awards Program Committee budget at least
sixty (60) days prior to the Association Summer Business
Meeting.
Section 8. SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE: The Scholarship
Committee shall include but not be limited to the following
members: three past- presidents, secretary, and treasurer.
A. The duties and responsibilities of the Scholarship
Committee shall be:
(1). Work closely with the Executive Board and district
officers to conduct an annual scholarship program.
(2). Conduct a program to fund the scholarships.
(3). Conduct the interview program at the annual TEAM Awards
Program.
(4). Promote the scholarship program by advertising in the
TEAM newsletter and other media as available.
(5). Maintain a separate saving account for the scholarship
fund and include interest in the fund.
(6). Publish names of scholarship winners in the fall
newsletter.
Section 9. CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE: The
Chairperson of the Conference
Planning Committee shall be appointed by the President.
A. Assist the President-Elect in the planning, organization,
and securing of facilities, programs, activities, tours,
spouses' activities, vendors, printing of programs and other
conference materials, and other details as required.
B. Delegate necessary responsibilities to sub-committee
chairpersons to assist in the completion of conference
arrangements.
C. Work with the TEAM Newsletter editor to prepare and print
news articles concerning each Conference.
D. Perform assigned duties within a budget which has been
approved by the Executive Board.
E. Submit to the TEAM Treasurer a proposed Conference Planning
Committee budget at least sixty (60) days prior to the
Association Summer Business Meeting.
Section 10. PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS AND FUND
DEVELOPMENTS COMMITTEE:
The Chairperson of the Public and Professional Relations and
Fund Developments Committee shall be the President. Committee
members shall include, but not be limited to, the Secretary,
the Treasurer, all Past-Presidents, the Publications Committee
Chairperson, the Conference Planning Committee Chairperson,
the Missouri State Supervisor of Industrial Technology, and
the Membership Committee Chairperson. Other necessary members
may be appointed by the TEAM President.
A. The Public and Professional Relations and Fund Developments
Committee shall:
(1). Develop and carry out goals designed to promote
Industrial Technology throughout the State of Missouri.
(2). Act as liaison between the Association and all news
media.
(3). Contact professional magazines with dates and information
of upcoming TEAM activities.
(4), Act as liaison between the TEAM and District
organizations.
(5). Develop plans to solicit funds and/or advertising from
suppliers and others to assist in the funding of the
conference, newsletter, scholarship, and/or other TEAM
sponsored activities.
(6) Solicit Sustaining memberships from vendors, suppliers,
and other individuals or groups which interact with Industrial
Technology.
(7). Submit to the TEAM Treasurer a proposed Public and
Professional Relations and Fund Developments Committee budget
at least sixty (60) days prior to the Association Summer
Business Meeting.
Section 11. RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE:
The Immediate Past-President shall serve as Chairperson of the
Resolutions Committee.
A. The Resolutions Committee shall:
(1). Prepare and present to the Executive Board all
resolutions dealing with concerns of the TEAM.
(2). Submit adopted resolutions for publication in the
Association Newsletter.
(3). Present adopted resolutions to the next General Business
Meeting.
(4). Coordinate, where applicable, with other organizations
and agencies with concerns mutual to both groups.
B. Submit to the TEAM Treasurer a proposed Resolution
Committee Budget at least sixty (60) days prior to the
Association Summer Business Meeting.
Section 12. AUDIT COMMITTEE:
The Audit Committee shall:
A. Carry out the Annual Audit as provided for in Article X of
these Bylaws.
B. Become familiar with and make recommendations for
improvement of the internal financial operations of the TEAM.
C. Submit to the TEAM Treasurer a proposed Audit Committee
Budget at least sixty (60) days prior to the Association
Summer Business Meeting.
ARTICLE
XX: AMENDMENTS
Section 1. PROCEDURE: Proposals to amend these Bylaws may be
initiated by any member as follows:
A. A written proposal shall be submitted to the Executive
Board, through the President.
B. The Executive Board shall review all proposals and make
recommendations to the membership.
C. The proposed amendment(s) and Executive Board
recommendation shall be submitted by mail to the eligible
membership for a vote.
D. A majority of the returned ballots must approve the
amendment in order for the amendment to be adopted. (A time
schedule for return of ballots may be established by the
Executive Board.)
E. Results of all voting shall be published in an Association
publication by the Secretary, who shall also ensure that the
master copy of the Bylaws is correctly modified. In addition
the Secretary shall furnish official change sheets to officers
and members of the Executive Board.
Section
2.
EXECUTIVE BOARD AUTHORITY: The Executive Board may, upon
two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire board, amend the Bylaws,
without submitting the amendments to the membership for vote,
provided that:
A. The Constitution is not violated.
B. No member of any classification is jeopardized in anyway.
C. The dues structure is not altered.
D. Affiliations and alliances are not altered.
E. The Officer and Executive Board structure is not altered.
F. The action is considered to be in the best interest of the
Association and of the membership.
G. The intent of this authority is to permit efficient and
rapid functioning of the Executive Board. The President shall
inform the membership of all amendments thus made by
publishing an official announcement.
ARTICLE
XXI: SUPPORT OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
Statements in the name of the TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
of MISSOURI of Missouri, either printed or verbal, indicating
support of or opposition to candidate(s) for election to
public office or elected public official(s), shall not be
permitted.
ARTICLE
XXII: NUMBERING OF ARTICLES AND SECTIONS
The Executive Board is authorized to number the Articles and
Sections of these Bylaws to correspond with any changes that
may be made.
CONSTITUTION
OF
THE TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ASSOCIATION of MISSOURI
revised 2015
TABLE
OF
CONTENTS CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS
TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATION ASSOCIATION of MISSOURI
ARTICLE SECTION
CONTENTS
CONSTITUTION
I
NAME
II NATURE AND
PURPOSES
1 NATURE
2 PURPOSES
3
IMPLEMENTATION OF PURPOSES
III MEMBERSHIP
1
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP
2 CLASSES OF
MEMBERSHIP
IV AFFILIATION
AND ALLIANCE
1-2
3-5
V OFFICERS AND
EXECUTIVE BOARD
1 ELECTED OFFICERS AND OFFICERS BY AFFILIATION
2 EXECUTIVE BOARD
3 ELIGIBILITY
VI MEETINGS
1 GENERAL SESSION
2 EXECUTIVE BOARD
VII COMMITTEES
VIII AMENDMENTS
PROPOSALS
2 DISSEMINATION
3 QUESTIONS OTHER THAN AMENDMENTS
IX NON-PROFIT AND LIQUIDATION PROVISIONS
1-2
i . BYLAWS
ARTICLE SECTION CONTENTS PAGE
NUMBER NUMBER NO.
I NAME
II IMPLEMENTATION OF PURPOSES
1 ACTIVITIES
2 RESPONSIBILITIES
III SERVICE TO MEMBERSHIP
1 SERVICE TO MEMBERSHIP
IV MEMBERSHIP, DUES AND REGISTRATION FEES
1 CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP
2 DUES
3 DUPLICATE CARDS
4 REGISTRATION FEES
5 MEMBERSHIP YEAR
V EXECUTIVE BOARD
1 RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY
2 BOARD MEMBERSHIP
(ORGANIZATION CHART)
3 CHAIRPERSON
4 DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE
5 MEETINGS
6 BUSINESS BY CORRESPONDENCE
7 VOTING
8 TYPES OF SESSIONS
9 QUORUM
10 COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON(S) ATTENDANCE
11 COMMUNICATIONS
VI QUALIFICATIONS OF OFFICERS AND TERMS OF OFFICE
1 QUALIFICATIONS
2 TERMS OF OFFICE
3 APPOINTMENTS TO FILL VACANCIES
4 INSTALLATION
5 TREASURER: TRANSFER OF RECORDS
VII DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS AND DISTRICT
REPRESENTATIVES
1 PRESIDENT
2 PRESIDENT-ELECT
3 Missouri ACTE/ACTE VICE-PRESIDENT FOR ITE
4 ITEEA STATE REPRESENTATIVE
5 MISSOURI TSA STATE ADVISOR
6 SECRETARY
7 TREASURER
8 IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT
9 DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
VIII DISQUALIFICATION OF OFFICERS
1-6
IX NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
1 GENERAL
2 NOMINATING COMMITTEE
3 ELECTIONS COMMITTEE
4 PROCEDURE
5 ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE
6 RECORDS
7 IMPLEMENTATION
X FISCAL YEAR AND FINANCES
1 FISCAL YEAR
2 DEPOSITS
3 BUDGET
4 INSPECTION
5 SURETY BOND
6 TREASURERS REPORT
7 AUDIT
XI EXPENSES
1-7
XII AFFILIATION AND ALLIANCE
1 STATE REGIONAL OR NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
2 DISTRICT INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION ASSOCIATIONS
XIII ANNUAL TEAM CONFERENCE
1-2
3-5
XIV PUBLICATIONS
1 NEWSLETTER
2 OTHER PUBLICATIONS
XV TEACHER RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
1 TEACHER OF THE YEAR
2 OTHER TEAM AWARDS
3 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
XVI CONDUCT OF MEETINGS
XVII COMMITTEES
1 STANDING
COMMITTEES
2 APPOINTMENTS,
CHAIRPERSON
3 APPOINTMENTS,
MEMBERS
4 DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
5 COMMUNICATION
6 AD HOC
COMMITTEES
iii
XVIII
SPECIAL
APPOINTMENTS
1 AUTHORIZED
APPOINTMENTS
2 PROCEDURE AND
TERMS
3 DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
4 COMMUNICATION
XIX DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES OF COMMITTEES
1 MEMBERSHIP
COMMITTEE
2 CONSTITUTION
COMMITTEE
3 PUBLICATIONS
COMMITTEE
4 NOMINATING
COMMITTEE
5 ELECTIONS
COMMITTEE
6 TEACHER
RECOGNITION AND AWARDS COMMITTEE
7 INDUSTRIAL
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION AWARDS PROGRAM COMMITTEE
8 SCHOLARSHIP
COMMITTEE
9 CONFERENCE
PLANNING COMMITTEE
10 PUBLIC AND
PROFESSIONAL RELATIONS AND FUND DEVELOPMENTS COMMITTEE
11 RESOLUTIONS
COMMITTEE
12 AUDIT
COMMITTEE
XX AMENDMENTS
1 PROCEDURE 44
2 EXECUTIVE
BOARD AUTHORITY
XXI SUPPORT OF
ELECTED OFFICIALS
XXII NUMBERING
OF ARTICLES AND SECTIONS