Bylaws of
The Greater Broward/Ft. Lauderdale Chapter of
The American Society of Training and Development
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Article I - Name and
Purpose
Section A: Chapter Name
The name of this organization is the Greater
Broward/Fort Lauderdale Chapter of the American Society for
Training and Development. The registered office of the chapter
shall be located in the State of Florida.
Section B: Affiliation with the National
Society
The chapter is an affiliate of the American
Society for Training and Development, a non-profit educational
society under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986. The Society and its chapters are not organized for
profit, and no part of their net earnings shall benefit any
member or private individual, except for payment or reasonable
compensation for services rendered.
Section C: Governance and Management of
Chapter
The chapter shall be governed and managed by
a Board of Directors elected by the membership. The Board
of Directors shall set policies within the limits prescribed
by these bylaws.
Section D: Purpose
The Chapter is organized exclusively for charitable
and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501
(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code of 1986, as amended, and
may make expenditures for one or more of these purposes. Without
limiting or expanding the foregoing, the chapter's specific
purpose shall be to serve the educational and professional
development needs of its members in the field of training
and human resource development.
Section E: Equal Opportunity
The chapter offers equal opportunity to all
eligible members, regardless of race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital
status, political affiliation, veteran status, physical or
mental impairment.
Section F: Political Activities
The chapter shall not devote more than an insubstantial
part of its activities to attempting to influence legislation
by propaganda or otherwise, and shall not advocate or campaign
for legislation or a defeat of proposed legislation. The chapter
shall not directly or indirectly participate in, including
the publishing or distribution of statements, any political
campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for
public office.
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Article II - Membership
Section A: Eligibility
Membership in the chapter isto those who
have interests or responsibilities in training, human resource
development, workplace learning and performance; are interested
in advancing the objectives of the chapter and the Society;
and subscribe to and are qualified under these bylaws. A chapter
member in good standing is one who meets the requirements
for membership, and whose dues are paid for the membership
year.
Section B: Types of Memberships
The chapter will recognize four types of memberships:
- Professional Member - one who is engaged in or
interested in the training and/or human resource development
field.
- Student Member - one who is enrolled in a degree-seeking
program, as defined by the college or university, in an
accredited degree-granting program.
- Honorary Member - Past-presidents and any other
individuals designated by the Board for outstanding contributions
to the chapter or to the field of training and development.
- Corporate Member - A corporation or company who
is engaged or interested in training and/or human resource
development field. The minimum number of members to qualify
for a corporate membership is three. Additional persons
may be added to the Corporate Membership at a rate defined
in Section C, Dues. A contact person for the corporation/company
membership must be designated. Corporate membership allows
the organization to determine who they will send to attend
Chapter meetings.
Section C: Dues
1. The Board of Directors will set dues, fees, and terms
of chapter membership.
2. Chapter membership is not transferable.
3. The annual dues shall be collected for the use of the
chapter to promote its purposes.
4. Professional member dues are set at $60 per calendar year,
and shall be prorated monthly for members joining outside
of the annual renewal period.
5. There will be a one-time fee of $25 to all new members,
additional to the annual dues, for the purpose of setting
up the member database. Any member allowing their membership
to lapse for more than one month will be required to pay the
set up fee again to reinstate their membership.
6. Special Dues
- Student Members shall pay dues equal to one half of the
Professional Member dues.
- Honorary Members shall not be required to pay dues.
- President and President-elect shall have both local and
national ASTD membership dues paid by the chapter. If the
President or President-elect vacates their office prior
to the end of their term, they may be required to reimburse
the chapter for any dues paid by the chapter, at the discretion
of the Board.
7. Corporate Membership dues are set for $150 per calendar
year, and shall be prorated for members joining outside of
the annual renewal period. Additional members over the required
three will be charged at a rate of $50 per person and prorated
accordingly.
Section D: Suspension or Termination of
Membership
1. The Board of Directors may, by a two-thirds
vote of those present, suspend or terminate the membership
of any individual for non-payment of dues or monies owed the
chapter, or for actions or behavior in violation of these
bylaws or deemed detrimental to the best interests of the
chapter.
2. Suspension or termination of membership will
be considered at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Board
of Directors. Written notice of, and rationale for, proposed
suspension or termination shall be mailed to board members
and the member concerned at least twenty (20) days prior to
the meeting.
3. Any motion for suspension or termination
must be made by an elected board member, based on personal
knowledge, official chapter records, or a statement signed
by no fewer than five (5) chapter members in good standing.
4. Before enaction of suspension or termination,
the member will have an opportunity to be heard by the Board
of Directors.
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Article III - Board
of Directors
Section A: Duties and Responsibilities
The management of the affairs of the chapter
shall be vested in the Board of Directors. It shall be the
duty of the Board to carry out the objectives and purposes
of the chapter, and to this end it may exercise all powers
of the chapter. The duties of the Board shall include: establishing
policy for the operation of the chapter; approving the strategic
plan, the annual plan, and the budget; approving categories
of membership; authorizing new committees of the chapter;
and performing other functions as appropriate for the Board
of Directors.
Section B: Membership
The Board of Directors will consist of not less
than five (5) and not more than twelve (12) individuals elected
from among chapter members in good standing as specified in
Article II of these bylaws. The Board of Directors shall continue
in office until successors are duly installed. Members of
the Board of Directors shall be President, President-Elect,
Past President, Vice President of Finance, Vice President
of Administration, Vice President of Programs, Vice President
of Member Services, Vice President of Communications, Vice
President of Professional Development, Vice President of Chapter
Development, and other Directors as determined by the Board
of Directors and these bylaws.
President
As the Chief Executive Officer of the chapter,
the President is responsible for managing the chapter in accordance
with these Bylaws and the laws of the State of Florida. The
President presides at, and sets the agenda for meetings of
the Board of Directors and membership meetings except as noted
in Article VII of these bylaws; and oversees the management
of the chapter.
President-Elect
The President-Elect acts for the President in
the President's absence. The President-elect serves as the
chair of the Nominating Committee and facilitates planning
in preparation for term as President. The President-elect
performs other duties as requested by the President.
Past President
The Past President shall serve as an advisor
to the Board to aid in the continuity of the business of the
chapter, and shall serve on the Nominating Committee under
the President-elect.
Vice President of Finance
The Vice President of Finance shall be responsible
for the timely deposit of dues and assessments collected by
the chapter, the timely disbursement of monies owed for Board
approved expenses, and report on the financial condition of
the chapter at meetings of the Board and at other times when
called upon by the President.
Vice President of Administration
The Vice President of Administration shall be
responsible for recording and maintaining minutes of all business
meetings.
Vice President of Programs
The Vice President of Programs plans, implements,
and evaluates monthly programs to assist members in their
professional development and actively participates in the
needs assessment process for the chapter.
Vice President of Member Services
The Vice President of Member Services is responsible
for enhancing the individual member's relationship with the
chapter, to include recruiting, welcome, member orientation,
and maintenance of the member database.
Vice President of Communications
The Vice President of Communications coordinates
the production of the chapter's monthly newsletter and other
publications, including the annual membership directory.
Vice President of Professional Development
The Vice President of Professional Development
plans, implements and evaluates workshops, conferences, and
special interest groups designed to assist members in their
professional development, and maintains the chapter's position
referral service.
Vice President of Chapter Development
The Vice President of Chapter Development administers
the Chapter Management and Awards Program and is responsible
for chapter outreach to the community.
All Vice Presidents will have position descriptions
approved by the Board, listing the duties and responsibilities
of each position. Position descriptions will be made available
to chapter members and potential Board members at least 30
days prior to scheduled elections.
Section C: Qualifications
Persons seeking to serve on the Board of Directors
must be chapter members in good standing as specified in these
bylaws. Board members are required to maintain membership
in the national Society.
Section D: Terms
Board members shall be elected to serve terms
of one year. Board members may stand for re-election to the
same board position. An officer of the Board is limited to
serving two (2) consecutive terms in the same office, not
to include the completion of an unexpired term of another
officer.
Section E: Conduct of Chapter Business
1. A majority of members of the Board of Directors
shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board. Should
a quorum not be present, those members present may adjourn
from time to time until a quorum is present.
2. The act of the majority of Board members
present at a meeting where a quorum is present shall be the
act of the Board unless a greater proportion is required by
law or by these bylaws.
3. Board members may not cast proxy votes for
absent Board members.
Section F: Meetings
The Board of Directors will meet on a day agreed
upon by the majority of the Board Members. The exact time
and place of Board meetings will be announced to all Board
members within a reasonable amount of time in advance of the
meeting.
Section G: Attendance
Failure to attend two (2) consecutive and duly
called meetings of the Board of Directors without prior approval
of the President will be sufficient cause for the Board to
consider replacing a Board member under the provisions of
these Bylaws.
Section H: Removal
1. The Board of Directors may, by two-thirds
vote of the full Board, suspend or terminate a member of the
Board for actions or behavior in violation of these bylaws,
or which are deemed detrimental to the best interests of the
chapter.
2. Suspension or termination of board members
will be considered at a regularly scheduled meeting of the
Board of Directors. Written notice of, and rationale for,
proposed suspension or termination shall be mailed to Board
members and the individual concerned at least twenty (20)
days prior to the meeting.
3. Any motion for suspension or termination
must be made by a board member, based on personal knowledge,
official chapter records, or statement signed by no fewer
than five (5) chapter members in good standing.
4. Before action of suspension or termination,
the board member will have an opportunity to be heard by the
Board.
Section I: Vacancies
When a vacancy occurs for a board position,
the President may, with the approval of the majority of the
Board of Directors, appoint a replacement from among chapter
members in good standing to serve the balance of the term.
Should the office of President be vacated, the President-elect
will assume the position and its responsibilities. If both
the offices of President and President-elect become vacant
simultaneously, the Vice President of Finance will convene
the Board of Directors to select a member of that body to
assume the duties and responsibilities of the President until
a special election by the membership can be held. Approval
of an interim President will require a majority vote of the
Board of Directors.
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Article IV - Election
of Board Members
Section A.: Nominating Committee
The President-elect will form a Nominating Committee
with the approval of the Board of Directors. The Nominating
Committee will have no fewer than five (5) members, and will
include the President-elect, the Past President, and three
(3) chapter members in good standing not currently serving
in elected positions.
Section B: Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee will seek the input
of the Board of Directors and will present a slate of qualified
candidates to the membership at the regularly scheduled August
meeting. At that time additional nominations may be accepted
from members in good standing.
Section C: Board Members
Board members will be elected by a majority
of chapter members voting on the ballot at the regularly scheduled
September meeting. Ties will be broken by a two-thirds vote
of the full Board.
Section D: Newly Elected Officers
Newly elected officers will assume their duties
on the first of January. The Vice President of Programs will
prepare twelve monthly programs commencing in March.
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