BY-LAWS OF
WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS

 

ARTICLE I - NAME

Section 1 - Name.  The name of the Organization shall be Women in Leadership of Central Illinois, hereinafter referred to as "WIL."

 

ARTICLE II- OBJECTIVES

Section 1 - Objectives.  The objectives of the Organization shall be to promote leadership among women by providing mentoring, networking, and educational opportunities.

           

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

Section 1 - Classes.  There shall be four classes of members, but eligibility of members shall not at any time conflict with the by-laws.  All members will be provided with an imprinted name badge.  If the first badge is lost, the member agrees to pay the replacement cost.

1. Regular Members must be responsible for the recognized management or leadership functions of organizing, planning, and motivating within their company/organization as reflected in the application process.  Regular members are eligible to hold a board position. The membership may be transferred from one individual to another with the same firm if the employer paid for the membership dues.  If the membership dues are paid by the employer and the member employee leaves the firm, the replacement shall complete an application and submit it with a cover letter stating the change.  If membership criteria are met, the board may then approve the replacement and the replacement begins at this time of approval.

 

1. Retired Members must have been in good standing as a regular member or they may apply if they are a retired leader/owner or manager and have never been a member.  Retired members have all the rights and privileges of a regular member.

1. Student Members must be attending a local college or university and preparing for a career in leadership or management.  Student members are not eligible to hold a board position.

 

 

ARTICLE IV - MEETINGS

Section 1 - Schedule. Regular membership meetings of this Organization shall be held the second Thursday of each month with the exception of July , in which, no monthly membership meetings will be held. 

Section 2 - The regular meeting in May shall be known as the Annual Meeting and shall be for the election of new officers.
 
Section 3 - Special meetings may be called by the President or by one-third (1/3) of the active members.

Section 4 - The Board of Directors shall hold regular monthly meetings as called by the President and may hold such other meetings as called by the President, providing that at least one day's notice is given.  The June Board Meeting is a joint meeting with the board members completing their term and the new board members taking a seat.  A simple majority of members of the Board shall constitute a quorum.

Section 5 - Absence of Board Members.  A Board member shall be allowed a total of three absences from board meetings and 3 absences from monthly luncheons before they may be asked to resign or voted off of the board.  If a board member is going to be absent from a board meeting they are required to turn in all materials and/or reports for their area of responsibility to another board member prior to the meeting and notify the President.

Section 6 - Any guest shall be limited to attending only three monthly membership meetings prior to joining the organization.

 

ARTICLE V - DUES

Section 1 - Dues Structure.  The annual dues shall be as follows.  Dues are non-refundable.

            a.   Regular Member dues are $85.00 per year. As of January 2009, any new members will have an annual renewal at their individual anniversary date.  Members joining prior to January 2009, have an annual renewal of July 1.

            b.    Retired Member dues are the same as a Regular Member.

1. Student Member dues are $25.00 per year.

 

ARTICLE VI - BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THEIR ELECTION

Section 1 - Board of Directors of this organization shall consist of:
President
President - Elect
Immediate Past President
Secretary
Treasurer
VP - Programs
VP - Public Relations
VP - Membership
Asst. VP - Membership
VP - Awards
VP - Monthly Luncheons
VP - Network Luncheons
VP - Reservations
VP - Special Projects
VP - Annual Conference

1. Asst. VP – Annual Conference

Section 2 - Term of each office is for one year.  No member shall be eligible to serve more than three consecutive terms in the same office.  For continuity, each year an existing board member will be president-elect presumptive for one year and then the next year the person will be President-Elect. After serving as Immediate Past President, you must be off the board for at least one year before taking another role.

Section 3 - Annual Nominating Committee.  The Immediate Past President will call the committee.  The committee consists of three regular members, and not more than two board members. Prior to the January board meeting, the committee will discuss with each existing board member if they are choosing to remain in their current board position.  At the January board meeting, the Immediate Past President will present the list of open board positions.  By the end of January, a notice will go to all members stating open positions including their duties and estimated time commitments.  At this time members can apply for a position.  The nominating committee will present a slate of officers to the members at the March monthly luncheon. This slate will also be presented in the newsletter and the April luncheon.  During the annual meeting (May luncheon) a vote is taken of the members in attendance.   

Section 4 - Vacancies.  The Board of Directors shall fill a vacancy in any office for the unexpired portion of the term.

                               

ARTICLE VII - DUTIES OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1. Section 1 - Duties.  Duties of the Board of Directors shall, unless otherwise provided by the Board, each have such powers and duties as generally pertain to their respective offices as well as such powers and duties as may from time to time be specifically decided by the Board.  Each board position has a detailed job description, which is not part of the By-laws.

ARTICLE VIII - APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES

Section 1.  Committees.  The Board of Directors shall appoint all committees as necessary to meet the objective of the organization.

 

ARTICLE IX - FISCAL YEAR

The fiscal year of this Organization shall be July 1 - June 30.

 

ARTICLE X - AMENDMENTS

These by-laws may be amended or altered by a majority of the Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting. Any board approved changes will appear in the newsletter that is sent to the general membership. 

 

ARTICLE XI - PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The current edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall be the final source of authority in all questions of parliamentary procedure when rules are not inconsistent with the By-Laws of this Organization.

                                                                             
ARTICLE XII - IN THE EVENT OF DISSOLUTION

In the event of dissolution of the Women in Leadership of Central Illinois, any assets remaining after payment of all liabilities and obligations of this Organization shall be given to charities voted on by the Board.

 
Approved by Board
April 14, 2009