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Constitution And By-Laws |
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Article 1 - Name |
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The name of this organization shall be the Middle
Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association, hereinafter
designated as either "MTSBOA" or the "Association." It shall
function as a non-profit organization in the State of Tennessee. |
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Article II - Purpose |
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The purpose of the organization shall be to promote
the study of instrumental music through band and orchestra
programs in the public and private schools of Middle Tennessee,
and the continuation of those studies at the College and
University level |
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Article III - Affiliates |
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MTSBOA shall be affiliated with the Tennessee Music
Education Association (TMEA) and the Music Educators National
Conference (MENC) |
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Article IV - Membership |
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Levels of
membership shall be: |
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A.
Active Membership
shall be
granted to any person either teaching or supervising music in
public schools, private schools, colleges or universities in
Middle Tennessee upon payment of annual dues to MENC, TMEA, and
MTSBOA. The Secretary-Treasurer shall remit to MENC and TMEA
dues for these organizations. All dues are due and payable at
the September meeting of the MTSBOA. Membership dues must be
paid by October 1st;
a $150.00 late fee shall be charged to active members paying
dues after the September meeting, should they intend to
participate in any of the MTSBOA student activities. Extenuating
circumstances must be brought to the Executive Committee |
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Associate Members
shall pay
dues of $35.00 annually. Associate members do not vote on issues
concerning the MTSBOA.
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C. Honorary Membership may be conferred upon individuals
who have rendered service in the promotion of music education
either within or outside the State. |
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D. Life Membership
shall be
granted to all Past-Presidents of MTSBOA with all the privileges
of active membership. Life membership may be conferred on any
other individual who has given long-time service in other
offices in the Association. Life members shall not be required
to pay MTSBOA dues; however, they shall pay TMEA and MENC dues.
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E. Retired membership
Retired
members of the Association shall have the option to pay dues of
$15 annually and be granted a listing in the membership roster
and a password to access the protected pages. Retired members do
not vote. |
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ARTICLE V-
Officers, Executive Committee, TMEA Council
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SECTION 1:
The officers of MTSBOA shall be:
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A. President |
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B. Vice-President (immediate
Past-President) |
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C. President-Elect |
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D. Secretary- Treasurer
(appointed by the Executive Committee for a two year term on even
-numbered years as a non-voting member.) |
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E. Executive Secretary (
appointed by the Executive Committee for a two year term on even-
numbered years as a non-voting member.) |
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The Executive Committee
shall be composed of the following: |
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A. Officers |
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B. Eight Members-at-Large
representing: |
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a.
Elementary, Middle, High School – 6 (six) representatives
b. Orchestras - 1(one) representative
c. Colleges and Universities- 1(one) representative |
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Representatives to the TMEA Council shall be the
President and President-Elect.
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SECTION 2:
Officers and Executive Committee Members shall be elected or
appointed as provided for in the By-Laws
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| ARTICLE VI – GOVERNMENT |
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Government of this
Association shall be vested in the Executive Committee in all
matters pertaining to the administration and affairs of the
Association. |
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ARTICLE VII – MEETINGS |
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The Association shall hold regular monthly meetings of
the membership during the school year, as provided for in the
By-Laws. The Executive Committee shall meet before regular meetings
as deemed necessary, and shall also meet in May and August, as
provided for in the By-Laws.
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ARTICLE VIII - SPECIAL REQUESTS |
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All requests of a special nature regarding MTSBOA
events must be submitted in writing with adequate explanation to the
Executive Committee for consideration, who will in turn respond in
writing with adequate explanation as to the approval or rejection of
the request. |
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ARTICLE IX - AMENDMENTS |
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Amendments to the Constitution may be proposed and
ratified by a majority of members attending a regular meeting.
Ratification shall require two consecutive readings and two approval
votes. Changes to By-Laws shall require passage by the majority of
the members present at any official meeting of the Association.
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