NATIONAL STATE TEACHERS OF THE YEAR–PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER

CONSTITUTION

ARTICLE I – NAME

This organization shall be known as the National State Teachers of the Year–Pennsylvania Chapter.

ARTICLE II – PURPOSES

We, the National State Teachers of the Year-Pennsylvania Chapter, a service organization representing educators, believe that education is that part of the democratic society which contributes to the continued improvement of humankind.  Supporting the principles upon which the United States was founded, we endeavor:

1. to encourage quality education for each individual through quality teaching;

2. to recognize the excellence and commitment of professional educators;

3. to promote the image of education through public awareness;

4. to stimulate the personal and professional growth of our members and to encourage their participation in activities which will actively inspire teachers by presenting workshops and seminars; and

5. to be actively involved in the recruitment of young people into the educational profession.

ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP

Any Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year or finalist is eligible for membership in the National State Teachers of the Year-Pennsylvania Chapter.

ARTICLE IV – DUES

Dues shall be proposed by the Board of Directors and approved by the members during the annual meeting.

ARTICLE V – OFFICERS

The officers of the National State Teachers of the Year-Pennsylvania Chapter shall be the President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.  These officers will be elected according to the By-Laws of this organization.  All presidential officers are limited to one term.  The Secretary and Treasurer may be reelected.

ARTICLE VI – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors will consist of the officers, the Immediate Past President, and the Executive Director.  The Executive Director will be selected according to the By-Laws of this organization.  Additional directors may be appointed to the Board in accordance with the By-Laws of this organization.

ARTICLE VII – MEETINGS

There will be an annual meeting of the National State Teachers of the Year-Pennsylvania Chapter.

ARTICLE VIII – STANDING COMMITTEES

Standing committees will be established as needed by the Board of Directors and operate under the By-Laws of this organization.

ARTICLE IX – PROCEDURES

1.      Quorum

a.      The quorum of the Board of Directors shall consist of a simple majority of its members.

b.      The quorum of the annual meeting shall be a simple majority of members attending the annual meeting.

2.      The fiscal year shall coincide with the membership year and be July 1 through June 30 inclusive.

3.      Voting

a.      Election of officers, as needed, will be held at annual meetings.

b.      All members in good standing, annual and life, attending the annual meeting may make motions, enter discussions, and vote.

c.      A member in good standing is a member who has paid her/her dues.

4.      Amendments and revisions of the Constitution

a.      A proposal for an amendment may be considered at the annual meeting by submitting the proposal in writing to the president one month prior to the annual meeting.

b.      Membership shall be notified of the proposed amendment prior to the annual meeting.

c.      An amendment to the Constitution shall be passed if a majority of the quorum of the annual meeting approves the amendment.