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Legislation for the National Organization I Committee
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-3 |
All References to "Member(s)-at-Large"
Amend by replacing, in all instances in the National Bylaws, the terms "Member-at-Large" and
"Members-at-Large" with, respectively, the terms "Program Director" and "Program Directors."
Such instances include:
- Article V - National Officers, Section 1. Elected National Officers, Paragraph 2.
- Article V - National Officers, Section 6. Duties of Members-at-Large of the National Board of Directors.
- Article V - National Officers, Section 11. Vacancy in the Office of Vice President.
- Article VI - National Board of Directors, Section 2. Members of the National Board of Directors.
- Article VI - National Board of Directors, Section 4. Membership of the Executive Committee.
- Article VII - National Committees, Section 3. National Alumni Committee, Paragraph 1.
- Article VII - National Committees, Section 4. National Membership and Extension Committee, Paragraph 1.
- Article VII - National Committees, Section 5. National Finance Committee, Paragraph 1.
- Article VII - National Committees, Section 6. National Service Committee, Paragraph 1.
- Article VII - National Committees, Section 7. National Leadership Development Committee, Paragraph 1.
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-31 |
Article V - National Officers, Section 1. Elected National Officers, Paragraph
2.
Amend by replacing the term "Members-at-Large" with the term "Program Directors."
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-32 |
Article V - National Officers, Section 2. Appointed Officers.
Amend by deleting the "and" after the term "National Legal Counsel," and adding the words "and
the International Relations Director" after the term "National Archivist".
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-33 |
Article V - National Officers, Section 6. Duties of Members-at-Large of the National
Board of Directors.
Amend by replacing the term "Members-at-Large with the term "Program Directors."
Amend replacing the entire existing section with the following new section:
- "SECTION 6. DUTIES OF THE NATIONAL PROGRAM DIRECTORS. The National President shall appoint five of the National Program Directors to serve, respectively, as the National Membership and Extension Director, the National Leadership Development Director, the National Service and Communication Director, the National Finance and Operations Director, and the National Alumni Relations and Volunteer Development Director. The National President shall appoint the remaining National Program Director to serve in such capacity as the President deems is in the Fraternity's best interest."
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-34 |
Article V - National Officers. New Section
Amend by inserting the following new section after Section 9. Duties of the National Archivist
and before Section 10. Succession, renumbering the sections accordingly:
- "SECTION 10. DUTIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS DIRECTOR. It shall be the duty of the International Relations Director to coordinate the international affairs of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity (USA), including its participation in the International Council of Alpha Phi Omega, and to advise the National President and the National Board of Directors of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity (USA) on its relations with other national Alpha Phi Omega organizations."
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-35 |
Article V - National Officers, Section 11. Vacancy in the office of Vice
President.
Amend by replacing the term "Members-at-Large with the term "Program Directors."
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-36 |
Article VI - National Board of Directors, Section 1. National Board of
Directors.
Amend by adding the following sentence to the end of the existing section: "Each Member of the
National Board of Directors shall be held accountable for near-term and long-range planning and
development for his or her area of responsibility in accordance with the Fraternity's common,
overall, near-term and long-range goals."
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-37 |
Article VI - National Board of Directors, Section 2. Members of the National Board
of Directors.
Amend by replacing the term "Members-at-Large with the term "Program Directors."
Amend by adding the term "the International Relations Director," after the term "the National
Archivist," in the list of ex-officio members and by adding the following sentence at the end of the
section: "Unless a voting member of the National Board of Directors is appointed to serve as
International Relations Director, the International Relations Director shall have voice but no
vote."
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-38 |
Article VI - National Board of Directors, Section 4. Membership of the Executive
Committee.
Amend by replacing the term "Members-at-Large with the term "Program Directors."
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-39 |
Article VI - National Board of Directors, Section 7. Board Life
Membership.
Amend by replacing the entire existing section with the following new section:
- "SECTION 7. BOARD LIFE MEMBERSHIP. Life Members of the National Board of Directors as of December 27, 1996, shall retain Life Membership on the National Board of Directors. Life Membership on the National Board of Directors shall otherwise be limited to Past National Presidents of Alpha Phi Omega."
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-40 |
Article VII - National Committees, Section 3. National Alumni
Committee.
Amend by replacing the term "Members-at-Large" with the term "Program Directors" in
Paragraph 1.
Amend by replacing the entire existing section with the following new section:
-
"SECTION 3. NATIONAL ALUMNI RELATIONS AND VOLUNTEER
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. The National Alumni Relations and Volunteer
Development Committee shall consist of the National Alumni Relations and Volunteer
Development Director as chairman, one alumni member from each region and other
members as deemed necessary. The National Alumni Relations and Volunteer
Development Committee member from each region shall be nominated by the National
Alumni Relations and Volunteer Development Director and appointed by the National
President.
- "It shall be the duty of the National Alumni Relations and Volunteer Development Committee to coordinate all alumni affairs of the Fraternity, to promote continued alumni interest in the Fraternity's ideals and programs, and to serve as the governing body of the Fraternity's alumni. It also shall be the duty of the National Alumni Relations and Volunteer Development Committee to initiate and coordinate identification, recruitment, development, retention and recognition programs for volunteers to work within and for the Fraternity."
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-41 |
Article VII - National Committees, Section 4. National Membership and Extension
Committee.
Amend by replacing the term "Members-at-Large" with the term "Program Directors" in
Paragraph 1.
Amend by replacing the entire existing section with the following new section:
-
"SECTION 4. NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND EXTENSION COMMITTEE. The
National Membership and Extension Committee shall consist of the National
Membership and Extension Director as chairman and members nominated by the
National Membership and Extension Director and appointed by the National President.
- "It shall be the duty of the National Membership and Extension Committee to promote and encourage programs and activities that serve and support chapters, to promote and encourage programs and activities for the enhancement of membership recruitment, retention and reporting in the Fraternity, to promote and encourage programs and services for chapter advisors, to promote and encourage the reactivation of previously voided charters, and to promote and encourage the formation of new chapters."
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-42 |
Article VII - National Committees, Section 5. National Finance
Committee.
Amend by replacing the term "Members-at-Large" with the term "Program Directors" in
Paragraph 1.
Amend by replacing the entire existing section with the following new section:
-
"SECTION 5. NATIONAL FINANCE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE. The
National Finance and Operations Committee shall consist of the National Finance and
Operations Director as chairman and two or more members nominated by the National
Finance and Operations Director and appointed by the National President.
- "It shall be the duty of the National Finance and Operations Committee to propose ways and means to finance the Fraternity adequately, to propose expenditures through annual budget recommendations and a written report, to oversee and coordinate the Fraternity's fund-raising programs and activities, and to evaluate National Office personnel practices and operational procedures for the purpose of providing recommendations, advice and counsel to the National President, the National Executive Director and the National Board of Directors regarding personnel and operational matters."
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-43 |
Article VII - National Committees, Section 6. National Service
Committee.
Amend by replacing "Members-at-Large" with the term "Program Directors" in Paragraph
1.
Amend by replacing the entire existing section with the following new section:
-
"SECTION 6. NATIONAL SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE. The
National Service and Communication Committee shall consist of the National Service
and Communication Director as chairman and members nominated by the National
Service and Communication Director and appointed by the National President.
- "It shall be the duty of the National Service and Communication Committee to develop a two-year National Service Program for consideration and action by the biennial National Convention; to stimulate effective and well-rounded chapter service programs by instigating resource development and distribution; to encourage high-quality chapter service programs through an effective program of promotion and recognition of chapter service activities, opportunities and incentives; and to coordinate the Fraternity's youth-service activities, including those related to scouting organizations, such as the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and similar associations.
- "Further, it shall be the duty of the National Service and Communication Committee to publicize the Fraternity's success and leadership in service and volunteerism so as to foster good relations with college and university administrators and faculties and with the general public; to build, maintain and enhance cooperative relationships between the Fraternity and other major service and volunteerism organizations; to promote and encourage effective communication within the Fraternity through all available resources and methods, including printed publications and electronic means; to assist in the promotion of Fraternity events, such as Sectional, Regional and National conferences; and to oversee the use and development of Fraternity insignia."
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organziation I Reference #: A-44 |
Article VII - National Committees, Section 7. National Leadership Development
Committee.
Amend by replacing "Members-at-Large" with the term "Program Directors" in Paragraph
1.
Amend by replacing the entire existing section with the following new section:
- "SECTION 7. NATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE. The
National Leadership Development Committee shall consist of the National Leadership
Development Director as chairman and members nominated by the National Leadership
Development Director and appointed by the National President."
- "It shall be the duty of the National Leadership Development Committee to establish and coordinate leadership development programs on the Sectional, Regional and National levels."
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-45 |
Article VII - National Committees, Section 8. National Public Relations
Committee
Amend by deleting the entire existing section and renumbering subsequent sections, if any,
accordingly.
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-46 |
Article VII - National Committees, Section 9. National Scouting Relations
Committee.
Amend by replacing the entire existing section with the following new section:
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"SECTION 9. NATIONAL SCOUTING AND YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE.
The
National Scouting and Youth Services Committee shall consist of a chairman appointed
by the National President in consultation with the National Service and Communication
Director, a representative of the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America and other
members nominated by the chairman and appointed by the National President in
consultation with the National Service and Communication Director.
- "It shall be the duty of the National Scouting and Youth Services Committee to advise the National Service and Communication Director, the National President and the National Board of Directors on relations between the Fraternity and youth-service organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and similar associations; to offer suggestions to enable the Fraternity to be of greater service to youth, including those participating in the Boy Scout and Girl Scout movements; and to promote interest in Alpha Phi Omega among professional and volunteer leaders of youth-service organizations, including the Boy Scouts of America and the Girl Scouts of the United States of America."
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-47 |
Article VII - National Committees, Section 10. National Publications
Committee.
Amend by deleting the entire existing section and renumbering subsequent sections, if any,
accordingly.
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-48 |
Article VIII - Finance, Section 1. Duties of the National Finance
Committee.
Amend by replacing the term "Chairman of the National Finance Committee" in the title and in the
first sentence with the term "National Finance and Operations Director."
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment
| Submitted by the National Board of Directors as a part of the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment requested by the 1994 National Convention. | National Organization I Reference #: A-67 |
Article XII - Alumni, Section 1. National Alumni Association, Paragraph (1)
Formation; Section 2. Local Alumni Association, Paragraph (4); and Section 3. Regional Alumni
Councils, Paragraph (1).
Amend by replacing the term "National Alumni Committee" with the term "National Alumni
Relations and Volunteer Development Committee."
Rationale:
See the Report on Board Structure and Regional Alignment.
| Submitted by Jack A. McKenzie, National Vice President | National Organization I Reference #: R-27 |
Proposal:
Resolution #01: The 1996 National Convention directs the National
President to commission a comprehensive study of the role, processes and structure of Alpha Phi
Omega with regard to their impact upon the future of the Fraternity, with findings and
recommendations to be presented to the 1998 National Convention.
| Submitted by Jack A. McKenzie, National Vice President | National Organization I Reference #: R-28 |
Proposal:
Resolution #02: The 1996 National Convention directs the National
Board of Directors to include the following factors among those considered by the National
Board when, as required by the National Bylaws, it submits Regional Boundaries for approval by
the 1998 National Convention:
- the volunteer support available to chapters in a given geographic area;
- chapter concentrations or groupings across the country;
- transportation hubs and systems across the country;
- existing relationships among chapters and groups of chapters.
| Submitted by the Risk Management Committee | National Organization I Reference #: (none) |
Proposal:
Risk Management Policy