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===  **George Ranch High School ** **FCCLA Chapter Bylaws ** **//Established August 2010 //**

**A) ** **Name ** The name of this chapter of Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, Inc. shall be George Ranch High School FCCLA.   **B) ** **Mission ** The mission of the chapter shall be the same as that of the National Family, Career, and community Leaders of America. **C) ** **Purpose ** The purposes of this chapter shall be the same as those of the national organization which include:    In addition to the purposes of the national organization, our chapter will   **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">A) ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Active Membership ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Any member who is taking or has taken a course in Family and Consumer Sciences Education through grade 12 and has paid all applicable local, state, and national dues shall be an active member. **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">B) ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Alumni & Associates Membership ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Former members of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America; Future Homemakers of America and Home Economics related Occupations (FHA/HERO chapters) and New Homemakers of America and other adult supporters may become nationally affiliated Alumni & Associates members.   **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">A) ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Dates ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Chapter meeting dates are to be established by the chapter officers and the chapter adviser. Meeting time and place shall be decided no less than one week prior to the meeting date and all members shall be notified of the meeting not later than one week before the meeting. **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">B) ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Location ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">The chapter meeting location will be in the Family and Consumer Science classroom unless another location has been determined at a previous meeting. Any other location shall be approved by the adviser and all members shall be informed no later than one week prior to the meeting.   **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">A) ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Officers ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">B) ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Duties ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">C) ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Term of Office ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">All elected officers shall serve a term of one year. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 115%;">A) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Elections are to be held at the first meeting of the new school year. Reelections will only occur in the instance of a vacancy in office due to removal or withdrawal.  <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 115%;">B) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">The election of officers shall be by a majority vote of the active members with at least two-thirds of the active members present. **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">A) ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Standing Committee ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">The Fundraising Committee is a committee led by the President with help from the Treasurer and Secretary and may include three to five members. The committee is responsible for enacting and organizing fundraising events.   **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">B) ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Special Committee ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Any committee deemed necessary by the chapter may be enacted by the President as needed. **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">A) ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">State and National Dues ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">B) ** **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Chapter Dues ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Chapter dues are set by the adviser and are $4.00. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Amendments to the bylaws must be made for the betterment of the chapter and not for personal gain. Not following the bylaws are grounds for removal without a refund from the group. All amendments should be made through majority vote with two-thirds of the voting members present. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">The rules found in //Robert’s Rule of Order Newly Revised// will govern the business meetings of the chapter where appropriate.
 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Name and Purposes **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">to provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">to strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">to encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">to encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation and harmony
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">to promote greater understanding between youth and adults
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">to provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">to prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today's society
 * 8) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">to promote Family and Consumer Sciences and related occupations.
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">promote the development of leadership skills within our chapter
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">prepare students for job readiness through leadership
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">promote leadership within our school, our families and our community.
 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Membership **
 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Meetings **
 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Officers **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">President
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Vice President
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Secretary
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Treasurer
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Historian
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Parliamentarian
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Public Relations Officer
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">President:
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Works with the executive council and adviser to develop an agenda for each meeting.
 * 3) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Presides at chapter and executive council meetings using the adviser – approved agenda and basic parliamentary procedure. Starts meetings on time and keeps them moving.
 * 4) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Assists in group decision – making through member participation.
 * 5) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Sees that necessary committees and subcommittees are formed and committee chairs are selected. May serve as an ex-officio member on committees.
 * 6) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Knows the responsibilities of all officers and committee chairs and keeps them informed of all chapter business.
 * 7) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Confers frequently with the executive council, adviser, advisory committee, and other program stakeholders.
 * 8) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Checks all plans with adviser and school administrator before taking action.
 * 9) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Represents chapter at special school events and district/region, state, and national meetings.
 * 10) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Provides opportunities for all members to express ideas and share responsibilities.
 * 11) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Vice-President
 * 12) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Assumes the duties of the president in the president’s absence.
 * 13) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Assists the president as needed.
 * 14) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Works with the program planning committee to help members develop and plan a chapter program of work that will meet the needs and interests of the chapter, school, and community.
 * 15) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Continuously keeps the community informed of chapter events and news.
 * 16) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Secretary
 * 17) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Keeps accurate and complete minutes of all chapter and executive council meetings and activities.
 * 18) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Makes minutes and other chapter resources (committee lists, activity calendars, bylaws, etc.) available to the membership by reading, posting, or circulating.
 * 19) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Keeps attendance at chapter and executive council meetings. Keeps a current list of affiliated members.
 * 20) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Reminds president of any unfinished business prior to next meeting.
 * 21) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Counts and records chapter votes.
 * 22) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Assists the adviser in processing chapter affiliation forms.
 * 23) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Helps create and distribute membership cards to affiliated members.
 * 24) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Is an active participant in the Fundraising Committee.
 * 25) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Treasurer
 * 26) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Keeps an accurate record of all chapter income noting date received, source, and amount. Gives receipts to chapter adviser.
 * 27) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Assists adviser in collecting and submitting state and national dues in advance of deadlines.
 * 28) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Records dues when paid by each member.
 * 29) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Keeps an accurate record of receipts for all money paid out, to whom it was paid, and the amount.
 * 30) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Prepares and presents a Treasurer’s Report for each business meeting.
 * 31) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Works closely with the chapter adviser to manage chapter funds.
 * 32) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Works with the fundraising and program committees to prepare a chapter budget. Presents tentative budget and fundraising plans for chapter approval.
 * 33) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Is an active participant in the Fundraising Committee.
 * 34) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Historian
 * 35) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Prepares and maintains a scrapbook of the chapter’s memorabilia and events.
 * 36) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Provides photographs for bulletin boards, posters, and booths as needed.
 * 37) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Attends chapter events and meetings to take photographs of the chapter participants/members. If not able to attend, the historian will find a chapter member to replace him/her and take the photographs.
 * 38) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Parliamentarian
 * 39) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Using Roberts Rules of Order, knows the rules of simple parliamentary procedure and rules on all questions of the parliamentary law during meetings.
 * 40) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Works with adviser to plan and head a workshop for chapter members on parliamentary law proceedings.
 * 41) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Works with the adviser and the bylaws committee (if applicable, otherwise with chapter members) to keep chapter bylaws up-to-date.
 * 42) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Public Relations Officer
 * 43) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Coordinates chapter communications and public relations efforts.
 * 44) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Publicizes chapter meetings and events in both the school and community with the help of chapter members.
 * 45) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Writes news releases and articles for the school paper, local newspapers, television and radio stations, and state and national publications. Works with historian to gain photos to supply to illustrate the articles.
 * 46) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Keeps state and national offices informed of newsletters available to members. If possible, places a copy of each in the school library and displays them prominently in the FACS department.
 * 47) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Works collaboratively with the Historian to keep permanent records of chapter clippings, photographs, articles, and other related materials.
 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Elections **
 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Committees **
 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Finances **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">State dues are $7.00 per chapter member.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">National dues are $9.00 per chapter member.
 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Amendments **
 * 1) **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px; line-height: 115%;">Parliamentary Authority **