[Cagdu] Open Board Meeting

Wed Aug 18 17:09:19 PDT 2021

I suggest CAGDU members familiarize 

 Themselves with the CAGDU Constitution. CAGDU just as every chapter and or
division is governed by its Constitution. I have pasted its text below my
signature. 

Best,  

Tina Thomas 

CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GUIDE DOG USERS (CAGDU)

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF CALIFORNIA

CONSTITUTION

Adopted October 3, 2003

ARTICLE I. NAME

The name of this organization shall be California Association of Guide Dog
Users Division of the National Federation of the Blind of California.

ARTICLE II. PURPOSE

The purpose of this organization shall be to promote the general welfare of
the blind in California and in this Nation and to function as an integral
part of the National Federation of the Blind. The California Association of
Guide Dog Users is organized exclusively for charitable purposes within the
meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP

Section l.  Eligibility. Any person is eligible for membership who is
willing to subscribe to the following pledge:

I pledge to participate actively in the effort of the National Federation of
the Blind to achieve security, equality, and opportunity for the blind; to
support the policies and programs of the Federation; and to abide by its
constitution.

Section 2.    Active Members. Any person who is blind and who shall
subscribe to Article III, Section 1 of this Constitution shall be eligible
for active membership in this organization. The blind active member shall
have all rights and privileges of making motions, speaking from the floor,
serving on committees, voting, and holding office in the organization. The
majority (at least 51%) of the active members of this division shall be
blind. Sighted persons with a clearly demonstrated and dedicated interest in
the purposes of this organization and who shall sub-scribe to Article III,
Section 1 of this Constitution shall be eligible for active membership;
however, at no time shall their number exceed 49% of the total active
membership. They shall have all the rights and privileges of active members,
except the right to hold the offices of President and Vice-President.

Section 3. Supporting Members. Any sighted individual who is eligible for
active membership but falls outside the 49% limitation, together with blind
persons who have an interest in the welfare of the blind and fully support
the purposes of this organization, are eligible for supporting membership.
Such members shall enjoy the rights and privileges of making motions,
speaking from the floor and serving on committees, but they may not vote or
hold any office.

Section 4. Membership Procedure. Any person, eligible under Article III,
Section 1 of this Constitution is eligible for membership. The applicant
shall become a member upon payment of annual dues.

Section 5. Membership Obligations. Members shall be in good standing upon
payment of regular dues, and upon continuous personal conduct befitting the
dignity of the organization.

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP (Continued)

Section 6. Expulsion. Violation of the precepts of the National Federation
of the Blind or any condition set forth in the National, State, or Division
Constitutions shall be grounds for expulsion. Such expulsion shall be on a
two-thirds vote of the membership present and voting at any regular meeting.

ARTICLE IV. MEETINGS

There shall be at least one regular meeting each year to be held during the
annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind of California. The
President may call a special meeting at any time that such action is deemed
necessary or at the request of one-third of the active membership. The
President may cancel or reschedule a meeting with the approval of the
majority of the board. The presence of fifteen active members including
three constitutional officers shall constitute a quorum to transact
business; 51% of those present and voting must be blind.

ARTICLE V. OFFICERS

Section 1. Officers. The officers of this organization shall be President,
Vice-President, , Secretary and Treasurer. The President and Vice-President
shall be blind. These officers shall be elected at the regular meeting of
each odd year and their two-year terms shall commence at the close of the
meeting at which they were elected. The duties of each officer shall be
those usually ascribed to the office.

Section _2. Election Procedure. All nominations shall be made from the
floor. Nominations for each office shall be separate and election for that
office shall immediately follow the close of nominations. Elections shall be
by standing vote. No proxy votes shall be permitted.

Section 3. Vacancies in Office. If a vacancy occurs in the office of
President,  the Vice-President shall immediately fill the office of
President. If a vacancy occurs in any other office, a special election to
fill the vacancy shall be held at the next regular meeting, except that the
President may appoint someone to fill the vacancy if deemed necessary.

ARTICLE VI. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Board of Directors of this organization shall consist of the four
Constitutional Officers and one Board Member-at-Large. The Board
Member-at-Large shall be elected at the same time as the Constitutional
Officers. At least a majority of the members of the Board of Directors must
be blind. Meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President
or at the request of two other members of the Board. All members must be
notified of the meetings. A majority of the members of the Board of
Directors must be present to constitute a quorum to conduct the business of
this Board. The President may poll the Board by mail, by email or by
telephone.' The Board of Directors shall carry on the business of the
organization between meetings of the membership. All decisions must be
ratified by the membership at the next regular meeting.

ARTICLE VII. COMMITTEES

The President shall appoint all committees. Each committee shall meet at the
call of its chairperson. One-half of the membership of each committee shall
constitute a quorum.

ARTICLE VIII. AFFILIATION

The California Association of Guide Dog Users shall be affiliated with the
National Federation of the Blind of California and the National Federation
of the Blind. This Division must be in conformity with the standards of
affiliation of the National Federation of the Blind of California and the
National Federation of the Blind.

ARTICLE IX. DUES

The annual dues of this organization shall be $5.00 per year payable in
advance on or before the close of registration (prior to elections) at the
annual meeting of the division held at Convention.  In accordance with
Articles IV and V of the Constitution of the National Federation of the
Blind of California, this Division shall forward a list of the names,
addresses, and telephone numbers of the members and elected officers, to the
NFB of California office on or before January 1 of each year.  As new
members join this Division their names, addresses, and telephone numbers
shall be sent to the NFB of California Office.  No person may vote who is
delinquent in the payment of his or her dues.

ARTICLE X. DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS

The funds of this Division shall be deposited in a bank or banks to be
chosen by the Treasurer and the President. All financial obligations of the
California Association of Guide Dog Users Division of the National
Federation of the Blind of California shall be discharged by check issued on
written order of the President and signed by the Treasurer.

ARTICLE XI. Dissolution

Upon dissolution, abandonment, or disaffiliation of this Division, and after
payment of all legal and proper debts and obligations, the- r-remaining
assets small go to the National Federation of the Blind of California, a
nonprofit corporation, having tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1954. In the event that the National Federation of
the Blind of California is not in existence at that time, the remaining
assets shall go to the National Federation of the Blind. In the event that
the National Federation of the Blind is not in existence at such time, the
remaining assets shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund, foundation, or
corporation having 501(c)(3) tax exemption and which is organized and
operated exclusively for charitable purposes for the benefit of the blind.
In no event shall the assets inure to the benefit of any individual.

ARTICLE XII. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES

No member shall expend Division funds for any purpose inconsistent with the
provisions of the California Charitable Trusts Statute or of the Internal
Revenue Service under which those funds were collected.

ARTICLE XIII. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Any situation not provided for in this instrument shall be resolved in
accordance with the latest edition of Roberts' Rules of Order, except that
at no time shall Roberts' Rules be used to thwart the will of the majority.

ARTICLE XIV. AMENDMENTS

A proposed amendment to this Constitution must be read and voted upon at a
regular meeting. A two-thirds majority vote of the active members present
and voting is necessary to amend this Constitution. A vote by proxy shall at
no time be permitted. 

Adopted 10/03/03

From: cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org <cagdu-bounces at nfbcal.org> On Behalf Of
Rachel Grider
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 7:45 AM
To: cagdu at nfbcal.org
Subject: [Cagdu] Open Board Meeting

Good morning, everyone:

CAGDU will be holding an open board meeting on Tuesday, August 24, at 7:30
PM to discuss recent events and moving forward in CAGDU. All CAGDU members
are welcome and encouraged to come and ask any questions you may have. The
Zoom link is below my signature, and if you have any questions before the
meeting, please reach out to me at 209-602-1258 or rachel.grider at gmail.com
<mailto:rachel.grider at gmail.com> .

Thank you all for your support,

Rachel

Rachel Grider

Acting President, California Association of Guide Dog Users

National Federation of the Blind of California

The National Federation of the Blind of California is inviting you to a
scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: CAGDU Open Board Meeting

Date:  Tuesday August 24th, 2021

Time: 7:30 PM PST

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