Constitution
of Austin Interpreters for the Deaf |
Article I:
NAME |
This non-profit
organization shall be known as Austin Interpreters for the Deaf, hereafter
known as AID.
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Article
II:
PURPOSES |
AID is not organized, nor shall
it be operated, for pecuniary gain, profits, or dividends to its members,
and is organized solely for nonprofit purposes. AID shall be affiliated
as a chapter of the Texas Society of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc., hereafter
known as TSID. AID purposes shall be concurrent with those of TSID. The
primary emphasis of TSID is the development, strengthening, and enhancement
of a network of professional interpreters.
* To promote the development and expansion of quality interpreting services
available to persons who are deaf, hard-of-hearing and hearing.
* To encourage the recruitment and training of interpreters for persons
who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing;
* To maintain and promote ethical standards for interpreters and transliterators
in accordance with the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) and the
Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TCDHH).
* To offer a forum for professional interpreters for exchange of ideas,
opinions, and information concerning interpreting;
* To offer meetings whereby members can learn, upgrade skills, and participate
in group activities;
* To support legislative interests and concerns which advance the interpreting
profession;
* To utilize the InterpreTexan and the AID Newsletter as vehicles for the
dissemination and exchange of information, update of events, legislative
and national information, special announcements, information regarding the
events, workshops, meetings, etc., of the Local Chapter, TSID, and the Registry
of Interpreters for the Deaf.
* To raise funds to support the purposes and activities of the association.
* To support the activities of organizations: of and for persons who are
deaf and hard-of-hearing, and of and for interpreters and transliterators
insofar as such activities are not in conflict with the purposes of this
association. |
Article
III:
CHAPTER RESPONSIBILITY TO TSID |
As a Local Chapter of TSID,
AID must meet the following responsibilities:
* Adopt and follow a constitution in agreement with the TSID Constitution;
* Participate in governing TSID by sending a voting representative to at
least two (2) official meetings of the TSID Board each year;
* Coordinate local arrangements and/or support services for any professional
development activities requested by TSID;
* Contribute to the TSID communication network by listing activities and
workshops open to the TSID General Membership with the Editor of the InterpreTexan
for statewide dissemination;
* File a written Chapter and Treasurer's report at each Annual Conference.
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Article
IV:
MEMBERSHIP |
| AID shall consist of Regular,
Supporting, Honorary, and/or Lifetime Members. |
Article
V:
MEETINGS |
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Meetings of AID shall be held a minimum of four (4) times a year. Dates
of these meetings shall be determined by the Executive Board and the Membership
will be notified ten (10) days prior to the meeting. |
Article
VI:
EXECUTIVE BOARD |
| The Executive Board shall govern
AID and shall consist of the following officers: President, vice-presidents,
Secretary, Treasurer, parliamentarian, Editor, and AID's Representative
to the TSID Executive Board. |
Article
VII:
COMMITTEES |
| AID shall have a Nominating
Committee and Audit Committee. The President shall appoint the Chairperson
of the Audit Committee. |
Article
VIII: DISSOLUTION |
In the event of dissolution
of AID, all remaining assets, real and personal property of whatever nature,
shall be transferred to TSID to be kept for a period of twelve (12) months
in escrow to allow for possible reorganization. If AID is reorganized under
these Constitution/Bylaws, the assets, less ten percent (10%), will be returned
to the AID Treasurer. If AID is not reorganized under these Constitution/Bylaws
within twelve (12) months, all assets will become the permanent property
of TSID.
This Constitution is effective as of 5-1-94 |
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| Revisions approved 8-1-96 and
applied 8-16-2005. |
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