APICS – The Association for Operations Management
BY-LAWS OF THE SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE CHAPTER #253
A.
This organization shall be known as the Southern New Hampshire
Chapter #253 of APICS, the
Association for Operations Management.
B.
This organization shall be a non-profit organization and no
portion of the net earnings shall insure to the benefit of any
individual member.
C.
The Southern New Hampshire Chapter of
APICS shall be
referred to as the “Chapter” in these By-Laws.
A. To develop professional efficiency in operations/resource management through the use of study, research, and the application of scientific methods.
B.
To disseminate, by all appropriate means, general and
technical information on improved techniques and developments, in
operations/resource management.
C.
To promote a professional attitude among its members and
non-members toward an understanding and acceptance of the science of Operations
and Resource Management,
thereby advancing the general welfare of the industrial economy.
D. To follow the Association’s code of ethics and Standard Operating Procedures..
Section 1 – Classes of Membership
A. Affiliate company member. This class shall consist of companies or divisions desiring to assist in furthering the aims and purpose of the Chapter and to be represented at Chapter and APICS functions.
B. Each company may designate as its representatives five (5) individuals who will enjoy full membership privileges, including voting while in attendance.
C. Three other individuals from such company will receive all communications issued from the Association and the local chapter, but will be non-voting members.
D. Each such mail address company shall be entitled to send any number of employees to any activity of APICS at member rates.
E. Each such mail address company may change its representatives at any time upon written notice to the local Chapter and to the Executive Director of APICS. Such changes shall be subject to the approval of the Executive Director.
F. Chapter member. This class shall be open to all individuals who are engaged in work related to, or have an interest in, operations/resource management.
Any person desiring membership in this Chapter shall submit a properly filled out membership application to the Vice President of Membership. The Vice President of Membership shall review the application with respect to the applicant’s information. Upon approval of application and receipt of dues, the Vice President of Membership will notify the Association of Membership by transmittal of a copy of the application form and total dues required. Applicants may also send applications directly to the Association.
Section III – Termination of Membership
A. Membership shall be terminated when a member:
1. Resigns, or
2. Is 90 days in arrears in payment of dues, or
3. Fails to comply with the Association and/or Chapter By-Laws.
A.
Each member shall pay such Association dues as the Association
Board Of Directors may determine
B. Each member shall pay such Chapter dues as the Board of Directors (Board) may determine
A. Dues shall be due and payable with the original application for membership and thereafter, annually on each member’s anniversary date.
B. Each member shall be billed directly by the Association. Such billing shall include both Association and Chapter dues.
A. All contracts, release agreements, letters of intent, or commitments made in the name of, or on behalf of, the Chapter shall be submitted the Chapter Board of Directors for appropriate review and signature by duly authorized officer to officers.
B. No contract may be entered into which will bind the Chapter for amounts in excess of the funds of the Chapter.
No member of the Chapter’s Board of Directors shall receive compensation for services rendered to this Chapter for the performance of duties related to Chapter management.
A. President
1. In the absence of the Treasurer, countersign all withdrawals authorized by the Board, drawn on the Investment Fund.
2. Shall preside at all meetings of the Chapter and the Board Of Directors.
3. Shall, with the advice and consent of the Board Of Directors, appoint all Committee chairperson except as provided by these By-Laws.
4. Shall be member ex-officio of all committees, except the Nominating Committee.
5. Shall fill, with the Board Of Directors approval, any office vacated by an Officer or Director, to complete the un-expired term.
6. Shall appoint the Nominating Committee.
7. Shall sign all chapter checks authorized by the Board drawn on the general fund, in the
8. All other duties assigned by our Chapter Board, Region and the Association.
1. Shall in absence, disability, or resignation of the Chapter President, have his/her powers and perform her/his duties.
2. Shall be responsible for Chapter Development
3. Shall be responsible for the Chapter Awards Program.
4.
All other duties assigned by our Chapter Board
1. Shall keep an accurate record of proceedings of all meetings of the Chapter and the Board Of Directors and be responsible for the distribution of these minutes.
2. Shall carry on the general correspondence of the Association.
3. Shall maintain the Chapter archives, for a period of no less than seven years.
4. All other duties assigned by our Chapter Board
1. Shall be the Chief Fiscal Officer of the organization.
2. Shall develop a budget for approval and submit it to the Directors within 90 days of taking office.
3. Shall receive all funds paid to the Chapter.
4. Shall deposit and manage all funds in the name of the organization in such banks as the organization may designate.
5. Shall pay all bills for the Chapter after such bills have been approved.
6. Shall have the books/financial records available at all times for inspection.
7. Shall submit a report at each meeting of the Board Of Directors.
8. All other duties assigned by our Chapter Board
1. Shall be responsible for planning programs for all regular meetings and for making the necessary program arrangements.
2. All other duties assigned by our Chapter Board
1. Shall be responsible for recruiting qualified new members, assisting them in preparing applications for submission to the Association’s Board Of Directors for approval.
2. Shall maintain an accurate listing of the membership.
3. All other duties assigned by our Chapter Board
1. Shall be responsible for the timely publishing of the Chapter newsletter.
2. Shall be responsible for the timely upload of the Chapters Web Pages
3. All other duties assigned by our Chapter Board
1. Shall be responsible for promoting interest in the field of Production and Inventory Control on the academic level, encourage the development of the degree credit courses, and explore the avenues for direct participation in educational pursuits, including APICS Certification.
2. Shall be responsible for organizing and presenting workshops and other professional activities in carrying out the purposes of the Chapter.
3. All other duties assigned by our Chapter Board
1. Shall be responsible for organizing and presenting seminars for the Chapter.
2. Shall aid other Chapters, Regional and the Association with whatever assistance is required in regards to Seminars.
3. All other duties assigned by our Chapter President and the Association
1. All duties assigned by our Chapter Board
1. All duties assigned by our Chapter Board
1. All duties Assigned by our Chapter Board
1. All duties assigned by our Chapter Board
A. Officers shall be elected at the Annual Business Meeting of the Chapter for a term of one year.
B. Nominations for election to office will be presented to the members, by the Nominating Committee, at least 30 days prior to the scheduled election. Nominations from the floor will be recognized and allowed.
C. Members in good standing must be present at the meeting in order to vote. Proxy votes will not be allowed..
D. Up to five (5) designated representatives of Corporate Members in good standing may vote if present.
E. Those receiving a majority of the votes are elected and will be seated at the conclusion of the meeting with a Transition Meeting scheduled in June.
The Board Of Directors shall consist of the Chapter Officers and Chairpersons of the Standing Committees and the immediate past-President.
A. The Board of Directors shall be responsible for the establishment of policy for the Chapter.
B. The Board of Directors shall be responsible for the management of the affairs and activities of the Chapter.
C. All officers of the Board Of Directors shall be entitled to vote on all matters before the Board when present at Board Meetings.
The Board shall meet not less than six (6) times a year, at a time and place designated by the Board.
The President shall have the authority to call special meetings of the Board Of Directors upon reasonable notice to the members.
A. Any member of the Board who fails to attend a total of three (3) regularly scheduled Board Of Director meetings may without prior approval from the President of the Board, be deemed to have automatically resigned from the Board.
B. If the President is temporarily unable to perform his duties, the Executive Vice President shall perform said duties during such temporary period.
C. All vacancies of the Board Of Directors between elections at the Annual Business Meeting shall be filled by the Board.
A. The Nominating Committee shall be appointed not less than 60 days prior to the Annual Business Meeting of the Chapter.
B. The Nominating Committee Chairperson shall be the immediate past-President (or shall be appointed by the President if unavailable), and the committee will include all available Past-Presidents and at least two other members of the Board.
C. The committee shall prepare nominations for President, Executive Vice President, Secretary, Treasures, VP of Programs, Membership, VP of Communications, VP of Education, VP of Seminars, VP of Marketing, VP of Public Relations, VP of Company Relations and VP of Special Projects as needed and present them to the membership one month prior to the Annual Business Meeting.
Other committees may be appointed by the President to accomplish the general purpose of special projects of the Chapter.
Committee meetings shall be held upon notification by the Chairperson of the committee, who will designate the time and place of the meeting.
A. Regular meetings of the Chapter shall be held minimum six (6) times per year, except for the months of July and August.
B. Normally, regular meetings shall be held at a time and place designated by the Chapter Board Of Directors.
C. The regular meeting held during the month of May shall also be known as the Annual Business Meeting.
D. The Board Meeting held immediately after the election of Officers shall be the “Transition Meeting”. Both incoming and out-going Officers will be in attendance. The Strategic Plans and Budgets for the Chapter will be presented at this meeting for the coming year.
A. Written notice of each meeting shall be sent to all members.
B. The Chapter newsletter and Web Pages are deemed to be adequate notification when mailed and posted a minimum of 10 days prior to the meeting.
All meetings of the duly constituted Board of the Chapter shall be governed by the Rules of Order as prescribed in “Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised” provided the same are not superseded by these By-Laws.
The standing rules may be temporarily suspended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those present at any meeting of the Board Of Directors.
The Chapter Board Of Directors shall be the authority for the interpretation of these By-Laws.
The By-Laws of this Chapter shall be in harmony, and not conflict in any manner, with the APICS Association By-Laws. The APICS Association By-Laws shall govern and prevail in all matters.
The Chapter shall use its funds only to accomplish the objective and purposed specified in these By-Laws, and no part of said funds shall insure or be distributed to the members of the Chapter. On dissolution of the Chapter, any funds remaining shall be distributed to one or more organized and qualified charitable, educational, scientific or philanthropic organization, to be selected by the Chapter Board Of Directors.
A. Amendments to these By-Laws shall be proposed in writing to the Chapter Board Of Directors by a special By-Laws Committee, or by a request, signed by five or more members in good standing.
B. After initial approval by the Board Of Directors, these amendments will be submitted to the general membership for their approval at any regular business meeting.
C. Submission shall be preceded by a written announcement in either the Chapter Newsletter and/or Web Site.
The members present at any regular meeting of the Chapter shall constitute a quorum.
A. Fifty-one percent (51%) of the members of the Board Of Directors shall constitute a quorum.
B. No vote can be conducted without a quorum.