| Constitution And By-Laws |
| Article 1 - Name |
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The name of this organization shall be the Middle Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association, hereinafter designated as either "MTSBOA" or the "Association." It shall function as a non-profit organization in the State of Tennessee. |
| Article II - Purpose |
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The purpose of the organization shall be to promote the study of instrumental music through band and orchestra programs in the public and private schools of Middle Tennessee, and the continuation of those studies at the College and University level |
| Article III - Affiliates |
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MTSBOA shall be affiliated with the Tennessee Music Education Association (TMEA) and the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) |
| Article IV - Membership |
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Levels of membership shall be: |
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A. Active Membership shall be granted to any person either teaching or supervising music in public schools, private schools, colleges or universities in Middle Tennessee upon payment of annual dues to MENC, TMEA, and MTSBOA. The Secretary-Treasurer shall remit to MENC and TMEA dues for these organizations. All dues are due and payable at the September meeting of the MTSBOA. Membership dues must be paid by October 1st; a $150.00 late fee shall be charged to active members paying dues after the September meeting, should they intend to participate in any of the MTSBOA student activities. Extenuating circumstances must be brought to the Executive Committee |
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Associate Members shall pay dues of $35.00 annually. Associate members do not vote on issues concerning the MTSBOA. |
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C. Honorary Membership may be conferred upon individuals who have rendered service in the promotion of music education either within or outside the State. |
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D. Life Membership shall be granted to all Past-Presidents of MTSBOA with all the privileges of active membership. Life membership may be conferred on any other individual who has given long-time service in other offices in the Association. Life members shall not be required to pay MTSBOA dues; however, they shall pay TMEA and MENC dues. |
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E. Retired membership Retired members of the Association shall have the option to pay dues of $15 annually and be granted a listing in the membership roster and a password to access the protected pages. Retired members do not vote. |
| ARTICLE V- Officers, Executive Committee, TMEA Council |
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SECTION 1: The officers of MTSBOA shall be: |
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A. President |
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B. Vice-President (immediate Past-President) |
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C. President-Elect |
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D. Secretary- Treasurer (appointed by the Executive Committee for a two year term on even -numbered years as a non-voting member.) |
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E. Executive Secretary ( appointed by the Executive Committee for a two year term on even- numbered years as a non-voting member.) |
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The Executive Committee shall be composed of the following: |
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A. Officers |
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B. Eight Members-at-Large representing: |
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a. Elementary, Middle, High School – 6 (six) representatives
b. Orchestras - 1(one) representative
c. Colleges and Universities- 1(one) representative |
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Representatives to the TMEA Council shall be the President and President-Elect. |
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SECTION 2: Officers and Executive Committee Members shall be elected or appointed as provided for in the By-Laws |
| ARTICLE VI – GOVERNMENT |
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Government of this Association shall be vested in the Executive Committee in all matters pertaining to the administration and affairs of the Association. |
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ARTICLE VII – MEETINGS
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The Association shall hold regular monthly meetings of the membership during the school year, as provided for in the By-Laws. The Executive Committee shall meet before regular meetings as deemed necessary, and shall also meet in May and August, as provided for in the By-Laws. |
| ARTICLE VIII - SPECIAL REQUESTS |
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All requests of a special nature regarding MTSBOA events must be submitted in writing with adequate explanation to the Executive Committee for consideration, who will in turn respond in writing with adequate explanation as to the approval or rejection of the request. |
| ARTICLE IX - AMENDMENTS |
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Amendments to the Constitution may be proposed and ratified by a majority of members attending a regular meeting. Ratification shall require two consecutive readings and two approval votes. Changes to By-Laws shall require passage by the majority of the members present at any official meeting of the Association. |
