SECTION 1 

The name of this organization shall be the Pan American Round Table of Laredo.

 

SECTION 1 

The object of this organization shall be to provide mutual knowledge, understanding, and friendship among the women of the countries of the American Continent.

SECTION 2

Pan American Round Table of Laredo is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes; including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal code.

 

SECTION 1

The insignia originated and adopted by the Pan American Round Table shall be the one used by the Laredo Table.

 

SECTION 1 

Members of this Table who commit to any expenditure or contract that binds the PART of Laredo without the approval of the Executive Board or the majority vote of the table will be held financially responsible for all expenses and any contractual responsibility, thus releasing the Table of any financial obligation and liability.

 

SECTION 2

No part of the net earnings of this organization shall inure to the benefit of any private individual, except the recipients of scholarship funds from this organization, and no part of its activities shall be the carrying on of propaganda or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and this organization shall not participate in or intervene in any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.

 

SECTION 3 

Upon the final dissolution of liquidation of this organization and after discharge or satisfaction of all outstanding obligations and liabilities, the remaining assets of this organization shall be distributed by the Executive Board decision to organizations exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or corresponding provision of any future Internal Revenue Law), or to any Federal, State, or Local Government for public purpose.

 

SECTION 1 

The membership will consist of Active, Active Honorary, Honorary, and Associate Members.

SECTION 2 Active Members

1. Every Active Member will be assigned to a group representing one of the independent countries of the Americas belonging to the Organization of American States (OAS). All nations shall be represented at all times.

2. Only active members have the privilege of voting and serving as officers or chairman of standing committees.

3. All Active Members are required to attend four business (4) meetings a year. Failure to do so without a valid excuse constitutes forfeiture of membership. Due notice will be sent to the member by the Director following her third absence. Attendance requirements may be waived for absences for as long as six (6) consecutive months upon written notification by the Active Member to the Table Director.

4. Illness of a member, serious illness in the family, and mourning shall be regarded as valid excuses. Other personal excuses may be considered by the Executive Committee.

5. A member is in good standing when she is in compliance with all duties and responsibilities of the PART of Laredo Handbook

6. and of the PART of Laredo Constitution and Bylaws.

7. Former Members, who resigned in good standing from the PART of Laredo will be eligible for reinstatement. The written request will be reviewed for approval by the Membership Committee.

8. Transfer members who resigned from another Table may request admission to the PART of Laredo. She must attach to her written request a letter confirming her good standing from the Director of her former Table. This request will be reviewed for approval by the Membership Committee.

SECTION 3 Active Honorary Members 

The criteria for designating the title of Active Honorary Member will be decided by the Executive Board. The title may be conferred upon any active member(s) for meritorious service within the Table over a considerable period of years. A member thus honored retains the privileges and duties of any active member.

SECTION 4 Honorary Members 

The criteria for designating the title of Honorary Member will be decided by the Executive Board. The title may be conferred for distinguished service upon any man or woman whom this Table wishes to honor, and upon residing Consuls and their spouses, while in Laredo.

SECTION 5 Associate Members

Associate Members come from the Active Membership and are endorsed by the Executive Board. Associate Members will lose the rights and privileges of Active Membership according to ARTICLE V, SECTION 2 of PART of Laredo Constitution. A member seeking Associate Status must have been a member in good standing for at least five (5) years. An Active Member may request consideration for Associate Status when due to uncontrollable circumstances, i.e. illness, illness of a family member, or an extended leave from the city for a period of time longer than a year, prohibits her from attending regular meetings. Time limit for Associate Member status shall not exceed one year. After one year, the Associate Member automatically returns to Active Membership status, or she must re-submit in writing to the Executive Board a request to continue as an Associate Member.

 

SECTION 1 

SECTION 1

The Officers of the Pan American Round Table of Laredo shall consist of Director, First Associate Director, Second Associate Director, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Custodian(s) of the Flags and Native Costumes of Pan American Nations, Historian(s), Parliamentarian, Chairperson(s) of the Scholarship Committee, and Immediate Past Director.

 

1. Nominees for the office of Director, First Associate Director, and Second Associate Director are proposed by the Nominating Committee and voted upon by the majority of the membership at the March meeting on odd years, or as needed. Additional nominations from the floor shall also be considered provided the nominees' consent is obtained before the nomination is made.

2. The Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, Custodian(s) of the Flags and Native Costumes of the Pan American Nations, Parliamentarian, and Chairperson(s) of the Scholarship Committee are appointed by the newly elected Director prior to the May meeting of odd years, or as needed.

SECTION 1 

This constitution may be amended at any regular meeting by two-thirds vote of the attending voting members, provided due notice of the amendment has been given at a previous regular meeting.