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 l 

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

A. 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.

B. Only active members have the privilege of voting and serving as officers

or chairman of standing committees.

C. 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.

D. 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.

E. A member is in good standing when she is in compliance with all duties

and responsibilities of the PART of Laredo Handbook and of the PART of

Laredo Constitution and Bylaws.

F. Fonner 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.

G. 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 the 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 

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.

 

A. 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.

 

B. 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 tvo-thirds

vote of the attending voting members, provided due notice of the

amendment has been given at a previous regular meeting.