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CONSTITUTION OF THE BLANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

PREAMBLE

The Blanchester High School Alumni Association continues to foster lifelong connections with friends and classmates while promoting and supporting the continuing education of its graduates.

ARTICLE I

Name

Section 1. The name of this organization shall be Blanchester High School Alumni Association.

ARTICLE II

Objects

Section 1. The object of this organization shall be as stated in the Preamble of the Constitution.

Section 2. The Blanchester High School Alumni Association shall be absolutely non-political.

Section 3. The Blanchester High School Alumni Association is an organization of present and past students of the Blanchester School Systems, including Edenton, Jefferson and Westboro Schools.

ARTICLE III

Eligibility

Section 1. Membership in the Blanchester High School Alumni Association shall be limited to male and female students of Blanchester Schools that have attended any grade level.

Section 2. There are no dues necessary.

ARTICLE IV

Officers and Their Elections

Section 1. Officers shall be President, Vice President. Treasurer, Secretary, Military Liaison, and Historian

Section 2. Officers terms are volunteer, with written resignation when appropriate. Any elections will be held at annual Alumni dinner.

ARTICLE VI

Amendments

Section 1. The Constitution may be amended at a yearly Alumni Meeting, provided membership has been notified by press, internet or other means.

Section 2. To be adopted, the proposed amendment must receive favorable action by the majority present at annual Alumni dinner.

Job Descriptions for BHS Alumni Executive Committee

General Responsibilities of each committee member:

Main Goal: Plan and Prepare for the Annual BHS Alumni Banquet, held on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend each year, in coordination with BHS Graduation Ceremonies

Promote the Mission Statement of the Blanchester High School Alumni Association:

“The Blanchester High School Alumni Association continues to foster lifelong connections with friends and classmates while promoting and supporting the continuing education of its graduates.”

Attend and participate in scheduled meetings
Support BHS alumni events and programs throughout the year
Maintain positive communications with school officials and fellow alumni
Prepare and assist in mailing invitations to the annual Alumni Banquet
Help plan and participate in the program at the Alumni Banquet
Assist in setting up the room and registration table at the Alumni Banquet
Get at least two donations for raffle/fund raisings at the banquet
Perform other tasks as needed or assigned by President or committee
Performing any other task as needed or requested by President or any other officer

President:

Schedule, plan an agenda, and lead meetings for the BHS Alumni Executive Committee
Oversee Committee Assignments
Communicate with committee members, School officials, and community regarding general alumni events
Host/Emcee the Annual Banquet and lead the business meeting

Vice President/Membership:

Oversee the transition of leadership
General:
- Preside over meetings in president’s absence
- Oversee any committee assignments
- Shadow president
Be aware of ongoing projects and events and understand the role of the president in planning and executing these programs
Communicate, monitor and manage mail address to encourage local constituents to become active in Alumni Association and try to keep current addresses
Contract with caterer for the dinner at the Alumni Banquet

Treasurer:

Manage bank account
Receive and record all financial receipts, credits, and debits
Deposit money (banquet checks, scholarship donations, other funds)
Payment of bills in a timely manner
Retain receipts/keep records of all checks written
Pick up mail once a month, June through March, then twice a week from April through June.
Prepare the annual report for each fiscal year, beginning July 1 through June 30th.
After receiving reservations and donations, record all information, including check numbers on reservations and donations
Total up check amounts and make deposits in a timely manner
Send Thank You notes to those who send donations
Reserve tables for specific classes/decade anniversaries
Man the registration table at the banquet, to confirm reservations and assist with questions
Notify the president of any anomalies regarding financial information

Military Liaison:

The position is volunteer but could be voted in.

To actively display military appreciation at the annual Alumni Association Dinner
To promote and honor our Military Alumni members, honoring all present and deceased members
To display the POW/MIA dinner table setting for one
At the annual banquet, read the explanation of the table. The story and picture of the table set up are attacked
To encourage all Military Alumni members to sign the book with other military signatures as a form of historical record keeping. That book should be kept with the Military Liaison.
Be creative in the visual support of the Military
Appreciate and support all of our classmates who have served our country in the Military. All gave some and Some gave all.

Secretary:

Keep accurate minutes of the committee business at each meeting
Type and distribute/email minutes of meetings to participants
Make additions or corrections to minutes as needed
Correspond with School Administrators and Alumni regarding Alumni Association business
Update records/database as needed, on Google Docs.
Assist committee in printing and mailing invitations for Alumni Banquet in spring of each year
Post articles/notices with local newspapers regarding events or announcements
Acknowledge acts of assistance and kindness of others through thank you notes or other appropriate communication

Historian:

Keep updated records, with assistance from other committee members, of Alumni who are deceased
Provide a list each year of current decedents by May 15th of each year; the list shall include any alumni who have passed away after May 15th throughout the next year.
Collect and organize historical documents as necessary
Prepare a “History Moment” to present at the Alumni Banquet or work in cooperation with the 50th Anniversary Class to share a special memory, no longer than 5 minutes or a short clip to print in program.

BY LAWS of the Blanchester Alumni Executive Committee

ARTICLE I

Meetings

Section 1. The regular meetings of the Blanchester Alumni Executive Committee shall be the second Tuesday of each month, from February through October.

Section 2. The annual dinner meeting shall be the last Saturday in May, the same weekend of Graduation. Memorial Day Weekend.

Section 4. Three members shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Blanchester Alumni Executive Committee. The full committee must be present for voting on major budgetary issues or impactful changes to protocol.

ARTICLE II

Duties of Officers

Section 1. All Alumni Committee members will:

Promote the Mission Statement of the Blanchester High School Alumni Association:

“The Blanchester High School Alumni Association continues to foster lifelong connections with friends and classmates while promoting and supporting the continuing education of its graduates.”

Attend and participate in scheduled meetings
Support BHS alumni events and programs throughout the year
Maintain positive communications with school officials and fellow alumni
Prepare and assist in mailing invitations to the annual Alumni Banquet
Help plan and participate in the program at the Alumni Banquet
Assist in setting up the room and registration table at the Alumni Banquet
Get at least two donations for raffle/fund raisings at the banquet
Perform other tasks as needed or assigned by President or committee
Performing any other task as needed or requested by President or any other officer
Other duties specific to each officer are outlined in the Job Description Document

ARTICLE III

Finance

Section 1. There are no dues for membership

Section 2. The President shall appoint an Auditing Committee of three members who shall audit the books of the Secretary and Treasurer, in the event of discrepancies or organizational need.

Section 3. Each check written on the Alumni account shall be signed by two officers who have signed the signature cards with the bank. The President, Vice President, and Treasurer will each sign the signature card at the bank.

ARTICLE IV

Elections

Section 1. Officers will be elected at the Alumni Banquet on an as-needed basis. A slate of officers will be presented at the banquet and voting will take place.

Section 2. Officers will join and leave the committee in a staggered timeline, to ensure consistency on the committee, as well as welcome new officers who will bring new ideas to the committee.

ARTICLE V

Fiscal Year

Section 1. The fiscal year shall extend from June 1 to May 31 of the following year.

ARTICLE VI

Parliamentary Authority

Section 1. The Blanchester Alumni Association shall be governed by the current issue of “Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised” on all matters to which they are applicable and not covered by this Blanchester Association’s Constitution, Bylaws, and Standing Rules.

ARTICLE VII

Amendments

Section 1. These Bylaws may be amended at a meeting by two-thirds vote of the Alumni Executive Committee members.