CONSTITUTION
(Updated April 10, 2007)

ARTICLE I – NAME & OBJECTIVE

SECTION 1
NAME:

The name of this association shall be Minn-Dak Manufacturer’s Association.

SECTION 2
OBJECTIVES:

The objectives are to develop professional excellence in manufacturing management through study, research and application of scientific methods; to
disseminate general and technical information on improved techniques and new developments; and, to further develop the professional body of knowledge and through the organized resources of the profession thereby advance the general welfare of the industrial economy.

ARTICLE II – MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 1

Any manufacturing company or division thereof in the Minn-Dak area is entitled to two voting memberships.

SECTION 2

Any person seeking membership must be submit an application form to the VP of Membership accompanied by the appropriate membership dues.

SECTION 3

An honorary membership in the Association my be granted to individuals in the community with exceptional distinguished service to the advancement of the art and service of Management. Such membership shall be granted upon recommendation by the membership committee. Such membership shall be non- voting.
SECTION 4

Any person who has a membership in the association shall retain such membership as long as he remains in good standing.

SECTION 5
SUSPENSION:

A. Any member three months in arrears in the payment of his dues or failing to comply with the Constitution and By-Laws may be suspended upon written notice by the Secretary, approved by the Executive Committee.

B. Reinstatement may be made upon clearance of such charge by the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE III – GOVERNMENT

SECTION 1

This Association shall be governed by a board of directors composed of the elected officers of the Association and up to five members elected at large. The immediate past president shall serve as the chairman of the board.

SECTION 2
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:

The election of officers shall be held at the annual meeting of the association.

ARTICLE IV – AMENDMENTS

SECTION 1

This Constitution can be amended at any stated meeting by a two-thirds vote of the members present provided a quorum is present. Any proposed amendment may be suggested by any member in good standing at any stated meeting. The proposed amendment shall be referred to the Executive Committee for further study. A report of the committee’s findings shall be made available to all members via email for review.


BY-LAWS

ARTICLE I – ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 1

The duly elected officers of the Minn-Dak Manufacturer’s Association shall have the general supervision over the business of the Association.

SECTION 2
ANNUAL MEETING:

The annual meeting shall be held the Third Tuesday in April. All officers shall be elected at this meeting and shall take office at the ensuing meeting.

SECTION 3
STATED MEETINGS:

A. Stated or monthly meetings shall normally be held on the third Tuesday of each month, September through May, except when such date falls on a holiday. The meetings then will be advanced to the third Tuesday.

B. A quorum shall consist of fifty percent of the voting members. In the event of a lack of a quorum, the quorum at the ensuing meeting shall consist of those voting members present.

SECTION 4
CALLED MEETINGS:

Special meeting may be called at any time according to the discretion of the President or upon request signed by five members of the Association. Notice of special meetings are to be emailed to the members by the Secretary.

SECTION 5
MINUTES:

The Secretary is responsible for the recording of the minutes of all meetings.

SECTION 6
COMMITTEES:

A. Standing committees may be appointed by the President. The chairman of each standing committee will be the Association officer responsible as designated in duties of officer.

B. Special committees may be appointed by the President as needs indicate.
SECTION 7

The order of business shall be as prescribed by Roberts Rules of Order revised.


ARTICLE II – ELECTION OF OFFICERS

SECTION 1

At the annual meetings, the following officers are to be elected:

President
Vice President of Programs
Vice President of Membership
Secretary
Treasurer
Up to Five Members to the Board of Directors

All terms of office are to be no more that three year’s duration.

SECTION 2

Election will be by secret ballot.

SECTION 3

Nominations for the five members at large on the Board of Directors shall be made from the floor.


ARTICLE III – DUTIES OF OFFICERS

SECTION 1
PRESIDENT:

The President shall exercise a general supervision over the interest and welfare of the Association and performs the duties incident to his office.

SECTION 2
VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMS:

The Vice President of Programs shall be responsible for all program arrangements and shall develop said programs in the line with the objectives of the Association. He shall appoint a committee or committees of his choice to assure proper planning and execution of same. He assumes duties of President in his absence.

SECTION 3
VICE PRESIDENT OF MEMBERSHIP:

The Vice President of Membership shall plan and execute ways and means of increasing the membership of this Association. He shall further be responsible for the establishment and proper performance of a Calling Committee and a Publicity Committee.

SECTION 4
SECRETARY:

The Secretary shall attend and suitably record in permanent form the proceedings of all meeting of the Association. He shall make any corrections to the By-Laws as approved by the Association and furnish each member with a copy of said By- Laws.

SECTION 5
TREASURER:

The Treasurer shall keep a record of the membership financial records and other such records that are necessary to the business of the Association. He shall collect all monies due the Association and keep a correct account thereof, and shall deposit such monies in the name of the Association. He shall keep a correct accounting of all monies, and pay all bills and demands authorized by the office of the Association. He shall render a true and complete report of the financial condition of the Association at the annual meeting. His books and accounts shall be at all times open to the officers of the Association. Upon resignation of the office, he shall deliver to his successor all monies, records and property belonging to the Association. Such transfer subject to approval of the Executive Committee.

SECTION 6
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

The Board of Directors shall act as the governing body of the Association and shall have such powers as are necessary to carry out the general policies decided upon by the Board.

ARTICLE IV – DUES

SECTION 1

The amount of the dues shall be determined by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 2

Any person obtaining membership during the calendar year shall pay dues at the full annual rate during the period April 1 through December 30, and at one-half he annual rate during the period from January 1 through March 31.