ARTICLE I NAME
The name of this local organization shall be the...( local organization ' s name)... Business and Professional Women of...( city or town)...( state)... [ you may also want to indicate affiliation with the...( state organization)].
[ Note: The local organization name should be the name of the community or be of geographic or historic interest or have some identifiable meaning to those who are not members.]
ARTICLE II MISSION AND OBJECTIVES
Section 1
The mission of this local organization shall be to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information.
Section 2 The objectives shall be: To elevate the standards for women in business and in the professions; To promote the interests of business and professional women; To bring about a spirit of cooperation among business and professional women; To extend opportunities to business and professional women through education along lines of industrial, scientific and vocational activities.
ARTICLE III EMBLEM
The emblem shall be in the form of a circle enclosing the symbols of the Nike, Scroll, Torch, Wand, and Ship of Commerce.
ARTICLE IV POLICIES
Section 1 This local organization shall be nonsectarian, nonpartisan, and nonprofit. Section 2
The mission, objectives and policies and procedures of BPW / TN as applicable shall in every case also be the mission, objectives and policies and procedures of this local organization.
ARTICLE V MEMBERSHIP
Section 1
Membership shall be held by individuals who support the mission and objectives of BPW / TN. Membership categories shall be:
[ a ] Member( MOL) Membership shall be open to all individuals.
( b) Student( SOL) Individuals enrolled in college or a university, or any other accredited educational institution above the high school level.
[ Note: Student membership is not mandatory at local organization levels. Local organizations having student members should make provisions for local organization membership privileges.]
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