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BYLAWS BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN OF TENNESSEE , INC . ( BPW / TN ) ( Business and Professional Women of Tennessee , Inc , BPW / TN and State are used interchangeably )
ARTICLE I NAME
The name of this organization shall be Business and Professional Women of Tennessee , Inc . ( BPW / TN ).
ARTICLE II MISSION STATEMENT AND OBJECTIVES
SECTION 1 . The mission 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 .
Business and Professional Women of Tennessee , Inc . ( BPW / TN ) shall be nonsectarian , nonpartisan , and nonprofit .
SECTION 2 . The objectives of BPW / TN shall in every case be the mission and objectives of all units thereof . SECTION 3 .
Only districts , regions , and local organizations in good standing may use the name Business and Professional Women of Tennessee ( BPW / TN ).
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 a college or a university , or any other accredited educational institution above the high school level .
( c ) Member at Large ( MAL ) Individuals with affiliation at the state level who are not affiliated with a local organization .
SECTION 2 . Members affiliated with a Local Organization ( MOL ) and student members shall belong to local organizations which are members of BPW / TN .
SECTION 3 . A member in good standing may request transfer from one local organiztion to another . A local organization may not refuse to accept the transfer of a member in good standing .
SECTION 4 . The only criteria for membership shall be per Article V , Section 1 , and the payment of appropriate dues . SECTION 5 . To remain in good standing a member ’ s dues must be current .
1 July 2009