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