ARTICLE VI LOCAL ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 1. A local organization is eligible for admission to BPW / TN if:
( a) It has a minimum of five( 5) members and / or student members twenty percent( 20 %) of whom must be employed unless the new local organization is comprised solely of students;
( b) It is not an integral part of any other organization; and( c) It submits local organization bylaws not in conflict with state bylaws and policies.
SECTION 2. To remain in good standing, a local organization must maintain a membership of at least five( 5) members and / or student members.
SECTION 3. A local organization whose membership falls below five( 5) members and’ or student members shall be dropped at the end of the second fiscal year.
SECTION 4. A local organization applying for membership in BPW / TN shall forward to the person designated by the state president all documents and dues required by BPW / TN.
SECTION 5. The bylaws shall be approved by a person designated by the state president whose responsibility it is to insure that there are no provisions in conflict with the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws. Any conflict shall be resolved in accordance with the BPW / TN policy and procedures.
SECTION 6. When a local organization has met all state requirements, a charter signed by the state president will be presented to the local organization.
SECTION 7. Proposed amendments to the bylaws of any local organization, with the exception of mandatory changes( See Article XXI, Section 8), shall be sent to the person designated by the state president for review and approval. Any conflict shall be resolved in accordance with BPW / TN policy and procedures.
ARTICLE VII STATE ORGANIZATION REQUIREMENTS
If BPW / TN chooses to dissolve or no longer exist, a local organization within the State may choose to affiliate with the BPW Foundation for access to programs and use of trademarks or intellectual property.
ARTICLE VIII DUES
SECTION 1. Dues are payable upon acceptance to membership and renewable annually on the first day of the following month.
SECTION 2. Dues for members shall be:
( a) Member Affiliated with a Local Organization. Each member affiliated with a local organization shall pay state dues of $ 50 and local dues as specified in the current local bylaws. State dues shall include a subscription to the official state publication.
( b) Student Member Affiliated with a Local Organization Each student member affiliated with a local organization shall pay state dues of $ 15 and local dues as speficed in the current local bylaws. State dues shall include a subscription to the official state publication.
( c) Senior Member Affiliated with a Local Organization Each senior member affiliated with a local organization age 65 and older may elect to pay pay state dues of $ 40 and local dues as specified in the current local bylaws. State dues shall include a subscription to the official state publication.
( d) Member at Large Each member( not affiliated with a local organization) shall pay state dues of $ 50. Included in the state dues allocation is a subscription to the official state publication.
( e) Senior Members at Large Each senior member( not affiliated with a local organization) age 65 and older may elect to pay state dues of $ 40 rather than $ 75 in state dues. Included in the state dues allocation is a subscription to the official state publication.
2 June 2013