Delegates Local Organization / Member-at-Large Delegates to State Convention.
• In addition to the local organization president, who is a member of the board of directors, any Member / Student of Local in good standing who has paid the full registration fee may serve as a voting delegate to state convention.
* A Member-at-Large in good standing who has paid the full registration fee may serve as a voting delegate to state convention.
BPW Name or Logo Usage of the name marks owned by BPW Foundation is governed by the current License Agreement between BPW / TN and BPW Foundation.
Name Usage, BPW / TN [ Limitations on the use of BPW / TN are within the scope of the License Agreement with BPW Foundation.] The name of Business and Professional and Women of Tennessee, Inc.( BPW / TN) may not be used by another organization without the authorization of the executive committee.
Only the state organization, districts, regions, and local organizations in good standing may use the name Business and Professional Women.
A BPW unit may not use the name of the state organization, of the district, region, or of the local organization to support any action, which is in conflict with the policies and objectives of BPW / TN.
Members may not use official titles or connections with BPW / TN to subscribe to any document or letter which is in conflict with the policies and objectives of BPW / TN. Individuals may not use their BPW / TN affiliation to work against any issues on the state legislative platform.
No member may commit the name of the local organization, district, region, or state organization without the authorization of the respective unit.
Any member has the right to work as an individual or through other organizations for policies which are in opposition to those of BPW / TN, provided the name of the state organization, the district, region, or the local organization is not used.
The state organization may participate with other organizations or coalitions to advocate common legislative issues or projects which are not in conflict with BPW / TN objectives. Support in such coalitions must be voluntary and free from external control from outside the membership.
Public Policy, Judicial, and Legislative Issues The executive committee determines whether BPW / TN will become a party to legislative hearings or a judicial case. When a BPW / TN position on an area of public policy is not of record( such as on the legislative platform or in an adopted resolution), the executive committee shall entertain recommendations for timely action and / or support for such matters.
Membership Lists--Release The state membership list may not be released or rented without approval of the executive committee. If a local organization wishes to release or rent its membership list, it should establish a policy governing approval for release or rental. BPWTN has not and will not collect nor release Social Security Numbers and dates of birth.
Special Provisions for Filling the Office of President If there is no candidate for the office of president, a past state president may be elected to the office provided that an interval of at least two( 2) organization years has elapsed since her previous service as president.( BYLAWS, ARTICLE XI. OFFICERS)
If the president-elect is unable or unwilling to move up to the office of president, the convention body may accept a past state president as a candidate for office if that candidate meets all other requirements for holding the office, including the criteria in the preceding paragraph.
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