VAME Constitution and Bylaws
ARTICLE I
NAMES, PURPOSES, AND AUTHORITY FOR GOVENANCE
Section 1: The name of this association will be the VIRGINIA
ASSOCIATION OF MARKETING EDUCATORS (VAME).
Section 2: The purpose of VAME shall be to:
a. maintain an active role of professional leadership in the promotion of Marketing on the local, state, and national levels.
b. provide an open forum for the study and discussion of questions involving Marketing.
c. encourage and support the further development of programs that will both improve and broaden the scope of Marketing within the educational programs of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Section 3: The association shall be governed by the constitution, MEMBERSHIP Section 2: Classes of membership shall consist of a class for Section 3: The association shall not deny membership to any ARTICLE III
the by-laws, Robert’s Rules of Order, latest revision,
and other such actions as the membership and
executive board may take that are consistent
therewith.
ARTICLE II
Section 1: Membership is provided in the constitution and
by-laws shall be open to all persons and
organizations interested in advancing the purposes of
the association as stated in the constitution and
by-laws.
active members and other classes as may be provided
in the by-laws.
individuals or organizations on the basis of race,
creed, national origin, or sex, nor shall any
organization which denies membership for any of
these reasons be affiliated with the association.
OFFICERS
Section 1: The officers of this association shall be a president,
president-elect, past-president, secretary, treasurer,
a director for each geographic region, and a public
relations officer.
Section 2: Officers shall be elected as stipulated in the by-laws.
ARTICLE IV
MEETINGS
Section 1: An annual business meeting of the association shall
be held at the same time and place as the state-wide
conference of Marketing personnel, or upon the
call of the president. In the event there is no state-
wide conference of Marketing personnel, such
business as is deemed necessary by a member of the
executive board may be conducted on a geographic
basis by a member of the executive board. Region
meetings may not pass changes to the constitution or
the by-laws.
Section 2: A professional meeting may be held each year in
conjunction with the VACTE fall meeting or the VEA
spring meeting.
Section 3: The executive board shall meet at the call of the
president or at the written request of a majority of
the board.
Section 4: A called meeting shall be held at the written request
to the executive board by twenty-five (25%) of the
active membership.
Section 5: A quorum for the state-wide business meeting shall
consist of twenty-five percent (25%) of the active
membership. For regional meetings, a quorum shall
consist of twenty-five percent (25%) of the active
membership within that geographic region.
ARTICLE V
AFFILIATE OF VAME
Section 1: The Virginia Association of Marketing Educators
functions as a professional group with the Marketing
division of the Virginia Association for Career and
Technical Education (VACTE), and is also affiliated
with the Virginia Education Association (VEA), the
Marketing Education Association (MEA), and the
Association for Career and Technical Education
(ACTE).
ARTICLE VI
AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION
Section 1: The constitution may be amended by a two-thirds
vote of all active members present at the annual
business meeting, provided that:
a. The proposed amendments have been submitted in writing to the president at least sixty (60 days) prior to the annual meeting and
b. The proposed amendments have been submitted by the president to the active membership at least thirty days (30) days prior to the annual meeting.
Section 2: Amendments to the constitution will become effective
at the close of the business session in which they
were passed.
Virginia Association of Marketing Educators By-laws
ARTICLE I
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
Section 1: The specific objectives directed toward the achievement of the stated purposes of
the association shall be:
a. To support and work for the growth of Marketing at both the high school and post-high school levels.
b. To provide positive encouragement to prospective teacher-coordinators.
c. To provide programs which lead to professional development of all members.
d. To review state and national proposals affecting Marketing, cooperate with affiliates of VAME on such proposals, and to take positive action to the benefit of all members.
e. To keep the membership informed of and involved in association activities.
ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1: All individuals, firms, and/or organizations interested
in advancing the purposes of the association and
adhering to the constitution and by-laws shall be
eligible for membership in one of the following
classifications:
a. ACTIVE MEMBERS…all persons currently teaching Marketing or in administration at the middle, secondary, or postsecondary level. Voting privileges and the right to hold office shall be extended to these members.
b. STUDENT MEMBERS…full-time students receiving training in Marketing beyond the high school level. Voting privileges and the right to hold office shall not be extended to these members.
c. HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS…awarded to those who have contributed personal services above and beyond that required to insure successful operation of the association. Voting privileges and the right to hold office shall not be extended to these members.
d. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS…extended to any individual, business firm, or organization interested in advancing the purposes of the association. Voting privileges and the right to hold office shall not be extended to these members.
Section 1: A president-elect shall be elected annually in After one year as president-elect, this officer shall Section 2: A secretary shall be elected every two years. The Section 3: A treasurer shall be elected every three years. Section 4: A region director shall be elected in alternative years a. Regions 1, 2, and 3 shall be elected in odd numbered years. b. Regions 4 and 5 shall be elected in even numbered years. Section 5: A nominating committee, chaired by the president-elect, Section 6: At-large elections shall be held every two years for Section 7: Elections shall be held at the annual state –wide Section 8: Any person holding membership in the Virginia Section 9: Any officer may be removed, at any time, by the Section 10: Any vacancy caused by death, resignation, removal, In the event of a vacancy of any office other than ARTICLE IV ORGANIZATION Section 1: The administration of this association shall be vested Section 2: The executive board shall consist of the president, ARTICLE V AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS Section 1: The by-laws may be amended by two-thirds vote of voting at the annual meeting, provided that: a. The proposed amendments have been submitted in writing to the president at least forty-five (45 days) prior to the annual meetings and that b. The proposed amendments have been submitted in writing to the active membership in advance of the date set for the annual business meeting. Section 2: Amendments to the by-laws will become effective at ARTICLE VI DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS Section 1: The president shall preside at all meetings of the association. Section 2: The president-elect shall preside at all meetings in He/she shall serve as program chairman at all Section 3: The duties of the secretary shall be to keep accurate Section 4: The treasurer shall receive, disburse, and keep Section 5: Region directors shall assume responsibilities for Section 6: The public relations officer shall promote the Section 7: The past president shall serve as ex-officio on the ARTICLE VII GENERAL FINANCE Section 1: The fiscal year of the association shall be that of Section 2: Dues shall be established by the active membership Section 3: Dues are payable at the expiration of each Section 4: Necessary expenses of officers shall be reimbursable. Section 5: An annual audit shall be conducted. The audit
OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS
accordance with election procedures.
assume the office and duties of president. The
following year, this officer shall serve as past-president.
office of secretary at-large will be elected in odd
numbered years.
by the active members from that region to service for
a period of two years. Geographic regions shall be
established by the Marketing division of the State
Department of Education.
shall be appointed by the president. The committee
shall solicit nominations for each office from the
general membership. A ballot shall be derived from
nominees entitled to the rights and privileges of
active members of the association.
office of public relations.
conference. In years where there is no state-wide
summer conference, elections shall be held at
regional meetings or by mail.
Association of Marketing Educators and is currently
teaching Marketing and holds tenure at the middle or
secondary level is eligible to be elected as an office
of the organization. In the event an elected officer
fails to renew his or her membership, he/she shall be
ineligible to remain in office.
Executive Board subject to the provisions of the laws
of the state and any limitations to the Constitution
and By-Laws of the organization. Any such
resignation shall take effect at the date of receipt of
such notice or at any later date specified therein, the
acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary
to make it effective.
disqualification, or otherwise, of any officer, shall be
filled by the Executive Board for the reminder of the
term or until an election is held to fill the vacancy.
that of President, such vacancy shall be filled
temporarily by appointment by the President until
such time as the membership shall fill the vacancy.
In the event of a vacancy in the office of the
President, the Past President shall become President.
in the executive board.
past president, president-elect, secretary, treasurer,
region directors, public relations officer, and the
Marketing Associate Specialist. The Marketing
Associate Specialist shall serve as a non-voting
member of the executive board. In situations when it
is impossible for a majority of the executive board to
meet, the business shall be conducted by
the president, president-elect, secretary, and treasurer.
the active members present and
the close of the business session in which they were
passed.
association and the executive board, and shall have
general supervision over the affairs of the
association. He/she shall serve as the primary
representative to the annual ACTE convention and an
ex-officio member of all committees, except the
nominating committee. He/she shall appoint
members to fill unexpired terms of board members
until the next regular elections and perform other
duties necessary for the successful operation of the
the absence of the president; or, if unable to do so,
the officer appointed by the president shall assume
these duties.
meetings, keep the president informed of its
activities, be chairman of the nominating committee,
and shall perform other such duties as may be
assigned him/her by the president.
minutes of the business meeting and executive board
meetings. He/she shall also conduct such
correspondence and duties as assigned by the president.
accurate records of all funds of the association-
related activities under the direction of the president.
He/she shall keep accurate membership records and
forward dues collected to MEA, VACTE, and ACTE.
memberships, news, and liaison with the executive
board for the respective geographic area. Directors
shall perform other such duties as requested by the
president.
organization through newsletter media and
correspondence with appropriate groups or
individuals to achieve the goals of the VAME organization.
Executive Board for the year immediately following
the term of President, serve as a consultant to the
President, and serve as transition officer for any
vacancy that occurs that cannot be filled, or until
such time as the Executive Board fills the position or
an election occurs.
August 1- July 31.
and recorded in the official minutes of the association.
membership year.
committee shall be appointed by the president.