By-Laws
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I – Name
The
name of this organization shall be Cedar Valley Manufacturers Association
(CVMA).
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II – History
Cedar
Valley Manufacturers Association was formed in 1977 by a small group of area
manufacturers, with the help of C.I.R.A.S., to establish a forum for the
exchange of ideas and common problems.
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III – Purpose
The
purpose and goal of the Cedar Valley Manufacturers Association is to promote and
serve industry in the multi-county area centering around Waterloo with an
organized approach to free enterprise, education and positive legislative
relations. It
is also CVMA’s purpose to promote the exchange of ideas among members and
organizations on areas of common concern and of mutual benefit to both industry
and the Cedar Valley community.
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IV – Objectives
The
objectives of the Cedar Valley Manufacturers Association are directed to the
encouragement of entrepreneurship, free enterprise and economic development by:
Sharing
technical knowledge among members to improve productivity, employee
relations and the understanding of government regulations.
Promoting
cooperation among manufacturers with the Association and the Cedar Valley
area.
Encouraging cooperation, support and exchange other pro-business organizations.
Providing education and training in areas common to the interest and needs of the members.
Visiting
each other’s facilities in order to better understand the diversity of our
area economy.
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V – Membership
Section 1 – Active:
The CVMA shall be composed of
active member companies and/or individuals who have paid their yearly dues, in
full, and are entitled to vote as an active member at regularly scheduled
meetings.
Section 2 – Inactive: Inactive members shall be composed of past active member companies and/or individuals who have not yet paid their yearly dues.
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VI – Rules
Section 1 – Proceedings:
The proceedings of the meeting
shall be governed by and conducted according to the Revised Roberts Rules of
Order.
Section 2 –
Quorum:
At all membership meetings, 10%
of the active members shall constitute a quorum.
Section 3 –
Voting:
Any active member company shall
be entitled to cast one vote. This vote can be cast when in attendance at any
regularly scheduled meeting (or scheduled special with meeting proper notice).
This vote can also be cast in writing or e-mail response as requested, and must
be received three (3) days prior to the meeting in which the vote is to be
taken.
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VII – Officers
Section 1 – President:
The President shall preside over
all meetings, appoint ad-hoc committees as needed, and coordinate all committees
and officers for the proper conduct of the Association’s business.
Section 2 –
Vice President:
The Vice President shall arrange
and schedule programs for monthly meetings, ensure the distribution of news
releases, assist the President as needed and conduct the meetings in the absence
of the President.
Section 3 –
Secretary/Treasurer:
The Secretary/Treasurer, or
other representative appointed by the Executive Committee, shall maintain a
current list of members with addresses and phone numbers, take and ensure the
reporting and distribution of the minutes of past and current meetings, maintain
financial records and ensure a process for storage of archive records, collect
membership dues, pay bills, maintain a current and balanced account, and prepare
a yearly account summary.
Section 4 – Election and Term:
Election of officers for the
ensuing year shall be held during the May meeting.
The term of elected officers shall start beginning July 1st
and end June 30th. All
officer nominations must be submitted by the membership no later than the end of
February of the previous year of election of officers.
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VIII – Meetings
Section 1 – Notices:
Meeting notices shall be
distributed to all active member companies and/or individuals.
Section 2 –
Date:
Regular monthly meetings shall
be held on the first Tuesday of the month, from September through June of each
year.
Section 3 –
Special Meetings:
Special Meetings of the members
may be called by the Executive Committee, or by a majority vote at any meeting
of the members at which a quorum of active members is present.
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IX – Committees
Section 1 – Executive:
The Executive Committee shall
consist of the President, Vice President and Secretary/Treasurer. The Executive Committee shall authorize expenditures and
shall meet at least once a month or more, to assist in conducting the business
of the Association.
Section 2 –
Membership Committee:
The Membership Committee shall
produce the annual Membership Directory, coordinate the membership drive and
promote attendance at meetings.
Section 3 –
Nominating Committee:
The Nominating Committee shall
consist of the Executive Committee and any other interested active member(s).
The Nominating Committee shall submit a list of new officers for
nomination at the March meeting. The election of officers will be voted upon at the May
meeting.
Section 4 –
Ad-Hoc Committees:
Ad-hoc Committees shall be
appointed by the President as needed to assist in conducting the business of the
Association.
Section 5 – Special/Events Manufacturers Expo. Committee: Charter & Mission Statement to be announced…
Section 6 - Legislative Committee:
Charter & Mission Statement to be announced…
Section 7 – Publicity Committee:
Charter & Mission Statement to be announced…
Section 8 – Education Committee:
Charter & Mission Statement to be announced…
Section 9 – Programs Committee:
Charter & Mission Statement to be announced…
The
fiscal year shall begin July 1st and shall end June 30th.
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XI – Dues
The
dues for the coming year shall be established by a vote of the membership at the
May meeting. In order to be
included in the CVMA Membership Directory, dues shall be received by the
beginning of the fiscal year (July 1st) for which the dues pertain.
The
By-Laws may be amended or altered by submitting a written notice of the proposed
change(s). The changes will be
voted on from active