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Constitution
Of the
Guild of the College of Biblical Studies
Houston, Texas
Organized May 1, 2006
Article I
Name and Authority
The name of this organization
shall be The Guild of the College of Biblical Studies (CBS).
It is organized by authority of the President of CBS and is
subject to CBS control as to policies and destination of
funds.
Article II
Purpose
The purpose of this
organization is to assist the College of Biblical Studies in
promotion of the general welfare of the College. It will
accept within its ability and willingness projects that may
be suggested by the President of the College. The Guild may
originate projects subject to the approval of the President
of the College.
Article III
Membership
The Guild shall be composed
of interested, dedicated, Christian women of various
denominations, who are committed to the challenge of
building this multi-ethnic Christian institution of higher
learning, who have read and subscribed to the mission
statement of the College of Biblical Studies.
All those committing to participate in the purposes and work
of The Guild become full members. A notice shall be sent
annually to The Guild membership regarding the different
types of activities available for committee assignments.
Section 1: Guild Membership gifts are $100/year for renewing
members and $50/year for new members and students. The
member will participate in the functions of The Guild to the
best of her ability. The dues will be designated to The
Guild of CBS.
Article IV
Officers
Section 1: The officers of
The Guild shall be President, First Vice President-Special
Projects/President Elect, Second Vice President-Membership,
Third Vice President-Public Relations, Secretary, Treasurer,
Chaplain, Prayer Ministry Coordinator and Immediate Past
President.
Section 2. All officers shall be elected for a term of one
year and may only be re-elected for the same office for one
subsequent consecutive year. Any revision to the stated and
customary term of office will require a waiver from the
Officers and shall be limited to one consecutive term not to
exceed two years.
Section 3. The President shall fill all vacancies occurring
between annual meetings.
Section 4. An approved slate of Officers shall be elected in
April and officially assume their duties after the
installation in May.
Section 5. Each officer is required to sign an
acknowledgment that they have read and understand the
doctrinal statement of the CBS.
Section 6: The Board shall consist of the Officers, the
immediate Past President, the Chairmen of the Standing
Committees and CBS Liaison.
Article V
Committees and Appointments
Section 1: The President
shall appoint the Chairman for each of the following
Standing Committees:
1. Fall Coffee
2. Christmas Tea
3. Mary Martha Luncheon
Section 2: The President shall appoint additional committees
as needed.
Article VI
Meetings
Section 1. The fiscal year of
The Guild shall be from July 1 to June 30.
Section 2. There shall be at least one general membership
meeting per year. Planned social activities may constitute
regular meetings if necessary.
Article VII
Amendments to the Constitution
This Constitution may be
amended at any regular or called meeting by a simple
majority of The Guild Board; as needed voting may be done
via email.
Revised August, 2011 |
