Tennessee FCCLA Bylaws
(Amended April 2009)
ARTICLE 1 - NAME, SPONSOR, MISSION STATEMENT AND PURPOSES
Section 1. Name.The name of this organization shall be Tennessee Association of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
Section 2. Sponsors. The sponsor of the organization shall be
Career and Technical Education. The Organization
shall function as part of the Family and Consumer Sciences
service. The state headquarters shall be located in the Section of
the Career and Technical Education, State Department of
Education.
Section 3. Mission and Purpose
A. The mission of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader, members develop skills for life through:
- character development
- creative and critical thinking
- interpersonal communication
- practical knowledge; and
- career preparation.
B. Organized instruction relating to the mission is part of the family and consumer
sciences programs in the schools. The purposes of the organization shall be as follows:
1. To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life.
2. To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society.
3. To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community.
4. To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation
and harmony.
5. To promote greater understanding between youth and adults.
6. To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities.
7. To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today’s society.
8. To promote family and consumer sciences, family and consumer sciences careers
and related occupations.
Section 4. Chartered Chapters. The Tennessee Association, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America shall be composed of all
the affiliated chapters within the boundary of the state.
Chapters maybe affiliated in public or private schools in which
Family and Consumer Sciences instruction is offered.
A. Chapters. The chapter should be composed of students possessing the
qualifications for membership.
B. Affiliation. Application for affiliation shall be made yearly by chapters’ and
submitted online. Such applications shall:
- Give the name of each member affiliating
- Give the number of members affiliating
- Give the name and address of the chapter
- Be accompanied by a remittance to cover state and national dues
- Be processed to the national office prior to February 1
C. Certificates. A newly formed chapter shall be issued a certificate of
affiliation through the national office upon submission of state and national dues.
D. Membership Cards. Membership cards shall be provided annually by the national office for each affiliated member.
Section 5. Chapter Members. The types of members within chapters shall be:
A. Active. Any student who is or has been enrolled in a consumer and homemaking and/or occupational family and consumer sciences
class through grade twelve shall be eligible for active membership in an
organized chapter within the school. Active members shall be eligible to
hold offices, make motions, and vote.
B. Associate. Any active member, upon graduation from high school, shall be
entitled to associate membership for two years in an affiliated chapter
which provides for such membership. Associate members shall have the
privilege of attending meetings and participating in discussions,
but shall have no vote.
C. Honorary. Any individual who has rendered outstanding service to the Family,
Career and Community Leaders of America, or has helped to advance
the family and consumer sciences program shall be eligible for
membership in the chapter according to the bylaws of the chapter.
Section 6. State Honorary Members. The purpose of honorary
membership is to recognize any individual whose
professional responsibilities are not directly related to the
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, who has
made outstanding contributions and who is giving
continuing service to the state organization.
ARTICLE II – DUES, FISCAL YEAR, BUDGET, AUDIT
Section 1. Membership Dues. Membership dues (both state and
national) shall be forwarded to the national office of Family,
Career and Community Leaders of America, prior to February 1
of each year. However, in order for chapters to receive information
from the national and state offices, such as Teen Times and
Chapter Chatters, and for chapters to be eligible for candidates
at both the state and national levels membership dues should
be received by the National Office prior to January 15 of each
year.
A. The amount of state dues for active members shall be determined by the state
executive council and the state advisory board subject to the approval of the
voting delegates at a state meeting.
B. State honorary members pay no dues.
Section 2. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year for the state association shall be
from July 1 through June 30.
Section 3. Budget. The budget for the state association shall be prepared
by the state office and approved by the state executive council.
Section 4. Audit. The financial statement of all income and
expenditures shall be prepared by the state office and presented
to the membership of the organization at State Leadership
Conference. The financial statement shall be filed with the
Director of Internal Revenue at the close of each fiscal year.
ARTICLE III – ASSETS
Section 1. Assets. Upon final dissolution or liquidation of the Tennessee Association, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, and after discharge or satisfaction of all outstanding
obligations and liabilities, the remaining assets of the state
association shall be used by the respective advisory board in
accordance with the purposes of the national organization
within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1954.
ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS
Section 1. State Officers. The state association shall have six elected
state officers representing the membership at large who shall be
members of the state executive council. The six officers shall
elect from their ranks a president, 1st Vice President, Vice
President of Finance and Membership , Vice President of
Community Service and Public Relations, Vice President of
Individual Development, Vice President of STAR Events. One of
the six elected officers shall represent affiliated Middle School
Chapters. In the event no Middle School Candidate has
qualified each of the six officers shall be elected from qualified
candidates in general membership. Those elected shall assume
office at the close of the state meeting.
Section 2. Qualifications. Each State Officer and Middle School Representative
shall meet the followingqualifications:
A. Currently an active member in an affiliated chapter.
B. A minimum of one course in a Consumer orOccupational Family and Consumer
Sciences class.
C. A scholastic rating above average.
D. Leadership ability in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America activities.
E. Approval of the chapter.
F. A qualifying score of 70% on a test given prior to state meeting testing knowledge of
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and Career and Technical
Education.
Section 3. Duties.
A. The President shall preside over all business meetings of the association and
of the state executive council; shall be a member of the state advisory board;
appoint, after consultation with the state adviser, the chairman of all executive
council committees; and be a member ex-officio of all committees.
B The 1st Vice President shall assume responsibility of all parliamentary law
issues and provide leadership in assuring that the business at state meetings
andexecutive council meetings are conducted in accordance with acceptable
parliamentary law and shall assume responsibilities of the president in the
absence of that officer.
C. The Vice President of Finance and Membership shall provide leadership in
planning and implementing programs for membership promotion and
development.
D The Vice President of Community Service and Public Relations shall
provide leadership in planning and implementing the organization’s
community service programs in addition to implementing all public relations
programs.
E The Vice President of Individual Development shall provide leadership in
planning and implementing programs for peer education, individual
development and recognition of the organization’s members.
F. The Vice President of STAR Events shall provide leadership in planning and
implementing the organization’s STAR Events program and shall keep the
minutes of all state meetings and meetings of the executive council.
Section 4. Term of Office. Officers shall serve for one year or until their
successors are elected. Any current or former state officer may
submit an application for state office for one additional term of
office.
Section 5. Vacancies. If the office of president should become vacant, the 1st vice president shall automatically assume the office and
duties of the president. Appointments for all other vacancies
shall be made by the president in consultation with the state
adviser. In the case that less than five executive council
members exist due to the following reasons:
1. A lack of suitable candidates,
2. A lack of council members elected by popular vote,
3. One or more resigning his/her office,the State Adviser and the State Youth Consultant, in consultation with the Executive Council, will have the authority to appoint a member from any chapter to fulfill the vacancy.
Section 6. Chapter Officers. Officers of local chapters shall be elected according to the needs, policies, and bylaws established by the chapters.
ARTICLE V – ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
Section 1. Administrative Officers.
A. State. The state adviser and/or the State Youth Consultant shall serve as the
administrative officers of the state association.
B. Chapter. The chapter adviser shall be the administrative officer at the chapter
level.
ARTICLE VI – NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Section 1. Nominations
A. State. Any chapter shall have the privilege of nominating a candidate for
office. Chapters shall submit credentials for nominations of a state
officer candidate to the state office by January 15. Pictures and
credentials of officer candidates shall be available to local chapters
through Chapter Chatters prior to the state meeting and
through an electronic mailing to each chapter. Nominees shall be
named to the officers’ double slate and presented at the state meeting.
B. National. Each state not currently represented by a national officer has the
privilege of nominating a candidate for office. Qualifications for
national officer candidates shall be submitted to the state office by
December 15. A list of national officer candidates will appear in
Chapter Chatters at the same time as candidates for state office appear.
National officer candidates shall have the following qualifications:
1. Currently an active member in an affiliated chapter and have been an active member
in good standing for at least one year.
2. A minimum of one year of Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
3. A scholastic rating above average.
4. Have shown leadership ability in responsibilities above the chapter level.
5. Approval of the State Association.
Section 2. Election.
A. State Officers. The six state officers shall be selected annually by ballot vote of
the official delegates attending the state meeting. Those elected
shall assume office at the close of the state meeting.
B National Officer Candidate. The candidate for national office shall be
selected by ballot vote of the official delegates attending the state meeting. The
candidatefor national office receiving the highest number of votes will be the
national officer candidate.
ARTICLE VII – STATE MEETING
Section 1. State Meeting. A meeting of the Tennessee Association Family, Career and Community Leaders of America shall be held
annually.In the event of an emergency situation, the executive
council may elect not to have a state meeting in a particular
year.
Section 2. Delegates to State Meeting. Affiliated chapters are entitled
to send official delegates to the annual state meeting to vote on
all questions before the delegation and for state officer
candidates.The number of official delegates allowed each
chapter is determined by the membership of the chapter.
A. Each affiliated chapter shall be entitled to at least three official delegates.
B. Chapters exceeding twenty-five (25) members shall be entitled to three (3) official
delegates for the first twenty-five members and one (1) additional official delegate
for each additional twenty-five members or major fraction thereof.
Members Delegates
1-25............................................3
26-50..........................................4
51-75..........................................5
76-100........................................6
101-125......................................7
126-150......................................8
151-175......................................9
176-200……………………….....10
201-225.......................................11
226-250.......................................12
251-275.......................................13
276-300.......................................14
301-325……..……………………15
Section 3. Voting. The privilege of making motions, debating and voting shall be limited to the official delegates and the state officers.
The privilege of discussion may be extended to non-voting delegates upon consent of the presiding officer.
ARTICLE VIII – ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS’ DUTIES, MEETINGS
Section 1. Advisory Board Members. The state advisory board shall be composed of the following:
- Tennessee Youth Consultant of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
- Tennessee Family and Consumer Sciences Education Consultant
- Tennessee State President
- Tennessee FCCLA State President Adviser
Section 2. Duties of the Advisory Board Members. The duties of the advisory board members shall be:
- To serve in an advisory capacity to the state executive council
- To determine policies and long-term procedures
Section 3. Meetings of Advisory Board. Regular meetings of the state advisory board shall be during the time of the planned
executive council meetings. Special meetings may be called by
the state adviser.
ARTICLE IX – EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS’ DUTIES
Section 1. Members. The six elected state officers for a current year, the national officer (should there be one) and past state officers currently a member of an affiliated chapter shall be the state executive council. The national officer and past state officers
shall serve as ex-officio members. The Tennessee Family, Career
and Community Leaders of America state adviser and youth
consultant shall serve as official consultants to the council.
Chapter advisers accompanying officers to the state executive
council meetings shall also serve as consultants.
Section 2. Duties. The duties of the executive council shall be:
· Meet with the advisory board to consider long term procedures as they may affect the
program of work
· Decide jointly upon short-term procedures
· Determine the business to be brought before delegates at the annual state meeting
· Conduct such other business as shall be necessary to facilitate the progress of the
organization
· Plan the program for the state conference and for leadership activities.
· Be responsible for planning and promoting the state program of work
· Be responsible for bringing information from national meeting(s) to share with state
membership
Section 3. Quorum. A majority of the executive council members shall constitute a quorum.
ARTICLE X – STATE AND NATIONAL COMMITTEES
Section 1. State Committees. The committees to work at state level shall
be appointed by the state president with recommendations being
made by the state executive council.
Section 2. National Committee. The National Committee Member
shall be the State Vice-President of Finance and Membership.
ARTICLE XI – REGIONS, CHAPTERS
Section 1. Regions. There shall be three designated regions of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America in the state of Tennessee. They shall be East, Middle and West Regions composed of the following counties:
EAST: Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Grundy, Hamblen,Hamilton, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Loudon, Knox, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Polk, Rhea, Roane, Sequatchie, Scott, Sevier,
Sullivan, Unicoi, Union, Washington.
MIDDLE: Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland, DeKalb, Davidson,
Dickson, Fentress, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence,
Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Moore, Overton, Perry, Pickett,
Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren,
Wayne, White, Williamson, Wilson.
WEST: Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman,
Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry,Lauderdale, Lake, Madison, McNairy, Obion,
Shelby, Tipton, Weakley.
Section 3. Chapters. The chapter adviser shall be the family and
consumer sciences teacher in the school in which the chapter is
established and shall be the administrative officer of the
chapter. When each family and consumer sciences teacher has
an organized chapter, chapter work becomes an integral part of
the family and consumer sciences program. A local advisory
board or chapter parents may be selected by the chapter to serve
as consultants for advice and guidance. The adopted chapter
bylaws shall govern the transaction of business and shall be in
accord with those of the state and national organizations.
ARTICLE XII – CHAPTER CHATTERS, OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Section 1. Chapter Chatters. The official publication of the state
association shall be known as Chapter Chatters which shall be
available online and/or printed as determined by the state executive council.
Section 2. Other Publications. Such other materials shall be printed as authorized by the state executive council.
ARTICLE XIII – AMENDMENTS, PROVISIONS FOR AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Amendments. The Bylaws of the Tennessee Association,
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, may be
amended at any state meeting by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the
officialdelegates.
Section 2. Provisions for Amendments. Before bylaws may be amended,
the following provisions must be met:
- Proposed amendments shall be submitted in writing to the state executive council.
- A copy of proposed changes shall be sent to chapters at least thirty (30) days prior to the state meeting at which the proposed amendments are to be voted upon.
ARTICLE XIV – PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America in all cases in which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws.
(Amended April 2009)
ARTICLE 1 - NAME, SPONSOR, MISSION STATEMENT AND PURPOSES
Section 1. Name.The name of this organization shall be Tennessee Association of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America.
Section 2. Sponsors. The sponsor of the organization shall be
Career and Technical Education. The Organization
shall function as part of the Family and Consumer Sciences
service. The state headquarters shall be located in the Section of
the Career and Technical Education, State Department of
Education.
Section 3. Mission and Purpose
A. The mission of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner, and community leader, members develop skills for life through:
- character development
- creative and critical thinking
- interpersonal communication
- practical knowledge; and
- career preparation.
B. Organized instruction relating to the mission is part of the family and consumer
sciences programs in the schools. The purposes of the organization shall be as follows:
1. To provide opportunities for personal development and preparation for adult life.
2. To strengthen the function of the family as a basic unit of society.
3. To encourage democracy through cooperative action in the home and community.
4. To encourage individual and group involvement in helping achieve global cooperation
and harmony.
5. To promote greater understanding between youth and adults.
6. To provide opportunities for making decisions and for assuming responsibilities.
7. To prepare for the multiple roles of men and women in today’s society.
8. To promote family and consumer sciences, family and consumer sciences careers
and related occupations.
Section 4. Chartered Chapters. The Tennessee Association, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America shall be composed of all
the affiliated chapters within the boundary of the state.
Chapters maybe affiliated in public or private schools in which
Family and Consumer Sciences instruction is offered.
A. Chapters. The chapter should be composed of students possessing the
qualifications for membership.
B. Affiliation. Application for affiliation shall be made yearly by chapters’ and
submitted online. Such applications shall:
- Give the name of each member affiliating
- Give the number of members affiliating
- Give the name and address of the chapter
- Be accompanied by a remittance to cover state and national dues
- Be processed to the national office prior to February 1
C. Certificates. A newly formed chapter shall be issued a certificate of
affiliation through the national office upon submission of state and national dues.
D. Membership Cards. Membership cards shall be provided annually by the national office for each affiliated member.
Section 5. Chapter Members. The types of members within chapters shall be:
A. Active. Any student who is or has been enrolled in a consumer and homemaking and/or occupational family and consumer sciences
class through grade twelve shall be eligible for active membership in an
organized chapter within the school. Active members shall be eligible to
hold offices, make motions, and vote.
B. Associate. Any active member, upon graduation from high school, shall be
entitled to associate membership for two years in an affiliated chapter
which provides for such membership. Associate members shall have the
privilege of attending meetings and participating in discussions,
but shall have no vote.
C. Honorary. Any individual who has rendered outstanding service to the Family,
Career and Community Leaders of America, or has helped to advance
the family and consumer sciences program shall be eligible for
membership in the chapter according to the bylaws of the chapter.
Section 6. State Honorary Members. The purpose of honorary
membership is to recognize any individual whose
professional responsibilities are not directly related to the
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, who has
made outstanding contributions and who is giving
continuing service to the state organization.
ARTICLE II – DUES, FISCAL YEAR, BUDGET, AUDIT
Section 1. Membership Dues. Membership dues (both state and
national) shall be forwarded to the national office of Family,
Career and Community Leaders of America, prior to February 1
of each year. However, in order for chapters to receive information
from the national and state offices, such as Teen Times and
Chapter Chatters, and for chapters to be eligible for candidates
at both the state and national levels membership dues should
be received by the National Office prior to January 15 of each
year.
A. The amount of state dues for active members shall be determined by the state
executive council and the state advisory board subject to the approval of the
voting delegates at a state meeting.
B. State honorary members pay no dues.
Section 2. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year for the state association shall be
from July 1 through June 30.
Section 3. Budget. The budget for the state association shall be prepared
by the state office and approved by the state executive council.
Section 4. Audit. The financial statement of all income and
expenditures shall be prepared by the state office and presented
to the membership of the organization at State Leadership
Conference. The financial statement shall be filed with the
Director of Internal Revenue at the close of each fiscal year.
ARTICLE III – ASSETS
Section 1. Assets. Upon final dissolution or liquidation of the Tennessee Association, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, and after discharge or satisfaction of all outstanding
obligations and liabilities, the remaining assets of the state
association shall be used by the respective advisory board in
accordance with the purposes of the national organization
within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1954.
ARTICLE IV – OFFICERS
Section 1. State Officers. The state association shall have six elected
state officers representing the membership at large who shall be
members of the state executive council. The six officers shall
elect from their ranks a president, 1st Vice President, Vice
President of Finance and Membership , Vice President of
Community Service and Public Relations, Vice President of
Individual Development, Vice President of STAR Events. One of
the six elected officers shall represent affiliated Middle School
Chapters. In the event no Middle School Candidate has
qualified each of the six officers shall be elected from qualified
candidates in general membership. Those elected shall assume
office at the close of the state meeting.
Section 2. Qualifications. Each State Officer and Middle School Representative
shall meet the followingqualifications:
A. Currently an active member in an affiliated chapter.
B. A minimum of one course in a Consumer orOccupational Family and Consumer
Sciences class.
C. A scholastic rating above average.
D. Leadership ability in Family, Career and Community Leaders of America activities.
E. Approval of the chapter.
F. A qualifying score of 70% on a test given prior to state meeting testing knowledge of
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America and Career and Technical
Education.
Section 3. Duties.
A. The President shall preside over all business meetings of the association and
of the state executive council; shall be a member of the state advisory board;
appoint, after consultation with the state adviser, the chairman of all executive
council committees; and be a member ex-officio of all committees.
B The 1st Vice President shall assume responsibility of all parliamentary law
issues and provide leadership in assuring that the business at state meetings
andexecutive council meetings are conducted in accordance with acceptable
parliamentary law and shall assume responsibilities of the president in the
absence of that officer.
C. The Vice President of Finance and Membership shall provide leadership in
planning and implementing programs for membership promotion and
development.
D The Vice President of Community Service and Public Relations shall
provide leadership in planning and implementing the organization’s
community service programs in addition to implementing all public relations
programs.
E The Vice President of Individual Development shall provide leadership in
planning and implementing programs for peer education, individual
development and recognition of the organization’s members.
F. The Vice President of STAR Events shall provide leadership in planning and
implementing the organization’s STAR Events program and shall keep the
minutes of all state meetings and meetings of the executive council.
Section 4. Term of Office. Officers shall serve for one year or until their
successors are elected. Any current or former state officer may
submit an application for state office for one additional term of
office.
Section 5. Vacancies. If the office of president should become vacant, the 1st vice president shall automatically assume the office and
duties of the president. Appointments for all other vacancies
shall be made by the president in consultation with the state
adviser. In the case that less than five executive council
members exist due to the following reasons:
1. A lack of suitable candidates,
2. A lack of council members elected by popular vote,
3. One or more resigning his/her office,the State Adviser and the State Youth Consultant, in consultation with the Executive Council, will have the authority to appoint a member from any chapter to fulfill the vacancy.
Section 6. Chapter Officers. Officers of local chapters shall be elected according to the needs, policies, and bylaws established by the chapters.
ARTICLE V – ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS
Section 1. Administrative Officers.
A. State. The state adviser and/or the State Youth Consultant shall serve as the
administrative officers of the state association.
B. Chapter. The chapter adviser shall be the administrative officer at the chapter
level.
ARTICLE VI – NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Section 1. Nominations
A. State. Any chapter shall have the privilege of nominating a candidate for
office. Chapters shall submit credentials for nominations of a state
officer candidate to the state office by January 15. Pictures and
credentials of officer candidates shall be available to local chapters
through Chapter Chatters prior to the state meeting and
through an electronic mailing to each chapter. Nominees shall be
named to the officers’ double slate and presented at the state meeting.
B. National. Each state not currently represented by a national officer has the
privilege of nominating a candidate for office. Qualifications for
national officer candidates shall be submitted to the state office by
December 15. A list of national officer candidates will appear in
Chapter Chatters at the same time as candidates for state office appear.
National officer candidates shall have the following qualifications:
1. Currently an active member in an affiliated chapter and have been an active member
in good standing for at least one year.
2. A minimum of one year of Family and Consumer Sciences Education.
3. A scholastic rating above average.
4. Have shown leadership ability in responsibilities above the chapter level.
5. Approval of the State Association.
Section 2. Election.
A. State Officers. The six state officers shall be selected annually by ballot vote of
the official delegates attending the state meeting. Those elected
shall assume office at the close of the state meeting.
B National Officer Candidate. The candidate for national office shall be
selected by ballot vote of the official delegates attending the state meeting. The
candidatefor national office receiving the highest number of votes will be the
national officer candidate.
ARTICLE VII – STATE MEETING
Section 1. State Meeting. A meeting of the Tennessee Association Family, Career and Community Leaders of America shall be held
annually.In the event of an emergency situation, the executive
council may elect not to have a state meeting in a particular
year.
Section 2. Delegates to State Meeting. Affiliated chapters are entitled
to send official delegates to the annual state meeting to vote on
all questions before the delegation and for state officer
candidates.The number of official delegates allowed each
chapter is determined by the membership of the chapter.
A. Each affiliated chapter shall be entitled to at least three official delegates.
B. Chapters exceeding twenty-five (25) members shall be entitled to three (3) official
delegates for the first twenty-five members and one (1) additional official delegate
for each additional twenty-five members or major fraction thereof.
Members Delegates
1-25............................................3
26-50..........................................4
51-75..........................................5
76-100........................................6
101-125......................................7
126-150......................................8
151-175......................................9
176-200……………………….....10
201-225.......................................11
226-250.......................................12
251-275.......................................13
276-300.......................................14
301-325……..……………………15
Section 3. Voting. The privilege of making motions, debating and voting shall be limited to the official delegates and the state officers.
The privilege of discussion may be extended to non-voting delegates upon consent of the presiding officer.
ARTICLE VIII – ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS’ DUTIES, MEETINGS
Section 1. Advisory Board Members. The state advisory board shall be composed of the following:
- Tennessee Youth Consultant of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
- Tennessee Family and Consumer Sciences Education Consultant
- Tennessee State President
- Tennessee FCCLA State President Adviser
Section 2. Duties of the Advisory Board Members. The duties of the advisory board members shall be:
- To serve in an advisory capacity to the state executive council
- To determine policies and long-term procedures
Section 3. Meetings of Advisory Board. Regular meetings of the state advisory board shall be during the time of the planned
executive council meetings. Special meetings may be called by
the state adviser.
ARTICLE IX – EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS’ DUTIES
Section 1. Members. The six elected state officers for a current year, the national officer (should there be one) and past state officers currently a member of an affiliated chapter shall be the state executive council. The national officer and past state officers
shall serve as ex-officio members. The Tennessee Family, Career
and Community Leaders of America state adviser and youth
consultant shall serve as official consultants to the council.
Chapter advisers accompanying officers to the state executive
council meetings shall also serve as consultants.
Section 2. Duties. The duties of the executive council shall be:
· Meet with the advisory board to consider long term procedures as they may affect the
program of work
· Decide jointly upon short-term procedures
· Determine the business to be brought before delegates at the annual state meeting
· Conduct such other business as shall be necessary to facilitate the progress of the
organization
· Plan the program for the state conference and for leadership activities.
· Be responsible for planning and promoting the state program of work
· Be responsible for bringing information from national meeting(s) to share with state
membership
Section 3. Quorum. A majority of the executive council members shall constitute a quorum.
ARTICLE X – STATE AND NATIONAL COMMITTEES
Section 1. State Committees. The committees to work at state level shall
be appointed by the state president with recommendations being
made by the state executive council.
Section 2. National Committee. The National Committee Member
shall be the State Vice-President of Finance and Membership.
ARTICLE XI – REGIONS, CHAPTERS
Section 1. Regions. There shall be three designated regions of the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America in the state of Tennessee. They shall be East, Middle and West Regions composed of the following counties:
EAST: Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Carter, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Greene, Grundy, Hamblen,Hamilton, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Loudon, Knox, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Polk, Rhea, Roane, Sequatchie, Scott, Sevier,
Sullivan, Unicoi, Union, Washington.
MIDDLE: Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland, DeKalb, Davidson,
Dickson, Fentress, Franklin, Giles, Hickman, Houston, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence,
Lewis, Lincoln, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Montgomery, Moore, Overton, Perry, Pickett,
Putnam, Robertson, Rutherford, Smith, Stewart, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren,
Wayne, White, Williamson, Wilson.
WEST: Benton, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Dyer, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman,
Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Henry,Lauderdale, Lake, Madison, McNairy, Obion,
Shelby, Tipton, Weakley.
Section 3. Chapters. The chapter adviser shall be the family and
consumer sciences teacher in the school in which the chapter is
established and shall be the administrative officer of the
chapter. When each family and consumer sciences teacher has
an organized chapter, chapter work becomes an integral part of
the family and consumer sciences program. A local advisory
board or chapter parents may be selected by the chapter to serve
as consultants for advice and guidance. The adopted chapter
bylaws shall govern the transaction of business and shall be in
accord with those of the state and national organizations.
ARTICLE XII – CHAPTER CHATTERS, OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Section 1. Chapter Chatters. The official publication of the state
association shall be known as Chapter Chatters which shall be
available online and/or printed as determined by the state executive council.
Section 2. Other Publications. Such other materials shall be printed as authorized by the state executive council.
ARTICLE XIII – AMENDMENTS, PROVISIONS FOR AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Amendments. The Bylaws of the Tennessee Association,
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, may be
amended at any state meeting by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the
officialdelegates.
Section 2. Provisions for Amendments. Before bylaws may be amended,
the following provisions must be met:
- Proposed amendments shall be submitted in writing to the state executive council.
- A copy of proposed changes shall be sent to chapters at least thirty (30) days prior to the state meeting at which the proposed amendments are to be voted upon.
ARTICLE XIV – PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America in all cases in which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws.
