By Law Changes to be voted on August 3, 2011 Branch Meeting

Proposed Branch 100 By-Law changes to be voted on at the August 3, 2011 branch meeting at 7:30pm (an attempt was made to Bold and Italic the changes but read carefully in case some were missed)

Article II, Section 2.The branch shall be called to order and eight members shall constitute a quorum; however, a lesser number can vote to adjourn.

Changed to read:The branch meeting shall be called to order and eight members shall constitute a quorum; however, a lesser number can vote to adjourn.

Article III, Section 3.No delegate elected to represent the Branch at a State or National Convention shall participate in any branch funds allotted for such conventions unless he/she has attended at least nine (9) full regular meetings in the year ending June 30^th preceding the convention, as recorded in the book kept by the Sergeant-at-Arms. In the case of scheduling conflicts an elected delegate, except members of the executive board, may substitute the stewards meeting one week prior to regular meeting, and sign an attendance card and the book of attendance kept by the Sergeant-at-Arms, to complete his/her obligation of 9 meetings per year. All delegates participating in funds must serve on committees, and each delegate shall be notified of the committee they are to serve on, in writing, by letter from the Recording Secretary. The President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, and Health Benefits Representative shall by virtue of their office, be declared an elected delegate.

Changed to read:No delegate elected to represent the Branch at a State or National Convention shall participate in any branch funds allotted for such conventions unless he/she has attended at least nine (9) full regular meetings in the year ending June 30^th preceding the convention, as recorded in the book kept by the Sergeant-at-Arms. In the case of scheduling conflicts as elected delegate, except members of the executive council, which consists of the President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Health Benefits Representative and Sergeant-at-Arms, may substitute the stewards meeting one week prior to regular meeting, and sign an attendance card and the book of attendance kept by the Sergeant-at-Arms, to complete his/her obligation of 9 meetings per year. All delegates participating in funds must serve on committees, and each delegate shall be notified of the committee they are to serve on, in writing, by letter from the Recording Secretary. The President, Vice-President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, and Health Benefits Representative shall by virtue of their office, be declared an elected delegate.

Article IV, Section 1.The President of the Branch is authorized to draw on the Treasury, for the purpose of monthly operating expenses, an amount up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) to defray expenses incurred while acting in his/her official capacity, in behalf of the members of this Branch. The Recording Secretary shall report the same at the next regular meeting. The President shall keep a detailed statement of the same on file, and report to the Branch.

Change to read:The President of the Branch is authorized to draw on the Treasury, for the purpose of monthly operating expenses known as the Petty Cash Fund in an amount up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) to defray expenses incurred while acting in his/her official capacity, in behalf of the members of this Branch. The Recording Secretary shall report the same at the next regular meeting. The President shall keep a detailed statement of the same on file, and report to the Branch.

Article IV, Section 3.All payments of vouchers shall be made by check, and said check shall be signed by the Treasurer.Changed to read:All payments of vouchers shall be made by check, and said check shall be signed by the Treasurer and President or president’s designee.Article V, Section 1.A.The Branch dues for all Branch 100 Regular and Associate members shall be Twenty-five and forty-three cents ($25.43) plus a One Dollar ($1.00) assessment per pay period commencing the sixth pay period of 2008, and all future increases shall be the same increases as determined by the National Constitution and any per capita tax increase incurred by Branch 100, N.A.L.C.

Changed to read:The Branch dues for all Branch 100 Regular and Associate members shall be Twenty-eight dollars and seventeen cents ($28.17) plus a One Dollar ($1.00) assessment per pay period commencing the fourth pay period of 2011, and all future increases shall be the same increases as determined by the National Constitution and any per capita tax increase incurred by Branch 100, N.A.L.C.

Article V, Section 3.The voluntary Contribution for Preservation of Carrier Benefits Fund shall be placed in a Checking Account by the Financial Secretary and he/she shall make all withdrawals after receiving vouchers from the Recording Secretary. Those withdrawals shall be in the form of a check from the bank and the Financial Secretary shall submit monthly and semiannual statements to the members.

Changed to read:The voluntary Contribution for the Branch 100 Mutual Benefit Fund shall be placed in a checking account by the Financial Secretary and he/she shall make withdrawals after receiving vouchers from the Recording Secretary. Those withdrawals shall be in the form of a check from the bank and the Financial Secretary shall submit monthly and semiannual statements to the members.

Article VII, Section 7.The Sergeant-at-Arms expense salary shall be Forty-five ($45.00) per month and shall be reimbursed to him/her quarterly.

Change to read:The Sergeant-at-Arms salary shall be Forty-five Dollars ($45.00) per month and shall be reimbursed to him/her quarterly.

Article VII, Section 8.The Trustee’s expense allowance shall be Forty-five Dollars ($45.00) per month and shall be paid quarterly. A three (3) months forfeiture of allowance shall be imposed on the Trustee for each absence from a semiannual Branch Book audit. This forfeiture may be lifted on approval of the Audit Committee.

Change to read:The Trustee’s salary shall be Forty-five Dollars ($45.00) per month and shall be paid quarterly. A three (3) months forfeiture of salary shall be imposed on the Trustee for each absence from a semiannual Branch Book audit. This forfeiture may be lifted on approval by the Branch President or designee.

Article VII, Section 11.All officers must attend regular monthly meetings, executive board meetings when held, and all training seminars held locally, or shall forfeit the percentage of expense allowance based on the number of meetings held and the number of meetings missed for that month. This shall be all meetings, beginning to end. Stewards shall be granted two (2) excused absences per year. Exceptions shall be granted because of unusual circumstances.

Changed to read:All officers must attend regular monthly meetings, executive board meetings when held, and all training seminars held locally unless excused by the President, or shall forfeit the percentage of salary based on the number of meetings missed for that month. This shall be all meetings, beginning to end. Stewards shall be granted two (2) excused absences per year. Exceptions shall be granted because of unusual circumstances.

Article X, Rule 4.Every member shall have the privilege of speaking twice on any debatable question, but no oftener, except by unanimous consent. Press of business demanding, the President shall be empowered to limit discussion, unless ordered by the Branch. Any member desiring to speak on a question shall arise in his/her place, respectfully address his/her remarks to the Chair, confine his/her self to the question and avoid personalities. If more than one member arises at the same time, the Chair shall decide who is entitled to the floor.

Changed to read:Every member shall have the privilege of speaking twice on any debatable question, but no more often, except by unanimous consent. Press of business demanding, the President shall be empowered to limit discussion, unless ordered by the Branch. Any member desiring to speak on a question shall arise in his/her place, state name and station, respectfully address his/her remarks to the Chair, confine his/her self to the question and avoid personalities. If more than one member arises at the same time, the Chair shall decide who is entitled to the floor.