Revised October, 2007

ARTICLE I: Name
The name of this organization shall be the Dyersburg State Community College
Alumni Association, hereinafter referred to as the DSCCAA.

ARTICLE II: Purpose
Section 1. To build a strong base of support and loyalty for the College among its graduates and former students whose careers are contributing to our community’s business, industrial, professional and health fields.
Section 2. To foster a spirit of fellowship among the graduates and other former students.
Section 3. To keep members informed about the College’s current development, changes, trends and long-range goals.
Section 4. To help identify and recruit students who would benefit from the College’s courses and programs.
Section 5. To assist with the fundraising activities, which will advance the College’s programs and enhance scholarship aid for qualified potential students.
Section 6. To foster a better understanding of the College.
Section 7. To provide a forum for the exchange of information and experience with staff, faculty and students.
Section 8. To provide help in informing prospective students, legislators and other important publics about the value of  maintaining a strong community college in our area.
Section 9. To represent the alumni of Dyersburg State in community events.
Section 10. To provide services to alumni.
 
ARTICLE III: Membership
Section 1. Categories of Membership
Membership in the Association shall consist of two categories: Active and Honorary.
Section 2. Active Membership
The DSCCAA Active membership shall include all former students who meet the following criteria:
All former students who have taken 9 semester credits or more at Dyersburg State Community College and faculty and staff of Dyersburg State Community College
and have paid annual dues or have been granted a temporary, fee-waived membership upon graduation;
Section 3. Honorary Membership
Honorary Membership shall consist of faculty, staff, friends and benefactors of Dyersburg State Community College whose services the Association and the College may wish to recognize. Such members shall be selected by the board of directors of the Association and the president of the College in accordance with the bylaws.
Section 4. Dues
Annual dues must be paid by the end of the calendar month, in which the member joined the association.  Each Dyersburg State student who graduates on or after May 2008 will be awarded a one-year Alumni Association membership with annual dues waived.
Section 5. Voting
Active members whose dues are not in arrears shall have the right to vote at general membership meetings. Honorary members shall not have voting rights.

ARTICLE IV: Officers, Directors, and Representatives
Section 1. Board of Directors
There shall be a board of directors with a maximum of 30 members. A maximum of 10 members shall be elected each year for a three-year term. Initially the president of the Association and the president of the College shall name members of the board of directors: one-third (1/3) of the initial Board members shall be named to a one-year term, one-third (1/3) shall be named to a two-year term, and one-third (1/3) shall be named to a three-year term. All officers shall be voting members of the board of directors. The president of the College shall be a voting member of the board of directors and all Alumni Association committees.
Section 2. Election and Terms of Officers
At the annual Alumni Association meeting in the fall, association officers will be elected. Officers shall consist of a president, a vice president and a treasurer. An alumni office staff member will serve as secretary. All officers shall serve two-year terms or until his/her successor is elected and takes office. The terms of officers and directors shall begin at the annual meeting of the Alumni Association in the fall. Their duties shall be such as usually devolve upon such officers. The president of the Association, as well as the president of the College, shall be a voting member of all Association committees.
Section 3. Vacancies in the Board of Directors
Any vacancies occurring in the Board of Directors and among the Officers shall be filled by the president of the Association, in consultation with the president of the College, by temporary appointment, said vacancy to be permanently filled at the next annual election of the Association in the manner hereinafter provided.
Section 4. Eligibility Requirements for Officers and Directors
Only active members of the Association shall be eligible to serve as members of the board of directors and as officers.
Section 5. Compensation of Officers and Directors
All officers and board of directors of the Association shall serve without compensation.
Section 6. Removal of Officers and Directors
Any officer or director may be removed by the board of directors, with or without cause, at any time by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the directors then in office. Any vacancy occurring by reason of this Section shall be filled, according to the procedure outlined in Article IV, Section 3.
Section 7. Duties of Past Presidents
Upon completion of the term of office, the past president of the Association shall become a member of the board of directors for two years.

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