Parliamentarian
Mary Hansen
State Information Packets (SIP)
3rd Trimester SIP
Emphasis Month:
November
May
SIP_Tri2_Parli_2023.pdf2nd Trimester Challenge
This Trimester challenge is even easier than the 1st.
Email me a copy of your chapter,district or state By-Laws and/or policies.
One of my unofficial goals for the year is to learn more about how each individual organization operates and I think that I can really learn a lot about this organization when I see how everyone does some things differently.
3rd Trimester Challenge
We don’t need no stinking bylaws…Or do we?
Why do we need bylaws?
They set the structure of the board and the organization.
They are written rules to govern an organization.
They determine the rights of participants.
They determine the procedures by which rights can be exercised. Guide the board in conducting business.
They can ensure the fairness of board decisions and provide protection against challenges.
4 Primary Reasons to Have Bylaws
Consistency. Rules and policies that have been documented in the form of bylaws can be applied consistently so that emotions and personalities do not get involved.
Efficiency. Your bylaws include procedures for decision making so that organization can conduct all its business according to the rules and as efficiently as possible.
Protection. Strong bylaws help protect the group from internal conflict and financial risk.
Legitimacy. A strong set of bylaws is a sign that the organization takes itself seriously. Bylaws give the members assurance of the mission, structure, and policies of the group.