Constitution
This organization shall be named Muchas Manos Light Work. It will be organized as a 501c Non-Profit organization.
I.
The
mission of Muchas Manos Light Work is focused on
providing financial aid and educational assistance to the Matagalpa Region of
II. Vision
The vision of Muchas
Manos Light Work is that a diverse group of people will work together to
benefit the Matagalpa community in Nicaragua to help sprout the seeds of
learning, helping and giving to something greater than ones own self.
Two different programs support the vision
of Muchas Manos Light Work. The first purpose will provide scholarships
for worthy individuals seeking a higher education who demonstrate financial
need. The second purpose is to mentor,
tutor and to provide hands-on experiences by members of Muchas
Manos Light Work and affiliate organizations.
III. Membership
Anyone
wishing to be a member must be actively involved, pay dues regularly and have a
true interest in helping the people in the Matagalpa region of
IV. Dues
Dues
are to be paid once per year. Persons
who are current students of the
V. Officers
President
Responsible
for running meetings according to Robert’s Rules of Order. The president is to guide the organization
according to the vision and mission laid out in this constitution and to
further the long-term goals of this organization.
Vice
President
Conduct
meeting in the absence of the President and to oversee all the officers in this
organization.
Secretary
Responsible for taking meeting minutes and
providing these to all members. This person should record all internal
communications of this organization.
Domestic
Public Relations
Facilitates communications from this
organization to all outside parties within the
Nicaraguan
Public Relations
Facilitates communications from this
organization to all outside parties within
Financial
Director
Shall
conduct all financial business and maintain appropriate financial records. Must give a report of all
financial matters at each meeting for review by the members. To coordinate all
fundraising activities with this organization.
Scholarship
Directors
Shall consist of two directors who shall be
responsible for development of all scholarship materials to include the purpose
of the scholarship selection criteria, the formulation of the scholarship form
and the current and future goals of the scholarship program.
VI. Funding
This
organization is primarily funded through donations from outside sources. Dues are paid to help facilitate the goals of
this organization.
VII. Meetings
Meetings
will be organized by the president and should meet at least once per
month. Selection of meeting times and
location will be the responsibility of the President.
VIII. Procedures
Meetings
will be run by Roberts Rules of Order.
Voting will be decided by a majority vote of the members present. Quorum is established when there is a simple
majority of all members in the organization present at the meetings. When quorum is not met, business can be
discussed, but may not be voted or acted upon until quorum is established.
Elections: Once per year there shall be elections in September. Officers will be elected by a majority vote of
the members present with quorum and will hold office for a one year term. Newly elected officers will take office at
the next meeting after election.
Officers are allowed to consecutively run term after term and no officer
shall hold more than one office at a time.
Previous officers should facilitate a smooth transition by reasonably
preparing his or her successor for their position.
Any
officer lacking in his or her responsibilities will be asked to step aside and
the vacant position will be appointed by the president. If the president is lacking in his or her
duties a new person will be appointed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the
officers.
IX. Amendments
Amendments
to this constitution are to be made by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire
membership of this organization.