ARTICLE I.         IDENTIFICATION

The name of the organization shall be APICS - The Association for Operations Management, formerly know as The American Production and Inventory Control Society, Central Penn Chapter No. 168, and shall be affiliated with the American Production and Inventory Control Society, Inc. 

ARTICLE II.         PURPOSE

The chapter is established and shall operate as a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting production and inventory control as a profession by: 

A.      Fostering and maintaining high standards in the field of Resource Management. 

B.     Promoting education programs which are meant to inform and instruct interested members and non-members in the techniques and systems in the field of Resource Management. 

C.      Acting as a forum where discussions and mutual exchanges might take place to further the understanding of Practitioners and Academicians in the field of Resource Management. 

ARTICLE III.         FISCAL YEAR 

The fiscal year of the chapter shall be July 1 to June 30. 

ARTICLE IV.         MEMBERSHIP 

Section 1. 

          Membership shall be divided into two classes: Individual and Company.   

            A.      Individual Memberships 

1.        A member shall be a person engaged in or interested in work related to production and inventory control, who shall pay annual dues, have full voting rights, and the authority to hold office.

2.       A student Member shall be a person attending formal classes full-time, and be engaged in the study of production and inventory control or related subjects.  Student members do not have voting rights. 

           B.       Affiliate Company Memberships 

                   A Company desiring to assist in furthering the aims and purposes of APICS and wishes to do so by representation in the chapter will be considered for election as an Affiliate Company Member of the chapter. 

1.         Each such company may designate as its representative's five individuals who shall enjoy full membership privileges, to include voting rights. 

2.         The company shall be entitled to send any number of employees to any activity of APICS at member rates. 

3.         The company may change its representatives at any time upon written notice to this chapter and the Executive Director of APICS.

Section 2. 

          Application for membership shall be made by filling out a chapter-furnished application for membership form, properly endorsing it, and forwarding it to Society Headquarters with the current dues. 

ARTICLE V.         DUES

Section 1. 

       The schedule of annual dues for each type of chapter related membership is as follows:

                                                Chapter Dues 

                             Member (Regular)                                    $25.00 

                             Student Member                                        - 0 - 

                             Affiliate Company Membership                   $100.00 

Section 2.

       Dues shall be due and payable originally with the application for membership and thereafter on the anniversary date of membership.

Section 3.

       Each member shall be billed directly bye APICS as of their anniversary month.  Such billing shall include both National and Chapter dues.  Payment is due within thirty days after billing. 

Section 4.

       Members who shall neglect or refuse to pay their dues within thirty days after billing shall receive a notice from Society declaring them delinquent.  A copy of this notice shall be sent to this Chapter.  Thirty days after such notification has been sent, members still delinquent shall be automatically dropped from membership.

Section 5.

       Chapter dues will be determined by the Board of Directors and Society dues will be set by Society’s Board of Directors in accordance with Society-by-Laws Article VI.

ARTICLE VI.  CHAPTER MEETINGS

       The Chapter shall hold monthly board meetings, the schedule to be determined by the board of Directors.  The President or a majority of the Board of Directors may call a special meeting of the Chapter for the transaction of business.

 ARTICLE VII.   Directors and Officers

Section 1.  Government

       The control and management of the affairs and records of the Chapter shall be vested in the Board of Directors of the Chapter.

Section 2.  Officers

       The officers of the Chapter shall be: President, Past President, President Elect, VP of Administration, Treasurer, VP of Membership, VP of Education, VP of Newsletter, VP of Programs, VP of Marketing and Webmaster/Employment Referral.  There may also be associated directors and/or chapter liaisons appointed to the board of directors as needed.

 Section 3.  Elections of Officers

A.       A nominating committee appointed by the President will prepare a slate of nominees for presentation at the regular monthly meeting in April.  Nominations will be accepted from the floor at the April meeting. 

B.       Term of office shall be for one year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.  The President and Vice President may serve no more than two consecutive terms.  Other officers may be re-elected indefinitely. 

C.       Elections of officers shall take place at the monthly Professional Development meeting in September.

D.      Each eligible member shall cast one vote for each vacant office. 

Section 4.  Responsibilities 

A.       The Board of Directors shall have no power to assume liabilities in behalf of the Chapter for an amount in excess of the funds of the Chapter, nor for personal or unapproved obligations or expenditures for any member of the Chapter. 

B.       Sixty percent of the Board of Directors is necessary for a quorum at a meeting of the Board of Directors. 

Section 5.  Vacancies 

       In case of a vacancy on the Board of Directors, the President shall have the power to appoint, with concurrence of the board, a member to fill this vacancy for the remainder of the year; the sole exception being the Presidency, which shall be filled by the President Elect and/or Past President.

ARTICLE VIII.  DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1.  President 

       The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Chapter.  He shall preside at all meeting of the Chapter and its Board of Directors, and shall call such meetings, as he deems necessary.  It shall be his duty to exercise general supervision over the activities and welfare of the Chapter and keep in constant touch with the other Chapter officers and Board members relative to matters of policy.  He shall appoint all standing and special committees as occasion may demand, and is an ex-officio member of all committees.

       The President shall serve as the Chapter Delegate to the Region IX Board of Directors, and represent the wishes of the Chapter in its deliberations.  If the President is unable to attend a Regional Meeting, he may appoint an alternate.

Section 2.  Past President 

           The Past President will preside at meetings in the President’s absence. The President, upon stepping down from office, shall serve as Past President, and shall meet with the Board of Directors.  It shall be the duty of this office to chair the Nominating Committee and to serve in an advisory capacity to the President and to the Board.

       This officer shall accept special assignments from the President as required.

 Section 3.  President Elect

The President Elect will shadow the President and Past President in all associated tasks and activities in preparation for his/her Presidency.  This officer is responsible for coordination and submission of the Passport Award Book.  

Section 4.  VP of Administration 

       The VP of Administration shall maintain minutes of all Board of Directors meetings and shall forward copies to the Central Penn Board as well as to the Regional Sponsor of Central Penn Chapter.  These minutes should otherwise be available to any and all of the general membership of the Chapter.  The VP of Administration is also responsible for manning the registration desk at PDM's and will work closely with the VP of Programs to ensure coordination of PDM phone registration, hotel notification and associated administrative tasks such as nametags and collection of monies.  

Section 5.  Treasurer 

           The Treasurer shall receive and disburse the funds of the Chapter, keep and preserve proper vouchers and maintain adequate records, which shall be open to inspection by the Board of Directors and subject to audit.  An audit must be performed at the end of each fiscal year by a committee appointed by the Board of Directors.  The Treasurer shall be prepared to submit a Financial Report at each Board of Directors Meeting and prepare quarterly statements.  The Treasurer shall also submit proper tax reports annually. 

Section 6.  VP of Membership 

           The VP of Membership will actively seek new members—especially from local companies not represented in the Chapter, and will maintain the membership roster.  In addition, this officer will conduct a member needs survey during each fiscal year and compile and report the results to the Board.  AT the end of the fiscal year, a drop/add analysis should be conducted, with the results also reported to the board.  This officer is also responsible for the Company Coordinator Program. 

Section 7.  VP of Education    

       The VP of Education will promote Production and Inventory Control as a discipline through organized courses, workshops, and seminars. 

Section 8.  VP of Newsletter  

       The VP of Publicity will coordinate the communication of Chapter activities to the membership and to the public, especially through the monthly newsletter.  This officer will use "FIT TO PRINT" guidelines to ensure a high quality newsletter. 

Section 9.  VP of Programs 

       The VP of Programs shall be responsible for planning and coordinating the monthly Professional Development meeting program.  He may also be given special assignments by the President with regards to additional programs. 

Section 10.  VP of Marketing

       The VP of Marketing shall be responsible for planning and coordinating the chapters Marketing campaign.  This officer will work very closely with the VP of Membership to enhance and build the perception of APICS in the community. 

Section 11.  Webmaster/Employment Referral

       The Webmaster is responsible for building and maintaining the chapter website.  

Section 12. Special Officers 

       The President shall have the authority to appoint all Special Officers as appropriate.  The Special Officers shall be, but not limited to the following:

                                                  Directors

                                                  Student Chapter Liaison

                                                  Librarian

                                                  Auditor/Photographer

                                                  Seminar Chairperson

          

                       Detailed Job Descriptions for all board officers are on file. 

ARTICLE IX.  PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURES 

Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised, where applicable, shall determine the conduct of business in all meetings of the Chapter and its governing bodies and committees, except where inconsistent with the Articles of Incorporation of the By-Laws.  

 ATRICLE XI.  AUTHORIZATION FOR CHAPTER

The Chapter was chartered by the American Production and Inventory Control Society, Inc. on May 24, 1973, as authorized by the Article VI of the APICS By-Laws dated March 9, 1973.  The By-Laws of the Chapter shall not conflict with the By-Laws of the National Organization.