National Constitution of the BTNAA
NATIONAL CONSTITUTION OF THE BOYS TOWN NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (Amendment 2006; Approved 2006)
NATIONAL CONSTITUTION OF THE BOYS TOWN ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (Approved 1951)
PREAMBLE
WE, the former citizens of Boys Town, desiring to keep alive, among the alumni, the bonds of friendship formed at Boys Town; to assist fellow alumni whenever and wherever possible; to maintain closer contacts with, manifest greater interest in, and foster genuine loyalty toward the Home and school; to promote the general good and welfare of Father Flanagan's Boys' Home by good work, example, and words, do hereby form and ordain this constitution of the Boys Town National Alumni Association. (Amendment 2006; Approved 2006)
WE, the former citizens of Boys Town, desiring to keep alive, among the alumni, the bonds of friendship formed at Boys Town; to assist fellow alumni whenever and wherever possible; to maintain closer contacts with, manifest greater interest in, and foster genuine loyalty toward the Home and school; to promote the general good and welfare of Father Flanagan's Boys' Home by good work, example, and words, do hereby form and ordain this constitution of the Boys Town National Alumni Association. (Amendment 2006; Approved 2006)
PREAMBLE
WE, the former citizens of Boys Town, desiring to keep alive, among the alumni, the bonds of friendship formed at Boys Town; to assist brother alumni whenever and wherever possible; to maintain closer contacts with, manifest greater interest in, and foster genuine loyalty toward the Home and school; to promote the general good and welfare of Father Flanagan's Boys' Home by good work, example, and words, do hereby form and ordain this constitution of the Boys Town Alumni Association. (Approved 1951)
WE, the former citizens of Boys Town, desiring to keep alive, among the alumni, the bonds of friendship formed at Boys Town; to assist brother alumni whenever and wherever possible; to maintain closer contacts with, manifest greater interest in, and foster genuine loyalty toward the Home and school; to promote the general good and welfare of Father Flanagan's Boys' Home by good work, example, and words, do hereby form and ordain this constitution of the Boys Town Alumni Association. (Approved 1951)
ARTICLE I - QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP
SECTION I. The membership shall consist of any person whose residential care has been with Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, or Girls and Boys Town USA. Any additional requirements or limitations are defined in the Association's By-Laws.
SECTION 2. Membership dues for the Boys Town National Alumni Association will be determined by the Board of Directors as defined in the Association's By-Laws.
SECTION 3. Honorary Alumni membership may be extended to any person by the Board of Directors subject to the conditions and limitations as defined in the Association's By Laws. (Amendment 2006; Approved 2006)
SECTION 1. The membership shall consist of any male formerly in residence as a citizen of Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, Boys Town, Nebraska. (Approved 1951)
SECTION 2. Membership dues for the Boys Town Alumni Association will be determined by the Board of Directors upon ratification by two-thirds of the local chapters. (Amendment 1969; Approved 1969)
SECTION 2. Membership fee for the Boys Town Alumni Association will be $3.00 for the first year and $2.00 every year thereafter. (Amendment 1954; Approved 1954)
SECTION 2. Membership fee for the Boys Town Alumni Association will be $3.00 for the first year and $1.00 every year thereafter. (Approved 1951)
SECTION 3. Honorary Alumni membership may be extended to any person demonstrating the following:
1. Interest in Father Flanagan's Boys ' Home, Boys Town, Nebraska.
2. Interest in the education and welfare of youth in general.
3. Interest in the purposes of the Boys Town National Alumni Association.
4. Good Citizenship.
Benefits from such honorary alumni membership shall include:
1. Membership for an indefinite period.
2. Receipt of the Alumni Newsletter.
3. Right to attend the Alumni convention and other events.
4. Receipt of a certificate of membership.
Proposals for Honorary Membership shall be first submitted to the active Local chapter, if there be one in the area, and then submitted by the Local Chapter with its recommendations to the Board of Directors, who in turn shall submit the application to the Executive Board for final approval or rejection.
Members at large in an area where there is no active Local Chapter may initiate such proposals directly to the National Office. Continuation of Honorary Membership shall be determined by the Executive Board. (Approved 1951)
ARTICLE II - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SECTION I. The Executive Committee of this organization shall be the duly elected President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Their duties and limitations are as defined in the Associations By-Laws.
SECTION 2. The Executive Director of Boys Town, Nebraska shall hold the title of Honorary President.
(Amendment 2006; Approved 2006)
SECTION 1. The governing body of this organization shall be duly elected President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. These officers shall hold term of office biennial (for two years). (Amendment 1955; Approved 1955)
SECTION 1. The governing body of this organization shall be a duly, elected President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. The officers shall hold term of office for one year. (Approved 1
SECTION I. The membership shall consist of any person whose residential care has been with Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, or Girls and Boys Town USA. Any additional requirements or limitations are defined in the Association's By-Laws.
SECTION 2. Membership dues for the Boys Town National Alumni Association will be determined by the Board of Directors as defined in the Association's By-Laws.
SECTION 3. Honorary Alumni membership may be extended to any person by the Board of Directors subject to the conditions and limitations as defined in the Association's By Laws. (Amendment 2006; Approved 2006)
SECTION 1. The membership shall consist of any male formerly in residence as a citizen of Father Flanagan's Boys' Home, Boys Town, Nebraska. (Approved 1951)
SECTION 2. Membership dues for the Boys Town Alumni Association will be determined by the Board of Directors upon ratification by two-thirds of the local chapters. (Amendment 1969; Approved 1969)
SECTION 2. Membership fee for the Boys Town Alumni Association will be $3.00 for the first year and $2.00 every year thereafter. (Amendment 1954; Approved 1954)
SECTION 2. Membership fee for the Boys Town Alumni Association will be $3.00 for the first year and $1.00 every year thereafter. (Approved 1951)
SECTION 3. Honorary Alumni membership may be extended to any person demonstrating the following:
1. Interest in Father Flanagan's Boys ' Home, Boys Town, Nebraska.
2. Interest in the education and welfare of youth in general.
3. Interest in the purposes of the Boys Town National Alumni Association.
4. Good Citizenship.
Benefits from such honorary alumni membership shall include:
1. Membership for an indefinite period.
2. Receipt of the Alumni Newsletter.
3. Right to attend the Alumni convention and other events.
4. Receipt of a certificate of membership.
Proposals for Honorary Membership shall be first submitted to the active Local chapter, if there be one in the area, and then submitted by the Local Chapter with its recommendations to the Board of Directors, who in turn shall submit the application to the Executive Board for final approval or rejection.
Members at large in an area where there is no active Local Chapter may initiate such proposals directly to the National Office. Continuation of Honorary Membership shall be determined by the Executive Board. (Approved 1951)
ARTICLE II - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SECTION I. The Executive Committee of this organization shall be the duly elected President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Their duties and limitations are as defined in the Associations By-Laws.
SECTION 2. The Executive Director of Boys Town, Nebraska shall hold the title of Honorary President.
(Amendment 2006; Approved 2006)
SECTION 1. The governing body of this organization shall be duly elected President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. These officers shall hold term of office biennial (for two years). (Amendment 1955; Approved 1955)
SECTION 1. The governing body of this organization shall be a duly, elected President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. The officers shall hold term of office for one year. (Approved 1