Official Documents

NHBEA Bylaws & Responsibilities

Governing our organization's commitment to excellence in business education since 1923

About These Bylaws

These bylaws establish the organizational structure, governance, and operating procedures of the New Hampshire Business Educators Association (NHBEA). They reflect our commitment to transparency, professional excellence, and service to our members and the business education community.

Last Approved: October 24, 2024 |Draft Date: July 18, 2014

Article I: Name, Purpose, Affiliation, and Relationships

Section 1 - Name

The name of this organization shall be the New Hampshire Business Education Association (NHBEA).

Section 2 - Purpose

The purpose of the organization shall be the advancement of business education in the state of New Hampshire.

Section 3 - Affiliation

This organization shall function as an autonomous affiliate of the New Hampshire Career and Technical Association (NHCTA).

Section 4 - Relationships

This organization shall maintain a cooperative relationship with the New Hampshire State Department of Education, the National Education Association-New Hampshire, the Eastern Business Education Association, the National Business Education Association, the Association for Career and Technical Education, and other organizations.

Article II: Membership, Dues, and Fiscal Year

Section 1 - Membership

Any person interested in business education or involved in business and industry may become a member of this organization upon payment of the prescribed dues. This organization functions for certified business educators, learners in approved business educator preparation programs, and from the business and industry community.

Section 2 - Dues

Annual membership dues in the NHBEA shall be set by the Executive Board prior to the annual conference. Dues increases will be approved by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Executive Board members present. Failure to raise dues before the conference will result in the dues remaining the same as the previous year. Current undergraduate and graduate students in state-approved business educator preparation programs may be granted free membership. An additional membership category will be established for members of the business and industry community.

Section 3 - Fiscal Year

The fiscal year of the NHBEA will be January 1 - December 31.

Article III: Officers and Executive Board Responsibilities

Section 1 - Officers

The officers of the organization shall be elected at the annual conference for a two-year term:

President
Vice President, North and Vice President, South
Secretary
Treasurer
Public Relations Director
Past President

Section 2 - Officer Responsibilities

President

Preside at all meetings
Maintain communications with all appropriate professional organizations and distribute announcements
Appoint standing committees with approval of the Executive Board
Appoint ad hoc committees as needed
Notify members of the Executive Board of all meetings
Prepare and distribute an agenda for each meeting
Recognize New Hampshire business educators who have articles published or receive other recognitions
Promote membership in professional organizations
Represent the Association at other professional conventions
Present Association awards

Vice Presidents (North and South)

Attend Executive Board, annual and special meetings
Preside at all meetings in the absence of the President
Oversee committees appointed by the President
Chair the Achievement Award Committee
Chair the Donald H. Peterson Professional Development Award Committee
Collect and tabulate evaluations of the annual conference
Be responsible for the publication of the newsletter
Chair the Exhibitors/Vendors Committee
Perform duties at the request of the President

Secretary

Attend Executive Board, annual and special meetings
Take minutes of all meetings
Prepare copies of minutes for all Executive Board members
Develop and distribute a directory of Executive Board members
Notify members fourteen (14) days prior to meetings
Perform duties at the request of the President

Public Relations Director

Attend Executive Board, annual and special meetings
Promote NHBEA membership recruitment through marketing communications
Proofread and edit all Association correspondence
Issue Press Releases as appropriate to market NHBEA and its activities
Perform duties at the request of the President

Treasurer

Attend Executive Board, annual and special meetings
Present an up-to-date accounting of Association funds at every meeting
Maintain an accurate checkbook
Disburse money with President's or Executive Board's approval
Process membership and keep an accurate roster of members
Provide an up-to-date membership mailing list to Executive Board members
Arrange for an auditor to review the financial records every two years
Chair the Registration Committee
Perform duties at the request of the President

Past President

Attend Executive Board, annual and special meetings
Act as advisor to the President
Chair the Nominating Committee
Distribute updated copies of the By-Laws and Responsibilities to each Executive Board member
Perform duties at the request of the President

Section 3 - Executive Board

The Association shall be governed by the Executive Board. The Executive Board shall consist of:

The Officers of NHBEA
A minimum of two elected Directors
Members may be elected as Officers after serving a minimum of one year as a Director

The Officers shall be elected for two-year terms. The Directors shall be elected for two-year staggered terms.

Section 4 - Duties of the Executive Board

The Executive Board shall meet monthly to carry out all business related to the functioning of NHBEA.

Section 5 - Nominating Committee

The President will appoint a Nominating Committee, chaired by the Past President and subject to the approval of the Executive Board. A slate of Officers will be made available to paid members thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting. Additional nominations for Directors will be accepted from the floor at the annual meeting.

Section 6 - Standing Committees

The following will be standing committees of the Association:

Archives
Awards
By-Laws and Responsibilities
Exhibits/Vendors
Newsletter
Nominations
Publicity
Registration

Other committees will be appointed as deemed necessary by the President and/or Executive Board.

Section 7 - Interim Appointments

In the event that any Officer is unable to complete the elected term, the President may appoint a person to fill such vacancy for the remainder of the current membership year. A majority of the Executive Board shall approve the appointment.

Article IV: Meetings

Section 1 - Annual Meetings

An annual meeting of the Association shall be held. Notice of the annual meeting is to be made to all current members.

Section 2 - Special Meetings

Special meetings may be called by the President and/or Executive Board. Notice of meetings must be mailed to all current members by the Secretary no later than fourteen (14) days prior to said meeting.

Article V: Awards

Section 1 - Achievement Award

The Achievement Award may be presented at the Annual Meeting. The nominee must be a current member of the Association prior to the time of application. The recipient is the Association's nominee to the New Hampshire "ED"ies Award.

Section 2 - Dr. Burton S. Kaliski Service Award

This award is presented in recognition of a retired or retiring business educator that has served the community, their students, and their institutions with distinction. The award is named for Dr. Burton "Burt" Kaliski in recognition of his encouragement of business education in New Hampshire.

Section 3 - Donald H. Peterson Professional Development Award

The Donald H. Peterson Professional Development Award may be presented at the Annual Meeting. The nominee must be a current member of the Association prior to the time of application.

Section 4 - Eligibility

NHBEA Executive Board members shall be eligible to apply for any awards.

Article VI: Amendments

Notice of proposed changes to these By-Laws and Responsibilities shall be made to current members at the Annual Meeting at which time these By-Laws and Responsibilities may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present.

Questions About Our Bylaws?

For questions regarding these bylaws or to propose amendments, please contact the NHBEA Board of Directors.