Sample Constitution Items in green (I, II, V, VI, and VII) must be included in the constitution of an Internal Organization of the NSS, either as shown or in equivalent language. I. The name of this organization shall be the [Purple Patch Grotto] of the National Speleological Society. II. The purposes of this organization shall be the same as those of the National Speleological Society, namely, to promote interest in and advance in any and all means the study and science of speleology; the protection of caves and their natural contents; and to promote fellowship among those interested therein, with the additional purpose of organizing NSS members in the [geographical area], to better promote the objectives of the NSS. III.
Executive Committee
(1) The Grotto shall be governed by an Executive Committee made up of the following officers, all members of the NSS, and elected annually for one-year terms as provided in the bylaws: (a) Chairman (b) Vice-Chairman (c) Secretary (d) Treasurer [The posts of Secretary and Treasurer may be combined into a Secretary-Treasurer.] (e) One or two members at large [optional] (f) For student grottos - Faculty Advisor [optional] (2) The Executive Committee shall have complete power to manage the business, to raise funds in any manner not inconsistent with the policies of the NSS, and to perform all other necessary functions. (3) Decisions or actions of the Executive Committee may be overruled by a two-third majority vote of the members. IV. Executive Committee Meetings
(1) Executive Committee and general meetings shall be held at such times and places as are determined by the Committee. (2) A quorum in the Executive Committee is a majority of its members. V. Full membership is limited to members of the NSS. Vl. The Constitution and Bylaws of the National Speleological Society shall be binding on the grotto. Any action inconsistent therewith shall be null and void. VII. Tax exempt status: The purposes for which this organization is formed are exclusively charitable, educational, recreational, and scientific within the meaning of section 501(c)(7) of the United States Internal Revenue Code or the equivalent section of any future federal tax code. VIII. Dissolution. In the event of dissolution of the grotto, (1) Any NSS property held by the grotto shall revert to the NSS. (2) All assets remaining after meeting outstanding liabilities shall be assigned to the NSS [or another suitable nonprofit organization]. However, if the named recipient is not then in existence or is no longer a qualified distributee, or unwilling or unable to accept the distribution, the assets of this organization shall be distributed to a fund, foundation, or corporation organized and operated exclusively for the purposes specified in Section 501 ( c)(3) or the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future U.S. Internal Revenue law). IX. Amendments to this constitution may be proposed either by the Executive Committee or by a petition of ten percent of the members in good standing. Adoption of the amendments shall require a two-thirds vote of the members voting, either in person or by absentee ballot, provided that notice of the meeting and the content of the amendments shall have been announced to the membership at least thirty days prior to the time at which the vote will be taken.
kathy schrock's resume Kathleen Schrock 45 Starlight Lane
Eastham MA 02642 508.240.1319
[email protected] EDUCATION B.S. 1979, Rutgers College, New Brunswick, NJ. Major: Elementary/Special Education. M.L.S.1981, Rutgers University Graduate School of Communication,Information, and Library Studies, New Brunswick, NJ. Concentration : Educational Media.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Director of Technology, Nauset Public Schools, Orleans, MA. Responsible for overseeing the ordering and maintenance of equipment, infrastructure, training of teachers and staff, and infusion of technology across all areas of the curriculum for a K-12 district of seven schools. (current position) Technology Coordinator, Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District, S. Yarmouth, MA. Responsible for the ordering and maintenance of equipment, infrastructure, training of teachers and staff, and incorporation of technology in all areas of the curriculum for a K12 district of eight schools. Library Media Specialist, Nathaniel H. Wixon Middle School, South Dennis, MA. Responsible for the daily operation of 12,000 volume library media center, reference service, and the incorporation of the Internet into the curriculum through lessons and staff training. Library Director, Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Brewster, MA. Responsible for budgeting, policy-making, automated tasks, and staff scheduling for thirteen part-time workers. Assistant Director Education Library and Engineering Library Circulation Department Head, , University of Maryland, College Park. Supervision of staff and students, reference, bibliographic instruction, selection of materials, and policy-making. Library Media Specialist, Timberlane Regional High School, Plaistow, NH. One year fill-in position responsible for the maintenance and running of a 15,000 volume high school library. Reference Librarian, Mt. Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA. Fill-in librarian responsible for reference, circulation, cataloging, and supervision of student aides. Preservation Microfilm Inspector, Northeast Document Conservation Center, Andover, MA. Part-time position as a preservation microfilm and photographic inspector.
Children's and Audivisual Librarian, Morristown/Township Public Library, NJ. Jobs involved programming, selection, videotape and slide/tape production, and preservation microfilming.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND AWARDS Member, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Member, Massachusetts Computer Using Educators (MassCUE) Recipient, 1996 MASSCUE Technology Pathfinder Award. (10/96) Recipient, 1998 Classroom Connect STARS Award. (4/98) Winner, 1999 Webby People's Choice Award for Education. (3/99) Recipient, 2001 MA Tech Leadership Council Above and Beyond Award. (2/01) Recipient, 2004 Alumna of the Year Award from Rutgers University Graduate School of Communication, Information, and Library Studies. (11/04) Recipient, 2005 ISTE Making It Happen Award (07/05) Recipient, 2007 MassCUE Making It Happen Award (11/07)
CERTIFICATIONS Massachusetts Teaching Certificate • • •
Instructional Technology Specialist K-12 Unified Media Specialist K-12 Elementary Teacher 1-6 Adobe™ Education Leader (AEL). (2004-) Discovery Educator Network STAR (DEN). (2004-) Thinkfinity™ Master Trainer. (2008-) Google Certified Teacher (GCT). (2008-)
APPOINTMENTS Board of Directors, International Society for Technology in Education. (2004-06) Advisory Panel, US Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology. Forum on Technology in Education: Envisioning the Future (www.air.org/forum/) (12/99) Chairperson, Cape Cod School Technology Facilitators (1998-) Member, Cape Cod Connect Education Technical Subcommittee (1998-2001) Editorial Consultant, Technology Pathfinders for Teachers & Administrators. (19972004) Advisory Board, Linworth Publications. (1997-) Advisory Board, Technology and Learning. (2002-) Advisory Board, eSchool News. (2002-4) Member, Microsoft Education Advisory Committee. (2004-8)
Co-Chair, ISTE Emerging Technologies Task Force. (2006-) Board of Directors, Cape Cod Connect. (2007-08)
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