ADAPT BY-LAWS

Article I - Name: The name of the organization is ADAPT, the Association for Development, Advancement, and Productivity through Technology Training.

Article II - Mission: ADAPT is an organization of training professionals in the greater Boston and eastern New England area involved in information technology. The organization promotes high quality, affordable training through knowledge sharing, professional development, networking, and informative programs.

Article III - Membership: Membership is open to all information technology training and learning services professionals. There are two membership categories, individual and group (up to five members). Annual Dues are due in September.

Article IV - Quorum: Those members present at the meeting represent a quorum.

Article V - Meetings: Meetings will

Article VI - Organization: The officers of ADAPT are President, Finance Director, Program Director, Hosptitality Director, Membership Director, Newsletter Editor, Secretary, and Website Director. These offices are open to all members.

Article VII - Election of Officers & Appointed Committee Members: The election of officers occurs at the May meeting. The term of each office shall be one year, starting on July 1, except for the President. No officer may hold the same office for more than two consecutive years. All officers and committee members must be current in their ADAPT dues. Vacant ADAPT Board positions may be appointed by the President subject to approval by a simple majority vote of the ADAPT Board at the next ADAPT Board meeting.

Article VIII - Finances: All checks paid by ADAPT must be endorsed by the Finance Director. Expenses not previously authorized as part of an approved budget require board approval. In the case of an emergency, the president is authorized to act on behalf of the board. All payments, such as dues, must be made payable to ADAPT. Payments to ADAPT received by any members must be forwarded immediately to the Finance Director.

Article IX - Changing the By-Laws: These bylaws may be changed by two-thirds vote of a quorum at any regular meeting. Changes may be proposed by anyone but must be announced in the newsletter prior to the meeting when the vote will take place.

Article X - Non-Profit: ADAPT is not organized for profit and no part of its earnings shall be used to benefit any member or private individual. In the event of the liquidation of ADAPT, no member or private individual shall be entitled to any distribution or division of its assets remaining after payment of debts and obligations. Upon a majority vote of the members, donations of time or money may be made to charitable organizations for the purposes of furthering technology education.

Rev. 07/10