CHAPTER BYLAWS 

Article I—Name—(This article pertains to Bylaws related to establishing a new chapter.) 

Article II—Purpose 

The exclusive and specified purpose for which this Chapter is chartered is to assist Childhelp in meeting the physical, emotional, educational and spiritual needs of abused and neglected children as it focuses its efforts and resources on the areas of treatment, prevention and advocacy. 

Article III—Membership and Dues

Section 1. Any person who subscribes to our purpose and is prepared to pay membership dues may apply for membership in this chapter. Because chapter members are an important part of Childhelp’s mission, membership applications are reviewed to ensure that prospective members will represent Childhelp in an appropriate and professional manner. Childhelp National is the final authority for all membership determinations, including initial and existing memberships. Honorary members do not pay dues (see Section 3.6).

Section 2. All membership dues are payable on or before June 30.

Section 3. Memberships consist of six classes: Student, Individual, Family, Corporate, Lifetime and Honorary in either active or supporting status as a minimum or as approved by the chapter board. Please note membership dues may vary by chapter.

Section 3-1. Student members (high school and college):

a. pay reduced membership dues—minimum $10 annually

b. strive to attend membership meetings

c. support the fundraising activities of the chapter

d. promote the mission of Childhelp among their peers

e. are not eligible to vote or hold office on the board

Section 3-2. Individual members on active status:

a. pay individual membership dues—minimum $50 annually

b. strive to attend membership meetings

c. have full membership privileges, including voting and holding office

d. actively support and participate in chapter fundraising efforts and activities

Section 3-3. Family members on active status:

a. pay family membership dues—minimum $75 annually

b. strive to attend membership meetings

c. include one or more family members in the same house hold

d. are eligible to hold office (one member)

e. have one vote per family

Section 3-4. Corporate members on active status:

a. are any corporation or firm wishing to support the purpose of the chapter

b. pay corporate membership dues—minimum $250 annually

c. are entitled to all privileges of the chapter including voting and holding office (one vote per corporation)

d. are entitled to send a representative to membership meetings

e. may receive a plaque acknowledging their annual corporate membership. The chapter is responsible for purchasing the plaque and National Headquarters will provide layout and design.

Section 3-5. Lifetime members on active status:

a. pay one-time dues—$1500

b. actively support and participate in chapter fundraising efforts and activities

c. are invited to special events and selected meetings

d. are entitled to all privileges of the chapter, including voting and holding office

Section 3-6. Honorary members:

a. are members who make outstanding contributions, monetary or otherwise, to the chapter or to Childhelp.

b. are not required to pay dues

c. after presentation of qualifications to the chapter, and approved by majority voice of the chapter board, do not hold office or vote.

Section 3-7a. Active members shall:

a. attend meetings whenever possible

b. have full membership privileges, including voting and holding office

c. actively support and participate in chapter fundraising efforts and activities

d. pay annual dues according to classification (individual, family, corporate, etc.)

Section 3-7b. Supporting members shall:

a. support the chapter financially when unable to actively participate

b. be entitled to all privileges of the chapter except voting and holding office

c. pay annual dues according to classification (individual, family, corporate, etc.)