Melody Sanna
espresso@daltontel.net
History Facts:
In 1921, at the Auxiliary’s 1st National Convention, the Committee on Permanent Organization created the Constitution Committee, whose job it was to draft a National Constitution. Twenty-six women from twenty-six different departments were named to this committee. By 1927, the committee name changed to Committee on Constitution and By-Laws.
Additional Resources:
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National Constitution, Bylaws, and Standing Rules* ( available to download at ALAforVeterans.org)
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Policies and Procedures Manual*
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Unit Guide Book*
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Parliamentary Procedure*
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Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised*
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C&B program page at ALAforVeterans.org
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ALA Department Operations Guide at ALAforVeterans.org
*available through Emblem Sales at www.emblem.legion.org
Original Governing Documents:
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All Districts, Counties and Units must retain a current original CB&SRs signed by its President and Secretary including the approval date.
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A second signed and dated original must be submitted to the Department of Nebraska Secretary to be recorded and kept on file.
Distribution of governing documents:
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Department – a copy to Department Officers and each District President
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District – a copy to District Officer and each Unit President
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County – a copy to County Officers and each Unit President
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Unit – a copy to Unit Officers and each Unit member
