TECHNOLOGY
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATION
OF PENNSYLVANIA
TEAP Constitution
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Section 1.
The name of the Association shall be the "Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania."
Section 2.
The Technology Education Association of Pennsylvania shall hereinafter be referred to as "TEAP," an affiliate of the International Technology Education Association.
Section 1.
To define, stimulate, coordinate and strive for the improvement and strengthening of Technology Education programs in Pennsylvania as a vital aspect of education for all students on all levels: elementary, secondary and post-secondary.
Section 2.
To promote the improvement of the quality of instruction in Technology Education by assisting educators, students and all others concerned to keep instructional content, methods, and facilities current with the rapid changes in industry and technology.
Section 1.
Provisions shall be made for at least the following types of membership: active, associate, life, honorary, and college student.
Section 2.
Voting rights are vested with active and life members.
Section 1.
The TEAP may affiliate or become allied with other organizations.
Section 2.
The TEAP may grant affiliation to any petitioning organization having similar purposes.
Section 3.
The TEAP shall determine the relationship between the above organizations and the TEAP by designation of affiliate, council, department or other title.
Section 4.
A Delegate Assembly, consisting of delegates from each TEAP Region, shall represent the membership at the Annual Business Meeting held at the Annual State Conference. All actions and decisions at the Annual Business Meeting are the responsibility of the delegates to the Delegate Assembly.
Section 1.
The elected officers of the TEAP Executive Board shall consist of the President; the Deputy President; the President-elect; the Immediate Past President; the Vice Presidents representing the regions, leadership, college students and local associations; and Representatives elected by recognized affiliate organizations.
Section 2.
The appointed officers of the TEAP Executive Board shall consist of the Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Publications Chairperson and Conference Director.
Section 3.
Only the members of the Executive Board shall vote.
The Association shall publish an official journal at least three times each year. All other publications prepared in the name of TEAP shall be authorized by the Executive Board.
Amendments to the Constitution may be initiated by members through the process of submitting a written proposal to the Executive Board. Upon approval by the Executive Board, the proposed amendments shall be submitted by mail to the membership for vote. A majority of the returned ballots must approve the amendment in order for the amendment to become a part of the Constitution.
Section 1.
The TEAP is not organized for profit and no part of the earnings of the TEAP shall inure to the benefit of any private member.
Section 2.
In the event of the liquidation or dissolution of the TEAP, whether voluntary or involuntary, no member shall be entitled to any distribution or division of its remaining properties or its proceeds, and the balance of all the money and other property received by the TEAP from any source, after the payment of all debts and obligations of the TEAP shall be used or distributed, subject to the Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, exclusively for the purpose herein before set forth.
