An affiliate chapter of the Society for Vascular Ultrasound SVU
GBVT
Greater Boston Vascular Technologists
BYLAWS

I. NAME

The organization shall be known as the Greater Boston Vascular Technologists (GBVT).

II. PURPOSE

The purpose of the organization is to:

  1. Provide continuing education for area vascular technologists
  2. Function as a regional source of information in matters pertaining to non-invasive vascular technology.
  3. Operate as a non-profit organization for scientific or educational purposes.
  4. Function as a liaison between the regional membership and the national organization-Society of Vascular Ultrasound (SVU).
  5. Exists as an organization which will be an affiliated chapter of SVU and thereby entitled to those benefits of such affiliation which were put forth by the Board of Directors of SVU.

III. MEMBERSHIP

  1. Membership shall be known as either active or associate.
  2. Active members will be those persons actively employed in the field of vascular technology as a technologist. Only active members may hold office and vote. Active members will keep their active status so long as their dues are current and they qualify under this section.
  3. Associate members will be those persons in the field of vascular technology or a related field but whose primary employment does not qualify them for active membership. This group will include, but not limited to, physicians, nurses and equipment company representatives. Associate members must pay dues but do not vote or hold office.
  4. Application for membership and dues shall be submitted to the officers responsible (Secretary and Treasurer).
  5. Termination of membership from GBVT may occur under the following conditions:
    1. Resignation filed in writing with GBVT. Dues will not be refunded.
    2. Failure to pay sums due and owing GBVT within 90 days of their due date.

IV. MEETINGS

  1. Business meetings shall be held at least twice a year and may be held in conjunction with program meetings.
  2. Notice of meetings shall be mailed to the members at least 21 days prior to the meetings.
  3. Special meetings may be called by the President, a majority of the Board of Directors, or one-third of the active membership, providing that 10 days notice has been given to the members.
  4. A quorum shall consist of 20% of the active membership for the purpose of conducting business of the organization.

V. DUES

  1. Dues shall be paid annually. The amount shall be fixed by the membership and be specified in the Standing Rules. Dues shall become due and payable January and shall be delinquent March 31 of each year.

VI. OFFICERS

  1. The officers shall be designated as President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. These officers shall comprise the Board.
  2. Election of officers will be held at the last meeting of each calendar year. Newly elected officers will assume their duties for the first meeting of each calendar year.
  3. A candidate for office shall be an active member in good standing of GBVT and the Society of Vascular Ultrasound and must consent to serve GBVT and abide by the bylaws or GBVT.
  4. Elections will be held by secret ballot. The candidate receiving the majority of votes shall be elected.
  5. Vacancies in office shall be filled by election. This election will take place during the next scheduled meeting or at a special meeting as described in section IV. 3. In the event of a vacancy in the office of President, the Vice President will assume the duties of the President until the next election.
  6. Resignation from office must be submitted in writing to the Board.

VII. COMMITTEES

  1. Membership - The Secretary shall be chairperson of the membership committee. This committee will receive and review applications for membership to assure qualifications according to bylaws.
  2. Bylaws - This committee shall consist of a chairperson and at least two other active members who shall propose changes, revisions, or amendments as required to be presented to membership for vote.
  3. Audit - The President will appoint a member or non-member not currently serving on the Board of GBVT to perform an audit of the books of the treasury by December 31 each year. In the event of vacancy in the office of Treasurer, the appointed auditor will hold an audit within 10 days of a written resignation of the Treasurer.

VIII. DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS

  1. President
    1. Act as chair of the meetings and Board of Directors.
    2. Preside at regular and special meetings.
    3. May call special meetings of the membership, Board of Directors, and committees.
    4. Appoint committee chairpersons except to membership and audit committee
    5. Take appropriate action to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors.
    6. Countersign all checks drawn on the Treasury.
    7. Serve as liaison between GBVT and SVU.
  2. Vice President
    1. Assume the duties of the President in the event of his/her absence at a meeting or vacancy of the office of President.
    2. Assist President in his/her duties
    3. Determine that a quorum is present for each business meeting.
    4. Serve as chairperson of the Bylaws committee.
    5. Perform other reasonable duties at the request of the Board.
  3. Secretary
    1. Keep accurate records of all meetings.
    2. Maintain a roster of members and their status.
    3. Keep a file of committee reports.
    4. Ensure that all notices for meetings are duly given in accordance with IV.2.
    5. Serve as chairperson of the membership committee.
    6. Conduct correspondence in accordance with direction from the President/Board of Directors.
  4. Treasurer
    1. Have custody of all funds of the organization, making disbursements by check as authorized.
    2. Give a financial report at least twice each year to the Board of GBVT.
    3. Keep an accurate record of all monies received and dispersed.
    4. Give a list of members and addresses to the membership chair, (Secretary), as dues are paid.
    5. Turn over the books to the appointed auditor immediately following the last meeting of the calendar year for audit by December 31, or at time of resignation.

IX. Website

  1. Corporate sponsorship on our websites will be accepted on GBVT website www.gbvt.org
  2. Fees for such sponsorship will be determined either monthly, bi annually, or annually with the amount for sponsorhip determined by the Board of Directors
  3. GBVT executive board reserves the right to terminate any sponsorship agreement if sponsorship is determined to be inappropriate by the Board of Directors.
  4. Fees for Job postings will be determined by the Board of Directors
  5. Website to be maintained under the direction of the Board of Directors.

Rev.2006