I. NAME:

The name of the Chapter shall be the Central New York Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of German.

II. PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Chapter conforms to that of the national organization. It proposes to promote the teaching of German in the area covered by this Chapter, and to encourage a spirit of cooperation and fellowship among its members.

III. MEMBERSHIP:

1. Any teacher of German, or anyone interested in the teaching of German, may become a member of this Chapter and the National Association upon payment of the annual dues as specified by the By-Laws of the National Association. [No one can be a member of the chapter alone. all chapter members belong first to the national association.] Membership will be retained by the continued payment of the annual dues.
2. The annual dues, which include a subscription to one of the official publications of the National Association, are payable in September of the membership year for which they are intended. Only members in good standing may exercise the privileges of membership. [Membership is on an academic year basis (September 1 - August 31).]
3. Junior membership is defined as applying to graduate and undergraduate students who are certified by the Chairman of their department.  [Change to: Graduate and undergraduate students who are certified by the chairperson of their department may become student members upon payment of the annual dues for student membership.]
4. A teacher who at the time of retirement has been a member of the AATG for at least fifteen years may elect Emeritus Membership. The dues for this type of membership are defined in the By-Laws of the National Association.
5. [Add:  Honorary membership in the AATG may be granted only in accordance with the stipulations in the National Constitution.]

IV. OFFICERS:

1. The officers of the Chapter are a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary and a Treasurer.
2. These officers shall be elected for a two-year term at the regular Spring meeting.
3. Elections shall be on the basis of nominations made by a nominating committee and/or from the floor.

V. ADMINISTRATION:

The administration of the Chapter shall be in the hands of the Executive Council which consists of the officers provided for in Section IV.  In addition, the ex-President of the Council shall [may[ be a member of the Executive Council for two years following his[/her] retirement from office.

VI. MEETINGS:

The Chapter shall meet at least two times each year.  The time and place of meeting shall be determined by the President after due consultation with the Executive Council.

VII. CHANGES IN THE CONSTITUTION:

The Constitution of the Chapter may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the members present at any regular meeting.  Such amendment or amendments may be proposed by the Executive Council or by written notice to the Executive Council by at least four members of the Chapter no later than two months [one month] in advance of the meeting at which action is to be taken.  The Secretary shall submit such proposed amendment or amendments to the membership at least three weeks prior to the time of final action.

VIII. BY-LAWS:

By-Laws may be adopted or changed at any annual meeting of the Chapter by majority of the members present provided that written notice of the proposed changes is sent to all members at least 30 days prior to such meeting.