St. Cloud Area Volunteer Coordinators (SCAVC)
By-Laws
Section I – Purpose
The purpose of SCAVC shall be to promote community awareness of volunteerism and develop the professionalism of volunteer management through formats outlined as educational within the guidelines of section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Section II – Membership
The organization’s membership will be composed of people from community organizations and/or agencies in Central Minnesota who recruit and assign volunteers and/or manage volunteer programs.
Members are eligible for workshop/training scholarships and may refer to scholarship guidelines form for
more details. Three general membership scholarships are awarded for a maximum of $50 per year.
As a membership benefit, the Chairperson is eligible to receive a $100 workshop/training scholarship per year which may be carried over until term expires and as reserve budget allows.
Section III – Officers
The officers of the organization will be Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Training & Program Coordinator, Public Relations Coordinator, and Membership Coordinator. They will be elected by the membership for one year at the annual meeting, to be held in May. Term of office will run from August through July.
Section IV – Committees
SCAVC shall have the following standing committees:
a. Executive Committee – Shall consist of all elected officers. Shall have the authority to act for the membership between meetings and report at the next meeting. Shall appoint qualified individuals to fill vacancies/unexpired terms. This committee will meet 2-3 times per year or as necessary.
b. Nominating Committee – Shall be appointed by the Chairperson to request and accept nominations for elected offices (i.e. Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Training & Program Coordinator, Public Relations Coordinator and Membership Coordinator). Shall prepare a slate of nominees for presentation and election at May meeting.