San Jose Senior YBA
1997-98
Constitution
ARTICLE I: NAME
Section 1 The name of this organization shall be the San Jose Senior Young Buddhist Association, herein referred to as Sr. YBA.
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE
Section 1 The purpose of this Sr. YBA shall be to advance the principles of Buddhism and to promote unity and friendship among this Sr. YBA and affiliated organizations.
Section 2 The Sr. YBA shall work in affiliation with the Coast District Young Buddhist League, the Western Young Buddhist League, and the Buddhist Churches of America.
ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 The membership shall be composed of persons who have graduated high school.
Section 2 Admittance to membership shall be acknowledged when an application and membership fee are submitted to the Sr. YBA Cabinet for approval.
Section 3 Members must renew membership and fees which cover dues to affiliated organizations annually.
ARTICLE IV: CABINET
Section 1 The Sr. YBA Cabinet shall have the following officers:
President
Treasurer
Section 2 Additional cabinet positions shall be added or omitted as necessary.
Section 3 Officers may be impeached by a majority vote of the members.
ARTICLE V: REVISIONS
Section 1 The constitution shall be reviewed and/or revised every year by the cabinet as deemed necessary, requiring a majority favorable vote of the current membership.
ARTICLE VI: OTHER STUFF
Section 1 The Sr. YBA will subsidize 25% of members registration fees for YBA conferences which he/she attends.