Revision One
Current Version
ARTICLE 4
OFFICERS
Section 3. Election Procedures
(f) Candidates are required to submit (via email) a short biographical sketch provided the sketch is no longer than one letter-size page in 14-point font (to be posted online and/or distributed via electronic and/or paper means) within fourteen (14) days of being nominated.

Revised Version
ARTICLE 4
OFFICERS
Section 3. Election Procedures
(f) Candidates are required to submit (via email) a short biographical sketch provided the sketch is no longer than one letter-size page in 14-point font (to be posted online and/or distributed via electronic means) within fourteen (14) days of being nominated.

Why is this revision necessary?
To eliminate the need to print and mail paper, modernizing the Association by utilizing cost saving virtual options, as well as aligning with our accessible technology advocacy goals.

Revision Two
Current Version
ARTICLE 4
OFFICERS
Section 3. Election Procedures
b. Elections:
(1) The presiding officer shall commence the hybrid voting options, combining secure web-based, telephone, and paper ballots via a third-party independent entity fourteen (14) days prior to the convention in election years.

Revised Version
ARTICLE 4
OFFICERS
Section 3. Election Procedures
b. Elections:
(1) The presiding officer shall commence the hybrid voting options, combining secure web-based and telephone ballots via a third-party independent entity fourteen (14) days prior to the convention in election years.

Why is this revision necessary?
To eliminate the need to print and mail paper, modernizing the Association by utilizing cost saving virtual options, as well as aligning with our accessible technology advocacy goals.

Revision Three
Current Version
ARTICLE 4
OFFICERS
Section 3. Election Procedures
(b) The candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast shall be declared elected and sworn into office at the convention.

Revised Version
ARTICLE 4
OFFICERS
Section 3. Election Procedures
(b) The candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast shall be declared elected and sworn into office.

Why is this revision necessary?
To eliminate the need to wait until convention to swear in new officers.

Revision Four
Current Version
ARTICLE 4
OFFICERS
Section 4. Appointed Officers
The board shall appoint a judge advocate, a sergeant-at-arms, a chaplain, and an ombudsman from among duly qualified members and may reappoint said positions accordingly.

Revised Version
ARTICLE 4
OFFICERS
Section 4. Appointed Officers
The board may appoint a judge advocate, a sergeant-at-arms, a chaplain, and an ombudsman from among duly qualified members and may reappoint said positions accordingly.

Why is this revision necessary?
To allow flexibility regarding appointees.

Revision Five
Current Version
ARTICLE 6
DISTRICT DIRECTORS
Section 2. Elections
b. Elections:
(1) The presiding officer shall commence the hybrid voting options, combining secure web-based, telephone, and paper ballots via a third-party independent entity fourteen (14) days prior to the convention in election years.

Revised Version
ARTICLE 6
DISTRICT DIRECTORS
Section 2. Elections
b. Elections:
(1) The presiding officer shall commence the hybrid voting options, combining secure web-based and telephone ballots via a third-party independent entity fourteen (14) days prior to the convention in election years.

Why is this revision necessary?
To eliminate the need to print and mail paper, modernizing the Association by utilizing cost saving virtual options, as well as aligning with our accessible technology advocacy goals.

Revision Six
Current Version
ARTICLE 6
DISTRICT DIRECTORS
Section 2. Elections
b. Elections:
(b) The candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast shall be declared elected and sworn into office at the convention.

Revised Version
ARTICLE 6
DISTRICT DIRECTORS
Section 2. Elections
b. Elections:
(b) The candidate receiving the highest number of votes cast shall be declared elected and sworn into office.

Why is this revision necessary?
To eliminate the need to wait until convention to swear in new district directors.

Revision Seven
Current Version
ARTICLE 6
DISTRICT DIRECTORS
Section 2. Elections
b. Elections:
(g) Elections for district one (1) and district three (3) will occur in 2025, and district two (2) and district four (4) will occur in 2026, and biannually thereafter.

Revised Version
ARTICLE 6
DISTRICT DIRECTORS
Section 2. Elections
b. Elections:
(g) Elections for district one (1) and district three (3) will occur in 2025, and district two (2) and district four (4) will occur in 2026, and biennially thereafter.

Why is this revision necessary?
To replace the word biannually (meaning twice per year), with biennially (meaning every other year).

Revision Eight
Current Version
ARTICLE 9
CONVENTION
Section 1.
There shall be held annually a meeting for the members to be known as the convention.

Revised Version
ARTICLE 9
CONVENTION
Section 1.
There shall be held biennially a meeting for the members to be known as the convention.

Why is this revision necessary?
To align Association business and convention.

Revision Nine
Current Version
ARTICLE 9
CONVENTION
Section 2.
Every member shall be eligible to attend and participate in all meetings of the convention. Regardless of attendance, secure web-based, telephone, and paper ballots will be conducted via a third-party independent entity entitling all members to one (1) vote on business matters.

Revised Version
ARTICLE 9
CONVENTION
Section 2.
Every member shall be eligible to attend and participate in all meetings of the convention. Regardless of attendance, secure web-based and telephone voting will be conducted via a third-party independent entity entitling all members to one (1) vote on business matters.

Why is this revision necessary?
To eliminate the need to print and mail paper, modernizing the Association by utilizing cost saving virtual options, as well as aligning with our accessible technology advocacy goals.

Revision Ten
Current Version
ARTICLE 9
CONVENTION
Section 3.
The convention letter shall be considered the official notice of the convention and shall be posted online and/or distributed via electronic and/or paper means, no earlier than one hundred (100) days nor later than seventy-five (75) days before the date of the convention. Such notice shall contain the name of the city, the address, the dates, and an explanation of member voting options.

Revised Version
ARTICLE 9
CONVENTION
Section 3.
The convention letter shall be considered the official notice of the convention and shall be posted online and/or distributed via electronic means, no earlier than one hundred (100) days nor later than seventy-five (75) days before the date of the convention. Such notice shall contain the name of the city, the address, the dates, and an explanation of member voting options.

Why is this revision necessary?
To eliminate the need to print and mail paper, modernizing the Association by utilizing cost saving virtual options, as well as aligning with our accessible technology advocacy goals.

Revision Eleven
Current Version
ARTICLE 9
CONVENTION
Section 4.
The regular order of convention business shall be as follows:
a. Invocation
b. Pledge of Allegiance
c. Addresses of Welcome and Response
d. Report of the Rules Committee
e. Report of the Credentials Committee
f. Roll Call
g. Minutes of the Preceding Convention
h. Report of the Officers and Board of Directors
i. Submission of Resolutions
j. Report of the Resolutions Committee
k. Unfinished Business
l. New Business
m. Installation of Officers*
n. Adjournment
*Installation of officers occur biannually. Additionally, the order of business may be changed by a majority vote of the members present on a motion to suspend rules.

Revised Version
ARTICLE 9
CONVENTION
Section 4.
The regular order of convention business shall be as follows:
a. Invocation
b. Pledge of Allegiance
c. Addresses of Welcome and Response
d. Report of the Rules Committee
e. Minutes of the Preceding Convention
f. Report of the Officers and Board of Directors
g. Report of the Resolutions Committee
h. Unfinished Business
i. New Business
j. Installation of Officers
k. Adjournment
*Additionally, the order of business may be changed by a majority vote of the members present on a motion to suspend rules.

Why is this revision necessary?
To align the convention order of business with the new hybrid VoteNow voting system and virtual pre-convention meetings allowing for full member participation regardless of convention attendance.

Revision Twelve
Current Version
ARTICLE 16
TRIAL PROCEDURE
Section 4.
c. The member shall be tried in the vicinity of the nearest group.

Revised Version
ARTICLE 16
TRIAL PROCEDURE
Section 4.
c. The member shall be tried virtually, or in the vicinity of the nearest group.

Why is this revision necessary?
To modernize the Association and utilize cost saving virtual options.

Revision Thirteen
Current Version
ARTICLE 18
AMENDMENTS/REVISIONS TO BYLAWS/PETITION TO AMEND CHARTER
Section 1. Amendments/Revisions
a. These bylaws may be amended or revised by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast at convention.

Revised Version
ARTICLE 18
AMENDMENTS/REVISIONS TO BYLAWS/PETITION TO AMEND CHARTER
Section 1. Amendments/Revisions
a. These bylaws may be amended or revised by the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the votes cast.

Why is this revision necessary?
To modernize the Association and utilize cost saving virtual options allowing for full member participation regardless of convention attendance.

Revision Fourteen
Current Version
ARTICLE 18
AMENDMENTS/REVISIONS TO BYLAWS/PETITION TO AMEND CHARTER
Section 1. Amendments/Revisions
(2) Amendments or revisions of an emergency nature may be submitted on the opening day of a convention with unanimous consent of the bylaws and resolutions committee.

Revised Version
ARTICLE 18
AMENDMENTS/REVISIONS TO BYLAWS/PETITION TO AMEND CHARTER
Section 1. Amendments/Revisions
(2) Amendments or revisions of an emergency nature may be submitted on the opening day of a convention with unanimous consent of the board.

Why is this revision necessary?
To modernize the Association and utilize cost saving virtual options allowing for full member participation regardless of convention attendance.