The first regular meeting of the newly elected Board of Directors shall be held immediately after the close of the annual meeting of Members. Whenever the President shall deem necessary, a vote of the Board of Directors may be cast on any matter during the meeting when a quorum is met by mail, facsimile communication, electronic mail, or other appropriate means. If a vacancy shall occur in the Membership of the Board for any reason, such vacancy shall be filled by a majority voice, fax, or mail vote of the remaining Members of the Board. The Director so elected shall hold office for the duration of that seat s term. The Board of Directors may authorize reimbursement of expenses of Directors who attend special meetings, appearances, or presentations on behalf of the Association.
Reimbursement requires a motion and a majority vote.
The Officers of the Association shall consist of a President, a President Elect, a Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and a minimum of one Past President. In the event that the President cannot fulfill his duty, the President Elect will step in and assume his role within the Association. The President Elect shall discharge the duties of the President in the event of absence or disability, no matter what the cause. An annual election will take place for the office of Vice President. The President shall preside over all regular and special meetings of the Association and of the Board of Directors and shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Association.