ANGLE EAST BYLAWS

ARTICLE I
NAME

A. This society shall be known as ANGLE EAST or the EASTERN COMPONENT OF THE EDWARD H. ANGLE SOCIETY OF ORTHODONTISTS (EHASO).

B. ANGLE EAST encompasses specific geographical areas in the United States and Canada, including portions of New York, all of Vermont, Washington DC, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and the Canadian Provinces of Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland.

ARTICLE II
PURPOSES

The purposes of this Component are to support the EHASO's objectives, act as a working unit to encourage professional efforts, and function as a study group for scientific and technical advancement.

ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP

A. CLASSIFICATION

Membership classifications include Affiliate, Active (including Active Members & Members-At-Large), and Senior (including Senior-Active & Senior-Retired).

B. AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP

1. ELIGIBILITY

Affiliate members must support the purposes of EHASO and the Component and be actively engaged in orthodontics.

2. ADMISSION

Admission is by invitation only, following procedures outlined in the EHASO and Component Bylaws and Standing Resolutions.

3. REQUIREMENTS

Affiliate members must understand and subscribe to the Society's principles, serve a minimum of two years (3 Annual Meetings), and a maximum of four years (5 Annual Meetings) unless extended. They must complete clinical and academic requirements as per Standing Resolutions and are expected to attend all meetings, with possible exceptions for Members-at-Large due to geographic location.

4. DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES OF AFFILIATE MEMBERS

The main goal is to achieve Active membership. Affiliates are interviewed at each meeting to guide them. They can attend scientific, business (except during Examining Committee reports), and social events, and vote on the Best Paper Award, but cannot vote on regular business, propose members, or hold office. Attendance at Biennial Meetings is strongly encouraged.

C. ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP

1. ADMISSION

Candidates are recommended by the Examining Committee to the Executive Committee upon meeting all requirements. Unanimous Executive Committee approval leads to a proposal at a business meeting, requiring a three-fourths (3/4) mail or electronic vote of voting members. If the Executive Committee vote is not unanimous, the sponsor can propose the candidate for a membership vote with the same requirements. Newly elected Active members are introduced at the first general membership meeting of the Biennial Meeting.

2. DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES OF ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP

Active members must continue to support the Society's purposes and be actively engaged in orthodontics. They must periodically contribute to the profession as defined in Standing Resolutions. They have the right to vote, propose new members, and hold office. Attendance at the entire Component meeting is mandatory, with exceptions for extenuating personal circumstances, requiring written notification to the Secretary-Treasurer. Unexcused absences can lead to reprimand by the Executive Committee.

D. ACTIVE MEMBERS-AT-LARGE

1. ELIGIBILITY

This class is for individuals eligible for Regular membership in a Component but residing and practicing outside existing Component boundaries, where meeting all attendance requirements is impractical, provided all other membership requirements are met.

2. DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES

Active Members-at-Large have the same duties and privileges as Active members but may receive special meeting attendance requirements from the Executive Committee.

E. SENIOR MEMBERS

1. ELIGIBILITY

Senior status is granted by the Component and requires 25 years of Active membership or reaching age 65. Other retired members may be granted Senior status upon petition by the Executive Committee to the EHASO Board of Directors.

2. CATEGORIES

There are two categories:

1. SENIOR ACTIVE: Actively practicing or significantly involved in orthodontic education. They pay dues, assessments, and subscribe to the Angle Orthodontist.
2. SENIOR RETIRED: Fully retired without significant teaching remuneration. They do not pay dues or assessments but can subscribe to the Angle Orthodontist at their own expense.

3. ADMISSION

Recommendations for Senior membership require a unanimous Executive Committee vote, reported at a business meeting, followed by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of voting members present and voting at a subsequent business meeting.

4. DUTIES AND PRIVILEGES

Senior members can attend scientific sessions and participate if desired but are not obligated to do so. They can vote, hold office, and propose new members as second sponsors.

F. TRANSFER OF MEMBERSHIP TO ANOTHER COMPONENT

Active members can transfer between Components with Executive Committee approval of both Components and a three-fourths (3/4) mail or electronic vote of the receiving Component's voting members. Affiliate Members must meet the new Component's requirements. A Component can accept a maximum of two out-of-area applicants annually. Members moving their practice can retain existing membership or seek membership in the new Component's territory.

G. TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP

1. VOLUNTARY TERMINATION

Membership can be terminated voluntarily by submitting a resignation to the Executive Committee through the Secretary for presentation to the membership.

2. INVOLUNTARY TERMINATION

Involuntary termination can occur for failing to follow Bylaws, engaging in detrimental conduct, or having two consecutive unexcused absences or failures to fulfill requirements. This requires a three-fourths (3/4) Executive Committee vote and subsequent three-fourths (3/4) mail or electronic vote of the voting membership. The member must be notified of charges and given an opportunity to appear before the Executive Committee and membership. Termination is not effective until EHASO Judicial Procedure requirements are met.

ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS

A. OFFICERS

The officers include the President, President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer (if applicable), Editor, Director, and Historian.

B. DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Key duties for each officer are outlined, including presiding over meetings (President), assisting the President and chairing the Program Committee (President-Elect), acting as President in their absence and counseling Affiliates (Vice-President), maintaining records, managing finances, and recording attendance (Secretary-Treasurer), assisting the Secretary-Treasurer (Assistant Secretary-Treasurer), reporting information and acting as an agent for The Angle Orthodontist (Editor), representing Angle East on the EHASO Board and dispensing funds (Director), and preserving historical documents (Historian).

1. PRESIDENT

Presides at meetings, makes committee appointments, chairs the Executive Committee, and performs customary duties.

2. PRESIDENT-ELECT

Assists the President, is an ex-officio member of most committees, succeeds to the presidency, chairs the Program Committee, and tracks affiliate progress.

3. VICE-PRESIDENT

Acts as President in the President's absence, interviews and counsels Affiliate members, is Vice-Chair of the Program Committee, and an ex-officio member of the Examining Committee.

4. SECRETARY-TREASURER

Maintains records, conducts correspondence, manages finances, records attendance, and performs other delegated duties.

5. ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREASURER

Elected in the Secretary-Treasurer's second year to understudy and assist, and is a nominee for Secretary-Treasurer.

6. EDITOR

Reports information to members, submits items to Society publications, and obtains contributions for The Angle Orthodontist.

7. DIRECTOR

Represents Angle East on the EHASO Board and is empowered to dispense Component funds with the Secretary-Treasurer.

8. HISTORIAN

Appointed by the President with Executive Committee approval to preserve historical documents. Serves a term concurrent with the President and is a member of the Executive Committee.

C. ELECTION, TERM, AND VACANCIES OF OFFICERS

A Nominating Committee proposes a slate of officers annually. Terms are one year for most officers, three years for the Secretary-Treasurer (potentially extended), and seven years for the Director. The Editor can serve consecutive terms. Officers serve until their successors are elected. Vacancies are filled by a majority vote of the Executive Committee for the unexpired term.

ARTICLE V
COMMITTEES

A. NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Composed of the three most recent available Past-Presidents, with the earliest-serving acting as Chair. The committee nominates officers and aims for continuity by advancing officers.

B. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Includes officers, Director, Historian, three most recent Past-Presidents, and Chairs of the Bylaws, Membership, Examining, and Academic Credentials Committees. The Assistant Secretary-Treasurer is an ex-officio member without a vote. This committee acts as an interim managing body, reporting actions for membership approval, and handles membership and other matters as specified.

C. EXAMINING COMMITTEE

Consists of members serving five-year terms, with one appointed annually; the senior member chairs. The Vice-President and outgoing Chair are ex-officio members. Consultants may be appointed. The committee reports annually, conducts and supervises examinations of Affiliate members, and recommends extensions or advancement to Active membership to the Executive Committee. A Subcommittee, the Academic Credentials Committee, has its composition, function, and duties in the Standing Resolutions, with its Chair being a member or consultant to the Examining Committee.

D. PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Chaired by the President-Elect, with the Vice-President as Vice-Chair, and other appointed members. The committee plans and supervises the program, arranges meetings, makes assignments, and reports to the Secretary-Treasurer for publicity.

E. BYLAWS COMMITTEE

Composed of a Chair and two members serving three-year terms; the senior member usually chairs. The Parliamentarian, if appointed, is an ex officio member. The committee updates Bylaws and Standing Resolutions, advises on amendments, and initiates appropriate amendments. A Parliamentarian may be appointed to advise on constitutional matters.

F. AWARDS COMMITTEE

Appointed by the President, with three members serving three-year terms to ensure continuity (limited to one consecutive term). The senior member chairs. The committee recommends award candidates, including the Harvey Peck Memorial Award (for exemplary achievement), the Distinguished Service Award (for meritorious service), and the Barney Swain Award (for the best paper). Recommendations are submitted to the Secretary-Treasurer by November 1st for Executive Committee approval. Recipients are listed in the Annual Meeting Program. The award process is detailed in the Standing Resolutions.

G. SPECIAL COMMITTEES

May be appointed by the President with Executive Committee and membership approval as needed.

H. MEMBERSHIP ON COMMITTEES

Members are generally limited to one consecutive term on a committee unless otherwise specified.

ARTICLE VI
MEETINGS

At least one meeting is held annually. The Executive Committee recommends meeting times and places for membership approval. A quorum is 25% of Active members. For mail or electronic ballots, only those returned within one month are counted.

ARTICLE VII
EXPENSES

Meeting expenses are prorated among Active, Affiliate, and Senior-Active members, and attending Active Members-at-Large and Senior-Retired members. Guests pay 50% of these expenses. Administrative expenses are assessed with meeting expenses. Members facing severe financial hardship may request a waiver of meeting expenses, subject to written request and Executive Committee approval.

ARTICLE VIII
POLICIES

Standing Resolutions, containing Policies, Procedures, and Special Rules, may be established or amended by a majority vote and are attached to the Bylaws.

ARTICLE IX
NONDISCRIMINATION

Membership eligibility is not affected by gender, color, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or political affiliation. Gender references in the Bylaws apply to all genders.

ARTICLE X
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

The latest edition of The American Institute of Parliamentarians Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure governs meetings, provided it doesn't conflict with these Bylaws or special rules.

ARTICLE XI
AMENDMENTS

These Bylaws can be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of voting members present and voting at a meeting, provided written or electronic notice was sent 30 days prior and the vote constitutes over half of the total voting membership. If insufficient members are present, a mail or electronic ballot is required. Amendments can also pass with a four-fifths (4/5) vote of voting members present and voting at an Annual Session business meeting, provided they were presented at a prior business meeting in the same session and the vote constitutes over half the total voting membership.