ASSOCIATION FOR
PROFESSIONALS IN INFECTION CONTROL AND EPIDEMIOLOGY, INC.
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CHAIRPERSON, BYLAWS
NAME Betty N. Gormley, RN, CIC
WORK ADDRESS Gloucester County Department of Health and Senior Services
WORK PHONE NUMBER 856-262-4183
FAX NUMBER 856-629-0469
HOME PHONE NUMBER 856-256-8178
ASSOCIATION FOR
PROFESSIONALS IN INFECTION CONTROL AND EPIDEMIOLOGY, INC.
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POSITION Chapter President
NAME Catherine Wilson
ADDRESS New
PHONE 609-894-4037
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POSITION President Elect
NAME Margaret A. Janasie
ADDRESS
PHONE 732-776-4168
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POSITION By-Laws Chairperson
NAME Betty Gormley
ADDRESS Gloucester Co. Dept. Health & Sr. Services,
08012
PHONE 856-262-4183
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ASSOCIATION FOR
PROFESSIONALS IN INFECTION CONTROL AND EPIDEMIOLOGY, INC.
The name of this organization is the Association for
Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc.,APIC
The seal of the National Association “APIC” or
“Association” shall be a circular impression seal with the words
"Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology,
Inc., Massachusetts 1987" affixed thereto.
The general purpose of the Association is to improve
patient care by serving the needs and aims common to all disciplines who are united by infection control and epidemiology
activities.
The Association for Professionals in Infection
Control and Epidemiology, Inc. is a multidisciplinary, voluntary, international
organization. Our purpose is to
influence, support, and improve the quality of health care through the practice
and management of infection control and the application of epidemiology in all
health settings. APIC is committed to
improve patient care, prevent adverse outcomes, and minimize occupational
hazards associated with the delivery of health care.
A. To direct, support and improve the
practice and management of infection control and the application of
epidemiology.
B. To position APIC as the leader in the
practice of infection control and the application of epidemiology.
C. To
ensure that APIC’s mission is supported by its
resources and activities.
The Association for Professionals in Infection
Control and Epidemiology, Inc. (APIC) is an exempt organization under Section
501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or a successor
statute. APIC is organized exclusively
for educational, charitable, scientific, and literal purposes within the
meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The National Association intends to obtain the full
benefit of any tax exemption it may be entitled to under the Internal Revenue
Code. Accordingly, the Association and
its Chapters shall be managed in a manner consistent with such exempt statutes.
A. Membership
in the Association is a privilege and is achieved by compliance with these
bylaws.
B. Categories
1. Active Membership
Active members shall be
individuals occupationally or professionally involved in the practice and
management of infection control and/or the application of epidemiology. Such members may vote in elections, serve on
committees, and hold elected office.
2. Associate Membership
Associate members shall be individuals not actively involved in the practice and management of infection control and/or application of epidemiology. Such members may not vote nor hold elected office.
3. Retired Membership
Retired members shall be
individuals who are no longer employed in any capacity and who have had five
consecutive years of Active or Associate APIC membership prior to
retirement. Retired members may not vote
nor hold elected office; however, they may serve in appointed capacities.
4. Honorary Membership
Honorary Members shall be
individuals elected to this category by the National Board of Directors in
recognition of their contribution to the field of infection control or to the
National Association. Such members serve
APIC in any manner mutually agreeable to themselves and the Board, but may not
vote or hold office.
C. Membership
Renewals
Membership shall be based on the calendar
year.
D. Membership
in Local Chapters
All members of the local chapters of the Association must also be members of the National Association and Active Members of the National Association are the only persons eligible for Active Member status in the Chapter.
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The fiscal year shall be the calendar year.
A. Dues
for each calendar year shall be determined by the Board of Directors.
B. Local
chapter membership dues shall not exceed those of the National Association.
C. All
dues shall be remitted according to Board policy.
D. Membership
cards shall be issued contingent upon receipt of current dues.
E. The membership of any individual whose
dues have not been paid on or before the first of January of any given year
shall be forfeited automatically.
Dues amounts
are not specified in the Bylaws. Any
increase or decrease in Chapter dues does require a vote by the Chapter
membership after presentation at a Chapter meeting. Because it is not a Bylaws
change, it does not require a 30-day advance notice. Dues for Retired Members
on the national level are one-half (1/2) the annual dues. Local chapters may follow suit or establish a
rate equitable to them including up to a full rate.
A. If the dues of any member are not paid
in accordance with the policies of the Chapter, membership shall be
automatically terminated.
B.
In the event a Chapter member ceases to be a member of the National
Association, membership in the Chapter shall also automatically terminate.
C.
Any member may be removed by the Board of Directors upon two-thirds
(2/3) affirmative vote of the entire Board of Directors then in office, whenever,
in its judgment, the best interests of the Chapter would be served
thereby. Such member, to be removed,
shall be given notice of said meeting, at which a decision for removal is to be
made and shall be given an opportunity to be heard prior to the final decision.
D.
The Board of Directors may provide for subsequent reinstatement.
A. Annual
Meetings
The annual business meeting
of this organization shall be held on the Third Thursday in October or at such
time as directed by the Board of Directors.
B. Quorum
Those
members present at the annual business meeting shall constitute a quorum.
The officers shall be a President, a
President-Elect, a Treasurer, a Treasurer- Elect, a
Membership Director and two Secretaries (recording and corresponding). These officers shall perform the duties
prescribed by these bylaws, perform those duties as usually pertain to their
respective offices, and perform those duties prescribed by the Board of
Directors.
A. President
1. Shall be directly responsible to the Board of Directors for the administration of the organ