Bylaws

Article XI. AWARDS

Section 1. The Corporation shall give the Women's National Book Association Award (formerly called the Constance Lindsay Skinner Award) biennially in the even-numbered years. The award consists of a citation. The recipient is a living American woman 1) who derives a part or all of her income from books and allied arts, and 2) who has done meritorious work in the world of books beyond the duties or responsibilities of her profession or occupation.

Section 2. The Corporation shall give the Lucile Micheels Pannell Award annually. The award consists of a cash prize and a piece of original art. The recipient is a bookseller, teacher, or librarian who has developed and implemented an innovative program bringing children and books together.

Article XII. YEARS

Section 1. The fiscal year and the membership year of the Corporation are June 1–May 31, except that the membership year for sustaining members is January 1–December 31.

Article XIII. OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONS

Section 1. The official publication of the Corporation is The Bookwoman.

Section 2. The official Web site of the corporation is http://www.wnba-books.org

Section 3. Other publications may be authorized by the board of directors.

Article XIV. AFFILIATION
Section 1. The Corporation may have as an affiliate or become an affiliate of an organization whose objectives are consistent with those of the Corporation and whose activities are not in conflict with the Certificate of Incorporation, the bylaws, or Section 501(c)(3) or the U.S. Tax Code. If continued affiliation becomes undesirable, it may be canceled. Affiliation or disaffiliation shall be authorized by the board.

Article XV. AMENDMENTS

Section 1. These bylaws can be amended at the annual meeting of the Corporation by a two-thirds vote of the members of the board of directors, provided that the amendment(s) have been submitted in writing at least two months before a vote is taken.

Section 2. The executive committee may, in an emergency, conduct a mail ballot to amend the bylaws, provided that the requirements of Section 1 have been met.

Article XVI. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Section 1. The rules contained in Robert's Rules of Order (latest edition) shall govern this organization in all parliamentary procedures in which they are applicable, and in which they are not inconsistent with the Certificate of Incorporation, these bylaws, and Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Tax Code.

Amended January 18, 2006
Sylvia Cross, Chairperson
Task Force on Network Membership

Amended, June 5, 2004
Detroit, Michigan

Margaret E. Auer, National President
Detroit Chapter

Amy Barden, National Treasurer
Washington, D.C. Chapter

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