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!Chapter(House(

547 Catalina St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651 (949) 494-6097 • Fax (949) 497-2375

[email protected] www.allagunabeach.org

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Thri/(Shop(526 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach, CA 92651

(949) 494-5977 • [email protected] !

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2014-2015 !

mailto:[email protected]

!TABLE&OF&CONTENTS&

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Schedule & Activities……………………………………………… 2

!Community Advisory Council……………………………………… 2

!ALLB Board of Directors & Officers……………………………… 3

!Standing Committee Chairmen…………………………………….. 3

!Committees………………………………………………………… 4

!Chapter Awards……………………………………………………. 7

!Past Presidents……………………………………………………. 8

!National Assistance League……………………………………….. 9

!Membership Listing………………………………………………. 11

!Bylaws……………………………………………………………. 29

!Standing Rules…………………………………………………….. 43

!Policies……………………………………………………………. 51

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SCHEDULE(&(ACTIVITIES(!MEETINGS: September through June

Board: 1st Monday 9:00 am

Regular: 2nd Monday 9:30 am

Commi>ees: Notification of committee meetings will be sent to the membership.

Please notify Judy Soulakis, [email protected], and our office manager, Jane Browne, [email protected], of all scheduled meetings. !

BRIDGE((Round(Robin): Contact: Bev Germain 499-5910

Elaine Haythorne 499-9211, Mary Pat McCourt 360-8310

!WEBSITE(Administrator: Pam Feldman !OFFICE(MANAGER: Office(Hours: Monday-Friday 9 to 2 p.m.

Jane Browne 494-6097

497-2375 Fax

Web Site: allagunabeach.org

Email: [email protected] !!

COMMUNITY(ADVISORY(COUNCIL(!Clifford Anderson, Attorney 495-1655 29652 Colebrook, Laguna Niguel, 92677 !John Campbell, Insurance [email protected] 494-1008 247 A Forest Ave., LB, 92651 !Jim McBride, CPA 494-1545 843 La Vista Dr., LB 92651

((Chris Keller 415-312-4777

Casa Resorts, Inc. 1289 So. Pacific Coast Highway, LB 92651

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!BOARD(OF(DIRECTORS(&(OFFICERS(!

President Judy Soulakis First Vice President Membership Ann Hyde Vice President Philanthropic Projects Gayle Whitaker Vice President Resource Development OPEN

Recording Secretary Kathleen Hardcastle Treasurer Lee Kucera Assistant Treasurer Joan Kasman

Assisteens® Coordinator Susan Layman NAL Delegates Judy Soulakis, Susan Layman

NAL Alternate Delegates Christine Montonna, Suzy Bithell !

STANDING(COMMITTEE(CHAIRMEN(Buildings Janene Freitas Bylaws Jeri Prober Education Molly Levitta Finance Marilyn Coll Meeting Services Debby Bowes Orientation and Training Joanie Porter Public Relations Christine Montonna Strategic Planning Karen Mauro Information Technology Pam Feldman Circle Representative Molly Levitta Member/Database Administration Jane Browne !

APPOINTIVE(STANDING(COMMITTEE(CHAIRMEN(Parliamentarian Suzy Bithell Insurance Representative Suzy Bithell Historian OPEN

COMMITTEE(((APPOINTMENTS(Thrift Shop Chair Marnie Kiefer Thrift Shop Vice-Chair Janene Freitas, Joan Kasman,

Lynne Vihlene, Professionals Liaison Carrie Joyce Sunshine Karen McBride

Corresponding Secretary Kathleen Hardcastle ! !

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!COORDINATORS(

Thrift Shop Scheduler Marnie Kiefer Early Intervention Program (EIP) Catherine Hall

COMMITTEES(!!

ASSISTEENS®(

Coordinator: Susan Layman Co-Coordinator: Jeri Prober !BUILDINGS(

Chairman: Janene Freitas Vice-Chairman: Lynne Vihlene !BYLAWS(

Chairman: Jeri Prober Vice-Chairman: Karen Mauro !EDUCATION(

Chairman: Molly Levitta Co-Chairman: OPEN !FINANCE(

Chairman: Marilyn Coll Vice-Chairman: Jo Martin !RESOURCE(DEVELOPMENT(

Chairman: OPEN Vice-Chairman: Sue Caldwell !MEMBERSHIP(

Chairman: Ann Hyde Vice-Chairman: Joanie Porter !SUNSHINE(

Chairman: Karen McBride Vice-Chairman: Jeri Prober !MEETING(SERVICES(

Chairman: Debby Bowes Vice-Chairmen: Molly Levitta, Bren Adnani-Forghani !ORIENTATION(AND(TRAINING(

Chairman: Joanie Porter Vice-Chairman: Elaine Haythorne

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!PHILANTHROPIC(PROGRAMS(

Chairman: Gayle Whitaker Vice-Chairman: Brooke Taylor !!EIP(SUBPCOMMITTEE(

Chairman: Catherine Hall Vice-Chairman: Jeri Prober !!PUBLIC(RELATIONS(&(COMMUNITY(LIAISON(

Chairman: Christine Montonna Vice-Chairman: Ann Hyde !Website Administrator: Pam Feldman ! !

STRATEGIC(PLANNING(

Chairman: Karen Mauro Vice-Chairman: Elaine Merz !!INFORMATION(TECHNOLOGY(

Chairman: Pam Feldman !ALLB(THRIFT(SHOP(

Chairman: Marnie Kiefer

Vice Chairmen: Lynne Vihlene, Janene Freitas & Joan Kasman

Scheduling: Marnie Kiefer

Training: Mary Connor

Purchasing: Jacinta Loewen

Assistant Treasurer: Joan Kasman

!Thri/(Shop(Department(Heads:(!Women’s Chairman: Dixie Henry Members: Joanne Allen, Lois Zeller !Men’s Chairman: Pauli Herbert Member: Norma McKibban !Lingerie Chairman: Michelle Ebbecke & Gayle Rose

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Continued … !Thri/(Shop(Department(Heads:(!Scarves Chairman: Marlene Dryer !Belts & Ties Chairman: Molly Levitta !Shoes & Purses Chairman: Joan Kasman Member: Susan Flannery !Children’s Chairman: Suzy Bithell Members: Pauline Walpin, Ginny Halbert !Linens Chairman: Jeanne Jensen Members: Marnie Kiefer, Ruth Baumgartner !Housewares Chairman: Lynne Vihlene Members: Norma McKibban, Mary Connor, Janene Freitas !Framed Artwork Chairman: Janene Freitas !Toys Chairman: Brooke Taylor Members: Cathy Weinberg, Linda Skorheim, Linda Barisic, Mary Anderson !Boutique Clothing Chairman: Michelle Higgins Members: Shari Yamamoto, Bren Adnani-Forghani !Cards, Paper& Gift Supplies Chairman: Kathleen Hardcastle !Books Chairman: Ann HydeMembers: Janene Freitas, Kathleen Hardcastle, Margo Ganson, Catie Watson !Collectibles Chairman: Diane Gelfer Co-Chairman: Linda Dietrich !Jewelry Chairman: Norma McKibban Member: Marlene Dryer !Holiday Chairman: Ro Kendall Member: Judy Soulakis !DVD-CD-Video Chairman: Elaine Merz !Display Window: Shari Yamamoto !Calendar, Constant Contact & Photo Roster: Karen Mauro !

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!!CHAPTER(AWARDS(!

Ada(Edwards(Laughlin(Award(This award is for the recognition of a hard working “behind the scenes member”. She is an “unsung heroine” of the chapter who has given outstanding service and has been a member for a significant number of years. The award was named for the co-founder of Assistance League, Ada Edwards Laughlin because she was the less visible and hardworking assistant to Ann Hancock Banning. Myrtle Cone 1989 Patsy Tartaglia 1994 Eileen Wilson 2006 Evelyn LaLanne 1989 Miriam Harthill 1996 Carol Sorensen 2008 Betty Williams 1990 Millie Kerber 1999 Charlotte Graham 2011 Ruth Hilborn 1992 Julie Kee 2000 Martie McCluskey 2014 Emily Sells 1993 Mary Jane Yohe 2004 !

Assistance(League(Circle(of(Honor(Mary Jane Yohe 2012 Jean Fitzgerald 2012 !

RecogniSon(Award(

1991 1992 Ott Thompson Kathleen Jennings (PALS) Marybeth Kessler (Los Ninos Auxiliary) ! 1993 1994 1995 2008 Bob Beck Cord Curtis Duane Bickel Vern Vihlene Sid James Gini Blacker Ron Dean Dick Groves Chris Hartman Oliver Scott Ron Smith

Friendship(Pin(This award had its beginning several years ago at an Assistance League Conference

in St. Louis, Missouri, when members Diane Gelfer, Norma McKibban and Barb Covey discovered the unique pin featuring three women, clearly bringing to mind “friendship”.

The idea of the ALLB Friendship Pin Award was launched! !We award a lady in our membership who has shown extraordinary participation in promoting

friendship within our League. !Each recipient wears the Friendship Pin proudly to promote ALLB in our community. Next month, she selects the next deserving member and presents the pin at our regular meeting.

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!PAST(PRESIDENTS(

!Patsy Tartaglia, Founding President, Las Amigas 1953-1955

*Vern Chapman Las Amigas 1955-1957

*Helen Wood Las Amigas 1957-1959

*Donna Thomas Las Amigas 1959-1960

*Harriet Darling Las Amigas 1960-1962

*Dorothy Thoroughman 1962-1964

*Muriel Bradway 1964-1966

*Lois Soloman 1966-1968

*Audrey Jones 1968-1970

*Barbara Maddock 1970-1972

*May Griem 1972-1974

*Ruth Schryver 1974-1975

Mary Jane Yohe 1975-1977

*Gini Blacker 1977-1979

*Kay Rudy 1979-1981

*Evelyn LaLanne 1981-1983

Trudy Pessin 1983-1985

*Madeline Anderson 1985-1987

*Marilyn Winters 1987-1989

*Julie Kee 1989-1991

*Gabriella Mercereau 1991-1993

*Ruth Hilborn 1993-1995

Beverly Hine 1995-1997

*Betty Groves 1997-1999

Jean Fitzgerald 1999-2001

Karen Stevens 2001-2003

Diane Gelfer 2003-2005

Michelle Higgins 2005-2007

Ann Hyde 2007-2009

Joan Kasman 2009-2011

Karen Mauro 2011-2013

*deceased

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! !NATIONAL(ASSISTANCE(LEAGUE®(

!Administrative Office: 3100 E. Burbank Blvd., Suite 100 Burbank, CA 91505 Phone: (818) 846-3777 Fax: (818) 846-3535 Email [email protected] Website: www.assistanceleague.org

!National President: Nancy Reberger 1201 Shaw Mountain Road

Boise, ID 83712

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ALLB Member 2014-2015

National Strategic Planning Committee: Elaine Merz

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National Assistance League® Conferences:

2015 September 16-20 Hilton San Diego Bayfront, CA

2016 September 14-17 Hilton Anatole, Dallas, TX

2017 September 17-21 Hilton San Francisco, CA

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25 Tennis Villas Dr.Dana Point CA 92629

Joanne Allen '08Voting497-[email protected]

400 Arroyo ChicoLaguna Beach CA 92651

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29652 ColebrookLaguna Niguel CA 92677

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3099 Bern Dr.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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26412 Houston TrailLaguna Hills CA 92653

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17 N. La SendaLaguna Beach CA 92651

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244 Viejo St.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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460 Aster St.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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142 WestportNewport Beach CA 92660

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31532 Holly DriveLaguna Beach CA 92651

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2568 Bonita WayLaguna Beach CA 92651

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355 Weymouth PlaceLaguna Beach CA 92651

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33 S. La SendaLaguna Beach CA 92651

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31368 West Nine DriveLaguna Niguel CA 92677

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919 Tia Juana St.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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425 Holly St.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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33422 Chettam Way #DDana Point CA 92629

Sylvia Calder '14Voting603-493-3865(c)[email protected]

18 Calle PelicanoSan Clemente CA 92673

Sue Caldwell '13Voting499-4397 378-1246(c)[email protected]

31 S. La SendaLaguna Beach CA 92651

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Erin Capobianco '13Voting497-3532 701-0481(c)[email protected]

805 Emerald BayLaguna Beach CA 92651

Joan Carlson '07Associate347-[email protected]

28912 La CarreterraLaguna Niguel CA 92677

Dagmar Chaplin '06Voting497-3258

255 - D ThaliaLaguna Beach CA 92651

Jamie Clancy '03Voting837-[email protected]

267 Avenida Sevilla Unit DLaguna Woods CA 92637

Joan Cline '08Associate499-1072 584-9892(c)[email protected]

40 MarseilleLaguna Niguel CA 92677

Marilyn Coll '09Voting494-3873 235-7976(c)[email protected]

2956 Rounsevel TerraceLaguna Beach CA 92651

Mary Connor '05Voting715-[email protected]

2130 Ruby PlaceLaguna Beach CA 92651

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24922 Altamira Dr.Laguna Hills CA 92653

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275 Fairview St. #ALaguna Beach CA 92651

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30901 Greens East Dr.Laguna Niguel CA 92677

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16 Terremia Dr.Monarch Beach CA 92629

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1429 Santa CruzLaguna Beach CA 92651


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452 Holly St.Laguna Beach CA 92651

Judie Dike '14Voting276-4904 484-3018(c)[email protected]

30421 Mirador Ct.Laguna Niguel CA 92677

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26 N. PortolaLaguna Beach CA 92651

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169 Avenida Majorca Unit CLaguna Woods CA 92637

Marlene Dryer '11Voting690-1235(c)

490 S. Coast Hwy #CLaguna Beach CA 92651

Gail Duncan '09Professional494-6464 810-217-0253(c)[email protected]

1404 N. Coast HwyLaguna Beach CA 92651

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11 New ChardonLaguna Niguel CA 92677

Michelle Ebbecke '11Associate497-1649 707-756-2778(c)[email protected]

686 Anita St.Laguna Beach CA 92651

Chloe Echternacht '12Associate497-9746

725 Cliff DriveLaguna Beach CA 92651

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925 Acapulco St.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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840 Canyon View DriveLaguna Beach CA 92651

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24 Pemberton PlaceLaguna Niguel CA 92677


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160 High DriveLaguna Beach CA 92651

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775 Wendt TerraceLaguna Beach CA 92651

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2149 Ronda Granada Unit ALaguna Woods CA 92637

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13 Shorebreaker DriveLaguna Niguel CA 92677

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1627 Carmelita St.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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10 CambriaMission Viejo CA 92692

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3 CavalierLaguna Niguel CA 92677

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609 Seaview St.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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21671 Wesley Drive, #CLaguna Beach CA 92651

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22812 TamoraLaguna Niguel CA 92677


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33682 Halyard Dr.Dana Point CA 92629

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2915 Rounsevel TerraceLaguna Beach CA 92651

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920 Quivera St.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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30401 Mirador CourtLaguna Niguel CA 92677

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3154 Bonn Dr.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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6 Rockledge Rd.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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404 Blumont St.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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14 Woodhaven Dr.Laguna Niguel CA 92677


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Carolyn Hollingsworth '06Associate218-2972

26 Calle De La LunaSan Clemente CA 92673

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625 Mystic WayLaguna Beach CA 92651

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56 Ocean VistaNewport Beach CA 92660

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1071 Skyline Dr.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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560 Bluebird Canyon DriveLaguna Beach CA 92651

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1217 Temple Hills Dr.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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31732 4th AvenueLaguna Beach CA 92651

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Bonnie Johnson '[email protected]

1195 Catalina St.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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536 Seaview St.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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21722 Ocean Vista Dr. Unit HLaguna Beach CA 92651

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1324 Morningside DriveLaguna Beach CA 92651

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5373 Avenida Sosiega #ALaguna Woods CA 92637

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111 Sunset TerraceLaguna Beach CA 92651

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650 Mystic ViewLaguna Beach CA 92651


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30701 Marilyn Dr.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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31603 2nd AvenueLaguna Beach CA 92651

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1437 CatalinaLaguna Beach CA 92651

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25082 DanacoralDana Point CA 92629

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985 Balboa Ave.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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985 BalboaLaguna Beach CA 92651

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2266 Hillview Dr.Laguna Beach CA 92651

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25261 Tuna Dr.Dana Point CA 92629

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20352 Sun Valley DriveLaguna Beach CA 92651

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144 Avenida Majorca Unit BLaguna Woods CA 92637


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158 Sunset TerraceLaguna Beach CA 92651

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2646 Victoria DriveLaguna Beach CA 92651

Sandra Lindborg '05Associate499-3091

24 N. La SendaLaguna Beach CA 92651

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309A Cypress DriveLaguna Beach CA 92651

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730 Bluebird Canyon DrLaguna Beach CA 92651

Sally Lombardo '09Associate371-7766(c)[email protected]

955 Canyon View Dr.Laguna Beach CA 92651

Peggy Long '06Voting494-[email protected]

1495 Skyline Dr.Laguna Beach CA 92651

Jan Lynch '14Voting395-4513(c)[email protected]

527 Catalina St. #1Laguna Beach CA 92651

Jimmie Mac Lardy '06Associate494-3524

730 Wendt TerraceLaguna Beach CA 92651

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74 Campton PlaceLaguna Niguel CA 92677

Ellen Mahoney '03Associate497-[email protected]

2041 San RemoLaguna Beach CA 92651

Jo Martin '04Voting715-9140 290-2633(c)[email protected]

605 OakLaguna Beach CA 92651


Karen Mauro * '03Voting433-4520(c)[email protected]

4 Barranca WayLaguna Beach CA 92651

Karen McBride '07Voting494-[email protected]

843 La Vista DriveLaguna Beach CA 92651

Sharon McCormick '09Associate760-831-4008(c)[email protected]

1319 Rose MariestWausau wI 54401

Mary Pat McCourt '08Associate360-[email protected]

2747 Embassy WayLaguna Niguel CA 92677

Eileen McDermott '11Voting248-5761 233-7411(c)[email protected]

65 Fairlane Rd.Laguna Niguel CA 92677

Ann McEneaney '08Voting499-[email protected]

31112 Brooks St.Laguna Beach CA 92651

Judy McKay '13Associate497-[email protected]

575 BlumontLaguna Beach CA 92651

Norma McKibban '93Voting831-9442 510-2477(c)[email protected]

28211 Bluebell DrLaguna Niguel CA 92677

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2366 Via Mariposa East Unit CLaguna Woods CA 92637

Yvonne Medkiff '10Voting497-7958 677-0762(c)[email protected]

109 High DriveLaguna Beach CA 92651

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21972 CalderasMission Viejo CA 92691

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472 JasmineLaguna Beach CA 92651


Elaine Merz '03Voting497-[email protected]

530 Temple Hills DriveLaguna Beach CA 92651

Susan Mirzaie '13Voting715-0696 981-8166(c)[email protected]

767 Nyes PlaceLaguna Beach CA 92651

Christine Montonna '12Voting518-637-7174(c)[email protected]

215 Ledroit St. Apt. BLaguna Beach CA 92651

Susan Montonna '91Associate494-2587 813-8875(c)[email protected]

215 Ledroit St. #ALaguna Beach CA 92651

Bettye Murphy '09Voting951-1004 212-5056(c)[email protected]

28172 Via ChabasMission Viejo CA 92692

Jackie O’ Hara '04Associate443-5021 244-7904(c)[email protected]

32232 Links PointeLaguna Niguel CA 92677

Greta Panish '00Voting499-[email protected]

31171 Brooks StreetLaguna Beach CA 92651

Elizabeth Pearson '10Associate497-[email protected]

303 Broadway, no 103-133Laguna Beach CA 92651

Yvonne Peck '10Associate499-[email protected]

35 MarseilleLaguna Niguel CA 92677

Karen Pesci '10Voting364-5215 422-3244(c)[email protected]

28452 La FaldaLaguna Niguel CA 92677

Michelle Pettit '13Voting842-3088(c)[email protected]

25092 Leucadia, Unit CLaguna Niguel CA 92677

Genia Pickett '10Associate494-5252 677-0073(c)[email protected]

3066 Alta Laguna Blvd.Laguna Beach CA 92651


Barbara Pietra '14Voting714-200-4711(c)[email protected]

462 Poplar St.Laguna Beach CA 92651

Joanie Porter '04Voting338-8269(c)[email protected]

32371 Alipaz St. #105S J Capistrano CA 92675

Ginny Preston '13Voting494-2354 235-0654(c)[email protected]


Jeri Prober '12Voting818-665-5128(c)[email protected]

417 El Camino del MarLaguna Beach CA 92651

Gayle Rose '11Voting494-6808 303-8239(c)[email protected]

645 Saint Ann's Dr.Laguna Beach CA 92651

Margot Rosenberg '12Associate715-8151 429-9083(c)[email protected]

246 Beverly St.Laguna Beach CA 92651

Carol Ruby '13Voting903-[email protected]

P.O. Box 7415Newport Beach CA 92658

Debra Sandberg '13Voting640-4505 201-5512(c)[email protected]

444 Cabrillo TerraceCorona del Mar CA 92625

Patricia Schoneberger '04Voting455-[email protected]

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Beverly Schuberth '06Professional720-0022 244-9492(c)[email protected]

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Judie Sclar '10Associate494-[email protected]

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Dorothy Scott '69Associate494-5184



Sandy Shankle '14Voting494-6743

1095 Flamingo Rd.Laguna Beach CA 92651

Lynda Sharp '13Voting494-2845 433-7247(c)[email protected]

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Nancy Shook '13Voting212-8792(c)[email protected]

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Linda Skorheim '08Voting365-0519 632-9945(c)[email protected]

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Helen Smith '04Associate644-8085

215 Pearl Ave.Newport Beach CA 92662

Judy Soulakis '07Voting461-0098 412-0496(c)[email protected]

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Judy Sterner '09Voting661-2374 310-569-8384(c)[email protected]

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Karen Stevens * '87Voting493-7274 370-3774(c)[email protected]

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Brooke Taylor '09Voting499-4846 357-7022(c)brooker-[email protected]

30 N. Portola Rd.Laguna Beach CA 92651

Grace Taylor '12Voting715-[email protected]

244 Cliff Drive #4Laguna Beach CA 92651

Bali Thorn '13Voting494-4624 702-2948(c)[email protected]

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570 Cress St.Laguna Beach CA 92651

Eleanor Tiner '06Professional495-[email protected]

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Lynn Turner '13Voting376-[email protected]

2155 Hillview DriveLaguna Beach CA 92651

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Dee Underhill '09Voting499-[email protected]

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Lucille Wagner '00Professional497-[email protected]

3079 Nestall RoadLaguna Beach CA 92651

Pauline Walpin '90Sustaining494-[email protected]

215 Monterey Dr.Laguna Beach CA 92651


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Revised 2002 Amended January 2012 Filed January 18, 2012

Amended February 2014 Filed by Consultant 3/23/2014

BYLAWS

OF ASSISTANCE LEAGUE® OF LAGUNA BEACH, CA

a nonprofit public benefit corporation

Article 1 Name and Headquarters

1.01 Name. The name of this corporation is Assistance League of Laguna Beach, a chartered chapter of National Assistance League®. 1.02 Principal Office. The principal office for the transaction of business of this organization is hereby fixed and located at 547 Catalina Street, Laguna Beach, CA. 92651.

Article 2 Purpose and Policies

2.01 Purpose. The purpose of this organization shall be as stated in its Articles of Incorporation: to administer, carry on and control at least one (1) program of philanthropic work in the community. 2.02 Policies.

(a) This organization is a tax-exempt, charitable corporation, exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), and shall be nonprofit, nonsectarian and nonpolitical in all its policies and activities and not organized for the private gain of any individual or entity.

(b) This organization shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by an organization exempt from Federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law), or by corporation contributions which are deductible under Section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law). (c) This organization shall provide in its Articles of Incorporation that its income, assets and property are irrevocably dedicated to charitable purposes and no part of the net income, assets or property of the chapter shall ever inure to the benefit of any member thereof, or to the benefit of any private persons. (d) Upon the dissolution and winding up of this organization, after paying or adequately providing for the debts and obligations of the organization, the remaining assets shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund, foundation or corporation organized and operated exclusively for the purposes specified in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and which has established its tax-exempt status under that section. 29

(e) No substantial part of the activities of this organization shall consist of the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, nor shall the organization participate or intervene in any political campaign including publishing or distribution of statements on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. (f) This organization shall be subject to the following limitations and restrictions:

(1) This organization shall distribute its income for each taxable year at a time and in a manner that will not subject the corporation to the tax on undistributed income imposed by Section 4942 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

(2) This organization shall not engage in any act of self-dealing as defined in Section 4941(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

(3) This organization shall not retain any excess business holdings as defined in Section 4943(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

(4) This organization shall not make any investments that will subject it to tax under Section 4944 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

(5) This organization shall not make any taxable expenditures as defined in Section 4945(d) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

(g) This organization shall support the purpose of National Assistance League and comply with its bylaws, policies, procedures and standards.

(h) The activities of this organization shall be conducted without financial benefit to any member.

Article 3 Membership 3.01 Composition. This organization shall have members that shall be called voting members and may also have nonvoting members. Membership as a voting or nonvoting member is open without discrimination to all individuals as long as they comply with the responsibilities and standards of membership. 3.02 Responsibilities and Standards.

(a) Members shall comply with the responsibilities and standards of membership, including: maintaining conduct that enhances the image and reputation of the organization and does not cause it embarrassment; behaving in a civil manner; supporting the harmony, mission and welfare of the organization; and complying with the organization's required policies. (b) Other responsibilities and standards of membership shall be defined in the standing rules. (c) The Board of Directors, hereinafter referred to as the Board, has the right in its sole and absolute discretion to:

(1) Deny membership to any person who has demonstrated a disregard for or an unwillingness or inability to comply with the responsibilities and standards of membership; and

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(2) Terminate the membership of any member who, after allowing the member to be heard, is determined by the Board to have failed to comply with the responsibilities and standards of membership.

3.03 Suspension of Membership. The Board has the right in its sole and absolute discretion to suspend a member from all privileges and rights of membership who the Board determines has not complied with the responsibilities of membership. Such action may be taken only after a hearing by the Board following fifteen (15) days written notice to the member involved of the time and place of such hearing. Suspension of membership may not take effect for at least five (5) days after such hearing. A member’s membership in Assistance League may be suspended for a period not to exceed ninety (90) days.

3.04 Termination of Membership. Following the period of suspension, a member who fails to comply with bylaws, policies and standards of Assistance League may have membership terminated by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of the Board, if such action is deemed in the best interest of the organization. Such action may be taken only after a hearing by the Board following fifteen (15) days written notice to the member involved of the time and place of such hearing. Termination of membership may not take effect for at least five (5) days after such hearing. All rights and privileges of a member shall cease on the termination of membership. 3.05 Age Limit. This organization shall have no age requirements; however, it may be so organized that the membership may be divided into various groups of age compatibility in accordance with applicable law. 3.06 Leave of Absence. The Board may grant or deny requests for temporary leaves of absence to voting members for travel, illness or to meet emergency needs. While on leave of absence, a voting member shall continue to pay dues and may attend chapter meetings and vote and shall be counted in the quorum when present. Other financial obligations shall be optional with the chapter. 3.07 Penalties. Any member who is more than sixty (60) days delinquent in any chapter obligation, without reasons deemed good cause by the Board, shall, by action of the Board, forthwith be suspended from all privileges of the chapter. The Recording Secretary shall notify such member, in writing, of the suspension. Upon satisfactory discharge of the delinquent chapter obligations within thirty (30) days after notice of suspension, all privileges of chapter membership shall be restored. If delinquent chapter obligations are not met within thirty (30) days after notice of suspension, the membership of such member shall be terminated. 3.08 Dual Membership. Chapter members may hold membership in more than one (1) chapter and/or auxiliary.

Article 4 Board

4.01 Governing Body. The Board shall be the governing body of this organization. It shall be composed of the officers and the Elective Standing Committee chairmen and the Assisteens® Coordinator. Only elected members of the Board shall attend Board meetings and have a vote. The Parliamentarian shall attend Board meetings in a nonvoting capacity. 4.02 Powers. The Board shall be subject to the powers and functions as prescribed by the bylaws. 4.03 Policies and Standards. The Board shall have the power to establish and maintain policies and standards. 31

4.04 Management. The Board shall have the responsibility for the general management of the corporation and the power to act for the corporation between meetings of the membership. 4.05 Terms of Office. Members of the Board shall hold office for a term of one (1) year or until their successors are elected and assume office. They shall assume office at the end of the annual meeting. No member shall be eligible to serve more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same office. 4.06 Meetings. Unless otherwise directed by the Board, regular meetings of the Board shall be held on the first Monday of each month. 4.07 Conduct of Meetings. Members of the Board may participate in a meeting through use of conference telephone or similar communications equipment, including but not limited to electronic meetings, so long as all members participating in such meeting can communicate with one another. Such participation shall constitute personal presence at the meeting. 4.08 Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the President and shall be called upon the written request of five (5) members of the Board, provided notice of such special meetings shall have been given to each Board member at least one (1) day prior thereto. 4.09 Quorum. A majority of the Board shall constitute a quorum. 4.10 Vacancies. Vacancies on the Board, except in the office of President, shall be filled by majority vote of the Board. The office of President shall be filled by the First Vice President Membership and the Board shall fill the vacancy thus created. 4.11 Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall be composed of the officers of the Board. This committee shall have the power of the Board between meetings of the Board. Five (5) members shall constitute a quorum. The Parliamentarian shall attend Executive Committee meetings in a nonvoting capacity.

Article 5 Nominations and Elections

5.01 Nominating Committee. In January, the Nominating Committee shall be elected. Two (2) members and one (1) alternate shall be elected by and from the Board and three (3) and one (1) alternate elected by and from the voting membership. The chairman and vice chairman shall be elected by and from the Nominating Committee. No member shall be eligible to serve two (2) consecutive years. The Parliamentarian shall call the first meeting of the Nominating Committee. 5.02 Slate. In April, the Nominating Committee shall submit its slate of nominees for offices on the Board. These offices are: President; First Vice President Membership; Vice President Philanthropic Programs; Vice President Resource Development; Recording Secretary; Treasurer; Assistant Treasurer and the following Elective Standing Committee chairmen: Assisteens® Coordinator; Buildings; Bylaws; Education; Finance; Meeting Services; Orientation and Training; Public Relations; Strategic Planning; Information Technology; a second delegate and a second alternate to annual and special meetings of National Assistance League. 5.03 Notice. The committee chairman shall submit a copy of the slate of nominees to the Recording Secretary and to each voting member at least one (1) month prior to the election meeting or at the previous regular meeting. 5.04 Petition Process. Ten percent (10%) or more of chapter members eligible to vote may nominate, by signed petition, an additional nominee for an office on the Board, or for a delegate 32

or alternate by mailing such petition together with the written consent of the nominee to the Recording Secretary at least ten (10) days prior to the election meeting. No member shall sign more than one (1) nominating petition in a year. 5.05 Election Meeting. The Board shall be elected at the election meeting in May. 5.06 Voting. Elections shall be by voice vote, except when a nominating petition shall have been received, in which event the vote for the contested office shall be by ballot.

Article 6 Officers and Their Duties 6.01 President. The President shall:

(a) Be chief executive officer of the corporation;

(b) Preside at meetings of the Board and membership;

(c) Appoint, with Board approval, the chairmen of Appointive Standing Committees, unless otherwise provided in these bylaws;

(d) Appoint special committees by direction of the Board or membership;

(e) Appoint a Parliamentarian;

(f) May appoint an Assistant Treasurer, unless otherwise provided in these bylaws

(g) Sign legal documents with the Recording Secretary; (h) Be authorized to sign checks with the Treasurer; First Vice President Membership; Recording Secretary; Assistant Treasurer; Finance Chairman and an adult Assisteens Assistant Treasurer

(i) Be, ex officio, a member of all committees except the Nominating Committee;

(j) Present an annual report of corporate activities to the membership;

(k) Submit to the national office the President’s Year-End Summary within thirty (30) days following the corporation’s annual meeting; (l) Serve as delegate to the annual and special meetings of National Assistance League.

6.02 First Vice President Membership. The First Vice President Membership shall:

(a) Be an alternate delegate to annual and special meetings of National Assistance League; (b) Perform the duties of President in the absence of the President; (c) Be authorized to sign checks with the President; Recording Secretary; Treasurer; Assistant Treasurer or Finance Chairman; (d) Be a member of the Orientation Committee; and (e) Serve on the Education and Finance Committees. 33

6.03 Vice President Philanthropic Programs. The Vice President Philanthropic Programs shall:

(a) Be chairman of the Philanthropic Programs Committee;

(b) Be a member of the Finance Committee; and

(c) Be a member of the Education Committee. 6.04 Vice President Resource Development. The Vice President Resource Development shall:

(a) Be chairman of the Resource Development Committee; and (b) Be a member of the Finance Committee.

6.05 Presiding Officer of Meetings. In the absence of the President, the Vice Presidents shall serve in the order of their office. 6.06 Secretary. The Recording Secretary shall:

(a) Record the minutes of the Board and regular meetings and permanently maintain the original minutes;

(b) Be custodian of the records of the corporation including the minutes of committee meetings, but excluding financial records;

(c) Sign legal documents with the President;

(d) Certify, immediately following receipt of the call to the annual or special meeting of National Assistance League, the names of the chapter delegate and alternate to the National Secretary; and

(e) Be authorized to sign checks with the President, First Vice President Membership, Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, or Finance Chairman

6.07 Treasurer. The Treasurer shall:

(a) Be chief financial officer of the corporation;

(b) Be responsible for the collection and disbursement of funds;

(c) Be responsible for the financial records of the corporation;

(d) Be authorized to sign checks with the President, First Vice President Membership, Recording Secretary, adult Assisteens® Assistant Treasurer, or Finance Chairman.

(e) Be responsible for the filing and reporting of required tax forms;

(f) Be a member of the Finance Committee;

(g) Submit to the national office per capita dues including Assisteens® to arrive at the national office on or before June 1;

(h) Submit to the national office within four and one-half (4½) months following the end of the fiscal year, the required documents, in compliance with National Policies for Chapters; 34

(i) Keep a permanent record of receipts and expenditures that shall be reported regularly to the Board, and membership; and

(j) Make arrangements for a Certified Public Accountant to audit or review the financial statements annually.

6.08 Assistant Treasurer. The Assistant Treasurer shall:

(a) In the absence of the Treasurer, be authorized to sign checks with the President, First Vice President Membership; Recording Secretary, or Finance Chairman. (b) Collect, count and deposit Thrift Shop receipts and monies

Article 7 Indemnification

7.01 Indemnification of Officers, Directors, Employees and Agents. To the extent allowed by state law, the Board of the chapter shall have the authority to indemnify any officer, director or agent duly authorized by the Board who was or is made a party to any proceeding in any action, other than an action brought by or on behalf of the national organization or the chapter, by reason of the fact that such person was such an officer, director or agent, at the time of the occurrence constituting the cause of action, against all expenses, judgments, settlements and/or liability reasonably incurred in connection with the proceeding. The authority to indemnify shall be exercised by the Board on the basis of each such occurrence. Indemnification shall not include reasonable attorneys’ fees paid or incurred by such persons if the Board agrees to and does provide an attorney to defend such action at the expense of the chapter. 7.02 Indemnification of National Assistance League. The chapter agrees to defend and indemnify and hold National Assistance League, and its officers, directors, members, employees and agents (collectively, “National Assistance League Indemnified Parties”) harmless against any charges, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs), liability or loss which any National Assistance League Indemnified Party may suffer, sustain or become subject to as a result of or arising out of any action or inaction of such chapter. In any action or proceeding relating to the foregoing indemnity, and brought against any National Assistance League Indemnified Party, the National Assistance League Indemnified Party shall have the right to (a) participate in the defense of such action or proceeding with attorneys of its own choosing or (b) defend itself in any action or proceeding with attorneys of its own choosing.

Article 8 Standing and Special Committees

8.01 Committee Appointments. Members of each committee shall be appointed by the chairman with approval of the Board unless otherwise provided in these bylaws. 8.02 Elective Standing Committees.

(a) Membership Committee. The First Vice President Membership shall be chairman of this committee. This committee shall be composed of the chairman, the Orientation and Training Chairman, the Liaison to Professional Members and as many members as deemed necessary to carry out the work of the committee. The committee shall develop and implement plans to promote the growth, stability and satisfaction of the membership.

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(b) Philanthropic Programs Committee. The Vice President Philanthropic Programs shall be chairman of this committee. The committee shall be composed of the chairman and as many members as deemed necessary to carry out the work of the committee. This committee shall: (1) Be responsible for the development, supervision and evaluation of all philanthropic programs; and (2) Research and assess community needs. (c) Resource Development Committee. The Vice President Resource Development shall be chairman of the committee. The committee shall:

(1) Recommend to the Board and membership, fundraising activities sufficient to effectively meet the needs of the budget; and

(2) Organize and carry out all such approved activities including operation of the Thrift Shop.

(d) Assisteens® Committee. The Assisteens® Coordinator shall be general administrator of the Assisteens Auxiliary and chairman of the Assisteens Committee. The committee shall be composed of the chairman and as many members as necessary to carry out the work of the committee. The Assisteens Coordinator shall:

(1) Be the voting representative of the Assisteens Auxiliary, chapter Board; (2) Be a voting member of the Assisteens governing body and of all Assisteens committees;

(e) Buildings Committee. This committee shall be composed of the chairman and as many members as deemed necessary to carry out the work of the committee. The chairman shall serve on the Finance Committee. The committee shall:

Be responsible to the Board for the upkeep and management of all chapter service center buildings and associated property.

(f) Bylaws Committee. The Bylaws Chairman shall be chairman of this committee This committee shall be composed of the Parliamentarian and as many members as deemed necessary to carry out the work of the committee. The committee shall:

(1) At the direction of the Board or membership, prepare amendments to bylaws, draft policies and procedures as needed; and, (2) Keep current bylaws and standing rules and auxiliary policies on file at the national office.

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(g) Education Committee. The Education Chairman shall be chairman of this committee, which shall be composed of the following chairmen: Membership, Orientation and Training, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Bylaws, Historian/Librarian and as many members as deemed necessary to carry out the work of the committee.

The committee shall:

(1) Establish training and educational programs for the continuing education of the Board and membership;

(2) Secure and maintain resource information and materials for the Board and membership; and

(3) Develop and maintain the chapter Resource Library.

(h) Finance Committee. The Finance Chairman shall be chairman of this committee. The committee shall be composed of the chairmen of: Membership, Philanthropic Programs; Resource Development; Assisteens Coordinator; Buildings; Education; Meeting Services; Public Relations; Strategic Planning; vice chairman, Insurance Representative; and vice chairman Maintenance Reserve Scheduling committee. The chairman shall be authorized to sign checks with the President; First Vice President Membership; Recording Secretary or Assistant Treasurer; This committee shall: (1) Be responsible for the over all finances of the chapter; (2) Prepare the chapter’s annual budget; (3) Review and maintain adequate insurance coverage; and (4) Maintain a schedule of anticipated major repairs to buildings and property. Annual corporate budgets including auxiliaries’ budgets, operating and capital expenditures, shall be approved by the Board and membership prior to the beginning of the fiscal year. Annual auxiliary budgets shall be approved by the auxiliary governing body and membership and presented to the chapter Finance Committee to be included in the annual corporation budgets.

(i) Meeting Services Committee. The Meeting Services Chairman shall be chairman of this committee. The chairman may appoint the number of members as necessary to carry out the duties of this committee. The chairman shall serve on the Finance Committee. The chairman shall arrange hostesses for Board meetings and regular meetings of the membership.

(j) Orientation and Training Committee. The Orientation and Training Chairman shall be chairman of this committee. The committee shall be composed of the chairman and as many members as may be deemed necessary to carry out the work of the committee. The committee shall guide, counsel and assist new members during orientation and training. The chairman shall serve on the Membership and Education Committees. 37

(k) Public Relations Committee. The Public Relations Chairman shall be chairman of this committee. The committee shall be composed of the chairman, the Information Technology Chairman and as many members as may be deemed necessary to carry out the work of the committee.

The Public Relations committee shall be responsible for public relations in the community and in chapter communications.

(l) Strategic Planning Committee. The Strategic Planning Chairman shall be chairman of this committee. This committee shall be composed of the chairman and as many members as deemed necessary to carry out the work of the committee. In conjunction with the Board and membership, the committee shall develop a strategic plan to ensure achievement of the chapter’s vision, mission and future growth. The chairman shall serve on the Education and Finance Committees.

(m) Information Technology Committee. The Information Technology Chairman shall be chairman of this committee. The committee shall be composed of the chairman and as many members as deemed necessary to carry out the work of the committee. This committee shall be responsible for maintaining and keeping the chapter’s technology current and adequate to meet the chapter’s needs.

8.03 Appointed Standing Committees.

(a) Parliamentarian. The Parliamentarian shall:

(1) Attend Board and Executive meetings in a nonvoting capacity;

(2) Call the first meeting of the Nominating Committee within (2) weeks of its formation, and

(3) Serve on the Bylaws Committee

(b) Historian/Librarian. The Historian/Librarian shall be appointed by the President with Board approval. The duties shall be to:

(1) Assist the Recording Secretary in maintaining the permanent records of the Chapter, except those of the Treasurer (2) Compile an annual summary of chapter activities to be added to the chapter’s ongoing history

(3) Serve on the Education Committee

(d) Liaison to Professionals. The Liaison to Professionals shall be appointed by the President with Board approval. The duties shall be to:

(1) Carry out communications between the Chapter and Professional members; and, (2) Serve as a member on the Membership Committee. 38

(e) Corresponding Secretary. The Corresponding Secretary shall:

(1) Maintain custody and manage the Privacy Acknowledgment and donor letters; and,

(2) Prepare social correspondence as requested by the Board.

8.04 Special Committees. By direction of the Board or membership, the President shall appoint special committees.

Article 9 Meetings 9.01 Regular Meetings. Unless otherwise directed by the Board, with membership approval, regular meetings shall be held on the second Monday of each month, except for July and August. 9.02 Election and Annual Meetings. The regular meeting in May shall be known as the election meeting, and the regular meeting in June shall be known as the annual meeting. 9.03 Conduct of Meetings. Members of the Board, governing bodies and committees may participate in a meeting through use of conference telephone or similar communications equipment, including but not limited to electronic meetings, so long as all members participating in such meeting can communicate with one another. Such participation shall constitute personal presence at the meeting 9.04 Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the President and shall be called upon the written request of twenty-five (25) percent of voting members. The purpose of the meeting shall be stated in the call. Except in emergencies, at least three (3) days’ notice shall be given. 9.05 Voting Rights. There shall be no vote by proxy. 9.06 Quorum. Fifty (50%) percent plus one (1) of the voting members shall constitute a quorum. A quorum is a majority of voting members who can reasonably be expected to attend. Members on Leave of Absence are not counted.

Article 10 Finance

10.01 Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of this organization shall be from July 1 through June 30. 10.02 Dues and Fees. Annual dues shall be payable on or before April 15 and delinquent on May 15. Dues received after that date shall be increased by a penalty of twenty dollars ($20).

(a) Voting Members: Fifty-five dollars ($55) New voting members Fifty-five dollars ($55) plus fifteen dollars ($15) orientation fee (b) Nonvoting Members:

(1) Sustaining Sixty-five dollars ($65) (2) Associate One hundred dollars ($100) 39

(3) Professional Sixty-five dollars ($65) (4) Assisteens® Auxiliary Thirty-five dollars ($35)

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10.03 National Assistance League Dues. Annually, the corporation shall pay to National Assistance League per capita dues of thirty-five dollars ($35) and ten dollars ($10) per capita Assisteens. Annually, the corporation shall pay to National Assistance League per capita pro rata dues of seventeen and one-half dollars ($17.50) and five dollars ($5) per capita Assisteens for members joining after December 1. 10.04 Requirements. The corporation shall maintain a sound financial position and shall have a Certified Public Accountant audit or review its financial statements annually. The corporation shall submit an annual report to members, as required by state Corporations Code. 10.05 Delegates and Alternates. The chapter, at its own expense, shall send its delegate and may send its alternate to the annual meeting and special meetings of National Assistance League. 10.06 Proposed Expenditures. Proposed unbudgeted expenditures in excess of five hundred dollars ($500) shall be presented to the Board and membership for approval. 10.07 Fundraising. The corporation shall plan fundraising events and activities in compliance with National Policies for Chapters. 10.08 Fundraising Agent. The corporation shall not act as a fundraising agent for individuals or other organizations.

Article 11 Auxiliaries

11.01 Formation and Purpose. The chapter may form auxiliaries. An auxiliary name shall identify the auxiliary as an auxiliary of the chapter. Auxiliaries shall support chapter programs and activities. 11.02 Operation.

(a) For administrative purposes, auxiliaries shall have their own governing body. They shall be governed by the bylaws of the corporation. Their policies and standards shall be consistent with the policies, procedures and standards of National Assistance League and the chapter.

(b) The auxiliary shall establish Policies for Adult Auxiliaries or Policies for Assisteens Auxiliaries. These policies shall set forth procedures to:

(1) Nominate and elect members of the governing body;

(2) Conduct governing body meetings;

(3) Establish and operate committees;

(4) Conduct meetings of the membership; and

(5) Ensure fiscal compliance.

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(c) Policies for Adult Auxiliaries and Policies for Assisteens Auxiliaries, and any proposed amendments thereto, shall be written by the auxiliary and submitted to the chapter Board for approval prior to a vote of the auxiliary membership. (d) Adoption of Policies for Adult Auxiliaries or Policies for Assisteens Auxiliaries, and any amendments thereto, by the auxiliary, shall be by majority vote of the members of the auxiliary. (e) A current copy of auxiliary policies shall be on file at the national office.

11.03 Organization. Each auxiliary shall have a voting representative on the Board, elected by and from the auxiliary, or its Chapter Liaison to Auxiliary shall be the voting representative. 11.04 Assisteens® Auxiliary. The use of the name “Assisteens Auxiliary” shall be approved by the National Board, and it shall include the words “an auxiliary of Assistance League of Laguna Beach”. Members may be in seventh (7th) through twelfth (12th) grades. The Auxiliary shall be represented on the Board by the Assisteens Coordinator or by the Chapter Liaison to the Auxiliary. The Assisteens Coordinator and/or Chapter Liaison to Auxiliary shall be a member of the Assisteens governing body and all Assisteens committees.

Article 12 Advisory Council 12.01 Advisory Council. An Advisory Council, composed of representative members of the community, including an attorney, shall serve the corporation in an advisory capacity. Members shall serve for a three (3) year term on a rotation basis. The Board at its July meeting shall elect members. Vacancies on this council shall be filled by vote of the Board.

Article 13 National Assistance League

13.01 Determining Delegates. The chapter shall elect at its election meeting, to serve for one (1) year, a voting delegate, and an alternate thereto, for up to one hundred (100) of the chapter’s membership (but not less than one (1) voting delegate and with the membership rounded off to the next highest hundred for such determination), to represent the chapter at annual and special meetings of National Assistance League. Additional delegates/alternates shall be elected for each one hundred (100) additional members, and if there are additional members in excess of those divisible by one hundred (100), one additional delegate/alternate shall be elected if there are fifty-one (51) or more additional members. 13.02 Delegate Vacancies. Should neither the delegate nor the alternate be available to serve, the Board may elect another delegate who shall be certified to the National Secretary at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the annual meeting and special meetings of National Assistance League. 13.03 Votes Per Member-Delegates. The chapter shall be entitled to that number of votes equal to its number of delegates.

Article 14 Bylaws and Amendments 14.01 Bylaws for Chapters. The chapter shall be governed by these bylaws. The bylaws shall not be in conflict with the Bylaws of National Assistance League, any federal laws or with the laws of the state in which the corporation is incorporated. Conflicts unresolved by a standing committee to be determined by the National Board shall be referred to the National

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Board for resolution, and the decision of this body shall be final. In the event of any conflict, the laws of the state shall prevail. 14.02 Amendments and Revisions. These bylaws may be amended or new bylaws adopted by a two-thirds (2/3) vote at any regular meeting, or at any special meeting called for that purpose provided that written notice of each proposed amendment or the proposed new bylaws shall have been given to each voting member at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of any such meeting, or at the previous regular meeting. 14.03 Conforming. When amendment of these bylaws shall become necessary by action of National Assistance League, the Bylaws Committee of the chapter is authorized to conform these bylaws in accordance therewith, and such amendment shall have the same force and effect as if adopted by the members of the chapter in accordance with the provisions of 14.02 of this Article. 14.04 Filing. Current bylaws, standing rules and auxiliary policies shall be on file at the national office.

Article 15 Parliamentary Authority

15.01 Rules of Order. The current edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, as amended from time to time, shall govern the meetings of the chapter insofar as those rules are not inconsistent with or in conflict with these bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws of National Assistance League, the law, the laws of the State of California or rules governing agenda, motions and related matters.

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Revised February 2010 Amended April 6.2011

Amended, March 23, 2014 Filed 3/23/2014.

STANDING RULES

OF

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE® OF LAGUNA BEACH

1. Membership 1.01 Voting Member. All voting members shall:

(a) Attend chapter meetings as required; (b) Participate in and support the philanthropic programs and fundraising activities of the chapter; (c) Have the right to vote and hold office; (d) Pay annual chapter dues; (e) Assume a member’s share of financial obligations voted by chapter; (f) Participate in no fewer than three (3) sessions per year of the Early Intervention Program, and (g) Serve in the Thrift Shop.

1.02 Nonvoting Member:

(a) All nonvoting members shall:

(1) Support the mission of the chapter; (2) Pay annual chapter dues; (3) Assume a share of financial obligations as voted by membership; (4) Not hold office; and, (5) Have the option to attend regular meetings, serve on chapter committees, participate in philanthropic programs and fundraising activities, and receive the chapter roster and newsletter.

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(b) Sustaining members are nonvoting members and shall:

(1) Have completed a minimum of eight (8) years as a voting member of the chapter; and (2) Serve a minimum of thirty (30) hours per year and have the privilege of selecting the areas in which to serve.

(c) Professional members are nonvoting members and shall:

(1) Be employed or carrying academic units that preclude them from fulfilling voting membership requirements; (2) Serve (4) half-day shifts per year in the Thrift Shop; (3) Receive orientation and training as prescribed by the chapter. (4) Shall be eligible upon written request to the Membership Committee to be reinstated to voting membership

(d) Associate members are nonvoting members.

1.03 Leave of Absence (a) A leave of absence may be granted by the Board to a voting member for a period of not less than three (3) months or more than one (1) year. (b) A voting member may request a leave of absence by submitting a letter to the First Vice President Membership explaining the reason for the leave and the anticipated duration. (c) Voting members who are granted a leave of absence shall continue to fulfill financial obligations voted by the chapter.

1.04 Change of Classification/Subclassification

(a) Procedures

(1) A member shall be current with dues and in good standing financially and in service commitments before being eligible for a change of classification. (2) Requests for a change in classification shall be submitted to the Membership Committee

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(b) Reinstatement

(1) A member in any classification, who has resigned in good standing, may apply in writing for reinstatement at any time. (2) A reinstated member shall receive appropriate orientation and training.

1.05 Member Information Form and Orientation

(a) Member information Forms shall be completed by all members. Relevant contact information, emergency information and other required personal data shall be recorded on the Member Information Form. (b) Members shall sign policies as required by the chapter, which shall be maintained as required by Assistance League. (c) Legal counsel shall be sought when background screening for members and employees is determined by the Board to be necessary. (d) Members shall receive orientation, which shall include national organization and chapter information.

2. Board

2.01 Board Development Requirements

(a) At least once per year, all board members shall attend a development session planned by the Board to include topics of interest and those related to compliance with legal and financial regulations and the requirements of National Assistance League. (b) Outside presenters may be utilized to provide expertise in areas the Board has identified as development needs.

2.02 Attendance at Board Functions

a) Board members shall attend all Board meetings and shall notify the Recording Secretary if they are unable to attend a meeting. (b) If a Board member has three (3) or more unexcused absences in any year, the Board member may be suspended upon a majority vote by the Board. (c) Board members are expected to attend the annual Board Development session and shall notify the Recording Secretary if they are unable to attend.

2.03 Resignation or Removal from the Board

(a) Board members who wish to resign shall submit a letter in writing to the President indicating their intent to resign and the date by which they want to be released from their duties.

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(b) Under the provisions of Chapter Bylaws, Article 3.02 and upon a majority vote of the Board, a Board member may be asked to submit his or her resignation.

3. Committees

3.01 Requirements:

(a) Committee chairmen shall submit the names of their committee vice chairmen to the Office Manager and the Membership Committee prior to the beginning of the fiscal year for inclusion in the chapter roster. (b) Committee chairmen shall maintain job descriptions for positions on their committees. (c) The following committees shall appoint a vice chairman and a secretary and conduct regularly scheduled committee meetings: Membership, Philanthropic Programs, Resource Development, Orientation & Training, Assisteens and Public Relations. All other committees shall hold meetings on an as-needed basis, but not less than twice per year. (d) Each committee shall maintain (2) copies of its procedure book: one for the committee chairman and one to be kept on file in the chapter house office. Procedure books shall be kept up to date and given to the incoming chairman by July1st. (e) Committee chairmen shall present written reports at Board meetings and provide copies to the Recording Secretary and the President. Any financial expenditures/income associated with committee activities shall be included with written reports to the Board.

3.02 Chapter Committees:

(a) Meeting Services Committee. This committee shall arrange hostesses for Board meetings and regular meetings. The chairman shall serve on the Finance Committee. (b) Maintenance Reserve Committee. This committee shall be responsible to maintain a schedule of anticipated major repairs to the service center buildings. The Finance Chairman shall be chairman of this committee, which shall be composed of the Buildings Chairman, Insurance Representative and Treasurer.

4. Philanthropic Programs 4.01 Identification. Philanthropic programs shall be identified with the Assistance League name.

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4.02 Name and Description of Philanthropic Programs

(a) Early Intervention Program: EIP is a collaborative parent/ infant training program for developmentally delayed infants for which the chapter provides therapists, facilities and supplies, and care for the infants while their parents receive counseling. (b) Operation School Bell – Even Start Program The chapter provides backpacks filled with school supplies and clothing for preschool children at the Laguna Beach Boys & Girls Club, as well as waterproof jackets (c) Operation School Bell – Hug-A-Bear: The chapter provides the Fire Department and the Community Clinic with teddy bears to be given to children in traumatic situations. (d) Operation School Bell – Shea Riding Center: The chapter provides scholarships for children with disabilities at the R.H. Dana Exceptional Needs Facility in Dana Point to attend therapeutic horse-related programs at the Shea Center. Funding is also supplied for the support of a therapeutic horse at the facility.

(e) Operation School Bell – Chapters For Children: This is a collaborative two- day program with seven chapters of Assistance League in Orange County supplying clothing, school supplies, and hygiene kits. The Laguna Beach Chapter donates shoe vouchers and treat bags filled with snacks and gifts to school age children at Camp Pendleton.

(f) Operation School Bell – San Onofre School: This program provides support of technology, supplies and support to school age children enrolled at San Onofre School and living on the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. (g) Operation School Bell – Laguna Playhouse: This program was developed to provide children's theater to underprivileged children in the community which touch on family and social issues.

(h) Scholarships: Scholarships shall be awarded annually by the Board and approved by the membership in the proposed budget. Re-entry scholarships for adults returning to college may be awarded for specific academic periods and for specified amounts as determined by the Philanthropic Programs Committee. Applications shall be submitted on the required forms and presented by the dates requested. (i) Homefront America: Funding is provided to assist with specific programs related to children. In addition, as available, children's toys, furniture and clothing shall be donated for distribution Camp Pendleton. (j) Laguna Beach High School Special Education Vocational Class: Kitchen and dining facilities in the Chapter House are provided for usage on a bi-monthly basis for cooking classes for the Special Education Vocational Class under the supervision of the Vocational teacher and her aides. Students also provide various assembly and sorting projects to the ALLB on an as needed basis.

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4.03 Membership Approval All philanthropic programs shall be approved by the membership. A new philanthropic program, expansion or termination of an existing program shall be approved by the Board and a two thirds (2/3) vote of the membership. 4.04 Membership Evaluation The membership shall evaluate each philanthropic program at a minimum every two (2) years or upon the recommendation of the Philanthropic Programs Committee. 4.05 Agreements. Agreements with an outside agency shall be reviewed at least every three (3) years and updated to reflect current operations.

5. Resource Development/Fundraising

5.01 Identification. Each fundraising activity or event shall be identified with the Assistance League name. 5.02 Membership Approval. Each fundraising activity or event shall be approved by the Board and voting membership. 5.03 Primary Fundraising Activity. The Thrift Shop is the primary fundraising vehicle for the chapter. The Thrift Shop Committee Chairman reports to the Vice President, Resource Development 5.04 Donors

(a) Permission to publicize specific information regarding contributions shall be obtained from donors. (b) Materials and forms used to solicit donations, including grant applications and memorial acknowledgements, shall include a statement that the chapter will obtain donors’ approval prior to disclosing their name and amount of contribution. (c) Refusal to permit disclosure of any contribution does not preclude required reporting such as for tax purposes.

6. Chapter Facility 6.01 Keys and Access to Facilities

(a) Keys and other forms of building access by members shall be authorized by the Buildings Chairman according to Board approved building access procedures. (b) Members who resign or whose membership is revoked, will be required to surrender keys or any other form of access to Chapter facilities.

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6.02 Chapter House and League House Use

(a) The Board shall approve the use of the Chapter House and League House prior to use. (b) Approved use of facilities by members shall follow the same rules specified in the rental agreement required for external parties. (c) Members and external parties who obtain approval to use chapter facilities are responsible for themselves and their guests’ compliance with all laws and regulations of the State of California, County of Orange and City of Laguna Beach.

6.03 Equipment/Furnishings

(a) No chapter equipment or furnishings shall be borrowed or leave the buildings at any time without prior approval from the Board. (b) The Meeting Services Chairman will maintain a record of any loaned equipment or furnishings and will request its return in a timely manner.

7. General

7.01 Chapter Budget and Memorials

(a) The annual budget is to be approved by the Board prior to being presented to the membership for approval at the regular meeting in May of each year. (b) Donations for the Remembrance Garden or Recognition Plaque may be accepted from a chapter member or the public. All donations are welcome and are cumulative.

7.02 Fees and Expenses Incurred By Members

(a) Members who attend the National conference, workshops seminars or civic events at the Board’s request shall be reimbursed registration fees, lodging, transportation and mileage upon submitting documentation to the Treasurer. (b) Members who agree to attend events on behalf of, and prepaid by, the chapter shall be responsible for reimbursing the chapter funds if they do not attend. (c) There shall be no reimbursement of expenses without the appropriate supporting documentation. (d) Members shall pay an amount as specified by the Meeting Services Committee, approved by the Board and membership, for brunches/lunches/refreshments served at regularly scheduled meetings.

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7.03 Personal Information The chapter shall not disclose a member’s or donor’s personal information, e.g., social security number, credit card number, telephone number, date of birth, or other personal information to anyone other than those in the chapter who require such information, or unless such disclosure is required by law or is necessary to process a transaction authorized by the member or donor. 7.04 Thrift Shop Shift Responsibilities

(a) Members, in any classification, unable to work a scheduled shift in the Thrift Shop shall be responsible for securing their own substitute. Notification of such substitution shall be made in advance to the shop chairman or the appointed scheduling coordinator. (b) Any member who is unable to secure a member substitute shall be responsible for contacting and securing the services of a paid substitute and shall be charged the existing rate established by the Board. (c) At no time shall anyone who is working on a shift be allowed to shop, purchase or save merchandise during the shift. Personal shopping and purchase of shop merchandise may occur only during off-shift times.

8. Adoption, Amendment and Suspension 8.01 Adoption and Amendment These standing rules may be amended or new standing rules adopted at any regular meeting by two-thirds (2/3) vote without previous notice, or by majority vote if the members are provided with written notice at the previous regular meeting or thirty (30) days written notice. 8.02 Suspension A standing rule may be suspended by majority vote, during a meeting, for that meeting only, and will be in full force and effect at the close of the meeting.

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