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Bylaws

ARTICLE I – Name
The name of this organization shall be the North Texas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America,
Incorporated.

ARTICLE II – Objectives and Aims
Section 1. Objectives

The objectives of this non-profit organization are:

a. To create a medium of contact for children, which will stimulate growth and development.
b. To provide for children, a constructive educational, cultural, civic, recreational and social
program.

Section 2. Aims

The aims of this organization are:

a. To aid mothers in learning more about their children by careful study.
b. To seek, for all children, the same advantage which we desire for our own children.
c. To support all National legislation aimed at bettering the conditions of all children.

ARTICLE III. - Definitions

“Active” refers to a Member that is not an Associate, Honorary Life, or Life member of the
Organization who is participating in Chapter activities, sponsoring Grade-Group Activities, and
supporting the Foundation. Active members are required to attend one National convention OR
one Regional conference (“Mothers’ Conference”) OR one Regional Area Workday OR cluster
OR Teen Conference within each four-year period for the duration of their Active membership
tenure.

“Associate” or “The Associates Group” refers to members who maintain membership in the
Organization pursuant to Article V, Section 2(B) hereof.

“Chapter” or “NTC” refers to the North Texas Chapter of Jack and Jill of America,
Incorporated.

“Chapter Dues” refer to any annual monies paid to the Chapter, pursuant to the Chapter budget,
in addition to any National and Regional per capita tax assessments.

North Texas Chapter 2020 – 2021 Programming Handbook
Chapter Theme: Discover the B.E.A.U.T.Y of North Texas

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