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Section 9. Any Director elected by the foundation may be
removed from her position as director upon a two-thirds vote of the
members of the foundation.

A Director can be removed from office for failing to attend at least 70%
of regular Board meetings.

Section 10. The Corporation shall establish an Advisory Board
to help facilitate the implementation of its mission. The Advisory Board
may include prominent leaders from business, the non-profit sector,
and philanthropic organizations and serve a two (2) year term. In
addition, the Advisory Board may include one (1) former president of
the Foundation and one (1) former president of the Alpha Kappa
Omega Chapter.

The Advisory Board will consist of no more than nine (9)
members, selected by the Board of Directors to bring unique
knowledge and skills, which complement the knowledge and skills of
the formal board members in order to more effectively govern the
organization. The Board of Directors shall conduct an annual review of
the Advisory Board.

The Advisory Board function shall be to: 1) Advise in areas of
expertise; and 2) Support the Foundation in fundraising endeavors.
The Advisory Board will meet at the discretion of the Board of Directors
during the first and fourth quarters of each year.

Section 11. Emeritus status may be conferred upon past
Board members for recognition of distinguished service, dedication to
the Board and significant financial contribution to the foundation.
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A. Specific Criteria:
• Served at least 6 years on the Board of Directors which do not
have to run consecutive.
• Demonstrated exemplary commitment through personal
leadership, responsibility and fundraising to the IEACF.

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