Section 1

The Association shall be known as the Mercy School of Nursing Alumni Association.

Section 1

For mutual help and maintaining a good relationship among the graduates of the Mercy School of Nursing, Dubuque, Iowa.

Section 2

For the promotion of interest and support for the history of the Mercy School of Nursing, Dubuque, Iowa.

Section 1

Graduates of Mercy School of Nursing, Dubuque, Iowa, are eligible for membership.

Section 2

Graduates of Mercy School of Nursing, Dubuque, Iowa, who have been alumni for 50 or more years, are considered lifetime members of the Association.

Section 1

The Association shall be governed by a Board of Directors, which consists of the President, Secretary, Treasurer, four Directors and the Historian.

Section 2

The President, Treasurer, and two board members shall be elected at the annual meeting held in the even years.

Section 3

The Secretary and two board members shall be elected at the annual meeting held in the odd years.

Section 4

All elections shall be by ballot.

Section 5

A plurality vote of the ballots cast shall constitute an election.

Section 6

Lifetime members of the Association are eligible to run for office.

Section 7

The Historian shall be appointed by the Board of Directors.

Section 1

The annual meeting of the Association shall be held in May of each year.

Section 2

Regular Board of Director meetings shall be held at a place and date specified by the President.

Section 3

Special meetings may be called by the President or upon request of members of the Association. Requests or grievances will be taken to the next scheduled board meetings.

Section 4

Four members shall constitute a quorum for a meeting of the Board of Directors.

Section 1

Membership dues shall be set annually by the board.

Section 2

All lifetime members are exempt from paying dues.

Section 1

The regular term for officers shall commence with the adjournment of the annual meeting at which they are elected. The term shall continue until the expiration of their respective terms of offices. The term of Historian shall continue until resignation or another person is appointed by a vote of the Board of Directors.

Section 2

The Board of Directors shall appoint a member to fill a vacancy of any office.

Section 3

The President shall conduct all business meetings. He/She shall be the chairperson of the Board of Directors and shall appoint committees with the approval of the Board. He/She shall be an ex-official member of all committees.

Section 4

The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all meetings and transactions of the Association and Board of Directors. He/She shall notify all officers of their elections and committees of their appointments. He/She shall send members notice of alumni activities.

Section 5

The Treasurer shall receive dues and deposit all funds in a financial institution approved by the President and/or Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall be bonded by office. He/She shall keep an itemized report of all receipts and disbursements and shall give a written report at all regular meetings of the Association. The Treasurer shall keep an accurate list of the addresses of all graduates of Mercy School of Nursing, Dubuque, Iowa.

Section 6

The Historian shall preserve all papers, letters, and memorabilia for the Association. He/She shall be responsible for the Alumni Association display of materials and artifacts. The Historian shall appoint a committee of two to five alumni members to help with the procurement and preservation of items.

Section 7

All officers shall deliver to the Board of Directors all accounts, record books, papers, or other property belonging to this Association within two weeks following their retirement from office.

Section 1

Committees may be appointed by the President with the approval of the Board of Directors.

Section 2

The Board of Directors shall be responsible for reviewing the by-laws every five years and revising as needed.

Section 3

The Board of Directors shall act as the Nominating Committee. They will prepare a ballot and present it at the board meeting preceding the annual spring meeting. The Board will be responsible for conducting the election and counting the ballots for new officers and directors.

Section 1

In May of each year, a mass will be offered in the Mercy Chapel for all of the deceased members of the Association. The date and time of this mass shall be announced in the alumni mailing prior to the spring banquet and/or annual meeting.

Section 1

The voting body shall consist of members of the Association

Section 1

The order of business at regular meeting shall be:
a. Call to order
b. Secretary’s report
c. President’s report
d. Treasurer’s report
e. Historian's report
f. Director’s report
g. Committee reports
h. Old business
i. New business
j. Set date and place of next meeting

Section 2

The order of business at the annual meting shall be:
a. Call to order
b. Reflection
c. President’s report
d. Secretary’s report
e. Treasurer’s report
f. Historian's report
g. Committee reports
h. Old business
i. New business
j. Announcement of new officers
k. Recognition of anniversary classes
l. Alumnus of distinction award
m. Adjournment

Section 1

The fiscal year of the Association shall be July 1 to June 30.

Section 1

The by-laws may be amended without previous notice at any regular or annual meeting by a unanimous vote of all members present and voting.