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Therapeutic Touch International Association<\/strong> Bylaws Mission: <\/strong>Lead, inspire and advance excellence in Therapeutic TouchSM<\/sup> as a healing practice and lifeway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vision: <\/strong>To expand awareness and access to Therapeutic TouchSM<\/sup> as a process that potentiates and promotes worldwide healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Article I. Name and Organizational Status<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The organization initially was established as Nurse Healers-Professionals Associates in 1977 under the leadership of Dolores Krieger, PhD, RN, and since 2010 has been doing business as Therapeutic Touch International Association, hereinafter referred to as \u201cThe Association\u201d. The Association is a voluntary not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization and all donations are tax deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Article II. Purpose:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Association serves as the central resource for information on Therapeutic Touch\u00ae<\/sup> (\u201cTherapeutic Touch\u201d). The Association is the international network for members interested in Therapeutic Touch. The Association members participate in the ongoing development of Therapeutic Touch practice, teaching, and research. The Association promulgates international standards for Therapeutic Touch education and practice, viewing the human being as a complex, dynamic whole, and healing as a process of restoring and promoting the integrity of body, mind and spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Article III. Objectives:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Article IV. Membership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As a non-profit, non-sectarian organization, membership is open to people of all races, creeds, colors, religions, beliefs, genders, and lifestyle choices who are interested in Therapeutic Touch, and who meet the requirements as set forth by the Board of Trustees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Categories of Members<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Board of Trustees may determine categories of individual, agency, or organizational membership and qualifications, rights, obligations, suspensions, terminations, and conditions of resignation and reinstatement of members within The Association.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dues<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Board of Trustees will establish dues for various categories of membership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rights and Privileges of Members<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Members and the designated representatives (one) from a member agency and\/or organization may:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Conduct of Members, Conditions of Resignation, Suspension<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. <\/strong>A member in good standing is one who conducts himself\/herself in an ethical manner, and actively supports The Association by interest, presence, and participation, and who pays his\/her annual dues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reinstatement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n General Membership Meetings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Special Meeting of Membership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Article V. Board of Trustees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Composition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Election of Trustees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Vacancies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (1)<\/strong> President<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (a) Serves as executive officer (2) President-Elect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (a) Holds office for six (6) months prior to taking office as President (3) Communications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (a) Has editorial responsibility for most of The Association communications (4)<\/strong> Treasurer\/Development<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (a) Oversees the fiduciary responsibilities of The Association (5) Education<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (a) Coordinates development and review of Therapeutic Touch curriculum and teaching guidelines (6) Credentialing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (a) Oversees the credentialing process for the recognition of TT practitioners, teachers and others, and reviews the process periodically for currency. (6) Research<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (a) Serves as a research consultant to the Board, the membership and other interested parties regarding Therapeutic Touch research and publications (7) Membership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (a) Oversees membership recruitment, marketing, and retention (8) Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (a) Collaborates with Membership and Education Trustee to develop resources for regional representatives and practice groups (9) International Trustee<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n (a) Promotes the practice, knowledge, and research of Krieger-Kunz Therapeutic Touch to the Therapeutic Touch international community Removal from the Board of Trustees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Resignation from the Board of Trustees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Meetings of the Board of Trustees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Article VI. Committees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Establishment of Committees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Any Trustee may organize, chair or appoint a chair to a committee when it is deemed necessary to fulfill his\/her responsibilities and the goals of The Association from a local, regional or international perspective, with approval of the Board. Committees shall be struck or disbanded by the Trustee responsible for the committee when the charge to the committee has been fulfilled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Administration of Committees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Article VII. Contracts, Checks, Gifts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Contracts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The authorization for contracts shall be stated in writing by the Board of Trustees, and the contracts signed by two (2) members of the Board of Trustees, one of whom shall be the President after review by the Treasurer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Checks and Drafts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Article VIII. Fiscal Year<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fiscal year of The Association shall begin on the first day of January (January 1) and end on the last day of December (December 31) each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Article IX. Governance of Association<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n To pass a motion, a majority of the members who voted is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Article X. Amendments<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n These Bylaws may be amended or replaced in whole or in part by open discussion of the Board of Trustees, including phone and\/or mail, or a special meeting called for this purpose. At least two (2) weeks written notice must be given to each member of the Board of Trustees. The notice shall expressly set forth the proposed amendment or replacement and must be <\/strong>ratified by the general membership by electronic or mailed ballot <\/p>\n\n\n\n Article XI Dissolution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In the event of a dissolution and liquidation of The Association, and after paying or adequately providing for all debts and obligations of The Association, all assets of The Association shall be transferred and conveyed to some other worthy, non-profit educational institution, as determined by the Board of Trustees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Revised by the Board of Trustees of Therapeutic Touch International Association and ratified December 2012 by the Membership of Therapeutic Touch International Association<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Bylaws Therapeutic Touch International Association BylawsRevised April, 2020 Mission: Lead, inspire and advance excellence in Therapeutic TouchSM as a healing practice and lifeway. Vision: To expand awareness and access to Therapeutic TouchSM as a process […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":89,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
<\/strong>Revised April, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) Submit reports to entire Board of Trustees at regular meetings.
b) Submit annual written report to the membership.
c) Submit reports to the membership in The Association\u2019s newsletter.
d) Record minutes of meetings and ensure copies of final minutes are distributed to Board members and archived in the office. Minutes of meetings are available to any member on request.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
(b) Coordinates all Board activities
(c) Oversees management of the administrative office in support of the Association
(d) Oversees public relations
(e) Chairs all Board and membership meetings
(f) Represents The Association in serving as a liaison to like-minded organizations, and may designate Association representatives to serve as liaisons to like-minded organizations
(g) Develops Board and membership meeting agendas
(h) Assumes responsibility for communication regarding legal matters
(i) Submits reports to the membership in The Association\u2019s newsletter
(j) Orients President-Elect
(k) Oversees the care of The Association artifacts and archives<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Works closely with the President
(c) Oversees Bylaws revisions and interpretation if in office during period of revision
(d) Oversees updates and revisions of Association Policy & Procedures if in office during period of revision<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Oversees The Association newsletter and acts as Editor as needed
(c) Oversees The Association\u2019s website<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Responds to requests for financial information
(c) Consults with trustees and committees regarding financial needs and responsibilities
(d) Provides regular reports to the Board and an annual report to the general membership
(e) Seeks sources of external grant funding, oversees The Association\u2019s grant proposals to external sponsors
(f) Develops, solicits, and secures The Association\u2019s merchandise and inventory
(g) Oversees marketing of TTIA merchandise<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Develops the components of education for the process of practice and teaching
(c) Oversees The Association\u2019s Continuing Education process
(d) Collaborates with the Programs Trustee to ensure synchrony between Therapeutic Touch education standards and practice<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Reviews applications and oversees reviewers
(c) Coordinates the development and implementation of the Association\u2019s peer reviewed credentialing processes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Oversees the review of research grant applications for quality, compliance, and adherence to ethics standards, and makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees
(c) Annually oversees review of the Therapeutic Touch bibliography and Code of Ethics for currency<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Oversees the membership database and directory in conjunction with the Office Manager and Treasurer\/Development Trustee
(c) Collaborates with the appropriate Trustees in the development of Regional representatives and Practice Groups to develop resources<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Facilitates the development of sponsored and co-sponsored conferences of The Association, including international and regional conferences and International Congresses
(c) Acts as liaison with organizations that are providing Therapeutic Touch programs
(d) Oversees and coordinates TTIA programs
(e) In collaboration with Education Trustee conducts a periodic learning needs assessment for TT programming<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(b) Collaborates and promotes international participation in TTIA
(c) Serves as a link between TTIA and international communities that practice Therapeutic Touch
(d) Diplomatically coordinates consistency of international programs with TTIA standards
(e) Communicates concerns of the international community to TTIA Board of Trustees<\/p>\n\n\n\n
a) Full membership in The Association
b) Experience in the area of the committee\u2019s responsibilities<\/li>