Constitution
                                
                Article I - Name and Purpose
                                                
Section 1. This organization shall be known as the Luzerne
           County Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
                                                
Section 2. The purpose of this council shall be:
                1. To create and maintain an active interest
                   in the teaching of mathematics by exchange
                   of views and ideas pertaining to mathematics.
                2. To promote recognition of outstanding students
                   by means of an annual contest.
                                                        
                                                        
                Article II - Membership
                
Section 1. Membership shall be opened to all persons engaged
           in teaching of mathematics in public, private,
           and parochial educational institutions.
Section 2. Members shall be encouraged to join the state
           and national councils.
Section 3. Recognition shall be given to retired members in
           good standing and as charter members may continue
           without payment of dues as long as they shall desire membership.
           
                Article III - Dues
                
Section 1. All active members shall pay five dollars ($5) dues per year.
           Membership dues shall cover a period of one (1)
           year from September 1 to August 31.
          
                Article IV - Officers
                
Section 1. Officers
           The officers of this council shall be President,
           President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer, and Historian.
Section 2. Elections
           1. Election of officers shall take place every
              two (2) years (Even numbered years).  Election
              of officers shall take place at the annual
              contest and the term of office shall begin
              following the contest.
           2. A nominating committee of three (3) members
              shall carefully draw up and propose a slate
              of candidates for office.  Other nominations 
              from the floor should be permitted.
Section 3. Duties of officers
           1. President
              The President shall preside at all meetings
              of the Council.  He/she serves a two (2) year term.
              He/she shall serve as the honorary Chairman for
              the annual contest.
           2. President-Elect
              The President-elect shall perform the duties
              of the President during the President's
              absence.  He/she shall succeed the President at
              the conclusion of the President's term of office..
           3. Secretary
              The Secretary shall record the minutes of the
              council and shall carry on all correspondence.
              The Secretary shall serve as the chairman for
              the annual contest.
           4. Treasurer
              The Treasurer shall receive all money paid to the
              Council; shall keep an accurate record of all
              receipts and expenditures and shall report same
              to the Council; shall keep an accurate list
              of all those who have paid membership dues.        
           5. Historian
              The Historian shall keep the historical account
              of all happenings of the Council and its
              activities.
              
                    Article V - Meetings
                
Section 1. A minimum of two (2) meetings shall be held each year.
           One in the Fall/Winter, and one in the
           Spring.  The Spring meeting will coincide with the
           annual contest.  Other meetings will be called at
           the discretion of the President.
           
           
                    Article VI - Amendments
                
Section 1. This constitution may be amended by vote of
           two-thirds (2/3) of the members present at a regular
           business meeting provided that the amendment(s)
           have been proposed at a previous meeting and that
           a written notice of the proposed amendment(s) is
           given to the members.
 

           President -       Sandra Boyle (Lake Lehman SD) and Richard Mackrell (LIU #18)
                       
           President Elect - Amy Rome (Dallas Area SD)
           
           Secretary -       Doug Shook (Wyoming Valley West SD)
                                 
           Treasurer -       Deanna Mennig (LIU #18) 
           
           Historian -       Vacant

           Contest Chair  -  Charles Potter (Wyoming Valley West SD)

           WebMaster -       Ronald L. Pryor (Wilkes University)
            
            

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Constitution
Contest Rules
Membership Form
Wilkes University
PCTM Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics
NCTM National Council of Teachers of Mathematics