Organization and Governance

Purpose of the Association
Straight from the Constitution and Bylaws of the association, here is our purpose. Read it and you'll see that we've got a pretty big agenda!

The purpose of the association is to promote square and round dancing through the following:

A. Provide information for coordinating activities of all square and round associations, clubs, etc. throughout Tennessee. This includes functions such as area festivals, special dance dates, state conventions, etc.

B. Assist if possible any association , club, caller, dancer, etc. which have encountered problems and request help

Contents


	Everything about the governance of the TSASRDC, Inc. including who can be a member, how the state is divided, who governs the association and when it meets. This page will even tell you what the purpose of the association is.

	Purpose
	Executive Committee
	Members
	Organization
	Meetings

C. Improve the social image of square dancing through acceptable publicity and practices

D. Increase the social strength of square dance organizations, through the effects of a collective, unified body

E. Qualify Tennessee to host a national convention if the situation arises

F. Promote and maintain standards which will keep square dancing on a high social level above reproach

G. Conduct an annual state convention

H. Act as a liaison for Tennessee square and round dancers and the national organization and with square dance organizations of other states

Executive Committee
The governing body of the Tennessee State Association of Square and Round Dance Clubs, Inc. (TSASRDC) is the Executive Committee (we usually call it the board). Composed of three representative from each area (an Area Vice President and two Delegates), the elected officers and appointed committee chairmen, the board makes all of the decisions for the association. The elected officers serve a two-year term with a two consecutive term limit. Elections are held at the February meeting and the newly elected officers take office during new business at the June meeting. The elected officers are President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer.

Members
Clubs and associations, not individuals, hold membership in TSASRDC. Only non-profit organizations are eligible for membership. The membership year begins July 1. Dues are $5.00 per club and $15.00 per association. New clubs and associations may petition for membership at any time during the year. Currently, there are seven area associations and over 125 clubs who are members of TSASRDC.

Organization
The state is divided into eight geographic areas of varying size. Although the majority of area boundaries correlate closely to the area of many of the local associations, the correlation is a coincidence. The area boundaries have changed only a few times over the years.

Meetings
The regular board meeting schedule calls for three meetings per year--February, June and October. Occasionally, the board will hold a called meeting during the State Convention in August. All meetings are open to any one who wishes to attend. The February meeting is always held in Area II, but the June and October meetings rotate throughout the state. Information about the next board meeting can be found on our home page.

Only the representatives have voting rights ensuring that the direction of the association is guided by the member clubs. Elected officers and committee chairmen may make and second motions as well as participate in discussion. Visitors may not make or second motions, but are welcome to participate in discussion.


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