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American Alpine Club Bylaws
Article 1: Name
The name of this Corporation shall be the AMERICAN ALPINE CLUB (hereinafter, the "Corporation").
Article II: Purposes and Governance
The objectives and purpose of this Corporation shall be:
1. The cultivation of mountain and climbing craft, the promotion of good fellowship among climbers; and
2. The study of the high mountains and climbing environments of the world, the gathering of facts and the observation of phenomena pertaining to them, the production of a series of illustrated publications to present a complete description of the alpine mountains of the world; and 3. The scientific exploration of high mountain elevations and climbing; and
4. The promotion and dissemination of knowledge about the mountains, mountaineering, and climbing in general, through its meetings, publications, libraries; digital assets; and
5. The conservation and preservation of the mountain and climbing environment; and
6. The representation of the interests and concerns of the American climbing community.
This Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Unless otherwise stated in the Articles of Incorporation (the "Charter"), these Bylaws or actions of the Board, the activities of the Corporation shall be governed by the Colorado Revised Nonprofit
Corporation Act (hereinafter, the "Act") and the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Law of 1988; provided, however, that to the extent that there is any conflict between the Act and the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Law, the latter shall control.
Article III: Location
The principal office of the Corporation, at which the general business of the Corporation will be transacted and where the records of the Corporation will be kept, will be at such place in the State of Colorado as may be fixed from time to time by the Board.
Article IV: Membership
Section 4.1: Classes and qualifications:
The Board of Directors (hereinafter, the "Board"), shall determine the qualifications, dues, terms, and other conditions of Membership from time to time. There can be multiple classes of Membership to reflect the requirements and to meet the needs of existing Members and prospective members and the Corporation, as determined by the Board in a fiscally responsible manner.
Section 4.2: Active Membership
Membership may be granted to applicants who pay dues in a timely manner. A variety of Membership levels may be adopted by the Board as determined by the Board for what best serves the needs of the Membership and the Corporation.
Section 4.3: Honorary Members
Persons who have pre-eminently distinguished themselves in mountaineering or climbing, or in service to mountaineering or climbing, shall be eligible for Honorary Membership. An Honorary Member shall be elected by the affirmative vote of a majority of the Board. Honorary Members shall be exempt from dues and assessments, but otherwise shall possess the rights and privileges of Active Membership. Honorary Membership may be revoked for due cause as determined by a majority of the Board.
Section 4.4: Dues
The Board shall have the authority, in its discretion, to assess Membership dues, in such amounts and upon such terms and conditions as it determines from time to time.
Section 4.5: Membership Policy: Nondiscrimination
The Board will promote diversity in the composition of the Corporation's Membership by, among other things, not discriminating with regard to age, gender, class, sexual orientation, national origin, color, race, religion, creed, marital or familial status, AIDS/HIV status, or the presence of any disabling mental, physical, or sensory condition in the absence of a bona fide disqualification for potential Membership. The Board will direct the Corporation's Management to do the same.
Section 4.6: Forfeiture of Membership
A Membership may be terminated or suspended for non-payment of dues, delinquency in payment, or due cause as determined by the CEO or Executive Committee of the Board. Failure to pay dues set forth in section 4.4 shall result in forfeiture of Membership. A Member may be reinstated upon payment of dues in effect at the time of reinstatement. Notice of termination for reasons other than failure to pay dues shall be given to the Member by electronic communication or first-class or certified mail sent to the last address of the Member shown on the records of the Corporation. The notice shall state the reasons for termination, which shall be effective fifteen (15) days after the date of the notice. A Member who objects to the termination may appeal the decision to the Board by submitting a detailed statement to the Corporation within thirty (30) days after the date of the notice. The Board shall consider the appeal at its next regular meeting. The termination shall be effective unless and until the Member is reinstated by the Board, the CEO or the Executive Committee.
Section 4.7: Regions, Sections, and Chapters of Membership
Regions, Sections, and Chapters, within or outside the United States, may be utilized as a method to categorize Members based on geography or common interests. Members residing within a designated geographic boundary or requesting Membership in a specific Section or Chapter shall constitute the Members of such Section or Chapter. Such Regions, Sections or Chapters shall operate as such in accordance with the provisions of these Bylaws. The CEO or his/her designee shall appoint Regions, Section and Chapter Chairperson(s).
Each Regions, Section or Chapter shall operate within the financial guidelines as set by the Board and may seek financial support for the purpose of coordinating and aiding in the general purposes of the Corporation and may not be inconsistent with these Bylaws or the Charter or interfere in any way with the activities or affairs of the Corporation.
Article V: Meetings of The Membership
There shall be at least one Regular Meeting in the United States of Active Members in good standing each calendar year for an annual report of activities. Meetings may utilize modern technology in lieu of in-person meetings, including webcasts, tele-conferences or other such tools as are available. Notice of such Annual Meeting, stating the date, time, and location within the United States shall be communicated to Active Members at least thirty (30) days and no more than sixty (60) days prior to the meeting.
Article VI: Board of Directors
Section 6.1: Powers and Duties
The affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by the Board, whose powers and duties shall be to supervise and control the business, property, and affairs of the Corporation except as otherwise expressly provided by law, the Charter, or these Bylaws.
Section 6.2: Number and Qualifications:
The Board shall be composed of no less than 9 individuals and no more than 30 individuals, as the Board may determine by resolution from time to time. The minimum or maximum number of Directors may be increased or decreased by amendment to these Bylaws, but no decrease shall have the effect of shortening the term of any incumbent Director. Directors must be (a) natural persons at least eighteen (18) years of age and (b) Members, either independently or as an employee of an entity that is a corporate or affiliate Member.
Section 6.3: Election and Term of Office
Directors shall be elected to fill vacant Board positions at a meeting of the Board, by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of the Directors then in office. Directors shall serve for two (2) terms of three (3) years each or until the Director's death, resignation or removal. The Active Members may ratify the slate of Directors by electronic or mail-in votes in advance of the annual meeting of the Membership or in person at the annual meeting of Members. A Director shall not be eligible for reelection to the Board for more than two consecutive three-year terms. Following an absence of at least 12 months from the Board, a former Director shall be eligible for reelection regardless of the number of terms previously served by that Director.
Section 6.4: Meetings of the Board of Directors
The Board shall hold at least one meeting per year and shall hold such other meetings as it deems proper, at such time and location, including telephonic or electronic meetings, as it designates. Other meetings of the Board may be called at any time and location by the President or by at least a majority of the Directors then in office, to be held at such time, day, and place as shall be designated in the notice of the meeting, which shall be given at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting.
Section 6.5. Notice of Special Meetings
Section 6.5.1: In General
Notice of the time, day, and place of any special meeting of the Board shall be given at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting. The purpose of a special meeting shall be stated in the notice.
Section 6.5.2: In Writing
Notices in writing may be delivered or mailed to the Director at his or her address shown on the records of the Corporation. If notice is delivered via regular mail, the notice shall be deemed effective when deposited in the official government mail properly addressed with postage thereon prepaid.
Section 6.5.3: Personal Communication
Notice may be given by personal communication with the Director before the special meeting.
Section 6.5.4: Electronic Transmission
Notices may be electronically transmitted. Director(s) shall contact the Corporation if electronic transmission is unacceptable. Directors are expected to provide the Corporation with a current address, location or system designated by the recipient for that purpose. If notice is delivered via email, the notice shall be deemed effective when sent to the most current address on file at the Corporation.
Section 6.5.5: Waiver of notice
Whenever any notice is required to be given to any Director under the provisions of these Bylaws or applicable law, a waiver thereof in the form of a record, including, without limitation, an electronic transmission from the person or persons entitled to such notice, whether before or after the time stated therein, shall be deemed equivalent to the giving of such notice. Neither the business to be transacted at nor the purpose of any regular or special meeting of the Board need be specified in the waiver of notice of such meeting. The attendance of a Director at a meeting shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except where a Director attends a meeting for the express purpose of objecting to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or convened.
Section 6.6: Quorum of the Board of Directors; Proxy Votes
One-half (50%) of all Board Members shall constitute a quorum. Each Director entitled to vote may do so at meetings at which they are in attendance as provided in these Bylaws, but not by proxy.
Section 6.7: Meetings by Conference
Directors, or any committee designated by the Board, may participate in a meeting of the Board or committee by means of telephone conference or other means whereby all persons participating in the meeting can communicate with each other. Participation in a meeting in such a manner shall, for legal purposes, constitute the same thing as being present in person at such a meeting.
Section 6.8: Action Without a Meeting
Pursuant to Act 67 of 2013 of Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Law and except as stated herein, the Board may take action without a meeting if the proposed action is approved in writing or electronically by a majority of the Directors then in office or the amount otherwise required to approve the action, whichever is greater. A notice of the proposed action shall be sent to all Directors by mail or electronically. The notice shall describe the proposed action to be taken and a deadline by which time the Director must respond, which shall not be less than ten (10) days from the date of the notice. Prior to expiration of the time stated in the notice, a Director may respond to the Corporation in writing, for example, by electronic mail. To be considered valid, the writing must identify that the Director takes one of the following actions: (a) votes for or against the proposed action; (b) objects to the proposed action and demands that the action may not be approved without a Board meeting; or (c) abstains from the vote. Failure to respond to the notice will be considered the same as an abstention. If any Director demands that the action not be taken without a Board meeting, this Section 6.8 is not applicable and the action may not be approved without a Board meeting. Any such record shall be inserted in the Corporation's minute book as if it were the minutes of a Board meeting. For the purposes of this Section, a record means information inscribed on a tangible medium or contained in an electronic transmission.
Section 6.9: Vacancies on the Board of Directors
Vacancies that occur on the Board may be filled by the Board. At the first Annual Meeting of Members thereafter, the balance of the term remaining from any such vacancy may be ratified by the Membership.
Section 6.10: Removal of Directors from the Board of Directors
Directors may not be removed from office except for due cause. Any Director unable to attend a meeting shall state in a letter addressed either to the President, to the Secretary, or to the Board the specific reason for his or her absence. If a Director is absent from three consecutive meetings for reasons that the Board considers insufficient, his or her resignation shall be deemed to have been tendered and accepted.
Section 6.11: Compensation of Directors
Directors shall not receive any compensation for their services as Directors, but the Board may by resolution authorize reimbursement of expenses incurred in the performance of Board duties for any, some or all Directors. Such authorization shall prescribe procedures for the approval and the payment of such expenses by the Corporation. Compensation or reimbursement of expenses for others requested to place business before the Board shall be determined by the Board. Directors also may be compensated for services to the Corporation that are unrelated to their service as Board members.
Article VII Indemnification of Directors
Section 7.1: Right to Indemnification
The Corporation shall indemnify and hold harmless, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law as it presently exists or may hereafter be amended, any person who was or is made or is threatened to be made a party or is otherwise involved in any action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, and whether formal or informal (a "Proceeding"), by reason of the fact 8 that such person, or a person for whom such person is the legal representative, is or was a director, officer, employee, fiduciary or agent of the Corporation against all liability and loss suffered and expenses (including attorneys' fees) actually and reasonably incurred by such person in connection with such Proceeding if (a) the conduct of such person was in good faith, (b) such person reasonably believed, in the case of conduct in an official capacity, that his or her conduct was in the best interests of the Corporation, and in all other cases, that his or her conduct was at least not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and (c) in the case of any criminal Proceeding, such person had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful. Any person described in the preceding sentence is referred to herein as an "Indemnified Person." Notwithstanding the foregoing, except as otherwise provided in Section 7.4 of these Bylaws, the Corporation shall be required to indemnify an Indemnified Person in connection with a Proceeding (or part of such Proceeding) commenced by such Indemnified Person only if the commencement of such Proceeding (or part of such Proceeding) by the Indemnified Person was authorized in advance by the Board.
Section 7.2: Restrictions on Indemnification
The Corporation may not indemnify any person for acts or omissions finally adjudged to be intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law; in connection with any Proceeding (i) described in Section 7-129-102(4)(a) of the Act in which such person was finally adjudged to be liable to the Corporation, or (ii) described in Section 7-129-102(4)(b) of the Act in which such person was finally adjudged to have received an improper personal benefit; or if the Corporation is otherwise prohibited by applicable law from paying such indemnification; provided, however, that if Section 7-129-102(4) or any successor provision of the Act is hereafter amended, the restrictions on indemnification set forth in this Section 7.2 shall be as set forth in such amended statutory provision.
Section 7.3: Expenses Payable in Advance
The Corporation shall pay the reasonable expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) incurred by an Indemnified Person in defending any Proceeding in advance of such Proceeding's final disposition (such expenses, "Advanced Expenses"), provided, however, that, to the extent required by law, such payment of Advanced Expenses in advance of the final disposition of the Proceeding shall be made only upon (a) the Corporation's receipt of a written affirmation of the Indemnified Person's good faith belief that he or she has met the standard of conduct described in Section 7-129-102 of the Act, (b) the Corporation's receipt of an undertaking by the Indemnified Person to repay all Advanced Expenses if it should be ultimately determined that the Indemnified Person did not meet the standard of conduct described in Section 7-129-102 of the Act, and (c) if such advance payment is approved by the Board pursuant to Section 7.5 of these Bylaws. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing in this Section 7.3, the Corporation shall not be required to pay any Advanced Expenses to a person against whom the Corporation directly brings a claim alleging that the Corporation is not required to indemnify such person under Section 7.2 of these Bylaws.
Section 7.4: Written Statement Required and Right of Indemnified Person to Bring Suit
An Indemnified Person seeking indemnification pursuant to Section 7.1 or payment of Advanced Expenses pursuant to Section 7.3 must first submit to the Board a sworn statement requesting indemnification or Advanced Expenses, as the case may be, and reasonable evidence of all such amounts requested by such Indemnified Person (such statement, a "Claim"). If (a) a Claim pursuant to Section 7.1 above is not paid in full by the Corporation within 60 days after such Claim has been received by the Corporation, or (b) a Claim pursuant to Section 7.3 above is not paid in full by the Corporation within 30 days after such Claim has been received by the Corporation, then the Indemnified Person may at any time after the expiration of the applicable period bring suit against the Corporation to recover the unpaid amount of such Claim. If an Indemnified Person succeeds in whole or in part in any such suit or in a suit brought by the Corporation to recover Advanced Expenses pursuant to the terms of an undertaking, then such Indemnified Person is also entitled to receive reimbursement from the Corporation for the reasonable expense of prosecuting or defending such suit. The Indemnified Person shall be presumed to be entitled to indemnification under this Article upon submission of a Claim (and, in an action brought to enforce a Claim for Advanced Expenses, where the required affirmation and undertaking have been delivered to the Corporation), and, thereafter, the Corporation shall have the burden of proof to overcome the presumption that the Indemnified Person is so entitled.
Section 7.5: Procedure
Persons seeking indemnification and/or advancement of reasonable expenses as set forth in these Bylaws shall submit with the request for indemnification evidence sufficient for the Board to make the determination required by Section 7-129-106 of the Act (as in effect from time to time). The Board shall make the determination that the standard of conduct set forth in Section 7-129-102 of the Act has been met before authorizing indemnification, and shall make the determination required by Section 7-129- 104(1)(c) of the Act before advancing reasonable expenses.
Section 7.6: Non-exclusivity of Rights
The right to indemnification and Advanced Expenses conferred by this Article shall not be exclusive of any other right that any person may have or hereafter acquire (a) under any statute, (b) under any provision of these Bylaws or the Charter, (c) by general or specific action of the Board, (d) by contract or (e) otherwise.
Section 7.7: Persons Serving Affiliated Enterprises
Any person who is or was serving at the Corporation's request as a director, officer, employee, fiduciary or agent of another foreign or domestic entity or an employee benefit plan (any such entity is an "Affiliated Enterprise") shall be entitled to indemnification and payment of Advanced Expenses on the terms and conditions set forth in this Article.
Section 7.8: Insurance, Contracts and Funding
The Corporation may maintain insurance, at its expense, to protect itself and any director, officer, employee, fiduciary or agent of the Corporation or Affiliated Enterprise against any expense, liability or loss, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify such person against such expense, liability or loss under the Act. The Corporation may enter into contracts with any Director, Officer, employee, fiduciary or agent of the Corporation in furtherance of the provisions of this Article VII and may create a trust fund, grant a security interest or use other means (including, without limitation, a letter of credit) to ensure the payment of such amounts as may be necessary to effect indemnification and payment of Advanced Expenses as provided in this Article VII.
Section 7.9: Consultation with the Corporation
Whenever a person is entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Article VII, the Corporation shall be allowed to consult in the Proceeding for which indemnification was requested; provided, however, the Corporation may not interfere with the Proceeding and may not jeopardize the attorney-client privilege.
Article VIII Board Committees
Section 8.1: In General
The provisions of Article VI of these Bylaws shall apply to Board committees and their members as well, except that no Board committee shall be required to have an annual meeting and meetings may be called with less notice than 10 days. Each Board committee shall formulate a clear strategic focus and plan for action that shall be approved by the Board. Committee members who are not Directors shall serve in an advisory capacity as non-voting members of the committee. Board committees shall have and exercise the authority of the Board in the management of the Corporation, subject to such limitations as may be prescribed by the Board and by applicable law, except that no Board committee shall have the authority to (a) amend or repeal these Bylaws or the Charter of the Corporation, (b) elect or remove any Member, Officer or Director, (c) adopt a plan of merger, (d) authorize the voluntary dissolution of the Corporation or revoke proceedings therefor, (e) authorize the sale, lease or exchange of all or substantially all the property and assets of the Corporation not in the ordinary course of business, (f) adopt a plan for the distribution of the assets of the Corporation, (g) amend, alter or repeal any resolution of the Board, or (h) authorize distributions. Standing committees shall exist until terminated by a resolution of the Board. Except for the Finance Committee, the President shall appoint the chairperson ("Chair") of each standing committee. Each Chair of a standing committee shall serve for a term of one (1) year. Successive terms of service as Chair or member of a standing committee are permitted.
Section 8.2: Standing Committees
As of the date of these Bylaws, the Board has the following standing committees:
(a) Executive Committee. Between the meetings of the Board, the day-to- day affairs of the Corporation shall be conducted by an Executive Committee, the members of which shall be the officers of the Corporation as defined in Article IX of these bylaws, and any additional or assistant officers as may be appointed by the Board.
(b) Governance Committee. The Governance Committee shall nominate, review and approve in advance all persons who shall serve on the Board or as officers, or in both capacities; recommend and prepare a ballot of qualified candidates; and distribute, collect and count the ballots for elections. The Governance Committee will also assist the standing Board committees in preparing their respective committee strategies and plans; review proposals for revisions to these Bylaws or the Charter of the Corporation; and perform such other duties that the Governance Committee sets forth. The Governance Committee shall be composed of at least three (3) Directors, and the Chair shall be allowed to appoint some or all of the committee members. Each member of the Governance Committee shall serve for a term of one (1) year.
(c) Finance Committee. The Finance Committee shall be responsible for monitoring the finances of the Corporation; reporting on such finances at each regular Board meeting; and performing such other duties that the Finance Committee sets forth. An audit subcommittee of the Finance Committee, consisting of at least two (2) Directors, shall from time to time conduct an audit of the Corporation. The Treasurer shall be a member of the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee shall be composed of at least three (3) Directors, nominated by the Chair, who shall be allowed to appoint some or all of the committee members. Each member of the Finance Committee shall serve for a term of one (1) year.
(d) Investment Committee. The Investment Committee shall be responsible for managing all endowment funds; setting an investment policy; and reporting to the board at regular board meetings on the performance of the endowment. The Investment Committee shall be comprised of five (5) voting members. The Chair shall be a current Director, chosen by the Executive Committee. It shall have three (3) Past Presidents as members, each chosen by a majority vote of the past Board Presidents annually and one (1) additional member of the Board. The committee may add additional, non-voting members. Each member of the committee shall serve for a term of one (1) year. The Honorary President shall cast the deciding vote in the case of a tie vote amongst the past presidents when choosing the committee members made up of the past presidents.
Section 8.3: Other Committees
The Board may create and appoint members to such other standing or temporary committees as it may deem appropriate. Such committees shall have the powers and duties designated by the Board.
Section 8.4: Vacancies
Vacancies in the membership of Board committees may be filled by the President or the Chair.
Section 8.5: Rules
Each Board committee may adopt rules for its meetings as long as they are consistent with these Bylaws and with all of the rules adopted by the Board.
Article IX: Officers and CEO
Section 9.1: Officers and Election.
The Officers of this Corporation shall be a President who shall serve as Chair of the Board, a Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer, who shall be elected by the Board from among their own number or from among other Active Members, to serve for one (1) year until the next Annual Meeting of the Board. The Board may designate any officer to serve as President-Elect and if this designation is made, the President-Elect may serve as President after the incumbent's term expires or is otherwise terminated. Such Officers shall serve on the Executive Committee of the Board, and shall be empowered to exercise the powers of the Board when the Board is not in session, reporting to the Board for ratification at its next succeeding meeting of any action that the Board decides it must approve.
Election of Officers shall be conducted by ballot. Those elected shall need an affirmative majority of the votes cast. Should a tie vote be cast, an Honorary President shall cast the deciding vote. If there is no Honorary President at the time of the tie vote, additional ballots shall be cast until such Officer is elected by an affirmative majority of the votes cast. Officers shall, upon election, be given immediate responsibility for carrying out their aforementioned powers and duties and shall continue in office until their successors shall be duly elected and qualified, unless they resign, are removed, or are otherwise unable to fulfill the term.
Section 9.2: Vacancies
Vacancies of an Officer or a nominee for office that occur by reason of death, resignation, or other factors shall be filled by the Board; however, should a vacancy occur in the office of the President, the President-elect or Vice President shall succeed him or her immediately, without further action by the Board.
Section 9.3: Additional Officers
The Board may appoint additional Officers as it deems necessary, with such authority and duties as it may designate, to serve at its pleasure.
Section 9.4: CEO
The Corporation may employ a CEO who shall be appointed, employed, and discharged by the Board. If so appointed, the CEO shall manage the affairs of the Corporation according to the policies, principles, practices and budget authorized by the Board, and shall be responsible, subject to the control of the Board, for management of the Corporation's finances and programs. The CEO shall also be responsible for staff management including hiring, training, performance reviews, disciplinary action, and discharge. The CEO shall serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Board and the Executive Committee. For the purpose of determining the number of directors, the CEO shall not be considered a member of the Board. The Board shall approve any compensation and benefits to be paid to the CEO.
Article X: Funds
Section 10.1: Solicitation and Acceptance of Funds
Solicitation and acceptance of funds for use by, or on behalf of, the Corporation may not be inconsistent with these Bylaws and the Charter. Subject to Section 10.2, any such funds shall be subject to the ultimate control and absolute discretion of the Corporation.
Section 10.2: Restrictions
The Board, or other responsible authority acting on behalf of the Board or the Membership, in accepting endowment funds that have restrictions on their usage, agree to accept such restrictions. Such restrictions may not be altered, unless such modification is allowed for in the gift agreement, without the consent of either the original donors or their designated heirs, or by the favorable result of a cy pres or other similar petition to the court of proper jurisdiction of the state of incorporation of the Corporation. The Corporation's restricted endowment funds may be commingled with its unrestricted funds for investment purposes and may be expressed as a percentage of the total funds.
Section 10.3: Borrowing of Monies
The Board, by an affirmative vote of two-thirds or more, may authorize borrowing by the Corporation.
Section 10.4: Endowment Management
All endowment funds shall be managed by the Investment Committee, consistent with section 8.2(d) of these bylaws, for the purposes of the Corporation. The Investment Committee shall oversee the management of the endowment and develop an investment policy that is to be approved by the Board of Directors. The Investment Committee shall manage the endowment in accordance with the Investment Policy.
The borrowing of endowment funds requires three quarters (3/4) majority vote of the total Board membership on two separate votes to be conducted at least thirty (30) days apart. The restricted funds of the endowment are not subject to borrowing.
Article XI: Representation of The Corporation
Section 11.1: Representation in Policy Matters
No Member may represent the Corporation in policy matters without the approval of the Board, the Chief Executive Officer or President.
Section 11.2: Trademarks and Visual Representation
Use of the name, logo, seal, trademark, acronym, or other graphic representation of the Corporation, including new artwork and graphic designs intended to represent the Corporation, in any manner by any Member, Section, or Committee or his/her designee must have the prior written approval of the President or his/her designee.
Article XII: Dissolution
Upon the dissolution or winding up of the Corporation, its assets remaining after payment, or provision for payment, of all debts and liabilities of this Corporation, shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund, foundation, or corporation which is organized and operated for charitable purposes and which has established its tax exempt status under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended. The use and disposition on dissolution or winding up of real or personal property owned or used by this Corporation in states other than its state of incorporation shall be limited to the purposes stated in the foregoing sentence in such a manner as to satisfy the requirements of the laws of such states for exemption of such property from property taxation in such states.
Article XIII: Amendments
Section 13.1: Amendment of Bylaws
The Board may alter, amend, or repeal any provision of these Bylaws or make any additional Bylaws. No such alteration, repeal, or addition shall be considered unless proposed and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the entire Board on two separate votes, which shall be conducted at least thirty (30) days apart. Active Members shall be informed of all changes to the provisions of these Bylaws prior to the next meeting of Active Members.
Section 13.2: Procedures for Amendment of Bylaws
Amendments to this Article of the Bylaws may be made only by the same voting procedure described in Section 1 of this Article.
Article XIV: Administrative and Financial Provisions
Section 14.1: Fiscal Year.
The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be from October 1-September 30.
Section 14.2: Deposits.
All funds of the Corporation not otherwise employed shall be deposited from time to time to the credit of the Corporation in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as the Board may select.
Section 14.3: Books and Records.
The Corporation shall keep at its principal office copies of its current Charter and Bylaws; correct and adequate records of its accounts and finances; minutes of the proceedings of the Board and any minutes which may be maintained by committees of the Board; a record of all waivers of notice of meetings of the Board and of Board committees; a record of all actions taken by the Board or a Board committee without a meeting; contact information of each Member, and of the name and most current known postal mailing address of each Director and Officer; copies of the Corporation's written communications to Members made within the past three years; and such other records as may be necessary, advisable or required by Section 7-136-101 of the Act. All books and records of the Corporation shall be open at any reasonable time to inspection by any Member of three months standing or to a representative of more than five percent of the Membership.


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Freestanding bathtubs are on everyone's wish list this year. People love the look, the ease of cleaning and the luxurious feel of a free standing bath. The major setback for many homeowners is the size of their bathroom. Many freestanding tubs are 66 to 72 inches long and take up too much square footage in a bathroom that is small to begin with. Now companies like Fluerco, Maax, Kohler, and Maidstone offer freestanding bathtubs measuring 55 to 62 inches making them much more realistic for a small bathroom. So, if you have been dreaming
of a freestanding bath, but worried your bathroom is too small, it is not!
Everyone has been to a hotel with a shower that they will never forget. Homeowners dream of having that luxurious experience in their own home, where they can sit down, relax and enjoy the warm water after a long day. Now companies like Kohler, Fluerco and Aquatic make that possible by offering shower bases with a built-in seat. These acrylic bases come in multiple sizes, usually 60 inches, to replace a standard bathtub. A simple upgrade to a seated shower base, along with a couple of body sprays or a rain showerhead, can bring the spa experience right into your home.
From TV shows like Fixer Upper to the endless pages of inspiration on Pinterest, homeowners have never been more excited to update and upgrade their homes. Sometimes the thought of remodeling can be overwhelming, but with the assistance of the professional sales and design staff at Buffalo Plumbing Showroom, bringing your dreams to life can be stress free and fun!
Now that you know about all of these exciting new products, it is time to visit Buffalo Plumbing Showroom, where great ideas flow.


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- Managing Health
- How do I manage my general health?
How do I manage my general health?
Vitamins, Minerals and other Supplements
Healthy lifestyle is of course the primary driver of good health. Vitamins and minerals also play a critical role in keeping us healthy; that has been well established since the discovery, in 1928, of Vitamin C by the Hungarian biochemist Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, and its ability to cure scurvy. A lack of Vitamin A can cause blindness; Vitamin B12 anemia; Vitamin D rickets.
Other than Vitamin D and K, the human body can't make any of the other essential vitamins. We have lost the ability in our evolution; our ancestors produced them naturally in their body. Today we must get them from food, and most can be obtained from a balanced diet—and/or from supplements.
Multivitamins, a combination of essential vitamins, are taken for general health. And single vitamins in high dose are taken for specific functions: B Vitamins for cell metabolism; Calcium for maintaining bone health; Vitamin C, for protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular and cancer diseases, and is thus ideal for overall health; Vitamin D for absorption of Calcium for those who cannot produce enough of it due to lack adequate exposure to sunlight.
In addition, other types of supplements are recommended by physicians for living healthy: Omega 3 fish oil for reducing bad cholesterol and hence maintaining good heart health; Probiotics to supplant the colony of good bacteria in our gut; and Amino Acids, the structural units of proteins, the essential building blocks of life, responsible for performing such key tasks as storing and transporting nutrients.
The above essential supplements are widely marketed with additional claims of benefit by manufacturers even though there is little scientific or clinical support. The U.S. FDA currently doesn't monitor either the safety or efficacy of supplements as it does for prescription medicines, but it relies on companies to ethically market the products without unproven and substantiated claims. We strongly recommend that you consult your physician, and not rely on product publicity.
The 13 Essential Vitamins
- Vitamin A helps form and maintain healthy skin, teeth, bones and soft tissue.
- Vitamin C is needed for the growth and repair of tissues throughout the body.
- Vitamin D helps the body absorb Calcium, and is made when skin is exposed to the sun.
- Vitamin E helps with the formation of red blood cells and is an antioxidant.
- Vitamin K, also known as the clotting vitamin, allows the blood to coagulate.
- Vitamin B1, or thiamine, helps cells convert carbohydrates into energy.
- Vitamin B2, or riboflavin, works with the other B vitamins and is important for growth and the production of red blood cells.
- Vitamin B3, or niacin, helps the digestive system, skin and nerves to function.
- Vitamin B5, or pantothenic acid, is essential for growth and food metabolism.
- Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, helps the body make antibodies and hemoglobin, and helps maintain nerves and blood sugar.
- Vitamin B7, also known as biotin, is essential for food metabolism.
- Vitamin B9, known as folate or folic acid, helps with tissue growth and cell function.
- Vitamin B12 helps with the formation of red blood cells and is important for the metabolism.
Source: A.D.A.M; National Institutes of Health.


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Bride Misbehave On First Night of Marriage
In this funny video you can see how the bride is misbehaving with her husband on the first day of her marriage. the husband is trying to convince her but she is not ready to agree with him. the problem is not big issue they can sort it out together if they can but at least they had to talk each other.
Yun tu insaan ki zindgi main bohat say esay pal aaty hain jinhin woh yaad gaar banana chahta hay, per shadi aik esa moqa hay jis pe har insaan male aur female ki kosish hoti hay usy har trha say yaad gar banaya jaye,q k shadi tu insaan zindgi main sirf aik baar he karta hay,aur esi leye woh har mumkin kosish karta hay kay apny es khas din ko yaad gar banaya jaye,yeah video aik naye shadi shuda jory ki shadi ki pehli raat ki video hay jis Bride Misbehave On First Night of Marriage main dulhan esi harkat karti hay jis say key dulhay ko hospital dakhil karwana par jata hay Video dekhin or apny doston kay sath social media accounts pe share karin
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Patrick is a Professional Engineer and graduate of Boise State that started HMH Engineering as a project inspector and has advanced is way to project manager. He grew up in rural Eastern Oregon and worked for his family's business until he began college. Patrick lives in Coeur d'Alene and is happily married to his wife Logan and enjoys hunting, fishing and traveling.


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It's been 34 years, since Depeche Mode released "Just Can't Get Enough". The band shared today on their Facebook Fan page a video of the third single of their debut album "Speak and Spell", in which the band members are talking about their first music video. At the same time, it's the only video where we can watch Vince Clarke, before leaving the band in November 1981 and joining Erasure in 1985.
Watch Dave Gahan, Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher remembering their first top 10 hit, which is still one of our favorites.
Archives Special – Just Can't Get Enough (Single Release – September 7th, 1981) from Depeche Mode on Vimeo.


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101 ideas for using technology in the classroom/
Sometimes it is difficult to put the technology in your classroom into an educational context. This document contains many ideas for using a PC or mac in education.
Unfortunately much of it was written prior to the uprise of the iPad so there is no reference to it but nonetheless there is plenty of relevant content for teachers and students.
Many of the ideas come from the Victorian department of Education, Australia and can be downloaded here.


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Thank you for watching my videos for the past year. Your encouragement mean a lot to me! I will be off for the next 2 weeks, but will be back from Morocco with new videos and recipes! Happy eid!!!Read More »
Monthly Archives: September 2009
Harcha Recipe – Moroccan Semolina Bread – Ramadan Specials – CookingWithAlia – Episode 79
To view written recipe, click here: http://www.cookingwithalia.com/index.php?option=com_zoo&task=item&item_id=16&Itemid=110 How to make Harcha, a delicious Moroccan semolina bread that can be served with different fillings: jam, butter & honey, cheese, etc. The video is presented by my dear friend Meryam, who makes THE best harcha ever!Read More »


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Israel has approved the construction of 78 new settlement units in East Jerusalem, the Israeli news site Walla reported Wednesday.
report said 50 houses would be built in the Har Homa settlement, which
is built illegally on Jabal Abu Ghneim, a private Palestinian property
between Bethlehem and Jerusalem.
The other 28 settlement houses
will be built in the illegal Ramot settlement which is built on private
Palestinian land between Jerusalem and Ramallah.
The decision
was okayed by all the members of a planning and construction committee
of the Jerusalem municipality, aside from one left-wing Meretz member,
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Capitol Alert
California Capitol annex needs a $543 million replacement, report urges
Knock it down and build a better one.
That's the recommendation of a long-awaited study on the Legislature's options for remaking its 66-year-old annex, the warren of offices attached to the 19th century Capitol.
The report by design firm CSHQA of Sacramento encourages lawmakers to consider a $543 million replacement, building a larger structure that would improve safety, expand workspaces and offer visitors an interactive experience to learn about California government.
It attempts to resolve a debate that has centered on whether the Legislature should renovate or replace the six-story annex because of the building's well-documented narrow hallways, limited exits, barriers that restrict access to people with physical disabilities, leaks and its lack of safety features like sprinklers.
"How do you make a people's house welcoming to all Californians and overcoming some of these design issues?" asked Assemblyman Ken Cooley, D-Rancho Cordova.
He led reporters on a tour of the annex last week to preview the CSHQA report. He's releasing the full document today at a press conferences with Republican Sen. Anthony Cannella of Ceres and then presenting it to colleagues at a Joint Committee on Rules hearing.
Cooley argues that the annex's columns and low-ceilings make a renovation of the existing building an unappealing option. The first floor of the annex, for instance, is uneven with the historic Capitol, restricting access to the disabled.
"The structure becomes a straightjacket," he said.
Gov. Jerry Brown in 2016 signaled that he wanted to address problems with the annex when he included it in a $1.3 billion proposal to remake Sacramento office buildings. The item also included money for a new natural resources building and another state office building on O Street. The 20-story resources building is moving forward, with the Department of General Services announcing in December that it had selected a contractor to design it an oversee construction.
Lawmakers two years ago supported the concept of remaking the annex – at least to address safety concerns – but expressed misgivings about the projected cost. Sen. Steve Glazer, D-Orinda, at the time said funding the project might create an "appearance problem" for lawmakers, as if they were spending taxpayer money to benefit themselves rather than steering resources to other needs.
Cooley is advocating for a new annex as the state is gathering a budget surplus that by law has to be spent on capital projects. Brown's budget proposal puts the state on a course to fill up its so-called "rainy day" fund by July 1, 2019 and any additional money it collects would have to spent on infrastructure like roads, buildings and prisons.
Cooley's also arguing that the money would be well-spent if it helps Californians better understand their government.
Almost 2 million people visit the Capitol each year, and Cooley would like for them to participate in modern, interactive exhibits about California government. Today, rooms in the Capitol feature written descriptions of historical figures and hallways in the annex show static exhibits highlighting each county.
"I would love to see the kids go there and get an experience that instills in them the idea that they have an important role in our democracy," said Amanda Meeker, executive director of the California Museum. "I love the county displays, but I don't think they're going to make a lasting impression."
The CSHQA report does not include specific designs for a new Capitol office building. It estimates that replacing the annex would cost $507 million, that moving its underground parking structure would cost $6.4 million and that building a modern visitor center would cost about $30 million. Cooley said the estimate was based on costs of replacing courthouses, which have similar requirements balancing safety and public access.
The firm recommends a 514,000 square foot Capitol office building, which is almost 190,000 square feet larger than the current structure. Cooley said the extra space would give Capitol employees a place to gather without clogging hallways and make the business of government more efficient.
The joint rules committee is scheduled to meet at 10 a.m. in the Capitol's room 4202.
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CRISIS MANAGEMENT: Opioid abuse has become a national crisis, devastating communities from West Virginia to rural California. Lawmakers plan to make it a top issue this session, introducing a package of more than a dozen bills to tighten prescription regulations, expand access to alternative treatments and create new tools for law enforcement, 10 a.m. in Room 317 of the Capitol. A proposal introduced earlier this month would limit opioid prescriptions to no more than three days.
COMING HOME: California's booming economy has left many residents of the state behind. The homeless population is growing again for the first time since the start of the economic recession – up to nearly 135,000 last year, according to federal estimates, though some experts believe the figure could be even higher. Joined by Sen. Ricardo Lara, D-Bell Gardens, and Assemblyman Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, big city mayors including Darrell Steinberg of Sacramento, Kevin Faulconer of San Diego, Libby Schaaf of Oakland and Lee Brand of Fresno will announce legislation to address the issue, 11 a.m. on the south steps of the Capitol.
BUILD, BABY, BUILD: With another drought looming, Republicans are desperate for California to build more water storage. Voters already approved nearly $3 billion for new reservoirs in 2014, but state officials have been hesitant thus far to give any of that money to 11 projects seeking funding. So Assembly Republican Leader Brian Dahle and his colleagues plan to to deliver more than 4,000 petitions to the California Water Commission meeting, 9:30 a.m. at the Department of Food and Agriculture building on N Street, urging the board to approve applications for the Sites Reservoir and Temperance Flat dam.
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by Jerry Stern
Computer Tech and Webmaster at PC410.com
Dear Friend–
I've received your latest forwarded message about the virus that is going to destroy the internet as we know it if we open that email with the urgent-sounding title. Please don't forward these to anyone–they create FUD. That's Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. They do nothing positive.
The message was, to begin with, old. When it was new, it had a few almost-true near-facts in it, like the name of a real email subject line. Everything beyond that was like listening to technology news on my local television news stations–it's last week's news, or last year's news, with the important parts left out.
What you need to remember about forwarded messages that arrive in your mailbox is that they've generally been out and about being forwarded, for years. Decades, even–I've received forwarded jokes and cartoons that also showed up on my desk by fax in the 1990's, and by interoffice photocopy-of-a-photocopy in the 1980's. Forwarded emails are old, old, old.
And security news is meaningless after five days. All good antivirus software blocks every known threat that's more than three days old. The bad guys know this, and they change their approaches to getting your system infected constantly, sometimes twice a day on some of the big families of rogue malware. Now, while there are bad emails going around that will infect your computer if you haven't patched it, or that contain evil infectious links, the bad guys change the subject lines daily to keep their messages from being caught by SPAM filters, so trying to block them by not opening an email with a specific subject line isn't remotely practical or safe.
So by forwarding this old message, you're scaring people, and encouraging them to get their security news by watching for it to fall into their mailboxes from the sky. There are valid sources of security news, and forwarded email isn't on the list.
Several points to keep in mind–every one of these tells you this is either a hoax or badly-reported ancient history:
- Microsoft and Norton don't need your help to report news. For that matter, neither do CNN, Neiman Marcus, or Homeland Security.
- The message is undated.
- It asks you to forward the message.
- It claims knowledge from a credible source, but it's a generic source that can't be reached, like 'Microsoft' or 'NBC'.
The best thing to do with these forwarded messages is to delete them. Don't spread the FUD.
The REAL Microsoft security news is here:
The REAL security news from the US Department of Homeland Security is here:
And here's an article by Rob Rosenberger on 'False Authority Syndrome', to help you recognize hoax emails:


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Welcome to Rococo
Enjoy delicious food and fine wine at the Rococo Group Ballymena & Antrim
Whether you're looking for an intimate meal with a partner or a place where you can catch up with some friends, The Rococo Group of Restaurants provides the ideal venue. We use only the finest of local produce to great our delicious meals at either of our family friendly restaurants.Make a Reservation
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We at the Rococo Group believe that our customers work hard and deserve a special treat to unwind after a long day. A great meal at a rewarding price is exactly what they may need. We a happy to offer 2 courses for £10, meaning you can dine for less.
From 10pm every Saturday.
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Honestly, I didn't choose Taiwan, rather my Professor in Singapore chose Taiwan for me. But I am very happy with this choice as I realize that Taiwan is just the right place for higher studies. I feel extremely comfortable and productive studying here.
My program of study is Ph.D. in electronic engineering. I studied subjects related to semiconductor fabrication technology. This field of study is pretty vast but the thing I enjoy the most here is that whatever courses I choose, the majority of them has a keen focus on the practical aspect as well. Personally, I enjoy spending time in semiconductor laboratory as I can see everything that I study in books.
Studying in Taiwan is a different learning experience altogether. Compared to my home country, the teaching quality is more or less same. But what sets Taiwan apart is the advanced and developed laboratory setup and equipment with respect to semiconductor manufacturing and fabrication. This is coupled with friendly and helpful environment created by the welcoming nature of Taiwanese and official.
The only difficult part about applying to study is not the admission part, but the Visa application part which is quite complicated and troublesome at times. Since I was lucky to have a TECC in my city-Delhi, so I asked an agent to apply on my behalf, but students staying in other cities have a lot of problems. Even for people in Delhi, it's not an easy task.
After I finish my Ph.D., I will continue to work in my laboratory as a Research Assistant because of two main reasons. Firstly, I am very happy with the kind of work I am doing and since research is a never ending process, so completion of a course cannot limit the progress of research. Secondly, Taiwan has undoubtedly one of the best environment and resources for electronic engineers and researchers in Asia, so I would love to avail this opportunity in order to build my career.
Studying in Taiwan will give me an edge in 2 main aspects. Firstly the technical know-how in my field of study and secondly, the added advantage of learning Chinese language which will be highly critical in future.
My keys achievements studying in Taiwan are:
1. Learning to live in a multi-cultural environment.
2. Sharpening my technical skills.
3. Learning Chinese in order to break the ice between the locals and myself as a foreigner.
4. Achieving Rank 1 in my University for the Ph.D. course in electronic engineering.
5. Publishing my work in good and reputed journals.
My advice to overseas students who want to study in Taiwan is to come here without any doubts of career, knowledge and any kind of fears. This place is a peaceful land of great opportunities. So anyone who comes here will fully enjoy and avail the best of knowledge, education, people and the environment conducive for any student.


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RE: Under 9
if a goal is scored from a corner and the keeper flaps at it and touches it in the net is this an own goal or does it count to the player
Hi Martin Thi is not a refereeing question but one for the relevant competition authority who set the goal scoring criteria. In many competitions if the ball is headed directly into the goal and it is deflected on its path towards the goal then the goal is awarded to the ball kicker. If it is going away from goal and it is deflected into the goal that is an own goal. If in this case if it was an inswinging corner and the goalkeeper pushes the ball into the goal, while trying to prevent it going in, it is a goal to the corner taker. If it was going away from goal and the goalkeeper tried to push the ball say over the bar but pushed it into the goal that would be an own goal. In the Premier League there is a Goals Panel established who decide on these goals based on set criteria. They review video footage of the goals in question. Own goals are generally only awarded when it showed that a goal would unlikely to have been scored without the contact of the ball by the goalkeeper or the defender.
Coach Lawes There was a Premiership game last weekend in which that very thing occurred. Essentially, if the ball, on its own flight, could have entered the goal, but brushed the goalkeeper's outstretched hands, then credit the goal to the player who took the corner kick. However, if the ball would have Not gone into the goal except for the deflection provided by the goal keeper, then credit the goal as an Own Goal. I tend to favor the attackers and if it looks close, credit the goal to the attacker.
The referee counts goals scored, credited to the team. (Except in those league competitions where the reporting requirements are to report by player. And then to make the final score come out correctly, own goals must be credited to the attacking player who last touched the ball, or it won't be in the right part of the report.) The statistician counts goals scored, credited to players.
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Each trail ride last about 1 hour and we can schedule up to 12 riders. Our trail guides have been training with these horses for over 5 years. Some trail guides may be small, but they are mighty.
The age limit for our single trail riders is 5 years old. No exceptions. Additionally, the weight limit to ride our horses is 230 lbs. If you have any questions or need any clarification, please contact us at email@example.com
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Map of Denmark
On the map of Denmark, you will see that the biggest part of Denmark is a peninsula and a lot of islands surrounded by water - with the exception of the 68 kilometres (42,2 miles) border connecting Denmark to Germany in the south.
Denmark IS a small country, but the 43.093 km2 (16.638 square miles) is loaded with culture, and I will show you some of the most magnificent culture monuments on these pages.
We don't have high mountains; our highest point(s) are the hills around the area of Ejer and Yding in the middle of Jutland. There is a constant "battle" going on between the two or more points for being the higest, as they are almost the same height.
Part of the discussion is that some of these high-points were in fact human-made, as they are grave tombs, and some geologists debated that they shouldn't count as high points of the Danish geology. No matter what they decide to call them, they are still spectacular and a huge part of the Danish cultural foundation - dating back to the Stone age.
Driving around in Denmark
The good part about Denmark being a small country is that it is easy to explore most every corner of the country travelling around in a car. Since Denmark consists of 405 named islands travelling around in denmark will include crossing waters. This can be done by driving over bridges or boarding one of the numerous ferries. Crossing the bigger fjords usually includes the possibility of bringing your car with you, but the smaller ferries will only be able to carry people and bikes.
Click the image to open a Road map of Denmark. It will open in a new window. To download the map right-click and "save as..."


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Netherlands » Boterdiep & Winsumerdiep
A detour to the north of Groningen
Boterdiep & Winsumerdiep: Characteristics & Overview
Rating of waterway
|Length of waterway:
|24 km
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|Degree of difficulty:
|For beginners (few locks)
|no rating
|Character of waterway:
|back to nature, old waterway, to be rediscovered
|Profile of waterway:
|Hardly ever used
|Facilities groundside:
Weitere Informationen
Waterway has access to:Reitdiep | Netherlands
Van Starkenborghkanaal / Hoendiep / Aduarderdiep / Leeker Hoofddiep
Boterdiep & Winsumerdiep
Category of water: 0 / leisure boating
Waterkaart: A / Groningen – Drenthe
Leads from Uithuizen over Middelstum, Onderdendam and Bedum to Groningen- Uithizen is the most northern place of the Netherlands which can be reached by inland waterways.
First parts of the canal were built in 1625 already but it got navigable all through in the 18th century only. Before Van Starkenborgh-Kanaal was built, it used to go into the town of Groningen, today this last stretch is not navigable anymore.
The canal was used for the transport of agricultural products into the town of Groningen only. That's why it's called Butter-Canal!
connects Boterdiep from Onderdendam with Reitdiep and therewith also the Lauwermeer. Only place on the canal is Winsum.


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{Glastonbury Performance} Only Love by Ben Howard
Monday, July 29, 2013
This never gets old. {Performed July 2, 2013}
5 comments:
This just made my morning! Pancakes and Ben Howard for brekky #somuchgoodness
- July 30, 2013 at 3:11 AM
I love Ben Howard! And pretty sure I was introduced through your blog. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
- July 30, 2013 at 12:07 PM
- sara grace said...
love, love, love.
- July 30, 2013 at 12:31 PM
- Jaime said...
A wonderful way to start my hump day morning. Thanks!
- July 31, 2013 at 6:15 AM
- Melissa Jeanne said...
I could not agree with you more.
I Just saw him in Central Park on Monday...
And I look forward to the next time I see him live.
Until then, I will listen to his words on repeat and feel them in my bones.
Only love,
- July 31, 2013 at 5:23 PM
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You can enrol in upcoming ACTU Organising Centre courses through our online enrolment system Enrol@OrgCentre, accessed by selecting the Register Online button provided on the webpage for each advertised course.
You can enrol by using the website https://actu.ismartsoftware.net/iRegister/Courses.
Paper enrolment forms are no longer accepted for advertised courses.
Changes to Enrol@OrgCentre
There are now two options for making payment for ACTU Organising Centre Courses booked through Enrol@OrgCentre:
Option 1 - Pay later when the course starts
This is recommended for most courses as the ACTU Organising Centre is unable to confirm courses until there are sufficient enrolments.
If you select Option 1, you or your union will be sent an invoice for payment when the course starts.
Option 2 - Pay at the time of booking by Credit Card
This is recommended only if enrolling in Federal Right of Entry Online and Delegates Online, as these courses start within 48 hours of enrolment. You can still choose to pay on receipt of invoice for these courses.
We accept most major credit cards
Enrol@OrgCentre accepts MasterCard, Visa Credit and Visa Debit. It does not accept Diners Club or American Express.
Your details are secure
Enrol@OrgCentre payment via credit card complies with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS).
When you make a payment with a Credit or Debit Card, Enrol@OrgCentre creates an encrypted token which enables secure storage of credit card details. Credit card details are not available to ACTU Organising Centre staff and can only be used to process payments for bookings you have authorised.
Where can I find more information?
The Enrol@OrgCentre Troubleshooting Guide has been updated to guide you through the payment options.
If you need any further assistance please contact or call us.
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To make bookings through Enrol@OrgCentre you must first register and create an account. Look for the Register Now link in the top-right corner of the Enrol@OrgCentre home page.
It is the participant's responsibility to obtain approval from their union for their participation in the course.
Upon registration for the course, the participants' authorising officer will receive an email indicating that we have received an enrolment. From that point, however, it will be the participant's responsibility to keep their union up-to-date with any course changes.
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Emmanuel Presbyterian Church presented Mother's Day Latin Jazz Concert on May 12, 2018. It was successful ! Elder Cummings would like us to play sometime in a few months later for an another event to activate the neighborhood in lower Eastside of Manhattan. I am happy to play for our community people. See you next time!
Chiemi Nakai(p) Latin Jazz Trio with Rafael Monteagudo(ds) & Jennifer Vincent(b)
Thank you so much for your joining us to sing songs; Yuka Mito, Rina Komai, Aya Morita!


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What is SCIO?
SCIO stands for Scientific Consciousness Interface Operation system. SCIO is derived from the Latin "I know".
It is a sophisticated and profound energetic medicine system, which incorporates electro-dermal screening, stress testing and biofeedback, by gathering bio-energetic data from the body via 55 parameters simultaneously.
Information is gathered from the body by SCIO straps gently attached to the head, wrists and ankles which is then displayed on the computer screen in a table showing the highest to lowest body reaction, thereby indicating a picture of the client's general health status.
This feedback is analysed by the practitioner and explained to the client in order to establish a treatment programme.
The SCIO is designed for stress detection and stress reduction. It does not diagnose any clinical diseases.
Every cell, organ, meridian and emotion has a characteristic electro-magnetic signature. Illness can start as an energetic disturbance, which the SCIO can detect. The body's subtle energy system is an early warning system.
Imbalances in the body's subtle energies show up much earlier than overt physical disease.
Appointments usually last from 1 to 2 hours, and it is a very gentle and relaxing process – you can even go to sleep while the SCIO is working.
SCIO Therapy consultations, in which the patient relaxes, allows the SCIO to investigate imbalances and perform therapies. Finally the SCIO determines when the next appointment should be made. This is calculated from the two way feedback between patient and SCIO.
Speed SCIO – this is an ongoing therapy consisting of a ½ hour appointment in which only the acute and most immediate symptoms are addressed. Remedies are given, and dosage and intervals between Speed SCIO appointments are determined by the SCIO. The price of each Speed SCIO session includes the remedy.
Speed SCIO is a very good therapy for children because it means that they don't have to sit still for a long time and the frequency of their appointments means that their therapy can be continually upgraded as necessary.


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Safe Wind Turbine Operation
Starts With Lubrication
For wind turbine operators, the greatest safety risks occur during servicing
and maintenance. To conduct even the
most basic equipment servicing, maintenance personnel must climb towers
up to 400-ft. high, sometimes working
on top of nacelles.
Therefore, any opportunity to
reduce human-machine interaction
(HMI), can help enhance safety by
reducing overall risk.
Wind turbine components operate under severe conditions, including heavy loads, vibration and varying
speeds. To ensure the best possible equipment protection, operators
should always use high performance,
synthetic lubricants specifically formulated for these conditions.
Synthetic lubricants possess viscosity indexes that allow them to remain
more stable and continue to provide
sufficient protection against met-al-to-metal contact when exposed to
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A walking tour to Kirkstall Abbey
May 18, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm£4 – £5
Join renowned urban geographer, Rachael Unsworth for an evening walk from Left Bank Leeds to Kirkstall Abbey. The tour will uncover some of the local history that dates back as far as the 12th century.
How does the former St Margaret's of Antioch Church, now Left Bank Leeds, relate to its surroundings?
Join us for an evening walk that uncovers some of the links going as far back as the 12th century. It's a story of changing land ownership and different phases of building, all linked by routeways, the changing economy and needs of the evolving neighbourhoods to the west of Leeds.
The walking tour will leave from Left Bank Leeds at 6:30pm prompt and
go via parts of the old settlement of Burley to Kirkstall Bridge and then the Abbey. Please ensure you have suitable footwear and clothing for a two mile walk that will last up to two hours. Transport will be provided from Kirkstall Abbey back Left Bank Leeds.
Rachael Unsworth is an author and former university lecturer with over 20 years experience studying the city of Leeds, writing about it, teaching about it and debating policies and initiatives to shape the future of the city. She
is a very knowledgable and enthusiastic tour guide who runs regular guided tours of the city.
This tour is the first in a series of monthly events run by Left Bank Leeds that will explore the history of the buildings and people of Leeds from the monks of the 12th century through to present day.
This walking tour is £5 or £4 concession (plus booking fee). Places are limited so please book online via Eventbrite.
Historic pubs of Leeds with Ken Goor, Thursday 15 June, 7:30pm. Please see our website for further information.
These events are part of a larger project celebrating the heritage of our amazing building. They have been made possible with thanks to the support from Heritage Lottery Fund.


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For example, if you are planning to install paneling, drywall, chair rails or other building materials, the use of mechanical fasteners, like nails, may not be the best choice. Using adhesives allows for DIYers to accomplish a lot of tasks much faster, with less work and with better results.
For example, Liquid Nails Adhesive Ultra Quik Grip allows you to simply apply a bead of adhesive to the chair rail, align the part and press it into place. If the chair rail wasn't aligned perfectly, you would have five minutes to adjust the part before the adhesive dries. You wouldn't need to use a nail gun or finish the part after its installation.
"Products like Liquid Nails adhesives adhere almost instantly, saving time," said Handy magazine member James Beck.
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A gray May Sunday might include rain -- and even snow -- for some parts of LA.
A cold front developing off the coast is expected to move south along the coast late Saturday and early Sunday. It might bring light rain to Southern California and snow as low as the 6,000-foot level.
The snow is not expected to hamper mountain travel.
After dry conditions on Monday, more rain is in Tuesday's forecast.
A wind advisory is in effect for the Antelope Valley. Gusts up to 45 mph are possible.
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- In short: A fully clothed bodywork session combining yoga and deep tissue techniques
- Thai Bodywork by Juan combines traditional Thai bodywork techniques with trigger point release to deliver a deep, relaxing, and functional bodywork modality aimed at restoring range of motion
- Sessions are performed on a large floor mat that allows Juan to fully utilize leverage
- Juan will use his feet, knees, hands, and elbows to apply appropriate amounts of pressure
- Juan will move you into various positions allowing easier and deeper access to joints and muscles than most other modalities
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DRULcast #140 – Quantum Dodgeballs and Rockets
Jack tries to convince us that he doesn't hate everything. Oz has almost given up on the achievement challenge. Juan shows up late but shares his addiction to the dark zone. All of this and more including VR discussed in this weeks DRULcast! Tune in!
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Tense Fresno Unified meeting. Employees battle robbers. Cheetos cuisine
It's Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. Welcome to your Morning Scoop of intriguing tales, fresh news and things that make you go "hmm." Sign up to get the Scoop in your email inbox.
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• It was a volatile, emotional night at Wednesday's Fresno Unified board meeting, where trustees and audience members reacted to published comments by board president Brooke Ashjian about transgender, lesbian, gay and bisexual people. Ashjian offered "an apology to you that you may have been slighted."
• Convicted sexual predator Jeffrey Snyder, the subject of a long and fruitless search for an acceptable permanent home, is living as a transient in Fresno motels, authorities said Wednesday.
• The median price of a Fresno home hit a milestone that might not be good news for buyers.
• "I'm not a daredevil. I just like to have fun," said Austin Carey, who likes to leap from great heights. The top of Half Dome, for instance. The latter landed the BASE jumper in a federal courtroom.
• Police said more arrests are likely in the botched robbery of a family-owned Fresno store that led to the fatal shooting of the owner's son, police said.
• What's the U.S. stance on bellicose, nuke-tinged threats from North Korea? It depends on to whom you inquire.
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• Two armed robbers entered a Texas store to rob it, but ran into a pair of feisty employees who fought back. No injuries were reported. "It was brave of them," a police spokesman said. "But it's not what we would recommend employees do."
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• A pack of abandoned dogs is roaming a Clovis neighborhood, and the pooches are proving difficult to round up.
• Columnist Marek Warszawski says quarterback Marcus McMaryion gives Fresno State football an injection of talent where it need it the most.
• The Dodgers remain historically good. Wednesday's victory over the Diamondbacks was their 80th, and (checks calendar) it's early August.
• Bethany Clough gives us the latest in the continuing implosion of Payless Shoesource stores.
• Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said the snapped ankle that ended his season last year prevented him from doing important stuff that extends far beyond football.
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• This pop-up restaurant will include fare such as Cheetos Crusted Fried Pickles and where can I get a reservation?
• Here's something you don't see every day: A giant chicken with Trump-like hair perched behind the White House.
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Happy Monday! I have never been a big fan of The Bachelor or The Bachelorette, but I have always admired Trista. I caught a few episodes that season and watched her wedding on TV. She seems so nice and when I ran across her TED talk, I had to share. We are all worth so much! I know I needed this dose of optimism today!
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Lush Shampoo bars review
Every beauty blogger loves Lush and one of my favourite products from Lush has to be their Shampoo bars. They are the best thing I have ever washed my hair with. I got my first shampoo bar "Seanik "last year and for me personally it is the best. It smells amazing and contains seaweed and salt that makes your hair feel squeaky clean. The shampoo bar is easy to use you can either rub it in your hand to create a lather or apply it straight onto your hair. When you have washed your hair you can guarantee that your hair wont need to be washed again for at least a week depending on your hair type and length. As you know my hair is pretty long and can need quite alot of care and apart from Aussie hair products it's the only thing that my hair benefits from. I love this hair product because it's uniqiue and exciting to use.
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Desi Lee believes anything is possible if you have a plan. That's how she became student body president. Varsity soccer star. And it's how she'll get into Stanford. But—she's never had a boyfriend. In fact, she's a disaster in romance, a clumsy, stammering humiliation magnet whose botched attempts at flirting have become legendary with her friends. So when the hottest human specimen to have ever lived walks into her life one day, Desi decides to tackle her flirting failures with the same zest she's applied to everything else in her life. She finds guidance in the Korean dramas her father has been obsessively watching for years—where the hapless heroine always seems to end up in the arms of her true love by episode ten. It's a simple formula, and Desi is a quick study. Armed with her "K Drama Steps to True Love," Desi goes after the moody, elusive artist Luca Drakos—and boat rescues, love triangles, and staged car crashes ensue. But when the fun and games turn to true feels, Desi finds out that real love is about way more than just drama.
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There's been a handful of YA books about Koreans in the past few years, but up until now, the only solid one that I truly enjoyed was Paula Stokes' Vicarious. I Believe in a Thing Called Love is the first book that is everything I hoped for in YA contemporary starring a Korean-American MC, so before I say anything else, I want to wholeheartedly thank Maurene Goo for writing it (and to Farrar, Straus & Giroux for publishing it).
That said, I went into I Believe in a Thing Called Love determined not to be disappointed. Translation: I kept my expectations low.
I wasn't a fan of Since You Asked, Goo's debut novel, and this one seemed far too close to Katie M. Stout's Hello, I Love You with its focus on Korean media. If you're thinking the same thing I was, fear not. I Believe in a Thing Called Love is so, so different from both novels. In fact, I was most impressed by the ways that Goo's writing has grown in the past four years. I don't remember much about her first release, but I vaguely recall disliking the main character and the cast in general. Here, they shine. The supporting characters had easily recognizable traits without being shallow. I loved Desi's friendships and her relationship with her dad. She didn't lose her relationships with others at all in the pursuit of Luca, and that made me really respect her.
Desi was, by far, the star of the show. It was her voice that made the story. Goo was able to joke and talk about Korean life in a way that was (mostly) natural and added the perfect depth to Desi's world. It's this ability to ingrain culture into a character's lifestyle in ways that are both subtle and prominent that I feel should embody a diverse read.
I Believe in a Thing Called Love hit many of the right notes, two of which aren't hit often. The first was the diversity piece. The second was the academic backdrop. Unlike in the vast majority of YA, the representation of what admissions to elite universities is like was spot-on. The highs, the lows, the doubt, the excitement, the unfortunate realities, and just how hard students work to get that acceptance letter. Goo stays true to it to the very end, and she wraps all the loose ends to show that everything works out the way it's supposed to in the end.
On the topic of plot, I Believe in a Thing Called Love does a few things I would normally disapprove of like utilizing tropes in its plot line, but it weirdly works because the entire book is about clichés of Korean dramas. It's like satire without ever being cruel. Even so, there were moments I'm still conflicted on. The bottom line is that some of the things Desi does are way out of line, like staging a car accident to get Luca's attention. Not so solid decision-making right there. I get that there's a certain amount of suspended disbelief with the entire novel, simply because of its premise. Regardless, I wasn't big on some of Desi's actions throughout the story. I also thought the process of Luca and Desi's argument toward the end was rushed. There were other minor plot things, especially concerning Desi's best friend Wes, that could've used more work.
Overall, a fantastic second novel from Maurene Goo and one of the best romcoms I've read this year. The writing can still improve; easy suggestions would be to stop bringing in so many minor characters (and avoid using full names) and lay off the descriptions. Trust the audience to fill in the characters by themselves. But Maurene's on my list of contemporary writers to watch, and I'm excited to see what she comes up with next. 4 stars.


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shazou and Selurong rarely post here on ABF. They mostly spend their time on other forums.
shazou and Selurong rarely post here on ABF. They mostly spend their time on other forums.
Filipinos don't realize that victory is the child of struggle, that joy blossoms from suffering, and redemption is a product of sacrifice-Jose RizalThe youth is the hope of our future.-Jose Rizal
The Romance Metropolis of the Far East...
The City of Manila
Gabriela Ortega
^Filipino side (dad) Ilocano and (mom) Bicolana. I guess she's related to the Ortega in La Union. related to Coleen Garcia too.
Gabriela Ortega
"Gabriela has a Masters Degree in Architecture from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia in Spain, and is a European Licensed Architect…"
Age: 26
Hometown: Grew up in Barcelona, Spain
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Filipina Mestiza of Spanish descent
Concepcion Conchita Cuervo
Filipina Mestiza of Spanish descent
TheMask (2019-03-18)
My grandfather:
are they upper class?
"A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots." - Marcus Garvey
"The most disrespected woman in America, is the black woman. The most un-protected person in America is the black woman. The most neglected person in America, is the black woman" - Malcolm X
Pilita Corrales sang the Filipino Folk Songs
Karinyosa or Carinosa in Spanish & Filipino version
^ the lady wearing Filipiniana is her daughter Jackie Lou Blanco
Filipino version of Karinyosa/Carinosa
Rosas Pandan (Visayan Filipino folk song) or Rosa Visaya (Spanish version)
She's Visayan Filipina-Spanish
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Another student project, this clip visually discusses the multi-store model, the working memory model, and several concepts in cognitive psychology.
Do you have a better understanding of the concepts discussed after watching the video? Without using sound, how might you improve upon this video to maximize the amount of information being relayed?