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CREDIT PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL

PRE-CONFERENCE CAPSULE

APRIL 2018

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Enclosed, please find your Pre-Conference Capsule highlighting the business to be discussed at the International Conference, June 21-23, 2018. You will find the nominees for International Office; proposed Bylaws and Standing Rules changes; and the proposed budget for the 2018—2019 CPI year. Included in this capsule is a ballot for the election of International officers and another for voting on the proposed CPI bylaws and standing rules changes. Please read the proposed bylaws and standing rules changes and be sure to cast your ballots. You can do that online go to http://www.creditprofessionals.org/

1st Login Then, on the screen you will see Click to: Just click this button and you will be taken to the officer’s ballot there you can see the candidate’s goals/bios. After you submit your officer’s vote, click continue & vote for the By Laws & Standing Rule change. The Read Proposal link is next to the item you are voting on, just click, read proposal, then close the window and continue voting. If you have internet access, the most efficient method of voting is online. If you do not have internet access, please use the ballots provided for you in this Pre-Conference Capsule. Mark your choices and mail the ballots to

SHIRLEY CLONTZ (Teller) 1140 Shady Bluff Dr., Charlotte, NC 28211 Ballots must be received NO LATER THAN June 16, 2018. THERE WILL BE NO VOTING AT THE CONFERENCE. The proposed budget for 2018-2019 is in this capsule. You can compare it to the current 2017-2018 budget by clicking on the CPI Financial Reports in the Members Only section of the CPI website:

http://www.creditprofessionals.org/images/budget.pdf

If you do not have internet access, contact the corporate office, District President or any International officer and we will be happy to provide you with a printed copy. Should you have any questions about the budget, please don’t hesitate to contact Budget Chairman Rhonda McKinney, MPCE/CSM/SAFe, or any International officer. It’s not too late to register for the International Conference to be held June 21-23, 2018 in Charlotte, NC at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Please contact the hotel directly at 704-527-9650 for reservations. Room rate is $119/night for Double or King use the GROUP CODE – CPI, to receive this rate. Room block cutoff date is May 30, 2018. Rooms are booking quickly, so I encourage you to book your hotel room now before the block sells out. The registration form and the conference agenda are available on the CPI website, through the corporate office, or by contacting the 2018 Conference Co-Chairman, Tammy Rucker, MPCE or myself I would like to take this opportunity to thank Charlotte Rancilio for all of her hard work! She does an excellent job keeping us on track and making sure everything is done as efficiently as possible. To all of our volunteers, especially our bookkeeper, Gail Ottinger and webmaster Cindy Westenhofer, thank you for your dedication to our organization and your tireless energy. Without you, we would not be able to accomplish all that we do. It has been my honor and pleasure serving as your President this year! Cheryl Burleson-Davis, ACE, MPCE

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NOMINATING REPORT

Dear Members of CPI:

It has been an honor to serve as the Nominating Chairman this year, and as many of you know, this can be a difficult task. I am pleased to report that we have three outstanding professionals whom have agreed to serve on the International slate for the upcoming year. And I salute each of these individuals for their dedication. Our nominees for International office for 2018-2019 are:

President Marylyn Tack

CPI of Las Madrugadoras, NM

District 7&9

Vice President Connie Hamilton

CPI of Las Madrugadoras, NM

District 7&9

Secretary/Treasurer Charles Gordon

CPI of Indianapolis, IN

District 5

All of these individuals are endorsed by their local associations and Districts. They are qualified and willing to serve this organization to the best of their ability. I ask for your continued support in thought, word, and deed to assist them to the best of your ability. Linda Simbeck, CFE/MPCE, Nominating Chairman

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PRESIDENT Marylyn Tack

Marylyn Tack joined Credit Professionals International in 1978 and, this year, is celebrating her Fortieth Anniversary as a CPI member. Currently, she is Vice President of CPI; Secretary/Treasurer and a Director of the Credit Education Resources Foundation;

and the Treasurer of her local association, CPI of Las Madrugadoras.

Marylyn, who recently retired, worked in the banking industry for forty six years. Her last position was with Washington Federal Bank in Albuquerque, NM, from which she retired.

Her dedication and enthusiasm for CPI has resulted in Marylyn being named Credit

Professional of the Year three times at the local level and twice at the district level. Marylyn’s goals for the coming year are to work with the members to find new

opportunities within the community to promote financial literacy; encourage members to become more involved on the International level—encourage them to share new ideas and how we can implement them and work to retain and increase membership.

VICE PRESIDENT Connie Hamilton

Connie Hamilton, retired, has been a member of CPI since 1983. She is a past International Secretary as well as past President for District 9 and District 7 & 9.

She has served all offices on the local level for Las Madrugadoras and for District 7 & 9. She currently serves as the local Parliamentarian and for her district as Nominations Chairman. She is also currently the International Education Chairman.

She was named Credit Professional of the Year for 2017 for Las Madrugadoras, her district and for International.

Connie worked in the credit field for 35 years, her last employer being Rio Grande Credit Union where she was employed as the Collections Manager for seven years.

Connie has three children and six grandchildren. She enjoys traveling with her companion, Danny, and being “mom” to her two Chihuahuas, Pepe and Coco.

SECRETARY/TREASURER Charles Gordon, Retired

Charles Gordon, is retired and has been working in the credit field since 1973. He started out his credit career working for Home Credit Finance Company in July 1973. In August

1974, he joined the Consumer Credit Collection Department at Liberty National Bank in Louisville, KY. After a series of acquisitions and holding numerous credit related jobs, he retired from Chase Bank in April 2010.

In 1980, while at Liberty National Bank, he was asked to join the local International Credit Association. In 1981, He was elected to the local ICA Board of Directors. He held

the offices of Treasurer, Vice-President and President. He attended his first credit conference in Lexington Kentucky in 1982. In the mid 1980’s, he was elected to the ICA

District Board of Directors and eventually served as ICA District 5 President. When ICA dissolved, he joined Credit Professionals International and became a member of

CPI of Indianapolis. Since joining, he has served on the District 5 Board of Directors and is currently serving a second term as the CPI District 5 President. He has served on

numerous CPI committees and also served as the Foundation President for two terms.

During his term as Foundation President, he was responsible for establishing the Foundation Grant Committee and was instrumental in giving out the first grants under

the committee.

He has been married to his wife Saundra for 12 years. They live in Jeffersonville, Indiana.

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BUDGET 2018 –2019

REPORT OF THE BYLAWS COMMITTEE

Submitted by: Cindy Westenhofer, MPCE 2nd Past International President Bylaws & Standing Rules Committee Chairman

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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS 2018

NOW READS:

Section 1. Classes of Members: The Corporation shall have two classes of members:

Class A. Local Association 1. Individual 2. Student Class B. International 1. Direct 2. At-Large 3. Student

Section 2. Qualifications.

Class A. Local Association Membership shall be comprised of persons employed by or retired from entities providing and/or utilizing financial, credit or collection services or participate in our student membership program. They shall enjoy all privileges of membership, including that of voting and holding office. Class B. International Direct Members: Membership shall be comprised of persons employed by or retired from entities

providing and/or utilizing financial, credit or collection services. They shall enjoy all privileges of membership, except that of holding office .

At-Large Members: Membership shall be comprised of persons employed by or retired from entities providing and/or utilizing financial, credit or collection services. Membership shall consist of individuals who were former members of a local association that has disbanded, or who have relocated to an area that does not have a local association. They shall enjoy all privileges of membership, including that of voting and holding office.

Student Membership: Membership shall be comprised of persons attending school full time. They shall enjoy all privileges of membership, except holding an International Office

Section 3. Election of Members. a. Members shall be elected as provided in ARTICLE IV hereof by the respective affiliated associations

which have been accepted by their respective districts as provided in ARTICLE XI. b. Membership may be held in only one local association of Credit Professionals International.

BL1. Article IV Members Classes & Qualifications

PROPOSED: Section 1. Members: The Corporation shall have 2 member types: Individual Member: shall be comprised of persons employed by or retired from entities providing and/or utilizing financial, credit or collection services. Student Members: Full time students participating in our student membership program. They shall enjoy all privileges of membership, except that of holding international office.

RATIONALE: Simplify membership types; Deleting Sections 1-3 & replacing with new sections 1&2

BL2. Article IV Section 4 Voting Rights

NOW READS: Section 2. Voting Rights

e. All votes sent by mail, fax or electronic means must be received by the CPI corporate office or the appropriate designated Chairman at least five (5) business days before the annual meeting.

PROPOSED:

Section 2. Voting Rights

e. All votes sent by mail, fax or electronic means must be received by the CPI corporate office or the appropriate designated Chairman at least Ten (10) business days before the annual meeting.

RATIONALE: To give the incoming executive board time to prepare for the annual meeting.

Also renumbering Section 4 to Section 2


NOW READS:

Eligibility to be a corporate officer shall be dependent upon being a local association member in accordance with ARTICLE IV, Section 2.A or an At-Large member in accordance with ARTICLE IV, Section B.

Eligibility for the office of President shall be dependent upon having served as a District President or International Vice President.

Eligibility for the office of Vice President and the office Secretary/Treasurer shall be dependent upon

having served as a District President, or by recommendation of a Past International President.

PROPOSED:

Section 2. Eligibility. To qualify to be an Executive Officer one of the following must apply: Previously served as an International or District officer An individual member in good standing for a minimum of 5 years who has also attended

3 International conferences By recommendation of a Past International President.

RATIONALE: Changing the qualifications for executive office to harmonize with the new member types and give

more flexibility

BL3. Article V OFFICERS Section 2. Eligibility

BL4. Article V OFFICERS Section 3. Election

NOW READS:

a. The officers of the corporation shall be elected annually at the annual business meeting in accordance

with ARTICLE IV, Section 4.

PROPOSED:

Section 3: Election

a. The officers of the corporation shall be installed at the annual conference, with voting being done by the

membership 10 days prior to the meeting.

RATIONALE:

To correspond with the way officers are now being elected.


NOW READS:

c. The officers elected shall hold office for one year and shall not be eligible for re-election to the same office until one year has elapsed.

PROPOSED: b. The officers elected shall hold office for one year, but may be eligible for re-election to the same office

for one additional year.

RATIONALE: To allow re-election to the same office if needed, but limited to one additional year and to correct c. to b.

BL5. Article V OFFICERS Section 4. Term of Office

BL6. Article V OFFICERS Section 5. Removal

NOW READS:

Any officer or agent elected by the membership in accordance with ARTICLE IV, Section 4, or appointed by the Board of Directors, may be removed by the Board of Directors whenever in its judgment the best interest of the corporation would be served thereby.

PROPOSED:

Any officer or agent elected by the membership in accordance with ARTICLE IV, Section 2, or appointed by the Board of Directors, may be removed by the Board of Directors whenever in its judgment the best interest of the corporation would be served thereby.

RATIONALE:

Renumbering Voting Right Section 4 to Section 2


BL7. Article V OFFICERS Section 6. Vacancies

NOW READS:

A vacancy in the Presidency, because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or otherwise shall be filled by the First Vice President. Any other vacancy shall be appointed by the President and ratified by the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term.

PROPOSED:

Remove First (First Vice President)

Rationale: We no longer have a First Vice President

BL8. Article V Officers Section 7. Duties

NOW READS:

Sign, with the Secretary or Treasurer or any other proper officer of the corporation authorized by the Board of Directors any deeds, mortgages, bonds, contracts, or other instruments unless the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by the bylaws or by statute to some other officer or agent of the corporation.

PROPOSED:

Sign any proper contracts or documents as authorized by the Board of Directors or by the bylaws, unless the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Board of Directors or by the bylaws to some other officer or agent of the corporation.

Rationale: The President would not need to sign any deeds, mortgages, bonds.


NOW READS:

The affairs of the corporation shall be managed by its Board of Directors which shall consist of the corporate officers, the three immediate Past International Presidents, and the respective district presidents/representatives. All other Past International Presidents and the standing committee chairmen shall be non-voting members of the Board of Directors. Each director shall hold office until the next annual meeting and until his/her successor shall have been qualified and elected. Directors need not be a resident of Illinois.

PROPOSED:

Delete: All other Past International Presidents and the standing committee chairmen shall be non-voting members of the Board of Directors.

RATIONALE:

Duplication: this is stated in Section 2 (Voting)

BL9 ARTICLE VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 1


NOW READS:

Section 2. Meetings.

SPECIAL. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by or at the request of the President, or any two directors. The person or persons authorized to call special meetings of the Board of Directors may fix any place, either within or without the State of Illinois, as the place for holding any special meeting of the Board of Directors called by them.

NOTICE. Notice of any special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be given at least twenty (20) days previous thereto by written notice delivered personally or sent by mail, fax or electronic means to each director at his/her address as shown by the records of the corporation. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the mail in a sealed envelope so addressed with postage thereon paid. Any director may waive notice of any meeting.

The attendance of a director at any 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. The purpose of any special meeting shall be specified in the call to such meeting. Only business mentioned in the call of a special meeting can be trans-acted unless otherwise permitted. This would require a two-thirds vote of attendees.

PROPOSED:

c. SPECIAL. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by or at the request of the President,

or any two directors. Meeting place shall be fixed by the Board of Directors.

1. NOTICE. Notice of any special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be given at least twenty (20) days

previous to the meeting by written notice delivered personally, sent by mail, or electronic

means to each director at his/her address as shown by the records of the corporation. If

mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when postmarked in the mail. Any

director may waive notice of any meeting

The attendance of a director at any 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. The purpose of any special meeting shall be specified in the call to such meeting. Only business mentioned in the call of a special meeting can be trans-acted unless otherwise permitted. This would require a two-thirds vote of attendees.

RATIONALE: Simplify

BL10. ARTICLE VI BOARD OF DIRECTORS Section 2 Meetings.


NOW READS:

Section 3. Committees shall notify the President of all meetings and shall send copies of official

correspondence to the President.

PROPOSED:

Section 2. Committees shall submit a written report to the President 30 days prior to the annual meeting with exception of the Teller who shall submit a written report within 8 days of the annual meeting.

RATIONALE:

To allow the President time to prepare to share the reports at the annual meeting with the members. Also renumbering of the Section from 3 to 2

NOW READS:

Section 1. Standing Committees.

Nominating, Bylaws, Budget, Advisory, Membership and Extension, Education, Publications, Marketing, Strategic Planning and Ways and Means. The chairmen shall be appointed by the President, unless otherwise herein specified, and shall be approved by the Board of Directors at the Post- Conference Meeting.

Section 2.

The President shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating committee.

PROPOSED:

Section 1. Committees as designated in the standing rules, shall be appointed by the President, who shall be an ex-officio member of all except the Nominating Committee.

RATIONALE: Committees are addressed in the standing rules.

BL11. ARTICLE VIII COMMITTEES

BL12. ARTICLE VIII COMMITTEES Section 3.


NOW READS:

Section 8. Vacancies.

Vacancies in the membership of any committee may be filled by appointment made in the same manner as provided in ARTICLE VIII, Section 1.

Section 9. Quorum.

A majority of the whole committee shall constitute a quorum and the act of a majority of the members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the committee.

PROPOSED:

Section 7. Vacancies.

Vacancies of a committee chairperson may be appointed by the President.

Section 8. Quorum.

A majority of the whole committee shall constitute a quorum and the act of a majority of the members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the committee.

RATIONALE: To fill any vacancy of a committee chairperson.

Also renumbering of the Section from 8 to 7 & renumbering 9 to 8

BL13. ARTICLE VIII COMMITTEES Section 8. Vacancies


NOW READS:

Section 1. Annual Meetings.

An annual meeting of the members, also sometimes referred to as the annual conference, shall be held at such time as fixed by the Board of Directors for the purpose of transacting the business of the corporation. If the election of officers shall not be held on the day designated for the annual meeting or at any adjournment thereof the Board of Directors shall cause the election to be held at a special meeting of the members entitled to vote for officers, called as soon thereafter as may be convenient following the annual meeting. Notices of the annual meeting shall be mailed or emailed at least thirty (30) days before time of the meeting.

PROPOSED:

An annual meeting of the members, also sometimes referred to as the annual conference, shall be held at such time as fixed by the Board of Directors for the purpose of transacting the business of the corporation.

Notices of the annual meeting shall be posted on the website & included in a publication at least thirty (30) days prior to the meeting.

RATIONALE:

Voting for officers is addressed in BL 4: Section 3. Election.

The officers of the corporation shall be installed at the annual business meeting, with voting being done by the membership 10 days prior to the meeting.

Also notice of the annual meeting/conference is published on the website and through publications to the members

BL14. ARTICLE IX CONFERENCES Section 1


NOW READS:

Section 3. Place of Meetings.

The Board of Directors may designate any place either within or without the State of Illinois, as the place of meeting for any annual meeting or for any special meeting called by the Board of Directors. If no designation is made, or if a special meeting be otherwise called, the place of meeting shall be the registered office of the Corporation in the State of Illinois; provided, however, that if all members shall meet at any time and place either within or without the State of Illinois, and consent to the holding of a meeting, such meeting shall be valid and at such meeting any corporate action may be taken.

Section 4. Notice of Meetings.

Written, printed or emailed notice stating the place, day and hour of any meeting of members other than the annual meeting shall be delivered either personally or by mail or by email to each member entitled to vote at such meeting no less than twenty (20) nor more than forty (40) days before the date of such meeting by or at the direction of the President, or Secretary/Treasurer, or the officers or persons calling the meeting. The purpose for which the meeting is called shall be stated in the notice. If mailed or emailed, the notice of the meeting shall be deemed delivered when deposited in the mail, or sent by email, to the mailing address or email address as it appears on the records of the Corporation.

PROPOSED:

Section 3. Meetings.

The Board of Directors may designate any place, as the place of meeting for any annual meeting or for any special meeting called by the Board of Directors.

RATIONALE:

Simplified & deleting Section 4 as redundant as notice is addressed in Annual Meetings Section 1



NOW READS:

Section 5. Quorum.

The quorum for an annual meeting shall consist of a majority of the Board of Directors and a majority of registered attendees. If a quorum is not present at any such meeting, a majority of the members present may adjourn the meeting from time to time without further notice.

PROPOSED:

Section 5. Quorum.

The quorum for an annual meeting shall consist of a majority of the Board of Directors and a majority of registered attendees.

RATIONALE:

Simplify



BL17 ARTICLE X FINANCES

NOW READS:

Section 1. Corporate Annual Dues - Class A. Members, Local Association a. Individual members shall pay annual dues of One Hundred dollars ($100.00) per year. b. Companies with multiple memberships in one local association and where companies pay the

dues, shall pay annual dues as follows: Full dues for first two memberships, any additional memberships at Eighty-Five dollars ($85.00) per year.

c. 1. All local associations shall collect dues from their members and remit International dues to

the corporate office or other recipient as designated by the Executive Committee. Dues shall be due and payable in advance on the first day of October, and delinquent after October 31st in each year.

2. The date of October 1 is established as the anniversary date for all members. 3. New Members joining after April 1st shall pay ½ year dues ($50.00) 4. New Members joining after July 1st shall pay full dues ($100.00) and dues would be paid until

October 1 of the following year. (I.E.) dues paid July 1, 2005 would be paid until October 1, 2006.

5. A local association shall be in default and considered disbanded if no dues from any members of that association have been received in the corporate office by six (6) months after dues are due.

6. When any member of any class shall be in default in the payment of International dues for a period of six (6) months from the beginning of the period for which such dues become payable, that membership shall be automatically terminated.

Section 2. Corporate Annual Dues - Class B. Members, International For the categories below prorated dues are payable at the time of joining. Renewal will be effective October 1. Annual dues for direct members shall be One Hundred dollars ($100.00) per year. Annual dues for at-large members shall be One Hundred dollars ($100.00) per year.

PROPOSED:

Section 1. Corporate Annual Dues: Individual Members a. Individual members shall pay annual dues of One Hundred dollars ($100.00) per year. b. Companies with multiple memberships in one local association and where companies pay the dues,

shall pay annual dues as follows: Full dues for first two memberships, any additional memberships at Eighty-Five dollars ($85.00) per year.

c. Dues shall be due and payable in advance on the first day of October, and delinquent after October 31st in each year.


d. New Members joining after April 1st shall pay ½ year dues ($50.00) e. New Members joining after July 1st shall pay full dues ($100.00) and dues would be paid until October 1

of the following year. (I.E.) dues paid July 1, 2018 would be paid until October 1, 2019. f. Local associations shall collect dues from their members and remit International dues to the corporate

office or other recipient as designated by the Executive Committee. g. A local association shall be in default and considered disbanded if no dues from any members of that

association have been received in the corporate office by six (6) months after dues are due. h. When any member of any class shall be in default in the payment of International dues for a period of six

(6) months from the beginning of the period for which such dues become payable, that membership shall be automatically terminated

RATIONALE:

Individual members are all the same status so deleting Section 2

NOW READS:

Section 4.

Annual dues for Past International Presidents who served before 2014 are to be waived. Annual dues for Past International Presidents who served after 2013 are to pay the current dues.

However, those who served as International President prior to 2014 may automatically receive a waiver from paying such dues.

PROPOSED: Section 4

Annual dues for Past International Presidents who served before 2014 are to be waived. Annual dues for Past International Presidents who served after 2013 are to pay the current dues.

RATIONALE:

Rationale: Eliminate: However, those who served as International President prior to 2014 may automatically receive a waiver from paying such dues. Since redundant, if a PIP choses to pay dues, they will be accepted.

BL 18 ARTICLE X FINANCES Section 4


BL 19 – ARTICLE XI DISTRICTS Section 2. Officers

NOW READS:

Section 2. Officers.

Each district shall elect a minimum of a President and a Secretary/ Treasurer. A district can choose to elect additional officers.

The District President/Representative automatically becomes a Director of the Corporation by virtue of the office. Eligibility to the office of District President/Representative shall be dependent upon being a local association member in accordance with ARTICLE IV, Section 2, and having served as President of a local association.

PROPOSED:

Section 2. Officers.

Each district shall elect at a minimum a District Representative. A district may choose to elect additional officers. The District Representative automatically becomes a Director of the Corporation by virtue of the office.

RATIONALE:

Making it easier for Districts to function effectively

NOW READS:

Section 4. Membership. Members of a district shall be:

Those members of each local association which meets the requirements set forth in ARTICLE XII, ORGANIZATION of LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS.

Members at Large and Direct Members that pay district dues.

Student members residing in the District.

PROPOSED:

Proposed: Section 4. Membership. Members of a district shall be:

Those individual members that reside in or pay district dues to the respective district.

Those student members that are approved by the district board.

RATIONALE:

Individual members are all the same status

BL 20 – ARTICLE XI DISTRICTS Section 4. Membership


BL 21 Article XI Districts Section 6. Advisory Committee

NOW READS:

Each district shall be required to establish an advisory committee composed of three past District Presidents. Each member shall serve 3 years in staggered terms. The member serving his/her third year shall be filled by appointment by the District President at the District Post-Conference Board of Directors Meeting. The duties of the District Advisory Committee are printed in the Standing Rules.

PROPOSED:

Each district shall be required to establish an advisory committee. The duties of the District Advisory Committee are printed in the Standing Rules.

RATIONALE:

To give the districts flexibility

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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO STANDING RULES 2018

NOW READS: The Chairmen of all committees, within thirty days after publication of appointment, shall

contact and work closely with their committee members on all matters assigned to them

PROPOSED: The Chairmen of all committees, within thirty days after appointment, shall contact and work closely with their committee members on all matters assigned to them. All committee chairmen must consent to the position and agree to present a written report to the President thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting.

RATIONALE: To provide the report in adequate time for the President to prepare for the annual meeting

SR1. 4. COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

SR2. 5. COMMITTEE DUTIES: Nominating Committee

NOW READS:

1. The Nominating Committee shall consist of two (2) members with the Immediate Past President serving as chairman, and one (1) member appointed by the President following the Annual Meeting.

2. It shall be the duty of the committee to screen all nominees presented for a corporate office. Nomination forms must be returned to the chairman within a specified time, complete with the name, qualifications and signed by the District President. The report listing all nominees shall be printed in the Pre-Conference Capsule listing qualifications of approximately 100 words for each nominee.

3. At-Large member’s nomination forms must be returned to the chairman within a specified time complete with the name, qualifications and signed by the respective District President.

4. The committee shall use the following rules and guidelines in selection of nominees: a. Each nominee must meet the eligibility requirements as described in Article IV, Section 2.A or

Section B, At-Large members. b. Nominees must have served as President of their respective district. c. Nominees may not be named by the nominating committee whose candidacy has not been

endorsed by their respective district. d. At-Large members may not be named by the nominating committee whose candidacy has not

been endorsed by their respective district. e. All nominees must be consulted and willing to serve. f. A district will be allowed a second nominee. g. The nominating committee may have the privilege of selecting the most highly qualified nominees

from the nominees submitted for the officers of the corporation.

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PROPOSED:

1. The Nominating Committee shall consist of two (2) members with the Immediate Past President serving as chairman, and one (1) member appointed by the President following the Annual Meeting.

2. It shall be the duty of the committee to screen all nominees presented for an executive officer, ensuring they are qualified & willing to serve.

3. The report listing all nominees shall be printed in the Pre-Conference Capsule listing qualifications of ap-proximately 100 words for each nominee.

4. If, the Vice President is unavailable to serve the office of President, the nominee for President must have served as Past International President or a previous international officer.

RATIONALE: To comply with the bylaws & simplify the procedure

SR3. 5. COMMITTEE DUTIES: Strategic Planning & Marketing

NOW READS:

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE:

1. The President shall appoint a chairman at the Post-Conference Board Meeting. Members of the committee shall be the Board of Directors and any other interested parties.

2. The committee meets twice a year. a. At the Annual Conference. b. A fall meeting in conjunction with the Board of Directors meeting.

3. A questionnaire may be sent to members requesting their recommendations for the association. 4. It is the responsibility of the committee to review current plans for the association and update those plans annually advising members through the annual report/or conference folio. 5. The chairman will present a report at the annual meeting.

MARKETING COMMITTEE:

1. The Marketing Committee shall consist of two members. The President shall appoint a chairman and one (1) member at the Post-Conference Board Meeting.

2. Serve as a communication link to stimulate increased publicity at all levels. 3. Provide support and assistance to other international committees as requested. 4. Promote the professional, educational and personal benefits of membership in Credit

Professionals International through the utilization of all media including print, electronic and personal interaction.


PROPOSED:

STRATEGIC PLANNING/ MARKETING COMMITTEE:

1. The President shall appoint a chairman at the Post-Conference Board Meeting. Members of the committee shall be the Board of Directors and any other interested parties.

2. The committee meets twice a year. a. At the Annual Conference. b. A fall meeting in conjunction with the Board of Directors meeting.

3. It is the responsibility of the committee to review current & future plans for the association, advising members through the website and annual report/or conference folio.

4. Serve as a communication link to stimulate increased publicity at all levels.

RATIONALE: To simplify combine strategic & marketing

SR4. 5. COMMITTEE DUTIES: Ways and Means Committee

NOW READS:

1. The President shall be the chairman and the members of the Committee shall be the President, the Budget Chairman and any interested parties.

2. It shall be the duty of this chairman to receive all ways and means recommendations and to report such recommendations at the board meeting prior to the annual meeting for approval.

3. The chairman shall present the approved report to the membership at the annual meeting.

PROPOSED:

1 .The Treasurer shall be the chairman and the members of the Committee shall be the the Budget Chairman and any interested parties.

RATIONALE: The Treasurer instead of the President be the committee chair The reports are addressed for all c ommittees in SR1. All committee chairmen must consent to the position and agree to present a written report to the President thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting.


NOW READS:

District 3 & 4: States of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

District 5: States of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, and Ohio.

District 7 & 9: States of Arkansas, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming

District 8: State of Texas

District 5: States of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, New York, and Ohio.

District 7 & 9: States of Arkansas, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming

PROPOSED:

District 3 & 4: States of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

District 5: States of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, New York, and Ohio.

District 7 & 9: States of Arkansas, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming

District 8: State of Texas

RATIONALE:

Change moving Nebraska to District 5 as District 7&9 no longer has members in Nebraska however Dis-trict 5 does. Other districts to remain the same.

SR5.. 9. Districts


NOW READS:

EXTENSION ANNOUNCEMENT Local associations are to announce the name of the town or city where they plan to organize a new local association at their district post- conference board meeting. Send the name of town or city where a local association is to be organized to the Vice President and corporate office. At the end of six months, District First Vice Presidents should request a progress report from the local asso-ciation and forward a copy to the corporate office.

EXTENSION EXPENSE Guidelines for expenses of a local association's extension work are to be set up by each district for their local association requirements.

PROPOSED:

Extension: New local association applicants will be reviewed by the Membership Chairman, who shall advise the Executive Committee and Advisory board of their intent to form a local and advise them of the necessary steps. RATIONALE: To simply forming a new local should CPI be asked.

SR6. 12. EXTENSION ANNOUNCEMENT

NOW READS:

No gifts are to be given out or entertaining to be done by candidates as campaigning.

PROPOSED: Remove

RATIONALE: We no longer campaign for office

SR7. 16. CANDIDATES

NOW READS:

20. Awards programs are outlined in an attached document.

Proposed: 23. Move to end of standing rules since awards are documented at the end of the document

Rationale: Moving to logical position and renumbering to 23.

SR8. 20. AWARDS

NOW READS:

20 All Members shall receive for their membership dues the following: Online access to the Members section of the website including the Membership Directory, The Credit Connection (quarterly news-letter and legislative update), the Credit Professional (biannual magazine), Pre and Post-Conference Capsules, and opportunities to attend seminars and conferences. Members without internet access, upon notification to the corporate office will be mailed publications

PROPOSED:

Remove “ DIRECT” MEMBERS:

RATIONALE:

All members have the same standing & renumbering to 20.

SR9. 21. DIRECT MEMBERS

22. PARLIAMENTARIAN. The President shall appoint a Parliamentarian at the Post- Conference Board Meeting. The Parliamentarian will abide by Roberts Rules of Order, newly revised.

23. VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS Various members will volunteer their time for assistance to the corpo-rate office upon executive approval, without remuneration. For example, Certification, Webmaster, Memorials, Volunteer Bookkeeper, Financial Reviewer, and Publications Coordinator.

Their responsibilities will be listed in the CPI Guidelines.

Rationale: Renumbering to 21 & 22.

SR10. 22. PARLIAMENTARIAN &

23. VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS

NOW READS Awarded to the outstanding member of the year for service and dedication to Credit Professionals International. This award to be based solely on the most recently completed local association year's Activities—October 1 to September 30. The following categories are the basis used in determining the winner and there is no limit on the number of points that can be accumulated. The categories are: Local Attendance & Other CPI Meetings Attended Educational Certification Membership and Extension Efforts Editorial Submissions Cooperation & Assistance to CPI Promotion for CPI Community Credit Activities & Community Participation Procedures for Choosing:

LOCAL ASSOCIATION LEVEL: When the first notice about this award is received, it will be the responsibility of the Local Association President to consult with the members of the board regarding the possibility of nominating one of the local association members. Review the list of activities on which the award will be based. If the board feels one of their members qualifies, they will recommend the person to the local

association for approval. Copies of a letter from the Local Association President will be sent with the

Qualifications—properly signed—to the state (where applicable), then to the district advisory committee on or before the due date. The Local Association President must ensure the nominee has met the

following criteria:

The qualifications of a nominee must be above and beyond what is expected in the normal course of their position in the local association or as required by their employment. The nominee shall not nominate her/himself. If the nominee is both the nominee and the Local Association President they shall only sign the application as the nominee and the Local Association First Vice President shall sign as the local association representative. Having met the above criteria, a letter of not more than 250 words, agreed to by the local association membership, recommending the nominee and containing only data pertaining to the nominee and for the qualifying year, will be sent to the appropriate individuals. DISTRICT LEVEL: It will be the responsibility of the district advisory committee to confer and choose the district "Credit Professional of the Year". The Chairman of the advisory committee shall send a copy of the letter from the local association and the qualifications to each member of the international advisory committee on or before the due date.


SR11. Awards: 1. CPI of the Year

1. CREDIT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD

In submitting the application for District Credit Professional of the year to the International Advisory Committee, the District Advisory Chairman must attach a letter of recommendation stating that the applicant has been chosen as the district nominee. No district nominee for the "Credit Professional of the Year" shall be considered if the form is received by the advisory committee after March 31st. Proposed: Remove criteria for revision. Rationale: At this time the criteria for this award is being recommended deleted, so the criteria can be revised and approved by the Board of Directors.

SR 12. Awards: 2. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP Proposed: Awards: 1. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP Rationale: Renumber to 1. (if SR11 is approved)

SR13. Awards: 3. EMERITUS MEMBERS 3. EMERITUS MEMBERS

Past International Presidents shall be designated as emeritus members as follows:

a. When holding membership in a local association they shall be a Regular Member.

b. When not a member of a local association, they shall hold a Member At Large Membership.

Proposed: 2. EMERITUS MEMBERS Past International Presidents shall be designated as emeritus members conforming to the bylaw Article X Section 3.

*(BL Article X Section 3. Annual dues for Past International Presidents who served

before 2014 are to be waived. Annual dues for Past International Presidents who

served after 2013 are to pay the current dues.)

Rationale: To conform to the new member status if approved and renumber to 2.

(if SR11. is approved)


SR14. Awards 4. CREDIT PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL HALL OF FAME e. International Office shall display a plaque with recipients' name and year of recognition.

Proposed: Remove and renumber 4. To 3.

Rationale: No longer have a public office

SR 15. Awards 5.

5'R PIN AWARD

5. 5'R PIN AWARD this award shall be given to any Credit Professionals International member for securing

five (5) new members within the local association year, October 1 to October 1. New members may be

acquired for the applicant's own local, or any other local association. New members in the charter

organization of a new local association may not be used. Applications may be made to the Corporate Office

on forms provided. Those achieving the award are entitled to request a certificate of 5'R pin.

In addition it will be posted as an award on the website.

Proposed: 5R Award this award shall be given to any CPI member for securing five (5) new members, in a

year October 1 to October 1. Members achieving this award will be posted on the website.

Rationale: Giving all members incentive to obtain new members

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BYLAWS

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CHANGE YES NO

BL1. Article IV Members Classes & Qualifications

To simplify membership types

BL 2. Article IV Section 4. Voting Rights

To give the incoming executive board time to prepare for the

for the annual meeting.Also renumbering Section 4 to Section 2

BL 3, Article V Officers Section 2. Eligibility

Changing the qualifications for executive office to harmonize,

with the new member types and give more flexibility.

BL 4. Article V-Officers Section 3. Election

To correspond with the way officers are now being elected.

BL5,-Article V Officers Section 4. Terms of Office

To allow re-election to the same office if needed, but limited

to one additional year and to correct c. to b..

BL6. Article V-Officers: Section 5: Removal

Renumbering Voting Right Section 4 to Section 2

BL7. Article V-Officers: Section 6: Vacancies

We no longer have a First Vice President

BL8. Article V-Officers: Section 7: Duties

The President would not need to sign any deeds,

mortgages, bonds.




CHANGE YES NO

BL 9 Article VI-Board of Directors Section 1

To eliminate duplication

BL 10 Article VI Board of Directors Section 2 Meetings

To simplify notification of any special meeting of the Board of Directors.

BL 11 Article VII Committees-Section 1

Committees are addressed in the standing rules

BL 12 Article VIII Committees-Section 3:

To allow the President time to prepare to share the reports at the annul meeting with the members..

BL 13 Article VIII Committees-Section 8: Vacancies.

To fill any vacancy of a committee chairperson,

BL 14 Article IX Conferences Section 1

Voting for officers is addressed in BL 4: Section 3. Election


Simplify and delete Section 4 as redundant as notice is addressed in Annual Meetings Section 1


Simplifies wording regarding quorum for an annual meeting




CHANGE YES NO

BL 17 Article X Finances

Individual members are all the same status so

deleting Section 2

BL 18 Article X Finances Section 4

Past International Presidents prior to 2014 may automatically

receive a dues waiver. If a PIP choses to pay dues they will

be excepted.

BL 19 Article XI Districts Section 2. Officers

Making it easier for Districts to function effectively

BL 20 Article XI Districts Section 4. Membership

Recognizes individual members as all the same status

BL 21 Article XI Districts Section 6. Advisory Committee

To give the districts flexibility

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CHANGE YES NO

SR1 4. COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN

To provide the report in adequate time for the president

To prepare for the annual meeting

SR2 5. COMMITTEE DUTIES: Nominating Committee

To comply with the bylaws and simplify the procedure

SR3. 5.COMMITTEE DUTIES: Strategic Planning & Marketing

To simplify by combining strategic & marketing

SR4. 5. COMMITTEE DUTIES: Ways and Means Committee

The Treasurer, instead of the President, shall be the

committee chair. The reports are addressed to all

committees in SR1. All committee chairmen must

consent to the position and agree to present a written

report to the president thirty (30) days prior to the

annual meeting.

SR5. 9. DISTRICTS

Move Nebraska to District 5 as District 7&9 no longer

has members in Nebraska, however, District 5 does.

Other districts to remain the same.

SR6. 12. EXTENSION ANNOUNCEMENT

To simply forming a new local should CPI be asked.

SR7. 16. CANDIDATES

We no longer campaign for office.

SR8. 20. AWARDS

Moving to logical position and renumbering to 23.


All members have the same standing and renumbering

to 20.

SR10. 22. PARLIATEMTARIN

23. VOLUNTEER COORDINATORS

Renumbering to 21 and 22




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All members have the same standing and renumbering

to 20.

SR11. 1. CREDIT PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR AWARD

At this time the criteria for this award is being

recommended Deleted, so the criteria can be revised and

approved by the Board of Directors.

SR12. Awards: 2. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP

Renumber to 1. (if SR11 approved)

SR13. Awards: 3 EMERITUS MEMBERS

…...To conform to the new member status if approved and

renumbered to 2. (if SR11. is approved)

SR14. Awards 4. CREDIT PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL

HALL OF FAME

…...No longer have a public office to display a plaque

SR15. Awards 5…5’R PIN AWARD

Giving all members incentive to obtain new members.


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