2012 Leadership Training Deputy Grand Guardians & Bethel Guardian Councils California Grand Guardian Council, Job’s Daughters International.

NAVIGATING THE LAW

2012 Leadership TrainingDeputy Grand Guardians & Bethel Guardian Councils

California Grand Guardian Council, Job’s Daughters International

Where Do I LOOK?

What Are My Resources?Manual of Rules and Regulations of the Grand Guardian Council of California

Constitution and Bylaws of Job’s Daughters International

Ritual

Music Ritual

Book of Ceremonies

Resources: California Law

http://www.caiojd.org

Scroll down the left pane

Click on “California Constitution and Bylaws”

Resources: Supreme Law

ttp://www.jobsdaughtersinternational.org• Scroll down the left pane

•Click on “Rules, Forms, Books”•Click on “Constitution

and Bylaws”• Click on “JDI Constitution

and Bylaws (full set)

Resources: Supreme Lawhttp://www.jobsdaughtersinternational.org

Resources: California or Supreme Law

• SAVE the file onto your computer• Easy access the next time you need info

Resources: California LawManual of Rules and Regulations of the Grand Guardian Council of California

Constitution of the Grand Guardian CouncilBylaws of the Grand Guardian CouncilConstitution of a Bethel Guardian CouncilBylaws of a Bethel Guardian CouncilConstitution of a BethelBylaws of a BethelRules and Regulations of Grand BethelCalifornia Supplemental Instruction

Resources: California LawManual of Rules and Regulations of the Grand Guardian Council of California (continued)

Uniform Code for BethelsUniform Code for Guardian Council AssociationsUniform Code for Mothers’, Fathers’, or Parents’ ClubRules and Regulations Degree of Royal PurpleRules and Regulations Miss California Job’s Daughter PageantRules and Regulations California Alumni Association of Job’s Daughters International (CAAJDI)Policies and Procedures

Resources: California LawFINDING WHAT YOU NEED

Insert key word(s) in the FIND boxCTRL key + F key works, too

Search Example

Our Bethel wants to post the flag for the

jurisdiction we represent.

We are not sure about which flag goes where in

the Bethel room.

I’ll search for FLAG

Search Example

F L A G

Search results: Flag

Search results: Flag

Search: Supreme Law

Search: Supreme Law

Search TipsIf you don’t get the results you’re looking for, try using a different search word or term

Consult California Law first, then Supreme

Consult your chain-of-command for more answers or clarification1) Bethel Guardian

2) Deputy Grand Guardian

3) Consulting Deputy Grand Guardian

4) Jurisprudence Committee

Making a Bylaws Change

In Ten Easy Steps!

Changing Our Bylaws

Our Bethel wants to change their bylaws

How do I find what the law states about

bylaws changes?

Search: Change Bylaws

Search term = bylaws

Results = hundreds of results

The word “bylaws” is on almost every page of the

California law

Search: Change Bylaws

Search term = uniform code

Results =

CA Search Results: Uniform Code

CA Search Results: Uniform Code

Supreme Search Results

Making a Bylaws Change1. Review the Law.

What can the Bethel change?

Making a Bylaws Change

Making a Bylaws Change

Making a Bylaws Change

Making a Bylaws Change

2. Check the Bethel’s Uniform Code What are the current approved values?

For example:“The initiation fee shall be $ 20.00”

Making a Bylaws Change

3. Bethel Guardian Council recommends a change in the initiation fee to the Daughters

4. Bethel Guardian Council presents the proposed amendment in writing to the Honored Queen

Making a Bylaws Change

5. The Honored Queen presents the proposed amendment to the Daughters under New Business during a regular Bethel meeting.

6. A copy of the motion is mailed to each member of the Bethel.

NO FURTHER ACTION IS TAKEN AT THIS MEETING

Making a Bylaws Change

7. At the next regular meeting of the Bethel, the motion to raise the initiation fee is not discussed.

It lays over one meeting

Making a Bylaws Change8. At the second regular meeting of the

Bethel following the meeting at which the proposed amendment was presented, it is brought up under Unfinished Business.

The Honored Queen requests a motion The Honored Queen will ask for discussion The Honored Queen will call for the vote Must pass by 2/3 majority of votes cast

Making a Bylaws Change9. Complete Form 122: Amendment to

Bethel Bylaws

Available on: http://www.jobsdaughtersinternational.org

Send 2 signed copies to Chairman of the Grand Council Jurisprudence Committee

Must be sent within 30 days of Daughters’ vote

Making a Bylaws ChangeForm 122

The current information in this Article and Section of the present Bethel Bylaws

The proposed way that this Article and Section will read

Making a Bylaws Change

IMPORTANT NOTE!!Jurisprudence will review the dates on the Form 122. If the dates do not correspond to what is currently listed in the directory for day and week of meetings, please ensure a note is sent with your Form 122 to the Chairman of Jurisprudence explaining the discrepancy…

There was a Special Dispensation… The meeting would have occurred during the vacation period… The directory is incorrect, etc…

Making a Bylaws Change10.The Jurisprudence Committee reviews the change

and forwards both copies of the submitted paperwork to the Grand Guardian, who reviews and forwards both copies to the Grand Secretary.

The Grand Secretary sends one approved copy to the Bethel Guardian, and retains the second copy.

The approved Uniform Code change is kept in the Permanent Record Book.

The change to the initiation fee becomes effective when the signed paperwork is received by the Bethel.

Questions???

Thank you!!