Authority

Boeing Leadership Network Articles of Incorporation

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General

The Puget Sound Boeing Leadership Network Retirees Committee (BLNR) serves the interests of the retired BLN members. This is provided as a reference only.

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Executive Liaison (appointed) – Principal Officer of the Boeing Leadership Network Retirees (BLNR) Committee and represents that organization with the Boeing Leadership Network and other organizations. The Executive Liaison shall (1) participate as a non-voting member of the BLN Executive Board; (2) may bring appropriate matters to the attention of the BLN Executive Board and will report to the BLN Executive Board at such times as they may designate; (3) will set BLN Retirees Committee objectives consistent with the Articles of Incorporation; (4) will preside at meetings of the BLN Retirees Committee Board meetings; (5) shall appoint other Committee officers; (6) ensure that roles and responsibilities for BLN Retirees Committee officers are in place; and (7) will oversee all BLN Retirees Charter activities to ensure BLN Executive Board policies and procedures and the Articles of Incorporation are in compliance.

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Secretary (appointed) — The Secretary shall (1) be responsible for maintaining all BLN Retirees Committee historical records; (2) record all monthly meetings, minutes, and action items for the BLN Retirees Committee; (3) schedule BLN Retirees meetings as directed by the Executive and Social Connections leaders; and (4) required to put together presentation materials (e.g. PowerPoint) for the BLN and BLN-R Executive Board meetings, attend and document minutes from sub-committee meetings, etc..

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Treasurer (appointed) — The Treasurer shall (1) Prepare all financial budgets for the BLNR Committee showing revenue and expenditures. (2) Coordinate with the BLNR Social Connections leader and BLNR President to ensure all expenditure activities are aligned to the BLN Executive Board policies and procedures for the current year forecast. (3) Prepare invoice submission to the BLN Business Office for coordination and payment.(4) The BLNR budget will be approved by the President of the BLNR Committee.

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Membership and Communication (appointed) — The Membership and Communication shall (1) in conjunction with the BLN Business Office and Retirees Webmaster will identify an effective means of encouraging retiring eligible managers to become active Retirees members; (2) maintain, in conjuncture with the Webmaster, identification of all current active members and their interests in the BLN Retirees membership database; (3) serve as the focal point for any BLN Retirees member needing information or clarification on Retirees membership; (4) release all approved BLN Retirees members a welcoming letter and identification card; and (5) coordinate the release of all BLN Retirees communications to the active Retirees members; (6) in conjunction with the BLN Program Management Office develop, promote, and maintain programs appropriate for Face Book articles for the purpose of informing the Retirees members and their families; (7) have “Administrative Rights” to the Face Book account in order to manage additions and deletions of Boeing Leadership Network – Retirees members; (8) identify and submit activities for Retirees Facebook; (9) submit budgetary requirements in a timely manner to the Retirees Treasurer and Executive Council for approval; and (10) attend events and meetings as requested by the Retirees Executive Liaison.

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Webmaster (appointed) – The webmaster (1) shall represent and perform the technical activities of the Boeing Leadership Network-Retirees website; (2) shall participate as a non-voting member of the BLNR Board; (3) may bring appropriate web and other technical matters to the attention of the BLNR Board; (4) will analyze, select, design, test, implement, and maintain the technical components for the website including the BLNR database, database downloads, web hosting service, mass email applications, other communication tools, web page content, and web design tools; (5) shall train and communicate regularly with technical backup; (6) shall report and, with the approval of the BLNR Board, prepare and submit website costs to the BLNR Treasurer; (7) shall ensure the monthly Newsletter is ‘web ready’, publish Newsletter to the web, and send monthly email announcement of the Newsletter to BLNR members; (8) shall help members resolve any questions pertaining to the BLNR website and refer members to other BLNR Board members as necessary; (9) shall attend events and meetings as requested by the Retirees Executive Liaison.

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Mentoring (appointed) — The Mentoring Coordinator, in collaboration with the BLN Executive Board, will: (1) identify and promote mentoring opportunit ies for BLNR members; (2) encourage BLNR members to serve as mentors for BLN members; (3) support BLNR and BLN on mentoring issues as requested.
▪ All mentoring activities must be approved by the BLNR Board before initiating a BLNR event.

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Social Connections Liaison (appointed) — The Social Connections Leader reports directly to the BLNR President and represents the Boeing Leadership Network (BLN) Retirees Committee and other organizations at the request of the BLNR President. The primary role is to coordinate event leaders and charitable contributions and update the BLNR board at monthly meetings and share information via the monthly email and the BLNR website with BLNR Members.

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Travel & Tours (appointed) — The Travel & Tours Leader reports directly to the Social Connections Liaison Officer and represents the Boeing Leadership Network (BLN) Retirees Committee and other organizations at the request of the Social Connections Liaison Officer.
Primary role is to share up to date travel & tours information and advice with BLNR Members as part of the monthly email to BLNR Members.

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Community Outreach (appointed) — The Community Outreach Leader reports directly to the Social Connections Liaison Officer and represents the Boeing Leadership Network (BLN) Retirees Association and other organizations at the request of the Social Connections Liaison Officer. The Community Outreach Coordinator shall: (1) In conjunction with the BLN Community Outreach Committee provide opportunities for Retirees members and their families to be involved in civic and community projects or activities; (2) Organize Retirees event coordinators to support volunteer activities within our community agencies and organizations that are requesting support; (3) Publicize community outreach opportunities in the monthly Retirees newsletter and website publication; (4) Submit budgetary requirements in a timely manner to the Retirees Treasurer and Executive Council for approval; (5) Attend events and meetings as requested by the Retirees Social Connections Liaison; (6) Accomplish special assignments as requested by the Retirees Social Connections Liaison; and (7) Coordinate all approved events by the Social Connections Liaison Officer with the BLN-R Newsletter, Facebook, and Website.

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Education and Finance (appointed) — The Education and Finance Leader reports directly to the Social Connections Liaison Officer and represents the Boeing Leadership Network (BLN) Retirees Association and other organizations at the request of the Social Connections Liaison Officer. The Education and Finance Coordinator shall: (1) In conjunction with the BLN Education Committee develop, promote, and maintain programs appropriate for the educational and financial development of the Retirees members and their families; (2) Assist with developing and implementing leadership mentoring programs available to BLN active membership; (3) Identify and submit periodic financial and retirement related articles for Retirees newsletter and website publication; (4) Submit budgetary requirements in a timely manner to the Retirees Treasurer and Executive Council for approval; and (5) Attend events and meetings as requested by Social Connections Liaison; (6) Accomplish special assignments as requested by the Retirees Social Connections Liaison; and (7) Coordinate all approved events by the Social Connections Liaison Officer with the BLN-R Newsletter, Facebook, and Website.

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Health and Welfare (appointed) — The Health and Welfare Leader reports directly to the Social Connections Liaison Officer and represents the Boeing Leadership Network (BLN) Retirees Association and other organizations at the request of the Social Connections Liaison Officer. The Health and Welfare Coordinator shall: (1) In conjunction with the BLN Health and Welfare Committee develop, promote, and maintain programs for improving the health and wellness of the Retirees members and their families; (2) Submit periodic health and welfare related articles for Retirees newsletter and website publication; (3) Submit budgetary requirements in a timely manner to the Retirees Treasurer and Executive Council for approval; (4) Attend events and meetings as requested by the Social Connections Liaison; (5) Accomplish special assignments as requested by the Social Connections Liaison and (6) Coordinate all approved events by the Social Connections Liaison Officer with the BLN-R Newsletter, Facebook, and Website.

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Social and Family (appointed) — The Social and Family Leader reports directly to the Social Connections Liaison Officer and represents the Boeing Leadership Network (BLN) Retirees Association and other organizations at the request of the Social Connections Liaison Officer. The Social and Family Coordinator shall: (1) In conjunction with the BLN Regional Activities Chairperson develop, promote, and maintain programs appropriate for the entertainment and family development of the Retirees members and their families; (2) Assist with developing and implementing Performing Arts, Sports, and Family Oriented Activities available to BLN Retirees membership and their families; (3) Identify and submit activities for Retirees newsletter and website publication; (4) Submit budgetary requirements in a timely manner to the Retirees Treasurer and Executive Council for approval; (5) Attend events and meetings as requested by the Social Connections Liaison; (6) Accomplish special assignments as requested by the Retirees Social Connections Liaison; and (7) Coordinate all approved events by the Social Connections Liaison Officer with the BLN-R Newsletter, Facebook, and Website.

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Recreation Activities (appointed) — The Recreation Activities Leader reports directly to the Social Connections Liaison Officer and represents the Boeing Leadership Network (BLN) Retirees Association and other organizations at the request of the Social Connections Liaison Officer. The Recreation Activities Coordinator shall: (1) In conjunction with the BLN Regional Activities Chairperson develop, promote, and maintain programs appropriate for recreational activities for the Retirees members and their families; (2) Assist with developing and implementing sport activities available to BLN Retirees membership and their families (e.g. golf, skiing, bowling, hiking, etc.); (3) Identify and submit activities for Retirees newsletter and website publication; (4) Submit budgetary requirements in a timely manner to the Retirees Treasurer and Executive Council for approval; (5) Attend events and meetings as requested by the Retirees Social Connections Liaison; (6) Accomplish special assignments as requested by the Retirees Social Connections Liaison; and (7) Coordinate all approved events by the Social Connections Liaison Officer with the BLN-R Newsletter, Facebook, and Website.

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Member(s) at Large (appointed) — The Member at Large shall be available to substitute for other Social Connections Leaders for meetings, vacations or unavailability. They shall also sponsor event and social activities of their choosing that are of interest to members. They may also attend BLN Active Committee meeting in place of other Social Connections Leaders. Also, they shall be considered a Program Leader in waiting, should a board position become available.
The Member at Large shall: (1) In conjunction with BLN Social Connections Liaison and other Leaders, provide opportunities for Retirees members and their families to be involved in events and activities; (2) Organize and manage Retirees events in support of Leaders when they request support; (3) Attend events and meetings as scheduled by the Retirees Social Connections Liaison; (4) Accomplish special assignments as requested by the Retirees Social Connections Liaison; and (5) Coordinate approved events as required by the Social Connections Officer with the BLN-R Newsletter, Facebook, and Website.

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Habitat for Humanity (appointed) — The Habitat for Humanity Leader reports directly to the Social Connection Leader and represents the Boeing Leadership Network Retirees (BLNR) Association and other organizations at the request of the Social Connection Leader. The Habitat for Humanity Coordinator shall: (1) In conjunction with the BLN Community Outreach Committee provide opportunities for BLNR members and their families to be involved in Habitat for Humanity projects or activities; (2) Organize Habitat for Humanity event coordinator(s) to support volunteer activities within our community agencies and organizations that are requesting support; (3) Publicize Community Habitat for Humanity opportunities in the BLNR newsletter and website publication; (4) Submit budgetary requirements in a timely manner to the BLNR Treasurer and Executive Council for approval; (5) Attend events and meetings as requested by the Social Connection Leader; and (6) Accomplish special assignments as requested by the Executive Board Liaison and Social Connection Leaders(s).

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FINANCES

BLN Retirees Committee members shall be exempt from the payment of membership fees and dues. The Committee receives an annual budget from the Executive Board. Generally, the same guidelines for processing finances as the Puget Sound Committees apply to the Retirees Committee.

COMMUNICATIONS

The BLN Retirees Committee events and activities are shared with all retired members via email and the BLNR web site.