The RID Board of Directors will be hosting a 2024 Special Membership Business Meeting on March 2, 2024, from 3-6pm ET.
Please see all of the information below, including links to business meeting materials and things to know before you go!
March 2, 2024 Special Membership Business Meeting.
3-6 pm ET
Business Meeting Materials
All business meeting motions, including motions from the 2023 RID Conference, can be accessed here.
*Note that should time allow, the Board of Directors will take motions from the floor.
Business Meeting Voting.
Register to vote by February 29, 2024 11:59 PM ET
Voting Information
All current Certified and Associate members of the Association who would like to participate in voting will need to pre-register for this meeting. To guarantee your voting credentials are delivered to you in a timely manner, all registrations must be received by February 29, 2024 11:59 PM ET.
Voting-eligible members should check their emails for regular updates on voting registration information.
Additional Resources.
FAQs and Helpful RID Documents
How do I register to attend the meeting?
Voting-eligible members will receive voting and meeting registration information directly. All other members and the public can watch the business meeting live-streamed on YouTube. The live stream link will be shared before the meeting!
Do I have to attend the meeting to vote?
Yes, you have to attend. There will be voting in real-time during the meeting.
Will voting be virtual?
Yes, we will have an electronic voting system. This approach ensures RID’s member meeting voting is accurate, efficient, and confidential.
The RID Bylaws govern the internal management of the association, as well as the board of directors, members and staff. The bylaws contain the most fundamental principles and rules regarding the nature of RID, such as how directors are elected, how meetings of directors are conducted, and so on.
You can either download the Bylaws as a whole document or views the separate sections linked below. This document is in PDF file format.
Bylaws Complete Document – Edited April 2020
| ARTICLE NUMBER | ARTICLE TITLE |
|---|---|
| Article I | Name |
| Article II | Objective |
| Article III | Membership |
| Article IV | Directors |
| Article V | Committees |
| Article VI | Meetings of Members |
| Article VII | Regional Organization |
| Article VIII | Affiliate Chapters |
| Article IX | Referendum |
| Article X | Inspection Rights and Corporate Seal |
| Article XI | Fiscal Year of the Corporation |
| Article XII | Fees, Dues, and Assessments |
| Article XIII | Amendment of Bylaws |
| Article XIV | Non-Discrimination Policy |
| Article XV | Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation, Dues, and Assessments |
| Article XVI | Dissolution of the Corporation |
| Article XVII | Parliamentary Authority |
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The purpose of the Policies and Procedures Manual (PPM) is to contain the policies set by the Board of Directors of RID. The PPM establishes procedures for the key elements and operations of the national association, including its headquarters, affiliates, committees, and member sections. The policies and procedures contained in this manual are general guidelines for the association. Exceptions to the policies and procedures noted herein are permitted with board approval, except for the provisions of the Bylaws which cannot be waived or altered except as noted in the Bylaws.
The policies defined here are the basic principles and associated guidelines, formulated and enforced by the governing body of the organization. The policies define what the association does.
The procedures explain how the association implements policy. Procedures are the sequence of activity required to carry out a policy statement or move the association toward one of its stated goals. Procedures are also the rules and regulations that entities within the association abide by when conducting their business. They are a consistent guide to follow through any decision-making process.
You may view the updated 2020 RID Policies and Procedures Manual here.
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