Society of Indian Psychologists
Patricia Alexander, SIP Treasurer
Oklahoma State University
Department of Psychology
Stillwater, OK 74078
(405) 744-7591 (Office)
(405) 744-8067 (FAX)
pat@okstate.edu
Society of Indian Psychologists
Affiliation Standards Applicable to Affiliate and Provisional Chapters
The geographical boundaries of the affiliate shall be specified and approved by the Executive
Committee with due regard to local conditions and requests.
Affiliate and Provisional Chapters shall:
A. Accept the purposes, standards, policies, by-laws, and procedures of the Society of
Indian Psychologists.
B. Adopt the name “Society of Indian Psychologists of/in (city/state/locale)” or
“(city/state/locale) Society of Indian Psychologists” and use the Society of Indian
Psychologists logo on letterhead, publications and other materials, including those
distributed to the public.
C. Include on all letterhead, publication, etc., the phrase “An Affiliate Chapter of” or “A
Provisional Chapter of” the Society of Indian Psychologists.
D. Comply with all policies and operating procedures under Section 501(c) (3) of the
IRS Code, and the State of _____________________________ legal statutes for
Non-profit corporate status. Full 501(c) (3) status is not required to meet minimum
standards for affiliation.
E. Establish by-laws and operate under the authority of these by-laws.
F. Agree that, in case of dissolution, it will surrender its affiliation documents and will
relinquish the use of the name and logo of the Society of Indian Psychologists.
Further, it will agree to place all of its assets with a trustee chosen by the Executive
Committee, conditioned that said, assets remain in the city or county for the use and
benefit of a successor Society of Indian Psychologists Chapter affiliated to be formed
in the future.
G. Agree that in the case of failure to comply substantially with the Society of Indian
Psychologists Minimum Standards for Affiliation, and after every reasonable effort,
by both the local affiliate and the Executive Committee to achieve compliance, it will
surrender its affiliation documents and relinquish the use of the name and logo of the
Society of Indian Psychologists. Further, it will agree to place all of its assets with a
trustee chosen by the Executive Committee conditioned that said assets remain in the
county for the use and benefit of a successor chapter affiliate to be formed in the
future.
H. Conduct its financial operations in accordance with the policies and procedures of the
Standards of Accounting and Financial Reporting for Voluntary Health and Welfare
Organizations.
I.
Employ only those fundraising techniques which meet the standards set in accordance
with the Society of Indian Psychologists governing non-profit organizations.
Society of Indian Psychologists
Patricia Alexander, SIP Treasurer
Oklahoma State University
Department of Psychology
Stillwater, OK 74078
(405) 744-7591 (Office)
(405) 744-8067 (FAX)
pat@okstate.edu
Society of Indian Psychologists
J.
Maintain records of fundraising activities, costs and returns in accordance with the
Standards of Accounting and Financial Reporting for Voluntary Health and Welfare
Organizations, and disclose such information as the Executive Committee may
require.
K. Accept the financial support plan as adopted by the Executive Committee.
L. Participate with national efforts in formulation and implementing annual local goals
and objectives. These shall be incorporated into the local planning process.
M. Elect required delegates to serve on General Assembly. The/These delegate(s) shall
be responsible for representing and communicating the affiliate’s view to the SIP
Executive Committee, and communicating the SIP Executive Committee issues and
actions to local affiliates for input and implementation.
N. Actively solicit members, who, for service purposes, are considered members of the
local chapter and SIP.
O. Assure that a majority of Affiliate Board Members shall be full (and current)
Professional Members of the Society of Indian Psychologists as defined in the by-
laws of the Society of Indian Psychologists.
P. Special conditions, in addition to those outlined in this section, applying to affiliation
of Provisional Chapter shall be approved by the Executive Committee of both the
Society of Indian Psychologists and the local Chapter.
Q. The special financial support policy conditions for Provisional Chapters shall be
determined annually by the Chapter’s Development Committee, approved by the SIP
Executive Committee, in consultation with the Chapter, and approved by the
membership today.
R. The Chapter Chairperson shall serve as a member of the General Assembly and its
Chapter Development Committee. Chapter Chairpersons or his/her designated
representative shall attend General Assembly and Chapter Development meetings.
Affiliation Standards Applicable to Community Committees
All standards under Paragraph II apply except paragraphs, E, F, H, I, K and M.
The SIP Executive Committee and the Community Committee shall jointly establish a
local activity plan designed to assist in accomplishing national and local goals and
objectives.
The SIP Executive Committee, in conjunction with the Community Committee, shall
establish an annual fundraising goal for the geographic area served by the Committee
and will develop a fundraising plan. Funds will be the property of the Society of
Society of Indian Psychologists
Patricia Alexander, SIP Treasurer
Oklahoma State University
Department of Psychology
Stillwater, OK 74078
(405) 744-7591 (Office)
(405) 744-8067 (FAX)
pat@okstate.edu
Society of Indian Psychologists
Indian Psychologists with a portion returned to the Committee to carry out local
program activities, until or unless the Committee becomes an Affiliate Chapter.
In case of dissolution or failure to comply with SIP standards, the Committee will first
complete the payment of any debts. Residual funds must be used for purposes
consistent with those of the Society of Indian Psychologists. The minimum standards
for affiliation documents must be surrendered.
Please obtain and/or provide signatures below:
________________________________________________________ _____________________
President, SIP
Date
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Chapter Chairperson
Date
