{"id":3917,"date":"2025-06-08T14:22:16","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T14:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caaciorg.com\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=3917"},"modified":"2025-06-08T14:22:16","modified_gmt":"2025-06-08T14:22:16","slug":"proposed-new-systems-of-the-chinese-american-association-of-central-illinois-caaci","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/caaciorg.com\/zh\/event\/proposed-new-systems-of-the-chinese-american-association-of-central-illinois-caaci\/","title":{"rendered":"Proposed New Systems of the Chinese American Association of Central Illinois (CAACI)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"158\"><strong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"158\">March 1, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"172\">To be added:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"290\">\n<li data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"207\">\n<p data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"207\">Administrative Rules of CAACI<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"237\">\n<p data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"237\">Honorary President System<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"263\">\n<p data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"263\">Senior Advisor System<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"290\">\n<p data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"290\">Honorary Member System<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"295\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"380\"><strong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"380\">Administrative Rules of the Chinese American Association of Central Illinois<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"500\">These rules are drafted based on the CAACI By-Laws to specify operational norms and ensure alignment with the By-Laws.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"538\">Chapter 1: Membership Management<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"879\"><strong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"574\">Article 1: Member Registration<\/strong><br data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"577\" \/>Applicants must submit a registration application via the official website or a physical form with ID and contact information;<br data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"706\" \/>Pay the annual membership fee;<br data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"739\" \/>The Board authorizes a Membership Officer to review and approve applications;<br data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"819\" \/>Approved members will be added to the official WeChat group.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"1199\"><strong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"911\">Article 2: Membership Fees<\/strong><br data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"914\" \/>Annual fees will be announced by the end of February each year by the Board;<br data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"993\" \/>Payment can be made by bank transfer, check, or online, with receipts archived;<br data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1075\" \/>Delinquent members will be notified, and after 60 days, membership is suspended, WeChat removal enforced, and an email sent.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1453\"><strong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1229\">Article 3: Member Rights<\/strong><br data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1232\" \/>Members with a digital card may attend exclusive events and receive partner discounts (updated quarterly);<br data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1341\" \/>Suggestions and complaints must be submitted via the online form and answered in writing within 10 working days.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1458\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1460\" data-end=\"1493\">Chapter 2: Meeting Management<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1732\"><strong data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1531\">Article 4: Meeting Notifications<\/strong><br data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1534\" \/>General assembly notices must be sent 15 days in advance via email, SMS, or WeChat group.<br data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1626\" \/>Voting agendas must be sent in advance, including draft agendas, annual reports, financial summaries, etc.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1929\"><strong data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1766\">Article 5: Voting Procedures<\/strong><br data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1769\" \/>Online voting must use two-factor authentication and store records for at least 5 years;<br data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1860\" \/>Proxy forms must be notarized or signed by two current board members.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"2127\"><strong data-start=\"1931\" data-end=\"1961\">Article 6: Meeting Records<\/strong><br data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1964\" \/>The Secretary must draft minutes within 7 days and upload them after the President\u2019s signature.<br data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2062\" \/>Confidential topics are to be marked and restricted to the Board.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2132\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2134\" data-end=\"2165\">Chapter 3: Board Operations<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2489\"><strong data-start=\"2167\" data-end=\"2194\">Article 7: Board Duties<\/strong><br data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2197\" \/>Board members must attend meetings or face automatic dismissal after 3 unexcused absences.<br data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2290\" \/>Regular updates on assigned tasks must be reported; quarterly reporting required.<br data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2374\" \/>Board group votes must typically respond within 24 hours.<br data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2434\" \/>Conflicts of interest must be disclosed and documented.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2491\" data-end=\"2494\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2531\">Chapter 4: Financial Management<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2809\"><strong data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2557\">Article 8: Budgeting<\/strong><br data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2560\" \/>The Financial Officer submits a draft budget by March-end for April board approval.<br data-start=\"2643\" data-end=\"2646\" \/>Activities exceeding budget by 20% require re-approval.<br data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2704\" \/>Unplanned expenses over $500 require pre-authorization; emergency spending may be retroactively approved.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2977\"><strong data-start=\"2811\" data-end=\"2834\">Article 9: Auditing<\/strong><br data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2837\" \/>An independent CPA conducts annual audits to be shared before the annual meeting.<br data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2921\" \/>All cash donations must have receipts and donor records.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2979\" data-end=\"2982\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2984\" data-end=\"3024\">Chapter 5: Special Systems Reference<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3204\"><strong data-start=\"3026\" data-end=\"3060\">Article 10: Honorary President<\/strong><br data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3063\" \/>Appointed per the \u201cHonorary President System\u201d; annual duty report required.<br data-start=\"3138\" data-end=\"3141\" \/>Business cards must use the official template or be co-branded.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3310\"><strong data-start=\"3206\" data-end=\"3236\">Article 11: Senior Advisor<\/strong><br data-start=\"3236\" data-end=\"3239\" \/>Appointed per the \u201cSenior Advisor System\u201d; annual duty report required.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3452\"><strong data-start=\"3312\" data-end=\"3343\">Article 12: Honorary Member<\/strong><br data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3346\" \/>Granted per the \u201cHonorary Member System.\u201d<br data-start=\"3387\" data-end=\"3390\" \/>The Board may suspend rights and begin removal for misconduct.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3457\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3508\">Chapter 6: Media and Communication Management<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3510\" data-end=\"3852\"><strong data-start=\"3510\" data-end=\"3524\">Article 13<\/strong><br data-start=\"3524\" data-end=\"3527\" \/>All communication\/media platforms established by or on behalf of CAACI must be managed by a board-appointed officer.<br data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3646\" \/>Upon staff changes, the board ensures handover.<br data-start=\"3693\" data-end=\"3696\" \/>This includes but is not limited to: website, email, WeChat official account\/video, community\/member groups, Facebook, X, YouTube, TikTok, Xiaohongshu, etc.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3854\" data-end=\"3857\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3859\" data-end=\"3893\">Chapter 7: Supplementary Rules<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3895\" data-end=\"4110\"><strong data-start=\"3895\" data-end=\"3921\">Article 14: Amendments<\/strong><br data-start=\"3921\" data-end=\"3924\" \/>Requires two-thirds board approval and reporting to the next member assembly.<br data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4004\" \/>In case of disputes, the By-Laws take precedence. Matters not covered shall follow Illinois Nonprofit Law.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4112\" data-end=\"4209\"><strong data-start=\"4112\" data-end=\"4142\">Article 15: Effective Date<\/strong><br data-start=\"4142\" data-end=\"4145\" \/>Effective upon approval at the Member Assembly on March 1, 2025.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4211\" data-end=\"4214\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4216\" data-end=\"4248\"><strong data-start=\"4219\" data-end=\"4248\">Honorary President System<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"4250\" data-end=\"4262\">Purpose:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4263\" data-end=\"4475\">\n<li data-start=\"4263\" data-end=\"4341\">\n<p data-start=\"4265\" data-end=\"4341\"><strong data-start=\"4265\" data-end=\"4280\">Recognition<\/strong>: Acknowledge outstanding contributions of past presidents.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4342\" data-end=\"4405\">\n<p data-start=\"4344\" data-end=\"4405\"><strong data-start=\"4344\" data-end=\"4359\">Inspiration<\/strong>: Encourage past presidents to stay engaged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4406\" data-end=\"4475\">\n<p data-start=\"4408\" data-end=\"4475\"><strong data-start=\"4408\" data-end=\"4422\">Connection<\/strong>: Leverage influence to improve external cooperation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4477\" data-end=\"4493\">Eligibility:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4494\" data-end=\"4706\">\n<li data-start=\"4494\" data-end=\"4581\">\n<p data-start=\"4496\" data-end=\"4581\">Must have served at least one full term as president and contributed significantly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4582\" data-end=\"4615\">\n<p data-start=\"4584\" data-end=\"4615\">Reputable with no misconduct.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4616\" data-end=\"4675\">\n<p data-start=\"4618\" data-end=\"4675\">Continues supporting the community after stepping down.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4676\" data-end=\"4706\">\n<p data-start=\"4678\" data-end=\"4706\">Must be a registered member.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4708\" data-end=\"4736\">Appointment &amp; Dismissal:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4737\" data-end=\"4918\">\n<li data-start=\"4737\" data-end=\"4791\">\n<p data-start=\"4739\" data-end=\"4791\">Nominated by the board, president, or 10+ members.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4792\" data-end=\"4835\">\n<p data-start=\"4794\" data-end=\"4835\">Appointed with majority board approval.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4836\" data-end=\"4918\">\n<p data-start=\"4838\" data-end=\"4918\">Can be removed for serious misconduct or criminal acts with majority board vote.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"4920\" data-end=\"4939\">Term &amp; Renewal:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"4940\" data-end=\"5086\">\n<li data-start=\"4940\" data-end=\"4995\">\n<p data-start=\"4942\" data-end=\"4995\">Term aligns with the board&#8217;s term and is renewable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4996\" data-end=\"5086\">\n<p data-start=\"4998\" data-end=\"5086\">Before board turnover, renewal recommendations must be submitted for new board approval.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5088\" data-end=\"5108\">Rights &amp; Duties:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5109\" data-end=\"5314\">\n<li data-start=\"5109\" data-end=\"5147\">\n<p data-start=\"5111\" data-end=\"5147\">May represent CAACI if authorized.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5148\" data-end=\"5196\">\n<p data-start=\"5150\" data-end=\"5196\">Can advise but has no decision-making power.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5197\" data-end=\"5248\">\n<p data-start=\"5199\" data-end=\"5248\">Profile on the website, allowed to print cards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5249\" data-end=\"5314\">\n<p data-start=\"5251\" data-end=\"5314\">Must uphold rules, promote unity, and assist in public affairs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"5316\" data-end=\"5319\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"5321\" data-end=\"5349\"><strong data-start=\"5324\" data-end=\"5349\">Senior Advisor System<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"5351\" data-end=\"5363\">Purpose:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5364\" data-end=\"5579\">\n<li data-start=\"5364\" data-end=\"5435\">\n<p data-start=\"5366\" data-end=\"5435\"><strong data-start=\"5366\" data-end=\"5390\">Resource Integration<\/strong>: Leverage elite expertise and connections.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5436\" data-end=\"5506\">\n<p data-start=\"5438\" data-end=\"5506\"><strong data-start=\"5438\" data-end=\"5466\">Professional Empowerment<\/strong>: Use experience to improve execution.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5507\" data-end=\"5579\">\n<p data-start=\"5509\" data-end=\"5579\"><strong data-start=\"5509\" data-end=\"5536\">Community Collaboration<\/strong>: Build bridges across fields and cultures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5581\" data-end=\"5597\">Eligibility:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5598\" data-end=\"5908\">\n<li data-start=\"5598\" data-end=\"5846\">\n<p data-start=\"5600\" data-end=\"5625\">Must meet at least one:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5629\" data-end=\"5846\">\n<li data-start=\"5629\" data-end=\"5699\">\n<p data-start=\"5631\" data-end=\"5699\">Public influence in politics, business, academia, or philanthropy.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5703\" data-end=\"5777\">\n<p data-start=\"5705\" data-end=\"5777\">Professional achievements in fields like education, law, culture, etc.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5781\" data-end=\"5846\">\n<p data-start=\"5783\" data-end=\"5846\">Provided major contributions to CAACI or Chinese communities.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5847\" data-end=\"5874\">\n<p data-start=\"5849\" data-end=\"5874\">No membership required.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5875\" data-end=\"5908\">\n<p data-start=\"5877\" data-end=\"5908\">Good reputation, no misconduct.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"5910\" data-end=\"5926\">Appointment:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"5927\" data-end=\"6114\">\n<li data-start=\"5927\" data-end=\"6005\">\n<p data-start=\"5929\" data-end=\"6005\">Nominated by board, president, or 10+ members with resume and impact note.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6006\" data-end=\"6047\">\n<p data-start=\"6008\" data-end=\"6047\">Board reviews alignment with mission.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6048\" data-end=\"6114\">\n<p data-start=\"6050\" data-end=\"6114\">Appointment with majority vote, followed by public announcement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"6116\" data-end=\"6146\">Responsibilities &amp; Rights:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"6147\" data-end=\"6422\">\n<li data-start=\"6147\" data-end=\"6193\">\n<p data-start=\"6149\" data-end=\"6193\">Offer advice on planning and key projects.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6194\" data-end=\"6248\">\n<p data-start=\"6196\" data-end=\"6248\">Help connect to resources (sponsors, media, etc.).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6249\" data-end=\"6294\">\n<p data-start=\"6251\" data-end=\"6294\">Attend at least one CAACI event annually.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6295\" data-end=\"6372\">\n<p data-start=\"6297\" data-end=\"6372\">May attend relevant meetings and use the &#8220;Senior Advisor&#8221; title publicly.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6373\" data-end=\"6422\">\n<p data-start=\"6375\" data-end=\"6422\">Receive priority access to reports and updates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"6424\" data-end=\"6443\">Term &amp; Removal:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"6444\" data-end=\"6597\">\n<li data-start=\"6444\" data-end=\"6490\">\n<p data-start=\"6446\" data-end=\"6490\">Term matches the board\u2019s and is renewable.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6491\" data-end=\"6533\">\n<p data-start=\"6493\" data-end=\"6533\">Non-renewal results in automatic exit.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6534\" data-end=\"6597\">\n<p data-start=\"6536\" data-end=\"6597\">May be dismissed early for misconduct by majority board vote.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"6599\" data-end=\"6617\">Final Clauses:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"6618\" data-end=\"6776\">\n<li data-start=\"6618\" data-end=\"6662\">\n<p data-start=\"6620\" data-end=\"6662\">Effective upon member assembly approval.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6663\" data-end=\"6724\">\n<p data-start=\"6665\" data-end=\"6724\">Honorary, unpaid role with no operational responsibility.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6725\" data-end=\"6776\">\n<p data-start=\"6727\" data-end=\"6776\">Board retains interpretation and revision rights.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"6778\" data-end=\"6781\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"6783\" data-end=\"6812\"><strong data-start=\"6786\" data-end=\"6812\">Honorary Member System<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"6814\" data-end=\"6826\">Purpose:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"6827\" data-end=\"7034\">\n<li data-start=\"6827\" data-end=\"6903\">\n<p data-start=\"6829\" data-end=\"6903\"><strong data-start=\"6829\" data-end=\"6844\">Recognition<\/strong>: Acknowledge non-members with significant contributions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6904\" data-end=\"6958\">\n<p data-start=\"6906\" data-end=\"6958\"><strong data-start=\"6906\" data-end=\"6923\">Encouragement<\/strong>: Motivate community involvement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"6959\" data-end=\"7034\">\n<p data-start=\"6961\" data-end=\"7034\"><strong data-start=\"6961\" data-end=\"6975\">Visibility<\/strong>: Expand CAACI\u2019s public profile and resources via networks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"7036\" data-end=\"7052\">Eligibility:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"7053\" data-end=\"7339\">\n<li data-start=\"7053\" data-end=\"7093\">\n<p data-start=\"7055\" data-end=\"7093\">Must <strong data-start=\"7060\" data-end=\"7067\">not<\/strong> be a registered member.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7094\" data-end=\"7303\">\n<p data-start=\"7096\" data-end=\"7121\">Must meet at least one:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"7125\" data-end=\"7303\">\n<li data-start=\"7125\" data-end=\"7185\">\n<p data-start=\"7127\" data-end=\"7185\">Provided major financial, material, or resource support.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7189\" data-end=\"7247\">\n<p data-start=\"7191\" data-end=\"7247\">Advocated for the Chinese community\u2019s rights or image.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7251\" data-end=\"7303\">\n<p data-start=\"7253\" data-end=\"7303\">Long-term volunteer service with strong results.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"7304\" data-end=\"7339\">\n<p data-start=\"7306\" data-end=\"7339\">Good standing with no misconduct.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"7341\" data-end=\"7370\">Nomination &amp; 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