SECTION I. NAME
Section I. Name. The Ohio Chapter of the National Shade Tree Conference was organized January 30, 1942. When the NSTC became the International Shade Tree Conference in 1961, the Chapter became the Ohio Chapter of the ISTC. In 1975 the ISTC became the International Society of Arboriculture and the Chapter became the Ohio Chapter, ISA. The Chapter was incorporated in the State of Ohio as a non-profit corporation on February 5, 1964.

SECTION II. OBJECTIVES
Objectives. The objectives of this Chapter shall be: To promote and improve the practice of professional arboriculture. To stimulate greater interest in the planting and preservation of shade trees and other plants. To promote a greater appreciation of trees and other landscape plants, and to promote the conservation of trees and beautification of the countryside. To recommend and uphold a Code of Ethics established to maintain a high level of practice by those engaged in the profession. To initiate and support scientific investigation of problems concerned with arboriculture and to publish the results. To sponsor an Annual Meeting, and such other meetings as may be designated by the Board of Directors, devoted to the exchange of information of interest and value to professional arborists and others interested in improving tree planting and maintenance practices. To support a separate fund or funds exclusively for educational and research purposes relating to the practice of arboriculture.

SECTION III. MEMBERSHIP.
A. The Ohio Chapter membership shall be composed of regular, senior, sustaining, student, honorary life and honorary members of the I.S.A. residing in Ohio, Chapter honorary life and honorary members and affiliate (provisional) Chapter members.

B. Regular membership shall be confined to individuals actively engaged in commercial, municipal and/or utility arboriculture; to individuals who represent or are employed by governmental agencies, organizations, or institutions whose principal duties, are concerned with research, instruction, extension, and/or administration; and to other individuals actively interested in the planting and preservation of shade trees and other landscape plants.

C. Senior membership shall be limited to retired members who have been active members in good standing for at least ten consecutive preceding years, and who indicate in writing the desire for inactive status.

D. Sustaining membership shall be conferred upon individuals and organizations who make substantial financial contributions to the Chapter.

E. Student membership shall be limited to students enrolled in courses in arboriculture and/or supporting and allied fields, in an accredited educational institution. Student membership shall be conferred upon the recommendation of the applicant's faculty advisor or department head, and shall be reviewed annually by the Executive Director.

F. Honorary Life Membership.
F1 Honorary Life Membership of I.S.A. will be conferred on all its Presidents, Executive Directors, Editors, and Convention General Chairmen at the ends of their terms in office. The Board of Directors of I.S.A. may award annually one additional Honorary Life Membership to a member of I.S.A. The Ohio Chapter, by action of its Board of Directors, may recommend candidates for Honorary Life Membership for consideration by I.S.A. A member of Ohio Chapter who receives an I.S.A. Honorary Life Membership is automatically an Honorary Life Member of Ohio Chapter.

F-2. Honorary Life Membership in the Chapter may be given to Chapter Presidents, Executive Directors, and Editors after retirement from office by recommendation of the Board of Directors. The Board may award annually one additional Chapter Honorary Life Membership to a member of the Chapter.

G. Honorary Membership.
G-1. Honorary Membership in I.S.A. shall be limited to individuals who are not members of I.S.A., who have made material contributions to the advancement of arboriculture through research, field practice, promotion, invention, or literature. The I.S.A. Board can award not more than one Honorary Membership annually. The Ohio Chapter Board may recommend candidates for Honorary Membership to I.S.A. for consideration.

G-2. Honorary Membership in the Chapter may be given to individuals within the same criteria specified in Section III, G-1 above, by recommendation of the Board.

H. Affiliate (Provisional) Membership.
H-1. Affiliate (Provisional) Chapter Membership is available to individuals residing in the State of Ohio who are not members of I.S.A. Affiliate Members shall not receive publications of I.S.A. without charge.

H-2. I.S.A. members residing in states other than Ohio may become Affiliate Members upon payment of Ohio Chapter dues.

I. Equivalent Membership. Individuals within various categories of membership in I.S.A. automatically hold equivalent membership in Ohio Chapter upon payment of specified dues to Ohio Chapter.

J. Election of Membership. Any individual eligible for membership under these Bylaws, upon written application, may be elected to membership by the Chapter Board of Directors.

K. Termination of Membership. Any I.S.A. membership may be suspended or terminated for just cause. Just cause is (1) nonpayment of dues, (2) violation of any provisions of the Constitution, Bylaws, agreements, rules, or practices properly adopted by I.S.A. or the Chapter, or (3) any other conduct detrimental to I.S.A. or the Chapter. Suspension or termination shall be by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors of I.S.A. after due notice and opportunity for a hearing. Suspension or termination of an affiliate membership shall be by two-thirds vote of the Board of the Chapter after due notice and opportunity for a hearing.

SECTION IV. DUES AND VOTING PRIVILEGES.
A. Membership dues shall be assessed upon receipt of proper and authorized membership application.

B. Regular members shall pay annual I.S.A. dues as recommended by I.S.A. Board of Directors, and Chapter dues as recommended by the Chapter Board. Regular members shall have direct voting power on all matters coming before the Chapter, and, through the elected Chapter representative to the I.S.A. Board of Directors, on all matters coming before that body.

C. Senior members shall pay annual I.S.A. dues as recommended by the I.S.A. Board of Directors and Chapter dues as recommended by the Chapter Board of Directors. Senior members shall have all the privileges of Regular member.

D. Sustaining Chapter members shall pay annual dues as recommended by the Board of Directors of the Chapter. Sustaining members shall have no voting privileges.

E. Student members shall pay annual I.S.A. dues as recommended by the I.S.A. Board of Directors and Chapter dues as recommended by the Chapter Board of Directors. Student members shall have all of the privileges of Regular members except the right to vote.

F. Honorary and Honorary Life members of I.S.A. shall hold membership for life without payment of dues, and shall have all the privileges of Regular members. Honorary and Honorary Life members of the Chapter shall hold membership in the Chapter for life without payment of dues, and shall have all the privileges within the Chapter as regular members.

G. Affiliate (Provisional) Chapter members are subject to the same schedule of Chapter dues as are Regular Chapter members of I.S.A. They may have voting privileges in the Chapter but may not serve in an elected office in I.S.A. or the Chapter.

H. The fiscal year of the Ohio Chapter shall be from January 1 to December 31. Members are in arrears for nonpayment of dues as of January 15. After February 15 all members in arrears are ineligible to vote, hold office, be a candidate for office, receive The Journal of Arboriculture, The Buckeye Arborist, or other publications of I.S.A. or the Chapter until their dues are paid.

I. Return of dues. No member shall be entitled to return of dues upon discontinuance of his/her membership.

SECTION V. CHAPTERS.
A. Authorized Chapters of I.S.A. shall include the Ohio Chapter organized as Chapter 01 of I.S.A., January 30, 1942. B. The Chapter shall submit to the President and Executive Director of I.S.A. an annual financial statement and a current list of all members in good standing by July 1 of each year.

SECTION VI. OFFICERS. CHAPTER REPRESENTATIVE TO I.S.A. BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CHAPTER DIRECTORS, AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
A Elections
A-1 Election of Officers. The Vice President shall succeed to the office of President at the termination of the outgoing President's term of office. The outgoing President shall become Immediate Past President. The Vice President shall be elected by mail ballot prior to the Annual Meeting by a majority of the members voting, and shall hold office for two year. There shall be no less than two and no more than three nominees for Vice President. First preference as nominees shall be given to second-year Chapter Directors.; second preference to first-year Directors; third preference to former Directors who have not served as President. All nominees must be members of International Society of Arboriculture. The Executive Director and Editor shall be appointed by the Board of Directors subject to approval of the members by mail prior to the Annual Meeting, and shall hold office subject to approval of the Board of Directors.

A-2. Election of Chapter Directors. Three Directors shall be elected from the membership for two-year terms by mail ballot prior to the Annual Meeting. There shall be no less than six nominees and no more than eight in any year. The three nominees with highest vote totals are Directors. The others are alternates, to become Directors, in case of vacancies, in order of vote totals.

A-3. Election of Chapter Representative to I.S.A. Board of Directors. The position of Chapter Representative to I.S.A. Board of Directors shall be an elected position for a three year term. The Chapter's Nominating Committee shall present at least two qualified candidates to the Chapter's Board of Directors for approval. With the Board's approval, a mail-in ballot shall then be sent to all Chapter members in good-standing, prior to the Chapter's Annual Meeting. The results of this election will be announced at the Chapter's Annual Meeting. The Chapter Representative may serve more than one term on the same conditions.

B Term of Office.
B-1 Officers and Board Members All newly elected officers and board members, shall take office at the close of the current Annual Meeting, and shall hold office until replaced.

B-2 Chapter Representative The Chapter Representative to the I.S.A shall take office at the end of the International meeting following the Ohio Chapter’s annual meeting.

C Duties and Powers.
C-1 President. The President shall act as presiding officer at all meetings of the Chapter and the Board of Directors. He shall convene the Board of Directors whenever, in his opinion, the affairs of the Chapter demand or upon written request of any three members of the Board of Directors. He shall appoint all standing committee chairmen at the time he takes office and may appoint temporary committees to act during his term of office or at the Annual Meeting.

C-2 Vice President. The Vice President shall assist the president, serve in any capacity designated by Committee Liaison Guidelines (see Section VI, B-4, last paragraph). In event of absence or disability of the President, the Vice President shall perform the duties of the President. Prior to taking over as President, the Vice President shall appoint committee members as designated in Sect. VII preamble and committee descriptions.

C-3 Executive Director. The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the overall management of the organization. The ED shall see that policies, procedures, directives and other orders of the Board of Directors are carried out. The ED shall maintain the financial records and serve as Treasurer. The ED shall receive and disburse funds as ordered by the Board of Directors. The ED may be bonded at the Chapter's expense for an amount deemed suitable by the Board of Directors. The ED shall administer the Chapter Research Fund and the assets of the Fund separately from those of the Chapter, as directed by the Board of Directors. The ED shall be responsible for development, organization and implementation of programs and activities that will further the objectives of the Chapter. The Ed shall employ the appropriate staff necessary to carry out the administrative activities of the organization subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. The ED shall attend the Chapter's meetings and other allied Green Industry meetings and activities where feasible, and participate in presentation of any programs that may conceivably further the objectives of the Chapter. The ED shall be responsible for the organization of the Annual Meeting, and other meetings as seemed advisable by the Board of Directors, and shall develop an educational program of subjects of current importance and interest to the membership, with the aid of the Program Committee. The ED shall assist the Editor in the selection, development, organization and printing of educational and informative material that will further the objective of the Chapter. The ED shall be responsible for carrying out other duties or programs that may be directed by the Board of Directors. The ED shall present an annual report to the membership and such other reports as the Board of Directors shall direct. The ED shall receive such remuneration for their services and travel expenses as the Board of Directors may approve.

C-4 Editor. The Editor under the financial direction of the Board of Directors shall edit and prepare for publication a minimum of six issues of the Buckeye Arborist each year. The Editor shall prepare such other publications and perform such other duties as the Board of Directors shall direct. The Editor shall receive such remuneration for his services as the Board of Directors may approve.

C-5 Immediate Past President. The Immediate Past President shall serve as a member of the Board of Directors, as a member of the following Standing Committees, as designated in the Bylaws, (Section VII) - Finance and Structure Committee (F-1), and Nominating Committee (I-1), and shall perform such other duties as designated by the President and approved by the Board of Directors.

C-6. Duties of the Chapter Representative. The Chapter Representative shall attend I.S.A. committee meetings and give reports on same at the Chapter Board Meetings. It shall be his duty to poll the Board and in some cases the membership to gain direction in voting and other conduct at I.S.A. Board and committee meetings. In event of absence or disability of the Chapter Representative, the President or substitute designated by the President shall perform said duties.

C-7. The Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall be responsible for and have general supervision of the affairs of the Chapter and the supervision of the Executive Officers in the discharge of their duties. It shall be empowered to act for the Chapter at and between its Annual Meetings. Designation of time and place of the Annual Meeting, supervision of the Chapter's financial affairs, the filling of vacancies which may occur in any elective or appointed office of the Chapter, unless otherwise provided for, shall be the duties of the Board of Directors. It shall approve all just bills, but in no case shall the Board of Directors obligate the Chapter financially beyond the available funds in the treasury without specific empowerment by vote of the members of the Chapter. It shall require an annual audit of the books of the Chapter prior to the Annual Meeting. It shall handle such other Chapter affairs as may be brought to its attention by the appointed committees or by individual members of the Chapter. It may administer a separate tax exempt fund or funds organized exclusively for educational and research purposes relating to the practice of arboriculture. The Board of Directors is authorized to conduct mail ballots on urgent matters of policy between scheduled Board Meetings. Interim action of the Board of Directors shall be reported to the members at their next Annual Meeting. The Board of Directors shall create Committee Liaison Guidelines, assigning supervisory and liaison duties for one or more Committees to each Board Member, except the President. At the last Board Meeting prior to the Annual Meeting each year, the Board shall review the Committee Liaison Guidelines and renew or revise same.

D. Voting. The President, Vice President, Immediate Past President, Chapter Representative to I.S.A. Board of Directors, and each elected member of the Board of Directors shall have a full vote each on all matters coming before the Board of Directors. A majority of the whole Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum. The act of the majority of the Board of Directors members present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Board of Directors.

SECTION VII. COMMITTEES
Committees. The Ohio Chapter shall have the following standing committees and such other temporary committees deemed advisable by the Board of Directors and appointed by the President. All committee chairmen are to submit an annual report to the Executive Director thirty (30) days prior to the Annual Meeting. Such reports shall be prepared for duplication and distribution to the Board of Directors and to Chapter members on request. Each committee, unless otherwise stated in committee descriptions below, shall have a minimum of three members serving staggered three-year terms, with the member in the third year of term serving as chairman. The Vice President, prior to taking office as President, shall appoint members to fill vacancies. Each committee, with Board approval, may appoint additional members to serve one-year terms. These guidelines and those in committee descriptions below may be altered, with Board approval, to suit situations that may arise. Unless other wise noted each committee is to submit to the Editor one article, per year, for publication in the Buckeye Arborist.

A-1. Advertising and Sales Committee. The Advertising and Sales Committee shall be structured according to Sect. VII preamble above, plus the Editor as an ex officio member.

A-2. Duties of the Advertising and Sales Committee. The Committee shall be responsible for securing advertising for the Buckeye Arborist and for other publications or displays promoted by the Chapter. The Committee shall perform other related tasks as designated by the President.

B-1. Arbor Day and Beautification Committee. The Arbor Day and Beautification Committee shall be structured according to Sect. VII preamble above, plus the Editor as an ex officio member.

B-2. Duties of the Arbor Day and Beautification Committee. The Committee shall produce outlines or programs for Arbor Day and Beautification projects which can be used as a guide for schools and other groups throughout the State. They shall gather information on all materials which might assist programs for Arbor Day and Beautification groups. Projects worthy of financial support of the Chapter in keeping with the funds available shall be recommended to the Board of Directors. The Committee shall determine, with Board approval, the recipient of the annual ISA Gold Leaf Award to be presented at the Chapter Annual Meeting. Awards, contests, and other related activities and public relations shall be at the discretion of the committee with approval of the Board.

C-1. Awards Committee. The Awards Committee shall be structured according to Sect. VII preamble above, plus the Editor as an ex officio member.

C-2. Duties of the Awards Committee. The Committee will consider all nominations for the Award of Merit, the Award of Achievement, Honorary Life Membership, Honorary Membership, and the Safety Awards and other citations and honors, made by any member of the Chapter in good standing. After consideration, the Awards Committee will recommend candidates for the above categories to the Board of Directors at least thirty (30) days prior to the Fall meeting of the Board of Directors. Granting of awards, citations, and honors shall be by majority vote of the Awards Committee members voting and by majority vote of the members of the Board of Directors voting. Each award need not be presented annually.

C-3 AWARDS GIVEN
C-3a. Award of Merit. The Award of Merit, the highest honor the Chapter can bestow, is to recognize outstanding meritorious service in advancing the principles, ideals, and practices of arboriculture, and to one who has contributed materially to the promotion of the Ohio Chapter. The Award shall be granted only to members of the Chapter who have made material contributions to the advancement of arboriculture either through internal organization, general research, invention, promotion, or field practice. The Award of Merit shall be limited to not more than one individual annually.

C-3b. Award of Achievement. The Award of Achievement may be granted to an individual or firm who has through specific projects or programs contributed to the advancement of the use and/or maintenance of shade trees and other landscape plants in the Ohio area. The person or firm being considered for this award is recognized for outstanding accomplishments during recent years. The Award shall be limited to not more than one individual or firm annually.

C-3c. Safe Awards. The Committee shall consider for approval the Safety Award nominees as presented by the Safety Committee.

C-3d. Honorary Life Membership. Chapter Honorary Life Membership shall be granted only to members of the Ohio Chapter of I.S.A. who have contributed materially and substantially to the progress of arboriculture and have given unselfishly of their efforts in supporting and promoting the objectives of the Chapter. Chapter Honorary Life Membership may be awarded to not more than one additional member annually.

C-3e. Honorary Membership. Chapter Honorary Membership shall be limited to individuals who are not members of the Ohio Chapter to recognize those individuals who have shown continued interest and have given outstanding service in promoting arboriculture. Recipients will have given material contributions to the advancement of arboriculture either through research, field practice, promotion, invention, or literature. Chapter Honorary Membership shall be limited to not more than one individual annually.

C-3f President’s Award. Presidents award given at the discretion of the president for services deemed significant and substantial by the president.

C-3g. Other Awards, Citations Honors. Other awards, citations or honors may be recommended by the Awards Committee for student academic excellence in arboriculture or related fields or programs, or to others who have meritoriously contributed to the advancement of the profession of arboriculture, as deemed advisable by the Awards Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.

D-1. Commercial Arborist Committee. The Commercial Arborist shall be structured according to Sect. VII preamble above, plus the Editor as an ex officio member.. The Committee and the Vice President shall agree upon selection of a Committee Chairman, and Chairmen of the Tree Climbing Championship(Jamboree) Subcommittee and Foremen's Training Subcommittee. Additional members may be selected as needed for one year terms by any of the three Chairmen.

D-2. Duties of the Commercial Arborist Committee. The Committee shall be responsible for the development of the program on Commercial Arboriculture at the Annual Meeting, aid the Executive Director in the coordination of the overall program and strive in other ways to promote the interest of Commercial Arborists. The Committee shall cooperate with Municipal and Utility Arborist Committees on projects and programs of mutual interest. The Jamboree Subcommittee shall conduct the annual Tree Climbing Championship (Jamboree) (climbing skills competition) and aid in the financing of same, with Board approval. The Foremen's Training Subcommittee shall conduct the annual Foremen's Training School, with Board approval.

E-1. Finance and Structure Committee. The Finance and Structure Committee shall consist of four members: the President, the Vice President, and the two Immediate Past Presidents. The President shall serve as Chairman. The Executive Director may serve as an ex officio member.

E-2. Duties of the Finance and Structure Committee. The Committee shall administer the Finances, Budget and Office Procedures under the direction of the Board of Directors. The Committee shall serve as advisor to the Board of Directors on all financial matters, shall make recommendations regarding dues and special assessments, and shall prepare and submit recommendations to the Board of Directors relative to employment of the Executive Director, Editor, office personnel and an Auditor. They shall meet not less than twice a year and shall report to the Board of Directors its actions following each meeting, and to the members at the Annual Meeting. They shall take under advisement all matters referred to it for consideration and make its recommendations to the Board of Directors or appropriate Committee.

F-1. Membership Committee. The Membership Committee shall be structured as designated in Sect. VII preamble, except that members shall represent various areas of interest (municipal, commercial, and utility arboriculture; research and education; grounds management nursery and landscaping). No two members shall represent one area of interest unless all others are also represented. The Executive Director and President may serve as ex officio members, regardless of area of interest.

F-2. Duties of the Membership Committee. The Committee shall be responsible for the initiation, development, and implementation of a sustained membership strategy. The Committee shall be diligent in directing the attention of qualified nonmembers to the benefits and privileges of membership.

G-1 Municipal Arborist Committee. The Municipal Arborist Committee shall be constructed as designated in Sect. VII preamble.

G-2. Duties of the Municipal Arborist Committee. The Committee shall be responsible for the development of the program on Municipal Arboriculture at the Annual Meeting, aid the Executive Director in the coordination of the overall program, strive to promote the interests of the municipal arboriculture (including planning, planting maintenance, and other aspects of street and park trees), cooperate with Commercial and Utility Arborist Committees on mutual-interest projects.

H-1. Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee shall consist of the three Immediate Past Presidents, the most recent retiree shall serve as Chairman.

H-2. Duties of the Nominating Committee. The Committee shall prepare a slate of candidates and alternates for the office of Vice President (per Sect. VI, A-1) and for members of the Board of Directors (per Sect. VI, A-2) and for Chapter Representative to the ISA Board of Directors (per sect. VI, A-3) to be presented to the Board at the Summer Meeting for Board approval. Following said approval, the Committee shall contact all potential nominees, explain the duties of the position in question, and obtain agreements to serve. In event of unwillingness to serve by both primary and alternate candidates, the Committee and the President shall choose additional mutually acceptable prospective candidates. A full slate of acceptable and agreeable candidates shall be submitted to the Board at the Autumn Meeting. The Committee shall see that the accepted slate and a ballot are mailed to the membership thirty (30) days prior to the Annual Meeting, tally the votes, determine winners, notify same, and announce same at the Annual Meeting.

I-1. The Ohio State University Horticulture Council Committee. This Committee shall be constructed as designated in the Sect. VII preamble, except that the third and second-year members shall be representatives to the Council and the first-year member shall be an alternate.

I-2 Duties of The Ohio State University Horticulture Council Committee. The Ohio Chapter members, together with representatives of other horticulture organizations in Ohio, shall form a Council to aid the Department of Horticulture at The Ohio State University and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in the promotion of programs and projects that will benefit the institutions and the horticultural interests of Ohio. Meetings will be subject to call by the Chairman of the Department of Horticulture at The Ohio State University and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center.

J-1. Program Committee. The Program Committee shall consist of Chairmen of the Commercial, Municipal and Utility Arborists Committees. The Vice President shall serve as Chairman.

J-2. Duties of the Program Committee. The Committee shall be responsible for the development of suitable programs for the Annual Meeting, and for such other meetings as designated by the President or Board of Directors.

K-1. Public Relations Committee. The Public Relations Committee shall be constructed as designated in Sect. VII preamble.

K-2. Duties of the Public Relations Committee. The Committee shall concern itself with the material and media by which the public shall receive a true knowledge of the objectives, programs and achievements of the Chapter and perform related tasks as designated by the President.

L-1. Health and Safety Committee. The Health and Safety Committee shall be constructed as designated in Sect. VII preamble.

L-2. Duties of the Health and Safety Committee. The Committee shall be responsible for the promotion of safety practices in all arboricultural practices. It shall strive diligently to promote participation in safety programs at the Chapter and to update said programs as needed. It shall be responsible for distribution of the Safety Award Survey to the membership and for reviewing responses in order to present recommendations for Safety Award winners to the Awards Committee at least sixty (60) days prior to the Annual Meeting. The Safety Committee shall strive to keep members informed of new regulations, techniques, and programs affecting safety. It shall submit at least three safety articles per year to the Editor for inclusion in the Buckeye Arborist.

M-1. Shade, Landscape and Street Tree Evaluation Committee. shall be structured according to Sect. VII preamble above, plus the Editor as an ex officio member.

M-2. Duties of the Shade, Landscape and Street Tree Evaluation Committee. The Committee shall promote and develop projects leading to the evaluation of the quality and adaptability of species and cultivars of shade trees and other landscape plants within various areas of Ohio. It shall issue such reports as deemed advisable by the Board of Directors. It shall submit at least two articles per year to the Editor for inclusion in the Buckeye Arborist.

N-1. Utility Arborist Committee. The Utility Arborist Committee shall consist of five or more members appointed by the President. The President shall appoint one of these members as Chairman.

N-2. Duties of the Utility Arborist Committee. The Committee shall strive to promote the interests of utility arboriculture, and cooperate with Commercial and Municipal Arborist Committees on projects of mutual interest. The Committee shall be responsible for the program on Utility Arboriculture at the Annual Meeting and aid the Executive Director in coordination of the overall program.

0-1. Certification Committee. The Certification Committee consist of the Certification liaison and the proctors of the certification exam and President as an ex officio member.

0-2. Duties of the Ohio Arborist Certification Committee. The Committee shall administer the ISA certification program and to provide a sufficient number of exam in the state of Ohio annually to meet the needs of arborist in Ohio. The chair of the committee will serve as the Chapters Certification Liaison to the ISA and attend meetings as assigned by the board. The Committee, with Board approval, shall perform other attendant duties and functions as needs arise. It shall submit at least three articles per year to the Editor for inclusion in the Buckeye Arborist.

P-1. Tree Appraisal Committee. shall be structured according to Sect. VII preamble above, plus the Editor as an ex officio member.

P-2. Duties of the Tree Appraisal Committee. The Committee shall periodically review and revise if necessary the "Guide to the Rating of Trees and Other Plants in Ohio It shall issue such reports as deemed advisable by the Board of Directors.

Q-1. Scholarship and Students Affairs Committee. Scholarship and Students Affairs Committee shall concise of five members appointed by the President with preference given to professors or instructors of Arboricultural programs or programs in related fields at schools in Ohio and who are members or the chapter. The President shall appoint the chairman.

Q-2. Duties of Scholarship and Students Affairs Committee. Scholarship and Students Affairs Committee shall develop and maintain criteria for chapter scholarship(s). They shall develop a time table for the scholarship procedures. They shall promote, receive application and award recommend recipients to the Board of Directors. Scholarship and Students Affairs Committee shall develop programs to encourage and support student and programs in arboriculture and related fields. It shall submit at least two articles per year to the Editor for inclusion in the Buckeye Arborist.

R-1 Scholarship Fund Trustees. The Scholarship Fund Trustees shall consist of five members: the President, the Vice President, the Immediate Past President, Chair of the Scholarship and Students Affairs Committee. and the board member mentoring the Scholarship and Students Affairs Committee. The Chair of Scholarship and Students Affairs Committee shall chair the Scholarship Fund Trustees.

R-2 Duties of the Scholarship Fund Trustees. The Scholarship Fund Trustees shall administer the investment and management of the scholarship fund under the direction of the Board of Directors. They shall determent, annually, the amount of money available from the fund for scholarships and make it available to the Scholarship and Students Affairs Committee.

S-1 History Committee The History Committee shall consist of three or more members appointed by the President. The President shall appoint one of these members as Chairman.

S-2 Duties of History Committee. The History Committee shall maintain the archives of the chapter including but not limited to: 3 Copies of the each Buckeye Arborist, photos, programs and other memorabilia deemed pertinent by the committee. Present displays at the annual meeting and report, to the Board of Directors, important upcoming anniversaries.

T-1 ISA Research Trust Committee. The ISA Research Trust Committee shall consist of five or more members appointed by the President. The President shall appoint one of these members as Chairman.

T-2 ISA Research Trust Committee. The ISA Research Trust Committee shall conduct fundraising events in Ohio. The proceeds of these event will go to the ISA research trust and be credited to the chapters challenge. The chairman shall serve at the research trust liaison to the International and attend their meetings when approved by the Board of Director. It shall submit at least three articles per year to the Editor for inclusion in the Buckeye Arborist.

SECTION VIII. MEETINGS
Meetings. The Annual Meeting shall include a business meeting of the Chapter, discussions of interest and value to commercial, municipal and utility arborists, and may include educational and commercial exhibits and/or demonstrations. The Annual Meeting will be held at an appointed time of the board of directors. Notice of meetings shall be delivered no less than five nor more than forty days before the date of the meeting to each member entitled to vote at such meetings.

SECTION IX. PUBLICATIONS.
A-1. I.S.A. Publications. Chapter members in good standing, except Chapter Affiliate (Provisional), and Chapter Honorary Members shall receive from the International Society of Arboriculture, without charge, the monthly official organ known as the Journal of Arboriculture, and the essential minutes of the business sessions of the I.S.A.

A-2. Chapter Publications. The bimonthly official publication of the Ohio Chapter known as the Buckeye Arborist shall be furnished, without charge, to all Chapter members in good standing.

A-3. Other Publications. Other publications of interest or value to arborists that are approved by the Board of Directors shall be published and distributed to Chapter members in good standing.

SECTION X. OFFICIAL HEADQUARTERS OF THE OHIO CHAPTER.
A-1. The official Headquarters of the Ohio Chapter, International Society of Arboriculture, shall be in an Ohio city designated by the Board of Directors.

A-2. All activities carried on by the Chapter at the official headquarters shall be designated by the Board of Directors.

SECTION XI. INDEMNIFICATION
Indemnification. Any and all officers, members of the board of governors of I.S.A., members of the Board of Directors, former officers, former members of the Board of Governors of I.S.A., former members of the Board of Directors and any persons who may have served at its request or by its election as a director or officer of another corporation shall be indemnified by the Chapter against expenses (including attorney’s fees), judgements, fines and amounts paid in settlement actually and necessarily incurred by them in connection with the defense or settlement of any action, suit, or proceeding in which they, or any of them are made parties, or a party, by reason of being or having been directors, or a director, officers or an officer, or I.S.A. governors or a governor of the corporation, or of such other corporations except in relation to matters as to which any such director, I.S.A. governor, officer of the corporation, former officer, former director or person shall be adjudged in such action, suit or proceeding to be liable for willful misconduct in the performance of duty and to such matters as shall be settled by agreement predicted on the existence of such liability.

SECTION XII- AMENDMENTS OF THE BYLAWS.
Amendments of the Bylaws. The Bylaws of the Ohio Chapter may be altered or amended at any Annual or regularly scheduled business meeting of the Chapter by a two-thirds affirmative vote of the members present and voting, providing they have been approved by the Board of Directors. The Bylaws may also be altered or amended between scheduled meetings by a two-thirds vote of the members on a mail ballot. Voting privileges are extended to such members as specified in the Chapter Constitution. Section IV.

SECTION-XIII. QUORUM.
Fifteen (15) percent of the Chapter members shall constitute a quorum.