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POLICY MANUALof theMississippiAssociation f the DeafOrganized1894* *IncorporatedI 973Affiliatedwith the NationalAssociation f theDeafRevisedJune01 I

Purpose ndObiectivesl. The purposeof the associationshall be to unite the deaf community into a statewideorganization nd, o this end; he association hallendeavoro meet he following objectives:1.a. to educatehepublicaboutdeafrtess;1.b. to promote he social, ulturaland economic tatus f people n the state;1.c. .topromoteandprotect heir civil rights;1.d. to serveasa clearinghouseor information and eferralservice;1.e. to serveasa watchdog n state olicies, egislation ndcourtproceedings;1.f. to aid, n sucha manneraspossible, ll deafchildren n thestate n securing propereducation;1.g. to fostercooperation ndgoodwillwithin the anksof deafpeople;1.h. to cooperatewith other associations f/by/for deaf people to achievemufualiy beneficialobjectives:1.i. to encouragehe development f policies esponsibilitieso and or deafpeople;1j. to promotea statewideelecommunicationystem ndother echnoiogies;1.k. to obtain esources ecessaryo teach heabove tates bjectives; nd1.1. to work in a ciose ooperation ith the NationalAssociation f theDeaf.Dutiesof Officersl . President:

1.a. ThePresident hallpreside t all meetings f the associationndof the Boardof Directors.1.b. ThePresident hallappoint wo (2)'sergeant-at-Arrns,hairpersonsf eachstanding nd othercommittees, XCEPT for the FinanceCommittee.A11appointments hallbe subject o theapproval f theBoardof Directors.1.c. The President hallhave hepower o call a meetingof the Boardof Directors.1.d. The President hall representhe association s a delegateo the conference f the NationalAssociation f the DeafQ.{AD).1.e. The President hall ule on matters n dispute; n appeal gainsta ruiing by the Presidentmaybe sustained y a two-thirdsvote.1.f. ThePresident hallcast hedecidingvote n all caseswhere here s a tie.1.g. The President hailbe authorizedo conduct otes from the Board of Directorsby eiectronicmeansof communication n any matters equiring mmediateattention n ordcr to carryout thebusiness peration f the association.2. VicePresident:2.a. The Vice President hall emporarilyassumehe dutiesof the Presidentn his/herabsence.2.b. The Vice President hall serveas Presidentor the remainder f his/her erm in the event hePresidentesigns r vacates is/heroffice.


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The Vice Presidentshall be the first (1't) alternatedelegateo the conferenceof the NationalAssociation f the Deaf (NAD).The Vice President shall perform functionsas determinedby the Presidentsubjectto theapproval f the Boardof Directors.

Board-at-Large:The hree 3) eiectedmembers o the Board-at-Large hall eside n oneof three egionsof theState f Mississippi. hethree 3) regions onsistsof; North, Centraland Southas ollows;

3. Secretary:3.a. The Secretaryhallkeep a recordof ali proceedings f theminutesof the conferences f theassociationnd he Boardof Directors'meetings.3.b. The Secretary hallpreparea record of all proceedings f the minutes or pubiication n theofficialorgan (newsletter) f the association.3.c. The Secretaryhallbe n charge f al l papers nd correspondenceertaining o the association,exceptor those hat belong o otheroffices.3.d. The Secretary hallperform functionsas determined y the President ubject o the approvaloftheBoardof Directors.3.e. The Secretary hal1distribute he regularBoard minutesof the Board of Directors wo (2)weeks fter hemeetins.4. Treasurer:4.a. The Treasurer hailreceiveall moniesbelonging o the associationndplacesamen eitherasavings ccount r a checkingaccount t the samebank n the nameof MississippiAssociationof theDeaf,Inc.4.b. The Treasurershall keep an accurateaccountof receiptsand expendituresand submit anauditedeportof same o the associationt ts businessmeetings.4.c. TheTreasurer hall distributeunauditedeport o theBoard of Directorsone(1) weekprior tothe regularBoardmeeting.4.d. The Treasurershall submit a financiai report to be audited at every Board of Directors'meetings ndaftereachconference.4.e. The Treasurershall collect all membershipdues from members,and for those whosemembership tatusare in arrears,a notice should be sentout to members o remind them oftheir forthcomingor pastdues.4.f. The Treasurer hall furnish the Presidentand he Secretarywith a separateist of all activeandassociatemembers' names and addresses ithin thirry (30) days after each adjourningconference.henamesof all new members, oth activeandassociate,hallbe furnished n aperiodical asisas hey oin between onferences.4.g. fhe Treasurer hallmaintain nventory ecords f al l physicalassets/propertiessbelongingothe association.4.h. TheTreasurer haiipa-v ll bilis u,'ith heck o-signed -v heassociation resident.4.i. The Treasurerhalipayno biiis with checks nlessauthorized y tire association resident ndmustbebondedor not ess han$100,000.4j. The Treasurer hall keep he NAD office posted with a list of all activemembets'namesandaddressesn an annualbasisand shallpay the required annual eesas set orth by the NationalAssociation f the Deaf (NAD).5.5.a.


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5.a.1. The north region shall be divided aiong the lines of Tennesseeo the north of U.S.Highway82.5.a.2 ThLcentralegionshallbe dividedalong he ines of southU.S.Highway82 o thenorth ofU.S.Highway84 .5.a.3. The southregion shall be divided along the lines of southU.S. Highway 84 to the GulfCoast.5.b. Shallserve s iaisons/representativeso their respective reasQ'{orth,Central ndSouth)'

Board of Directors1. ResponsibilitiesandAuthority:1.a. The Boardof Directorsshallbe responsibleor the generalmanagement f the affairsof theassociation,sexpressedy resolutions r otherwise, etween iennial onferences.1.b. In no caseshall the Boardof Directorshave he power o alterany articleor sectionof thebylawsof theassociation.1.c, The Board of Directors shallhavefull power and authorityover the affairs of the associationbetween ts board and membershipmeetings.The two co-signers president nd treasurer)cannot erelatedby marriage r reside n the samehousehold.he Boardof Directorsshallbesubject o the ordersof the association nd none of its actsshallconflict with action akenbythe association.1.d. The Board of Directors shallhave the power to use avaiiable unds of the associationopromote the interests of the associationwithin the constraintsof the biennial budget asapproved y membersn theconference.l.e. TheBoardof Directorsshallhave hepower,by a two-thirds ote, o suspend ny officer romhisiher office and from the dischargeof hisiher duties.Suchsuspended fficer shall have heright to appealhe action o theassociation ithin fourteen 14)days ollowing he.suspension.The officer in commandshall set the dateof suspensionmeeting. n the event he suspendedofficer surrenders is/herappeal,he Boardof Directorsshall ake mmediateaction o fill suchvacancy.1.f. The Board of Directors (not inciuding chapterpresident(s)) hall be reimbursed rom theassociationunds for traveiexpenses hen attendingbusinessmeetings, nd for other elatedexpenses ncurred in the performance of their duties upon proof of vaiid receipts.Reimbursementor travel expenseshallbe in accordancewithin the current ateper miie or asdetermined v the Boardof Directors o lower the current ate.Conference1. ConferenceChairperson:i.a. The seiection f a conference hairperson hall be determined y a majorityvote of the hostchapteriaffiiiate embers, ubjecto the approvalof theBoardof Dtrectors.

2. Responsibilities f the conferencechairperson and committee:Z.a. Al1matters eiating o the biennialconference xcept or the associationusinessmeeting halibe theresponsibility f theconfetenceommittee.' 2.b. The conference chairpersonshall be responsible for the selection of hotel/motelaccommodations, eetingplaces, ndsocialactivities,subjecto the approvalof the BoardofDirectors.


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2.c. The conference hairperson nd committeeshall be responsibien determining he overallticket cost to participantsattending he conference,subject o the approvalof the Board ofDirectors.2.d. The conference hairperson nd association resident hall work together n preparinghebusinessmeetingprogram or theconference f the association,ubjecto the approval f theBoardof Directors.

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ConferenceProfits andDeficits:Theassociation ill assumeesponsibiiityor any egitimate iennialconferenceeficit.Any profits shallbe allocated s ollows: 50%of netproceedso the hostchapter nd 50% otheassociation.Registration:All-persons attending he conference hall pay a registration ee, and the amountof the feesshallbe determined y theBoardof Directors.All personsattending he conference hall be required o wearbadges o indicateapprovalofadmittanceo varioussocial rrnctions, anquets, ndbusinessmeetings.ConferenceComplimentaryPrivileges:The conference hairpersonhallbe given a compensation f not more than$100'00by theassociation sa tokenofappreciation.The President,Vice-PresiSent, ecretary, reasurer,hree(3) Board-at-Large ndEditor of theassociationnewsietter shall receive free complimentary privileges to ail functions andhotel/motelaccommodations.heseprivilegesdo not includeannualmembership uesandconference egistration ees.Any deafperson over 55 years ofageconference and purchase combinationto MAD for the next two (2) Years.Any deservingguests f the association, uchas speakers, ay be givenfree complimentaryprivileges o att functionsand hotel/motelaccommodations,ubject o the approvalof theBoardof Directors.StandingCommitteesLaw Committee:Shailconsistof three 3) members,ncluding he chairpersono be appointed y thepresident.The chairperson hallappoint wo (2) membersat large o serveon the aw committee.The chairpersonhall -*. u, tireparliamentariant hebiennialconference f theassociation.Thepariiamentarianhallatrend ll Boardof Directorsmeetings t the equest f thepresident.The pariiamentarian ha1l e reimbursedrom the associationunds cr travelexpenses henattendingbusinessmeetings,and for other reiated expensesncurred in the performanceofhis/her dutiesupon proof of valid receipts.Reimbursementor travel expenses hall be inaccordancewithin the current ateper mile or as determined y the Boardof Directors o lowerthe currentrate.FinanceCommittee:TheFinanceCommittee hallconsist f three 3) auditorso be elected y themembers'

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and/or any deaf-and-biind person that attend the biennialticket shall receive free membership(active or associate)

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2.b.2.c.2.d.Themembersof the financecommitteeshallserveatwo (2) year term.Thechairpersonhallbe chosen y theauditors.Their dutiesshallbe to makequarterly audit and examinationof all the organization ccountsand inancialaffairs.

Z.e. They shali check all receipts,expendituresand scrutinizeall disbursementsor whatsoeverpurposes ndby whoevermadeor authorized.Z.t. fwi (Z)of three 3) auditors hallbe requiredo sign heirapproved udit.Z.g. No memberof theBoardof Directorsshallbe a memberof the auditors r takeanypart n theaudit.3. LegislativeCommittee:3.a. TheLegislativeCommittee hallconsistof three 3) members3.b. Themembers n he egisiative ommittee hallservea two (2) year erm.3.c. The association resident hal1appointa member o serveas chairperson f the legislativecommittee.Theremaining wo (2) membersshallbe chosenby the chairperson.3.d. Thecommittee n legislaiive hail eviewall bills introducednto the State egisiature'f billsare found which are relevant o the deaf community,the Board of Directorsshallbe notifiedimmediatelyso hatproper actionmay be taken'3.e. The committee hall also nitiateand draft proposalsor new legisiationas necessary' uchproposedegislation hallbe submittedo theBoardof Directorsor approval.4. ResolutionCommittee:4.a. TheResoiutionCommittee hallconsistof three 3) members.4.b. The memberson theResolutionCommitteeshallserveatwo (2) yearterm.4.c. The association resident hall appointa member o serveas chairperson f tle resoiutioncommittee.Theremaining wo (2) membersall are chosen y the chairperson.4.d. The committee halikeep a recordof thosedeedsand actions,which impactupon the deaf

communitybetweenhe conferences.4.e. prior to or during he conference,esolutions hallbe draftedandpresentedo the associationfor actions.5. NecrologYCommittee:5.a. TheNecrologyCommittee hallconsistof three 3) members.5.b. Themembers nthe necrology ommittee hallservea two (2) year erm'5.c. The association resident hall appointa member o serveas a chairperson f the necrologycommittee.Theremaining wo (2) membersshalibe chosenby the chairperson.5.e. The committeeshall have the responsibiiities f keepinga record of deathsof membersbetweenhe conferencesndreporting hemto the association uringthebiennialconference'6. Awards Committee:6.a. TheAwardsCommittee hallconsistof three 3) members, ach romnorth,central ndsouth'6.b. Themembers n he awards ommittee hailservea two (2) year erm.6.c. The association residentshall appointa mernber o serueas chairperson f the awardscommittee.Theremaining wo (2) members hallbe chosenby the chairperson6.d. The chairperson hall be responsible or the preparationof all plaques, andlot framedcertificates.


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6.e. Thepresentation f awardsat the biennialconference hallbe madeby the chairpersonf theawards ommittee.6.f. The ive (5)mostprominentawards hallbe presentedo qualified ecipients s ollows:6.f.1. The Lawrence Saunders Award * this award shall be presentedby the MississippiAssociation f the Deaf to a qualifieddeaf ecipient.This awardshailgo to an ndividualwhohas displayedhis/her leaderihip qualities and servicewithin the association oward thebetterment f deafpeopie n theircommunities.6.f.2. The ErasmusBurt Award - this awardshallbe presented y theMississippiAssociation fthe Deaf to a qualified ecipientwho has displayeddeafeducationn his/herwork with deafsfudents ndaisogivehis/her imeand alentso assist eaforganizations.6.f.3. The MAD Outstanding ServiceAward - this awardshallbe presented y the MississippiAssociation f the Deaf to no more han hree 3) deaf ecipients. his awardshallgo to themwho havededicatedheir ime andservicewithin their ocalcommunities.6.f.4. The NAD Golden Hand Award - this award shall be presented y the association nbehalfof theNationalAssociation f the Deaf o no more han hree 3) hearing ecipients. heawardsshallgo to them who havededicatedheir own time andserviceon a volunteerbasis nheipingdeaf ndividuals.6.f.5 TheHumanitarian Award - this awardshallbe presented y theMississippiAssociation fthe Deaf to a qualifiedrecipientwho hasperformedextraordinaryervice o the Mississippideaf community. This award shall honor an individual lifetime achievementto DeafMississippians.

7. Hall of FameCommittee:7.a. TheHall of FameCommittee hallconsist f three(3)members'7.b. The associationresident hallappointa member o serveasa chairperson.he reryrainingwo(2)members hallbe chosen y the chairperson.7.c. No one amiiymember hallserveon he committee.7.d. The committee hallgovernall activitiesof the Hall of Fameaccordingo the attachedMADHall ofFame Guidelines.8. Mississippi eaf Cultural MuseumCommittee:8.a. TheMisiiisippi Deaf CulturalMuseum hallbe operated y theMississippiAssociation f theDeaf.8.b. Thecommittee hallconsistof three 3)members-8.c. The associationresident hallappointa member o serve sa chairperson.heremainingwo(2)members ill be chosen y the chairperson'8.d. Thecommittee hallmaintainandconduct ctivitiesof the museum ccordingo the attachedMiss ss ppi D eaf Cultural Mtus um Guideines'

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AnpointedOfficersand RepresentativesParliamentarian:ThePariiamentarianhallbe the chairpersonf tkre aw committee.TheParliamentarianhallbe seated ext o the association ecretary.The Parliamentarianhall advise he President f the constitutional ndparliamentary spectson heproperorderof the meetings ndsolvecasesof disputen an orderlymanner.


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The pariiamentarian hall observehe bylaws of the association t al1businessmeetingat theconferencesf the association.In caseof an uncontroilabiedispute,with the adviceof the Pariiamentarian,he President hallhave he authority o call the Sergeant-at-Armsor assistancen dissolving he dispute.

2. Sergeant-at-Arms:Z.a. Theassociationresident hallappointwo (2) Sergeant-at-Armstall businessmeetings t heconferencef the association.2.b. The Sergeant-at-Armshallnqt bea MAD officer.Z.c. The Serseant-at-Arms hall have the authority to forbid admittance o any functions andmeetingso anypersonwithouta registered adge.2.d. The Sergeant-at-Armshallheippreserveorderduring theof the association.businessmeetingsof the conference

3. Public RelationsPerson:3.a. The associationresident hallappointhePublicRelations erson.3.b. Thepublic Relaiions ersonshallendeavoro meet he missionof MississippiAssociation ftheDeafasdefinedn Article II, section1 (Mission statement).3.c. The Public Relationspersonshall see o the purposeof MAD Board is to unite the deafcommunity nto a state-wideorganizalionwhich is his/herob'3.d. The public Relationspersonshallusemedia/resources/advertisementndreports n newsletter.3.e. ThePublicRelations "rron shallbe creativen pursuing hepublic awarenessndmembershiperowthwhich s vital to thesuccess f MAD's programandactivities.AT.4.a.4.b.4.d.

Newsletter ditor:The editorshallbe appointed y theassociation resident.The editorshallbe encouragedo attendall meetingsof the Boardof Directors.The editor shall have the priviiege to debateon any issuesduring the Board of Directorsbusiness eetings xcept e/she hallnothavevoting privileges'The editor shall be puid uo amount for his/her services o be determinedby the Board ofDirectors.Theeditor'sexpenseshallbe borneby theassociation n thesame asisas hoseof the Boardof Directors.

5. NAD ConferenceDelegates:5.a. The association hali senddelegateso the national conferenceshe maximum numberofdelegateso which it is entitied,provided he Board of Directors inds this financialiyfeasibie.5.b. The maximumnumberof delegates hall be detemined by the National

Associationof theDeaf NAD).5.c. It shallbe the responsibility f the conference elegateso attendall businessmeetings f theNAD conference.5.d. Theconference elegateshallsubmita full condensedeport or all meetingso the newslettereditor or publishingno more han hirty (30) days following the conference.5.e. The conferencedelegates hall submit a brief report at the bienniai conferenceof theassociation.


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The conference elegateshall eceiveadvancementf funds rom the associationo coverallnecessaryxpenseso be determinednd approved y the Boardof Directors.It shallbe theresponsibility f the deiegateso submit o theBoardof Directorsa reporton theestimated xpenseshat will be needed o attend he conference. hereport shallbevaiidatedasproof of actualexpenseseededor reimbursement y subrniuingvalidated eceipts.An appreciation if t in the amount of $100.00shall be given to each delegateafter theconference.AssociationNewsletter1. Subscription:1.a. Subscriptiono the association ewslettermay be madeat the conferences f the associationand/orany imebetween onferencesn careof CirculationManager'1.b. The numberof issues eryearshallbe four (4).The ssues hallbe ready or release uring hemonthsof March,June,SeptemberndDecember.1.c. Members reentitled o freesubscription f the associationewsletter.1.d. The annual subscription ate of the newsletter for nonmembersshall be determinedby theBoardof Directors.

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Circulation Manager:Thecircuiationmanager hallbechosen y theeditor f needed.The circulationmanager hall keepa currentmaiiing list of all newsietter ubscribers' amesandaddresses.The circulationm'anagerhallcollectall subscription eesand urn them overto the associationtreasureror deposit.The circulationmanager hailpurchase ll necessary aterialsor printing,mailing,etc.The circulationmanager's xpenseshallbe borneby the associationnthe same asisas hoseof the Boardof Directors.The circulationmanager hallperformfunctionsasdetermined y the editor.Amendments o MAD BvlawsProcedure n Writing Prior to Conference:Proposed mendmentso the byiaws of the associationchairpersonof the iaw committeeno later than eightassociation.The law committeeshall study the proposedchangesrecommendingwhether o adoptor reject hem.

shall be in writing and mailedto the(8) weeksprior to conference f theand make a report to the conference

The recommendarion rom the law committee shall constitutea rnotion with second.2. Procedure on the ConferenceFloor:2.a. Proposedamendments o the bylaws of the associationshall be made on the conference loor

during the businessmeetingsof the conferenceof the association.2.b. The chairpersonof the iaw committee shall receive any proposedchangesand refer them to iawcommittee or review.2.c. A report to the conference ecommendingwhether to adopt or reject them shall be made at thenext conferenceof the association.2.d. The recommendation rom the law committee shall constitutea motion with second.


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Amendments to MAD Policv Manual1. p.o".O,tteJon the Conference loor:1.a. Proposed mendmentso thepolicy manualof the associationhallbe madeon the conference' . floor during he businessmeetings.ofhe conference f the association1.b. If needed, h" MAD President shall have the authority to refer the proposal to the iaw' committee or further review.1.c. Amendmentso thepolicy manual shalloccurby a majority (more han half) of activemernbersin attendancend voting.


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MississippiAssociationof the DeafHall of FameGuidelinesPurpose:To honor heaccomplishmentsf coaches,thletesndothersports ersonalitiesswell asotherswhohasprovidedexceptional ervicesn the world of sportso Deaf Mississippians y their invoivementnactivities hathasbrought ame o MississippiSchool or the Deaf (MSD),MississippiAssociation ftheDeaf MAD) andotherDeaforganizations.To compileand maintainpermanent iies consistingof documents, ecords,stats,programbooksandother temsof importanceo Deaf sportsn Mississippi'Committee:The committeeshall oversee he Hall of Fame, be responsibleor seiectingall nominees orconsiderationor induction into the Hall of Fame(Sports and SpecialActivities) and presenting henamesof nomineeso the MAD Board of Directors or frnal approval.One (1) nominee rom the areasof Sports ndSpecialActivitieswill be selected.The committeeshall be responsible or compiling a dossieron each nomineewith supportingmaterials,and o ensure hatphotographs nd citationsare pennanentlyenshrined. he committeeshallverify that all nomineesmeet the requirementor introduction nto the Hall of Fame asestablishedyMAD. The committeeshali be responsibieor maintaining he permanentiles of the Hall of Fame.Athletic NomineesRequirements:Nominees or coach,player, or sportpersonaiitymust have brought fame and glory to MSD, MAD,his/herschoolor otherrelatedsportprograms.All athletes,egardiess f gender,of a recognized portare considered iigiblefor introduction nto theHall of Fame.All nomineesmusthave attendedMSD, or his/herschool or at least wo (2) academicyearsandparticipatedn athleticprograms or a minimurn of two (2) years.Coach Nominees Requirements :A11coachesmust have coached or at least five (5) years in a recognizedsport. Coaches'nomineesareeligible for introduction into the Hali of Fame after ten (10) years of active coaching or five (5) yearsafter retirement from active coaciring.SpecialActivitiesNomineesRequirements:Special ctivities omineeswith a minimum wenty-five 25)yearsof serviceo MSD, MAD, or otherDeaf relate organizationwill be eligible for introduction into the Hall of Fame.Specialactivitiesnomineeswith lessthan twenty five (25) yearsof service o MSD, MAD, and otherDeaf reiated

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organizations reeligible for introductionactivities or seven 7) years.Revenues nd Expenses:

into theHall of Fameafter hey have etiredfrom prolonged

TheMAD Boardof Directors hallberesponsibleor the financial peration f theHall of Fame.The Biennial Hall of FameInductionBanquetshall be the main sourceof revenue or the Hall ofFame.Donationsand undraisingactivitiesshallbe encouraged.Recordsof all Hall of Famefundsshall be kept by the Chairperson f the Hall of FameCommittee.MAD auditorsshallauditthe financialbooks.MAD Boardof Directorsshalimanagehe Hall of Famefunds.Reimbursementor committee expensesshall be determinedby the MAD Board of Directors.Expenses nvolving research, ravi and other duties relatedto the executingof the Hall of Famebusiness hallbe consideredf fundsareavailable'All fundsgenerated y theHall of Fameare hepropertyof MAD.SelectionProcedure:Nomination o theHall of Fameshallbe madeby interestedndividuais.t shallbe theresponsibiiity fthe nominator o suppiyall supportingmaterials.The nominator'snameshallnot be disclosed.Personswho are nominatedmust be Deaf/Hard of Hearing. Nominationsshall be based on .outstandingperformance,ntegrity, sportsmanship.haracter, nd contribution n their field. No consideration hallbegiven o race, eligion,creed, ender r geographicalesidency.Requestsor nominationsmustbemaiiedby December1". Nomination eturned or screening hallbebeforeJanuary 't. Selection hallbemadebeforeFebruary1".MAD Boardof Directors haliapprovenominees t heir Marchmeeting.Hall of FameCommittee hallnoti$zwinnersby April 15'".The committeeshall screenall nominationsand basedon the criteria istedwithin this guideline,shallselect ames f personswho meet he highest tandards. summary f eachnominee's ualifications,not to exceedone hundred(100) wotds, shall be preparedand forwarded o the MAD Board ofDirectors or final approval.Ceremonv:The Hall of Fame Committee s responsibleo furnish the nominee'spiaques.The Hall of FameInduction Ceremony and Sports Banquet shall be held in conjunction with the MAD BiennialConferencend s the responsibility f theHall of FameCommittee.

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MississippiDeaf Cultural MuseumGuidelinesPurpose:MississippiDeaf CulturalMuseum MDCM), which is currently ocatedat the MississippiSchool orthe Deaf (MSD), is devoted o theprocurement, are, tudyanddisplayof objectsof lasting nterestand value of the Deaf community n Mississippi.MDCM is committed o expand he sharedunderstandingof the mosaic hat is the identity throughproviding experienceshat connect he Deafcommunity, their history and culture as Deaf Mississippians.This commitment is central to theMDCM.Committee:The committeeshall overseehe MDCM, be responsibiemaintaininghe careof files, documents,records, ooks,andother mportant bjects elatedo the historyandcultureof theDeaf n Mississippi.Research nd study,pastandpresent, istoricaldocuments ertaining o MississippiAssociation f theDeaf (MAD), MississippiSchooi or the Deaf (MSD) and otherDeaf relatedorganizationsspartofthe discoveryprocess f Deafhistoryandculture n Mississippi.Procure nd displayobjects f interest ndvalueof theDeaf communityn Mississippi.Provideeducational xperienceor visitors o the MDCM through he useof tours,videopresentation,and other available avenues.Staff and provide displays at special eventsHomecoming, and Open House.Schedulevoiunteers and staffto prepare or andSchedule volunteers and staff to work in themaintain a clean and orderly environment.Revenuesand Expenses:

throughout the year, such as Deaf History Month,

operatehe museum uringspeciai vents.museumfor at least two (2) daysper week, and to

The MAD Board of Directorsshall be responsible or tire financia l opeiationof thc MDCMMDCM shali strive o be seif supportinghrough rrndraising. onations. nd seiling of objectsthemuseum vhichwilibe themain source f revenue or the museuffi.Recordsof all MDCM funds shallbe kept by the Chairperson f the museum.MAD auditorsshallaudit he MDCM books.TheMAD Boardof Directors halimanagehe MDCM funds.All fundsgeneratedy MDCM are hepropertyof MAD.

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