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JETAA USA BYLAWS. By Melissa Spooner & Jessyca Wilcox. MISSION STATEMENT . A mission statement should define the purpose and boundaries of an organization. Mission statements should be clear, concise, and motivational. Current JETAA USA mission statement:
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JETAA USA BYLAWS By Melissa Spooner & Jessyca Wilcox
MISSION STATEMENT • A mission statement should define the purpose and boundaries of an organization. • Mission statements should be clear, concise, and motivational. • Current JETAA USA mission statement: To support the JET Program and support the JETAA USA chapters and membership. Our goal is to promote a broader and deeper understanding between Japan and the United States through our local JETAA US chapter activities, thus playing an important role in the promotion of US-Japan relations. JETAA USA chapters promote Japan and Japanese culture in the form of community, cultural and social events on a grassroots level.
BYLAWS & SOP/PAP • Bylaws are rules of procedure meant to provide clarity to an organization’s boundaries (e.g. organizational structure & operational activities). • Standard Operating Procedures/Policies & Procedures (SOP/PAP) defines the day-to-day activities of an organization. • The two may overlap, but in essence the bylaws are the goals of an organization and the standard operating procedures gives direction on how to accomplish such goals.
BYLAW BASICS • Bylaws should first identify the “who” and “what” of an organization. • Who – Formal name of organization • What – Purpose, goals, membership criteria. • Bylaws should follow up by defining the “where”, “why”, “when” and “how” to give the organization structure. • Where – Jurisdictional limits and geographical scope. • When – Meeting information. • Why – Issues, action, and intent of the group. Legal and fiscal restrictions also need to be listed. • How – Defines organizational structure, governing group, and operational procedures. Also includes funding.
FUTURE JETAA USA BYLAWS • A clearly defined and structured set of bylaws gives outside organizations and entities a basis to trust our group. • JETAA USA already has the foundations of a good set of bylaws. A committee is currently in the process of adapting the bylaws to suit our current national goals and purpose. • Once updated, the bylaws should be reviewed regularly to ensure that the organization is functioning properly.