Preamble

The AAAEA-DFW is a non-profit, non-political, and non-religious professional organization for engineers, architects, and IT professionals of Arab heritage in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, with a mission to promote collaboration, support professional development, and uphold high ethical standards.

Article I – Name, Place, and Objectives

• Name: Arab American Association of Engineers and Architects of Dallas-Ft. Worth (AAAEA-DFW).
• Place: Registered in the State of Texas.
• Objectives:
  • Foster cooperation and mutual assistance among members.
  • Establish scholarships for students pursuing careers in engineering, architecture, and information technology.
  • Promote professional consciousness and community involvement.
  • Ensure adherence to ethical standards and compliance with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt requirements.

Article II – Membership

• Categories: Regular Members, Associate Members, Honorary Members, Life Members, Corporate Members, Student Members, and Fellow Members.
  • Regular Members: Professionals with relevant degrees who can vote and hold office.
  • Associate Members: Non-voting members with an interest in the association.
  • Honorary and Life Members: Distinguished members with limited voting rights.
  • Corporate Members: Organizations supporting the association’s goals.
  • Student Members: Non-voting students in related fields.
  • Fellow Members: Members recognized for exceptional contributions.
• Membership Termination: Can result from death, non-payment of dues, resignation, or expulsion for misconduct.

Article III – Dues and Donations

• Membership Dues:
  • Regular, Associate, and Fellow members pay $50 annually.
  • Corporate membership is $250 annually.
  • Student members pay $10 annually.
  • Honorary and Life members do not pay dues.
• Funding: The association accepts donations and engages in fundraising, adhering to legal regulations.

Article IV – Management

• Governance: Managed by the Chapter’s Board of Directors, consisting of elected officers and committee chairpersons, and overseen by the Board of Trustees.
• Tenure: Directors serve one-year terms, Trustees serve two-year terms.

Article V – Board of Directors

• The Board includes officers such as the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Scholarship Officer, and Membership Officer.
• Committees manage key activities: Career Enhancement, Education, Activities, IT & Communication, and Public Relations.
• Regular monthly meetings are held, with records maintained.

Article VI – Board of Trustees

• The Board of Trustees serves as an advisory body, ensuring the association's activities conform to the by-laws and providing oversight without direct involvement in day-to-day operations.

Article IX – Scholarships

• Scholarships are available to student members pursuing degrees in engineering, architecture, or IT.
• A separate scholarship may also be established for high school students, with awards up to $500.

Article X – Amendments

• By-laws can be amended or repealed by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors, with a 30-day notice provided for proposed changes.