Become an AZENet Member and support the organization that supports you! AZENet was established to enhance the professional life of evaluators in Arizona and provide a forum for learning, and exchanging ideas and resources. To meet these goals, we welcome your involvement through our conferences, cluster groups and membership.

Benefits of an AZENet membership include:

• Admission to fall and spring conferences at a discounted rate
• Notice of cluster meetings held at various times during the year
• Subscription to the AZENet listserv for online discussions, announcements or questions of your fellow AZENet members
• Access to the membership directory (to request directory, email elieel@juvenile.maricopa.gov)

We thank our members who contributed to planning and carrying out AZENet events over past years!

Membership Dues

Memberships are valid on a calendar year basis.
Regular Membership: $35.00
Full-time Student Membership: $15.00 (submit a copy of current course schedule)

Membership Form

AZENet Bylaws

Mission Statement: To provide a statewide interdisciplinary forum for professional development, advocacy, networking, and exchange of theoretical, methodological, and practical knowledge in the field of evaluation.

ARTICLE I: Name
The name of this Corporation shall be Arizona Evaluation Network, hereinafter sometimes referred to as AZENet.

ARTICLE II: Offices
The principal office of this Corporation shall be 4911 E. Broadway Boulevard, Suite 100, Tucson, Arizona, 85711. AZENet may have such other additional offices as the Board of Directors may determine or as the affairs of the Corporation may require.

ARTICLE III: Mission and Purposes
Section 1: The mission of this Corporation is to provide a statewide interdisciplinary forum for professional development, advocacy, networking and exchange of theoretical, methodological and practical knowledge in the field of evaluation.
Section 2: To provide and disseminate information about continuing education and professional development opportunities.
Section 3: To provide opportunities to share and exchange evaluation information and to jointly problem solve with colleagues.
Section 4: To provide a forum for networking.
Section 5: To conduct and/or facilitate training events, workshops, conferences, symposia, seminars, etc. in program evaluation.
Section 6: To advocate for quality program evaluation.
Section 7: To serve as a community resource on issues of program evaluation.
Section 8: This organization is not organized for profit or organized for an activity ordinarily carried on for profit. As such, no part of any net revenue will benefit any private shareholder, individual, Board member or member.

ARTICLE IV: Membership and Dues
Section 1: Any individual interested in the mission and purposes of this Corporation shall be eligible for membership.
Section 2: Members are defined as individuals who have completed an application form and paid the membership dues. The membership year shall be the standard calendar year with payment of membership dues made by January 1st.
Section 3: All members shall have the right to vote for officers and official matters of the Corporation defined in the by-laws.
Section 4: Members shall be entitled to the Corporation’s website, timely notice of all general membership meetings and events, attendance at Board of Directors meetings, and reports of the activities of the Board of Directors.
Section 5: The Board of Directors shall determine annual membership dues. Dues for students shall be discounted.
Section 6: Any member of the Corporation who shall be delinquent in dues for a period of ninety (90) days from the time dues are payable shall be notified of such delinquency and suspended. If payment of dues is not made within the next thirty (30) days, the delinquent member shall be removed from membership, unless such removal is waived by affirmative action of the Board of Directors.
Section 7: Unless authorized by the Board of Directors, no dues shall be refunded to any member whose membership terminates for any reason.
Section 8: Honorary membership in the Corporation may from time to time be conferred upon any person by majority vote of the Board of Directors. Honorary members shall not be entitled to vote on matters before the Board nor be deemed as a member of the Board for purposes of obtaining quorums.
Section 9: This organization is primarily supported by membership dues and other revenue from activities substantially related to its exempt purpose.

ARTICLE V: Board of Directors
Section 1: The affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by the Board of Directors. Members of the Board shall serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the performance of their duties.
Section 2: The Board of Directors shall consist of its elected Officers (Immediate Past President, President/CEO, President Elect, Secretary, and Vice President of Budget and Finance) who shall be elected for terms of two years (with the exception of the Vice President of Budget and Finance who shall serve a term of two years + 1 month in order to facilitate the transition for the newly-elected person filling that position); appointed Cabinet Members (Chairs of the Cluster Groups; and Vice Presidents of Communication, Membership, Planning and Development, and Professional Development.)
Section 3: The Board of Directors must be members in good standing of the organization.
Section 4: Membership on the Board of Directors shall be open to all individuals who are recommended by the Nominating Committee and approved by the Board of Directors.
Section 5: Members of the Board of Directors shall represent all contingents of the membership population, including diverse disciplines, geographic and ethnic diversity.
Section 6: The Board of Directors shall hold at least four meetings per year, one of which shall occur following the spring annual meeting of the Corporation. All meetings, with the exception of the meeting following the spring annual conference may be conducted by conference telephone call or by other electronic/real-time devices so long as all members participating can hear each other at the same time.
Section 7: Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the President/CEO or a majority of the Board members. The person authorized to call special meetings of the Board may fix anyplace within the state of Arizona as the place for holding any special meeting of the Board. Board of Directors and members may participate in the special meetings by conference telephone call or by other electronic/real-time devices.
Section 8: Notice of any special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be given at least three (3) days previously thereto by written notice. Notice may be delivered to each Director at his/her address shown by the records of the Corporation by any of the following methods:

1. sent by FAX,
2. e-mail,
3. telephone, or
4. delivered personally.

If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be delivered when deposited in the United States mail so addressed with postage prepaid. The business to be transacted at and the purpose of the special meeting of the Board of Directors shall be specified in the notice of such meeting. No other business may be transacted at the special meeting.
Section 9: The terms of office for the Officers of the Board of Directors shall begin at the Annual Meeting of the year elected and end at the Annual Meeting two years subsequent.
Section 10: A 50% plus 1 vote of the Board of Directors shall fill any vacancy among the elected members of the Board, until the next scheduled election. If the presidency is vacated, the President Elect shall assume duties of the President/CEO for the duration of the term.
Section 11: Executive Board members may be removed from office for failure to discharge the responsibilities of the office and/or for malfeasance. Absence from three (3) consecutive board meetings within one board year, without excuse, is equivalent to resignation from the Board. Confirmation of such absences and subsequent removal shall be given to the President/CEO, in writing, by the Secretary. Any Board member may be removed by a 2/3 majority vote of the Board of Directors whenever, in the Board’s judgment, the best interests of the Corporation would be served. Notice of removal shall be given in writing to the President/CEO, by the Secretary, not more than 10 days subsequent to such action.
Section 12: For the purposes of conducting business, the presence of 50% plus one of the voting Board members shall constitute a quorum.
Section 13: Minutes shall be taken at all Executive Board meetings and distributed to all Board members. General members may request copies of minutes from the Secretary.
Section 14: Any Director may resign at any time by sending written notice of such resignation to the Secretary. Unless otherwise specified therein, such resignation shall take effect upon receipt by the Secretary.

ARTICLE VI: Officers and Elections
Section 1: Officers of the Board of Directors shall include Immediate Past President, President/CEO, President Elect, Secretary, and Vice President for Budget and Finance. The Board of Directors may elect or appoint such other officers as it may deem necessary. Such officers have the authority and may perform the duties prescribed by the Board of Directors.
Section 2: The Immediate Past President, President/CEO, and President Elect shall serve one-year terms, resulting in a three-year commitment as the positions are held consecutively beginning with the President Elect.
Section 3: The Secretary shall serve a two-year term. The Vice President of Budget and Finance shall serve a two-year plus one month term to facilitate the transition for office when a newly elected person assumes the duties of the position.
Section 4: Any officer may be removed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors after a grievance procedure has been exhausted, or whenever in the Boards judgment, the best interests of the Corporation would be served. Notice of removal shall be given in writing to the officer by the Secretary not more than ten (10) days subsequent to such action.
Section 5: Elected officers may be consecutively re-elected to the same office one time. There is no other limitation to the number of times an individual may hold an office.
Section 6: All officers, except those that serve ex-officio or those filling vacancies shall be considered elected when votes cast by members via mailed ballot are tabulated and a plurality is determined.
Section 7: The Nominating Committee shall select candidates for office. The Committee will present the slate of candidates to the Board at least two months prior to the annual meeting. The recommended slate will be distributed to the membership at least one month prior to the Annual Meeting.
Section 8: Nominations may be made to the Nominating Committee by any member of the Corporation at any time prior to the election.
Section 9: Each member shall have one vote.
Section 10: Newly-elected Officers shall take office at the close of the Annual Meeting of the year they are elected.
Section 11: If a candidate for any office is a member of the Executive Committee, the candidate shall not engage in discussion regarding the election or nominations with other committee members.
Section 12: The election shall be conducted by mailed ballot. Tabulation of returned ballots shall supervised by the Chair of the Nominating Committee and include the Secretary.
Section 13: The President/CEO shall be responsible for:

1. presiding at meetings of the Executive Board and meetings of the general membership:
2. acting as the local affiliate for the American Evaluation Association;
3. being co-signatory on financial documents for the Corporation;
4. administering organizational business and carrying out policy;
5. authorizing entrance into any contract, deed, or conveyance;
6. notifying members of their election to the Executive Board; and,
7. representing, or designing another to represent the Corporation before the public.

Section 14: The President Elect shall be responsible for:

1. planning the Annual Meeting;
2. coordinating with regional groups for workshops;
3. formatting all meetings of the general membership, and developing and promoting options for meeting formats;
4. assuming the duties of President/CEO in his or her absence, resignation or incapacity;
5. by-laws compliance and amendments.

Section 15: The Immediate Past President shall be responsible for:

1. providing advice and consultation to the Executive Board;
2. chairing the Nominating Committee.

Section 16: The Secretary shall be responsible for:

1. custodianship of all documents, communications, and other papers relating to the business of the Corporation.
2. taking and maintaining accurate minutes of meetings of the Executive Board and distributing minutes to Board members;
3. keeping and updating member records with the assistance of the Vice President for Membership; and,
4. conducting the election process.

Section 17: The Vice President for Budget and Finance shall be responsible for:

1. collecting all program registration fees and membership dues;
2. handling and maintaining financial documents and bank accounts;
3. serving as co-signatory on financial documents for the Corporation;
4. filing financial statements and paying taxes of the Corporation;
5. sending invoices and paying all authorized bills;
6. authorize the expenditure of Corporate funds;
7. produce a monthly report to the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE VII: Cabinet
Section 1: The Vice President of Membership shall be responsible for recruitment of new members, maintenance of membership and other mailing lists, and production and distribution of the membership Directory and assists the Secretary in keeping and updating member records. The Vice President of Membership may appoint a committee as necessary.
Section 2: The Vice President of Communication shall be responsible for publication and distribution of the newsletter, marketing and publicity, and announcements to the membership. The Vice President of Communication may appoint a committee as necessary.
Section 3: The Vice President of Planning and Development shall be responsible for solicitation of funds in the name of the Corporation; development of a five-year plan for the development of major financial resources; and securing scholarships for student members. The Vice President of Planning and Development may appoint a committee as necessary.
Section 4: The Vice President of Professional Development shall be responsible for professional development opportunities for the membership. The Vice President of Professional Development may appoint a committee as necessary.
Section 5: The Local Affiliate Council Representative shall be responsible for building communication among the affiliates and between the affiliates and the American Evaluation Association

ARTICLE VIII: Nominating Committee
Section 1: The Nominating Committee shall consist of the Immediate Past President and two members named by the Board of Directors.
Section 2: The Nominating Committee shall solicit nominations from the general membership and certify qualifications of candidates for the elected positions.
Section 3: A slate of nominee candidates that are members of the Corporation and are willing to serve if elected shall be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval prior to election.

ARTICLE IX: General Meetings
Section 1: Meetings of the general membership shall be held a minimum of once per year to conduct the business of the Corporation. The meeting shall be held at the date, time, and location designated by the Board of Directors.
Section 2: The agenda for the business portion of the annual meeting or any other business meeting shall be the responsibility of the President/CEO, in consultation with the Secretary.
Section 3: Members will be notified at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the Annual Meeting.

ARTICLE X: Fiscal Management
Section 1: The Corporation shall submit an Annual Report detailing the business transactions for the fiscal year. The Annual Report shall include a review of the Corporation’s financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be conducted by someone who is not a member of the Corporation.
Section 2: The fiscal year of the organization shall be the calendar year. The commencement date of the fiscal year herein established shall be subject to change by the Board of Directors should corporate practice subsequently dictate.
Section 3: All checks, drafts, or orders for payment of money, notes or other evidences of indebtedness issued in the name of the organization shall be signed by such Officers or agents of the Corporation and in such a manner or shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the Board of Directors. In the absence of such determination by the Board, such instruments shall be signed by the Vice President for Budget and Finance and countersigned by the President/CEO. In no event shall the payee and signor be the same person. Any single expenditure exceeding the sum of $5,000 must first be approved by the Board of Directors.
Section 4: Books of accounts of the Corporation shall be kept under the direction of the Vice President of Budget and Finance on a consistent basis and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

ARTICLE XI: Amendments
Section 1: Amendments, alterations and repeals to these by-laws will be initiated by the Board of Directors and ratified by a 51% majority of votes cast by the membership of the Corporation.
Section 2: Proposed changes to these by-laws shall be submitted to the Board of Directors for review prior to distribution to the membership.
Section 3: The President Elect shall be responsible for the preparation and dissemination of the ballot and tabulating the results.
Section 4: Changes to the bylaws shall become effective immediately upon adoption.

ARTICLE XII: Indemnity
Subject to the further provisions hereof, the Corporation shall indemnify any and all of its current and former Board of Directors, officers, and other agents against all expenses incurred by them and each of them, including but not limited to legal fees, judgments, penalties and amounts paid in settlements or compromise, which may arise or be incurred, rendered, or levied in any legal action brought or threatened against any of them for or on account of any action or omission alleged to have been committed while acting within the scope of their duties as Board of Directors, officers and other agents, whether or not any settlement or compromise is approved by a court. Indemnification shall be made by the Corporation whether the legal action brought or threatened is by or in the right of the Corporation or by any other person. Whenever any existing or former Board of Director, officer, or other agent shall report to the President/CEO of the organization that he or she has incurred or may incur expenses, including but not limited to legal fees, judgments, penalties, and amounts paid in settlements or compromise in a legal action brought or threatened against him or her on account of any action or omission alleged to have been committed by him or her while acting within the scope of their duties as a member of the Board of Directors, officers or other agent of the Corporation, the Board of Directors shall at its next regular meeting or at a special meeting held within a reasonable time thereinafter, determine in good faith whether, in regard to the matter involved in the action or contemplated action such person acted, failed to act or refused to act willfully or with gross negligence or with fraudulent or criminal intent in regard to the matter involved in the action or contemplated action. If the Board of Directors determines in good faith that such person did not act, fail to act, or refuse to act willfully or with gross negligence or with fraudulent or criminal intent in regard to the matter involved in the action or contemplated action indemnification shall be automatically extended as specified herein; provided that the person to whom indemnification would otherwise have been applicable shall have unreasonably refused to permit the Corporation, at its own expense and through counsel of its own choosing, to defend him or her in the action. The Corporation may purchase insurance for such indemnification.

ARTICLE XIII: Waiver of Notice
Meetings held and actions taken without notice as provided in these bylaws shall be valid if each Board Member entitled to notice (i) attends the meeting without protesting lack of notice either before or when such meeting convenes; or (ii) signs a written waiver of notice or written consent to holding the meeting or an approval of the minutes of the meeting, either before or after the meeting; and (iii) such written consents or approvals are filed with the records or the meeting.

ARTICLE XIV: Dissolution
Upon the dissolution the organization, the Board of Directors shall, after paying or making provisions for the payment of all the liabilities of the Corporation, dispose of all the assets of the Corporation exclusively for the purpose of the organization in such manner, or to such organizations created and operating exclusively for charitable, educational, or scientific purposes as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization under section 501(c) (6) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or the corresponding provisions of an future United States Internal Revenue Law), as the Board of Directors shall determine. Any such assets not disposed of shall be disposed of by the Circuit Court of the county in which the principal office of the organization is then located, exclusively for such purposes or such organizations, as the Court shall determine, which are created or operate exclusively for such purposes.

ARTICLE XV: Corporate Seal
The Seal of the Corporation shall be the letters AZ in a three-quarter green circle with the letters ENet directly below.