Article I - Name
The name of this organization shall be the Nebraska Association of Exercise Physiologists. The headquarters of the Nebraska Association of Exercise Physiologists shall be temporarily located at 16 W. 32nd St. Kearney, NE 68847 until the time that a more permanent facility can be located. This corporation is a public benefit corporation.

Article II - Original Incorporators

Section 1
The original incorporators are as follows and also act as the first board of directors and executive committee:

Aliisa Seppala, President
10 E 31 St.
P.O. Box 1990
Kearney, NE 68848
(308) 865-7458
AliisaSep@hotmail.com

Mindy Lueking, President-Elect
10 E 31 St.
P.O. Box 1990
Kearney, NE 68848
(308) 865-7458
mindylueking@chi-midwest.org

Stefanie Sjuts, Vice President
10 E 31 St.
P.O. Box 1990
Kearney, NE 68848
(308) 865-7458
stefaniesjuts@chi-midwest.orgbr>

Shannon Bruha, Secretary
10 E 31 St.
P.O. Box 1990
Kearney, NE 68848
(308) 865-7458
shannonbruha@chi-midwest.org

Brad Willard, Treasurer
10 E 31 St.
P.O. Box 1990
Kearney, NE 68848
(308) 865-7458
bradwillard@chi-midwest.org

Article III - Objectives
The objectives of this organization shall be:

1. The advancement, encouragement, and improvement of the exercise physiology profession.
2. To acknowledge, support, and help advance a professional relationship with the American Society of Exercise Physiology.
3. To develop and further the academic and professional knowledge and hands-on experiences of each of its members.
4. To better serve the common interest of its members by providing a means for an exchange and a relationship of ideas, professional and research, within the profession and the national organization.
5. To provide professional education through sponsorship and/or promotion of educational conferences, scientific meetings, and publications.
6. To expand professional connections between health, fitness, rehabilitation, and athletic professionals and assist in members networking to solve professional issues.
7. To support, encourage, and coordinate professional research, ethical considerations, and scope of practice of exercise physiologists.
8. To promote throughout the public sector understandings of the importance of health and wellness programs.

Article IV - Memberships

Section 1
The Nebraska Association of Exercise Physiologists will have members. Membership in the Nebraska Association of Exercise Physiologists shall be one of the following classifications:

1. Professional
2. Certified Professional
3. Student
4. Affiliate
5. Honorary

Section 2
Each member is entitled to all association services, communications, publications, and other such member benefits consistent with the rights and duties as provided in the by-laws of the Nebraska Association of Exercise Physiologists.

Section 3
Application for membership shall be made on forms authorized by the NAEP. Application forms can be obtained from the President, NAEP office, or the NAEP Internet home page. The completed application is sent to the Treasurer/Secretary with dues paid. The roster is kept by the President, Treasurer/Secretary, and may be obtained by request.

Section 4
Annual dues shall be payable on January 1st of each year. However, the Executive Committee has the right to implement alternative schedules, if it so desires.

Article V - Election of Members

Section 1
Application: Each application for any class of membership shall complete and sign an application form stating his/her desire and intention to become a member of NAEP, to advance its best interests in every reasonable manner, and to accept as binding upon him/herself its Constitution and by-laws.

Section 2
Membership in the Nebraska Association of Exercise Physiologists is based on approval of the membership Chairperson, in addition to the completion of requirements for membership as listed in the NAEP by-laws.

Article VI - Dues

Section 1
The dues of all classes of members shall be annually with the exception of Student members whose dues shall be annually, and honorary members who pay no dues at all.

Article VII - Voting Power

Section 1
Registered members shall be entitled to one vote upon all questions to the "Association" for decision.

Section 2
The originating board of directors will always hold a voting position on the board of directors.

Article VIII - Organization

Section 1
The governing body of this organization shall be the Executive Committee.

Section 2
The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, President-Elect, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. A quorum for an Executive Committee meeting shall be three members present.

Section 3
The Vice President, President-Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer shall be nominated at the Annual Business Meeting. Election shall take place as the last agenda item at the Annual Business Meeting. Each term of office shall be for a term of two years. The newly elected officers shall assume their official duties immediately after they are elected. The President-Elect shall automatically assume the office of the President immediately after the conclusion of the President's term in office.

Section 4
Any vacancy in the office of the President shall be filled for the unexpired term by the President-Elect.

Section 5
During the absence of the President, the President-Elect shall assume the duties of the President Protempore.

Section 6
A committee shall be formed and shall be called the Nominating Committee. This committee shall consist of three members and shall be appointed by the Executive Committee. The President-Elect shall serve as the chairperson of this committee and the other two members will be appointed. This committed shall be appointed one year prior to the election of officers. At the Annual Business Meeting, the chairperson of the Nominating Committee shall present a list of nominees for officers, all of ARTICLE VII - ORGANIZATION SECTION VI (cont.) whom must be members of the NAEP. Each nominee shall have declared his/her willingness to accept office. Additional nomination for any office may be made from the floor and each nominee shall have declared his/her willingness to accept office.

Section 7
Removal of Officers: All association officers may be impeached on the following grounds: Malfeasance in office and/or actions contrary to or in violation of this Constitution and its by-laws. Before impeachment proceeding can be instituted, a brief, containing the charges, with the name of the person or persons preferring changes, shall be drawn up and presented by a professional member to the Executive Committee. The aforementioned brief must then be adopted by a majority vote of the Executive Committee prior to the formal presentation of charges. Impeachment of any officer shall require a two-thirds vote of the voting membership in attendance at the Annual Business Meeting.

Article IX - Meetings

Section 1
The Annual Business Meeting shall be held each year at a time and place set by the Executive Committee. A quorum consists of those voting members present.

Section 2
The President, with the approval of the Executive Committee, shall appoint a Committee that will identify and oversee a basic theme, idea, and/or research presentations for the following year.

Section 3
All committees shall be appointed by the President with the approval of the Executive Committee.

Section 4
The election of officers will be done at the Annual Business Meeting. Motions that are brought before the membership may be voted upon at that meeting and must receive a majority vote of the voting membership.

Article X - Amendments to the Constitution

Section 1
All proposed amendments to the constitution shall be submitted in writing to the Executive Committee at least six weeks prior to the Annual Business Meeting. The Executive Committee shall distribute copies of the proposal to all voting members at least three weeks prior to the Annual Business Meeting

Section 2
A proposed amendment to the Constitution that has been properly submitted shall be read at the Annual Business Meeting and a two-thirds majority vote of the Registered membership shall be necessary for the adoption of the said amendment.
Section 3
The by-laws may be amended at any official meeting of the Executive Committee by a majority vote.

Article XI - Disillusionment of the Corporation

Section 1
In the event of dissolution, all assets acquired by NAEP will be donated to the American Society of Exercise Physiologists.

Article XII - Registered Agent for the Corporation
Aliisa Seppala will serve as the registered agent of the corporation.