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COME JOIN US FOR The Catholic Daughters of the Americas 2012 National Convention July 18 21, 2012 In Omaha, Nebraska!! Welcome to Omaha, Nebraska For questions, concerns or suggestions contact: Shirley Seyfried, Chairman at (218) 862-3493

ATTACHED ARE IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS CONCERNING THE NATIONAL CONVENTION. Please pass them along to the DELEGATES and OTHERS who will be attending the Convention. 1. Convention Agenda 2. Journal Ad Form and sizes 3. Choir 4. Fun Night Invitation 5. Walk/Run For Love Registration and Sponsor Forms 6. Exhibitor Registration Form 7. Pre-Convention Registration Form 8. Post-Convention Registration Form 9. Meal Reservation Form 10. Proposed Bylaw Changes

HH Hilton Hotel CL CenturyLink Center Convention Agenda Sunday, July 15, 2012 5:00 pm 8:00 pm Registration St. Nick Foyer (Hilton Hotel) Optional Tours Chapel will be open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm in the Washington City Room (Hilton Hotel) Monday, July 16, 2012 Optional Tours 9:00 am -12 Noon Registration St. Nick Foyer (HH) Exhibit Room Open Grand Central Ballroom (HH) 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Exhibit Room Open Grand Central Ballroom (HH) 2:00 pm 7:00 pm Registration St. Nick Foyer (HH) 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Exhibit Room Open Grand Central Ballroom (HH) Tuesday, July 17, 2012 Optional Tours 9:00 am 12 Noon Registration St. Nick Foyer (HH) Exhibit Room Open Grand Central Ballroom (HH) 1:00 pm 5:00 pm Registration St. Nick Foyer (HH) Exhibit Room Open Grand Central Ballroom (HH) 2:30 pm 4:00 pm Workshops #1 First Time Attendees Grand Central Ballroom E (HH) #2 Leadership Blackstone (HH) #3 Focus on Local Courts Castle (HH) #4 Legislation Hill (HH) #5 Spirituality St. Nicholas A (HH) #6 Membership St. Nicholas B (HH) 4:30 pm 6:00 pm Workshops repeated in same location as listed above 7:00 pm 9:00 pm Registration St. Nick Foyer (HH) Exhibit Room Open Grand Central Ballroom (HH) 7:30 pm 9:30 pm Past National Directors Dinner Castle (HH) Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:00 am 9:00 am Breakfast Cash Concession St. Nick Foyer (HH) 8:00 am 11:30 am Registration St. Nick Foyer (HH) 8:30 am 9:15 am Committee Meetings Elections/Monitors/Ushers Blackstone (HH) Timekeepers Hill (HH) Credentials St. Nicholas A (HH) Standing Rules St. Nicholas B (HH) Approve the Minutes Castle (HH) 9:00 am 12:30 pm Exhibit Room Open Grand Central Ballroom (HH) 9:30 am 11:00 am Workshops #1 First Time Attendees Grand Central Ballroom E (HH) #2 Leadership Blackstone (HH) #3 Focus on Local Courts Castle (HH) #4 Legislation Hill (HH) #5 Spirituality St. Nicholas A (HH) #6 Membership St. Nicholas B (HH) 11:30 am 12:45 pm Lunch Cash Concessions St. Nick Foyer (HH) 1:00 pm 1:45 pm Adoration and Benediction Grand Ballroom A/B (Century Link) 2:00 pm 5:30 pm Registration Grand Ballroom Pre Function (CL) 2:00 pm 4:00 pm Exhibit Room Grand Central Ballroom (HH) 2:00 pm Seating of Delegates Grand Ballroom A/B (CL) 2:30 pm 6:00 pm Session I - Business Meeting Grand Ballroom A/B (CL)

Official Opening of the 54 th Biennial National Convention Presiding: Joanne Tomassi, National Regent 6:00 pm 7:00 pm Exhibit Room Open Grand Central Ballroom (HH) 7:00 pm Campaign Night Grand Ballroom Pre Function (CL) 8:30 pm Invitation Social/1903 Society Perpetual Members Room 215 (CL) Thursday, July 19, 2012 6:00 am 7:00 am CDA Walks the Walk Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge 6:30 am 8:00 am Breakfast Cash Concessions Grand Ballroom Pre Function A/B (CL) 8:00 am Eucharistic Liturgy Grand Ballroom A/B (CL) 9:30 am 11:00 am Final Registration before voting Grand Ballroom Pre Function A/B (CL) 9:30 am 2:00 pm Exhibit Room Open Grand Central Ballroom (HH) 9:30 am 11:45 am Session II - Business Meeting Grand Ballroom A/B (CL) 11:45 am 12:30 pm Voting Delegates Only Grand Ballroom A/B (CL) 12:30 pm 2:00 pm Lunch - Cash Concessions Grand Ballroom Pre Function A/B (CL) Clergy Luncheon Castle (HH) 1:30 pm 2:00 pm Parliamentary Chat Grand Ballroom A/B (CL) 1:30 pm 5:00 pm Registration Grand Ballroom Pre Function (CL) 2:15 pm 6:00 pm Session III - Business Meeting Grand Ballroom A/B (CL) 3:00 pm 6:00 pm Exhibit Room Open Grand Central Ballroom (HH) Free Evening Friday, July 20, 2012 6:00 am 7:30 am Breakfast Cash Concessions Grand Ballroom Pre Function A/B (CL) 8:00 am Eucharistic Liturgy Grand Ballroom A/B (CL) 9:00 am 11:00 am Exhibit Room Open Grand Central Ballroom (HH) 9:30 am 12 Noon Registration Grand Ballroom Pre Function A/B (CL) 9:30 am 11:45 am Session IV - Business Meeting Grand Ballroom A/B (CL) 11:45 am - 1:30 pm Lunch-Cash Concessions Grand Ballroom Pre Function A/B (CL) 12:00 am 1:30 pm State Regents Luncheon St. Nick A (HH) 12:00 Noon 2:00 pm Exhibit Room Open Grand Central Ballroom (HH) 1:30 pm 5:00 pm Registration Grand Ballroom Pre Function A/B (CL) 1:00 pm 1:30 pm Parliamentary Chat Grand Ballroom A/B (CL) 1:45 pm 5:00 pm Session V - Business Meeting Grand Ballroom A/B (CL) 4:00 pm 6:00 pm Exhibit Room Open (Final) Grand Central Ballroom (HH) 7:00 pm Nebraska Night Dinner DC Centre, West Omaha via bus Saturday, July 21, 2012 6:30 am 8:00 am Breakfast Cash Concession Grand Ballroom Pre Function A/B (CL) 8:00 am 11:00 am Registration Grand Ballroom Pre Function A/B (CL) 7:30 am 12:00 pm Final Exhibit Room Pick Up Grand Central Ballroom (HH) 8:00 am 11:00 am Session VI - Business Meeting Grand Ballroom A/B (CL) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Lunch-Cash Concessions Grand Ballroom Pre Function A/B (CL) 11:30 am 1:30 pm Buses leave for Church 2:00 pm Eucharistic Liturgy Mass of Installation 5:30 pm 6:30 pm No Host Social Grand Ballroom Pre Function B/C (CL) Cash Bar Invitation Cocktail Social Room 212 (CL) 6:30 pm Seating of Guests Grand Ballroom B/C (CL) 7:00 pm Appreciation Banquet Grand Ballroom B/C (CL) Following Banquet Mass for travelers Grand Ballroom A (CL) Sunday, July 22, 2012 9:00 am Eucharistic Liturgy Grand Central Ballroom A/B/C (HH) Monday, July 23, 2012 Post Convention Trip

From the Desk of Joanne Tomassi, National Regent March 2012 Dear Catholic Daughters and Friends of CDA: During this year of our 54th Biennial National Convention in Omaha, NE, we would like to invite everyone to be a part of the celebration. We are offering a place for you to send your messages of appreciation to those women representing your local courts, state courts and our national order of Catholic Daughters of the Americas. This year our Convention Program Booklet will also be used as a Journal Ad Book. WHY NOT BE A PART OF THE CONVENTION EVEN IF YOU CAN T ATTEND? Please review the enclosed Advertising Contract. Be sure to follow all instructions regarding types of Ad copy required. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accept handwritten copy. All ads should be sent to Helene Shepard, Convention Journal Ads, PO Box 455, Washingtonville, NY 10992-1200, along with a court check payable to Catholic Daughters of the Americas. The deadline for the Ad copy is May 15, 2012. Proceeds from the 2012 Convention Program Booklet Journal Ads will help to further our charitable endeavors and alleviate some of the costs of the convention. We appreciate your generosity for any assistance your means will permit and for your prayers as we go forth in celebration of With God All Things Are Possible ~ Matthew 19:26. I look forward to greeting those of you attending the convention Omaha, NE! With kind regards, Joanne Tomassi National Regent With God, All Things Are Possible. - Matthew 19:26

THIS CONTRACT IS FOR CATHOLIC DAUGHTER MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ONLY CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS 54 th Biennial National Convention Program Booklet Omaha, Nebraska With God All Things Are Possible ~ Matthew 19:26 Please Check One Advertising Price List Full Page $250.00 Half Page $100.00 One Third Page $ 75.00 One Quarter Page $ 50.00 Eighth of a Page $ 25.00 (See reverse side for ad dimensions) All contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Advertising Contract (Please print or type) Ad Size Cost of Ad Date Name Address City State Zip Phone Email Address Signature Solicited By For the best duplication of your ad, please submit ad in black and white, via Email. If mailing ad it must be typed and art work included. Do not fold ad and handwritten ads will not be accepted. If the ad is submitted via Email, then this form along with payment must be mailed separately to Chairman Helene Shepard. When sending payment, please send a hard copy of your ad noting electronic copy has been sent. Proceeds from the 2012 Convention will help to further provide assistance in our charitable endeavors and alleviate some of the costs of the convention. Make checks payable to: Catholic Daughters of the Americas and mail to Helene Shepard, Convention Journal Ads, PO Box 455, Washingtonville, NY 10992-1200. Email: Misshelene2000@yahoo.com. Ads cannot be submitted for entry into the journal until this form and payment have been received by the deadline. Deadline for all ads for the 2012 CDA Convention Journal is May 15, 2012. YOUR SUPPORT IS GREATELY APPRECIATED.

Note: Ad size is equal to dimensions, not illustration 1/8 Page Ad (2 1/2 H x 3 ¾ W) 1/4 Page Ad (5 H x 3 ¾ W) 1/3 Page Ad (3 ¾ H x 7 ½ W) ½ Page Ad (5 H x 7 ½ W) Full Page Ad (10 H x 7 ½ )

Come join us for fun, great food and entertainment Catholic Daughters of the Americas Nebraska State Fun Night Friday July 20, 2012 The D. C. Centre Starting at 6:00 air conditioned buses will be traveling between the Hilton and the D.C. Centre. The evening will end at 10:30 and so will the buses--- bringing you back when you are ready. Menu Join us for a Nebraska buffet of beef, chicken and vegetable lasagna with all the trimmings including tea and coffee. There will be a cash bar during the evening. Entertainment Steve Fowler who has been on Broadway will entertain us with a wide variety of songs. He will play music for dancing. Dress comfortably so you can get out there and do some line dancing or just boogey the night away! Bring your requests for that special dance number you like. Nebraska...the Good Life

Come Join Us in walking or running for your Project Walk/Run for (the Circle of) Love Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge Thursday July 19 th at 6:00 am Please join us in our quest to Walk for (the Circle of) Love, a CDA National Convention Event, to be held on Thursday, July 19 th at the Bob Kerrey Bridge. There is a $20.00 registration fee which includes a Circle of Love T- Shirt! The deadline for the T-Shirts will be May 15th. In addition to the $20.00 registration you can raise money by getting sponsors as an individual or as a court/team and walk or run together. Monies raised will be for your projects of choice. You can choose from the National Projects: The Disaster Relief Fund Habitat for Humanity Holy Cross Smile Train SOAR National Charities You decide which charities you would like your donation to benefit. Whether you like to walk, run, or just cheer on your CDA sisters please consider participating in the event. It is one way to show your support of the Circle of Love and CDA s National Projects. Please complete the attached form and send it along with your $20.00 registration Fee to: Debbie Makovicka 1515 Road 14 York, NE 68467 #402-362-3160 Make Checks payable to Catholic Daughters of the Americas (return bottom section only) Name: Phone#: ( ) Court Name: Court #: Circle T-Shirt Size: Small Medium Large XL XXL XXXL

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Walk/Run for Love Sponsor Sheet Name: Phone: Court# State: Sponsor Name Address Phone $ Charity of Choice (see list below) Please bring this form and donation to the Walk/Run Registration Table. If you are not attending the convention, please send this form and donation to your representative. National Projects Disaster Fund Habitat for Humanity Holy Cross Family Ministries (F. Peyton s Family Rosary) Smile Train SOAR! (Support our Ageing Religious) 54 th Biannual National Convention Omaha, NE July 19 th, 2012 National Charities Laboure Society North American College Morality in Media Catholic Relief Services Covenant House Apostleship of the Sea Tutwiler Clinic Mother Teresa

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS 54 rd BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONVENTION OMAHA, NEBRASKA JULY 18-22, 2012 EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION FORM There is a $200.00 registration fee per exhibitor which entitles you to one display table. Catholic Daughters requires that you donate 15% of your GROSS sales to the Catholic Daughters. NAME OF BUSINESS: PHONE ADDRESS E-MAIL NAME OF WORKER(S) All Exhibitors will be entitled to one table (6 x 30 ) in the Exhibit hall. There is a $200.00 registration fee per exhibitor. If you need more tables the cost will be $200.00 per table. I will need tables. I am enclosing a check in the amount of $200.00 + $200.00 per each additional table for a total of $. Please contact the hotel directly if you should need any special audio equipment. You will be responsible for any audio charges incurred. Attached is a copy of the agenda, as well as hotel information and meal registration forms for your reference. Please comply with all deadlines. Exhibit Room opens at 9:00 am on Monday July 16 th set up on Sunday afternoon or Monday morning. You must provide someone to man your table at all times. Exhibit Room will close Friday July 20 th at 6:00 pm. I will be attending the Biennial National Convention and will be in the Exhibit Room on the following days: Monday, July 16 th Wednesday, July 18 th Friday, July 20 th Tuesday, July 17 th Thursday, July 19 th Saturday, July 21 st for pack up You are invited to attend all meal functions with the exception of the State Regents Luncheon and the Clergy Lunch. (Only Clergy are invited) Please complete the enclosed meal form and send it to the chairman with a check covering the cost of the meals you are attending. Complete one form for each participant. I am enclosing a copy of our convention mailing for your reference. Please complete and remit all forms that pertain to you, to the proper chairman. Proceeds from your sales should be sent to National Headquarters no later than August 1, 2012. PLEASE FORWARD YOUR COMPLETED FORM ALONG WITH YOUR TABLE RESERVATION CHECK PAYABLE TO CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS TO: MARGARET O BRIEN 10 WEST 71 ST STREET NEW YORK, NY 10023 DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2012

CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS Registration Form (Please print clearly) Name: Guest(s) Name: Address: City: Sate: Zip: Country: Phone Number :( ) E-Mail Address: Tour Options: (Registration Deadline is June 15, 2012) Sunday, July 15, 2012 #1 River Cruise and Dinner 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM $65.00 per person # people Total Monday, July 16, 2012 #2 Discover Omaha & Boystown 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM $55.00 per person # people Total #3 Discover Holy Family Shrine & Air Museum 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM $65.00 per person # people Total #4 Discover Omaha & the Zoo 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM $48.00 per person # people Total #5 Discover Lauritzen Gardens & Mormon Center 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM $42.00 per person # people Total #6 Discover Durham Museum 9:45 AM - 2:45 PM $55.00 per person # people Total #7 River Dinner Cruise 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM $65.00 per person # people Total Tuesday, July 17, 2012 #8 Discover Lincoln 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM $62.00 per person # people Total #9 Discover Omaha & Boystown 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM $55.00 per person # people Total #10 Discover Holy Family Shrine & Air Museum 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM $65.00 per person # people Total #11 Discover Omaha & the Zoo 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM $48.00 per person # people Total #12 Discover Lauritzen Gardens & Joslyn Art Museum 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM $42.00 per person # people Total #13 Discover Durham Museum 9:45 AM - 2:45 PM $55.00 per person # people Total Wednesday, July 18, 2012 Men s Tour #1: Bryson Airboat 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM $95.00 per person # people Total Men s Tour #2: Discover Fontenelle Forest & Union Pacific Railroad Museum 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM $46.00 per person # people Total Thursday, July 19, 2012 Men s Tour #3: Discover Fort Omaha & Mormon Center 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM $50.00 per person # people Total Friday, July 20, 2012 Men s Tour #4: Discover Nebraska City & Lewis and Clark 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM $60.00 per person # people Total -Minimum of 35 people is required to operate each tour. (If tour is cancelled due to lack of response, complete refund will be given.) -Tour confirmations, updates, and cancellations will be communicated via E-Mail or US Mail. -Payment is non-refundable after June 15, 2012. -If space is available on the day of the tour, a reservation can be made for an additional $6.00 per person, per tour. Mail registration form & payment to: Credit Card Charge Authorization Form This is authorization for DCHS to charge. ($1.00 Processing Fee will apply) Douglas County Historical Society Please Circle One: Visa MasterCard 30 th and Fort Street Credit Card # Omaha Nebraska 68111 Expiration Date: 3 digit code ** Make checks payable to: Signature of cardholder; Douglas County Historical Society Address City State Zip

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Beauty of the Black Hills Jim & Claudia Bosch as your Host Couple Post-National Convention Tour July 23-27, 2012 *Motor coach tour round trip from Omaha to Deadwood South Dakota *Four night s accommodation at the Mineral Palace in historic Deadwood, SD *Hotel taxes, baggage handling, gratuities and all entrance fees included *Buffet Breakfast daily and three evening dinners *Fort Hays Chuckwagon Supper & Show *Visit Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Monuments *1880 s Steam Train Ride from Hill City to Keystone, SD * Tatanka: Story of the Bison *Mistletoe Ranch & Prairie Berry Winery HIGHLIGHTS Traveling from Omaha to the Black Hills of SD, you will have a photo stop at the World's Only Corn Palace and you will visit the World Famous Wall Drug. While enjoying the beauty of the Black Hills, you will experience a historic, breathtaking scenic 1880 s Steam Train Ride that you will never forget, traveling between Hill City and Keystone SD. Enjoy some shopping time in the quaint town of Keystone and a dining experience at the historic Ruby House. Deep in the Black Hills behold the granite faces of Mount Rushmore, the National Memorial to four presidents. You will experience this majestic sight and see its beauty during the evening lighting ceremony. You will visit Crazy Horse Memorial, a monument carved out of a mountain replicating Chief Crazy Horse, with a bus ride to the foot of the mountain for a closer view. Traveling through the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota, you will make a picturesque stop at Lake Pactola, visit a never ending Christmas at Mistletoe Ranch, enjoy a wine tasting at Prairie Berry Winery and enjoy a true Wild West dinner show at Fort Hays Chuckwagon supper & Show. Here you will have the opportunity to explore Fort Hays, the movie-set buildings from Dances with Wolves, and enjoy one of the Black Hills most popular western music variety shows. Enjoy a day full of fun in Historic Deadwood. You will visit Tatanka, the story of the Bison, you can take the trolley to explore Deadwood and visit one of many casinos, or visit the Adams House and museum or perhaps the Mount Moriah Cemetery. This memorable itinerary will be a unique and new experience for everyone, even those who have visited the area before. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reservation Form Please detach and mail back, or call to make a reservation All American Travel, 1681 3 rd Ave West, Dickinson, ND 58601, attn: Kay or call 1-800-732-7075 or email Kay at: kay@allamericantravel.us Catholic Daughters of the Americas: Post-Tour (prices listed are per person) Single $1253.00 Double $949.00 Triple $899.00 Quad $874.00 Name Address City State Zip Telephone Deposit $250 enclosed Due to hold a seat on the tour Room with Upon receipt of your deposit, you will be confirmed on the tour. Full payment is due by April 13 th, payable to All American Travel. Upon full payment, you will receive a detailed itinerary and travel documents. We anticipate a late afternoon arrival back in Omaha on July 27 th. Please plan flight arrangements accordingly. Return flight arrangements can also be made from Rapid City, SD. Tour will not operate with less than 28 people. ***Space is limited, so book early to ensure a seat***

53 rd BIENNIAL NATIONAL CONVENTION CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS JULY 18-22, 2012 OMAHA, NEBRASKA MEAL RESERVATION FORM DEADLINE FOR MEAL RESERVATIONS IS JUNE 15, 2012. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE AFTER JULY 1, 2012. FOR USE BY STATE AND LOCAL COURT REGENTS. Please type or print all information and send forms and court check as follows: 1. Original copy with STATE or LOCAL COURT check to: RoseMary Schald 3137 South 116 th Avenue Omaha, NE 68144 Phone: 402-333-7043 E-Mail: rshald1@cox.net 2. One copy to the State Regent. 3. One copy for your records. Please bring this with you for presentation at Registration. 4. ALL reservations must be made by State or Local court regents and paid for with State or Local court checks made payable to Catholic Daughters of the Americas with the notation Meal Reservation in the lower left-hand corner. 5. Those attending meals only are not required to pay daily registration fees. LOCAL COURT NUMBER OR STATE COURT CITY STATE STATE OR LOCAL COURT REGENT ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP E-Mail ADDRESS PLEASE MAKE THE FOLLOWING RESERVATIONS: NUMBER EVENT TOTAL Campaign Night Hot Buffet, Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:00 PM $24.00 pp Clergy Lunch- Steak, Thursday, July 19, 2012 12:00 Noon $30.00 pp State Regents Lunch Asiago Baked Chicken, Fri, July 19 th 11:30 AM $29.00 pp Nebraska Fun Night-Steak/Chicken/Pasta Buffet Fri July 19 th 7:00 PM $35.00 pp Appreciation Banquet Bone in Roasted Pork Chop, Sat, July20th 7:30 PM $40.00 pp Air Conditioned Bus Transportation R/T to Church on Saturday $10.00 pp Please include the following information for each guest that requires SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS: Name ---- function ---- dietary request ----- email address ---- phone number PLEASE use the back of this form for this information! Thank you.

Catholic Daughters of the Americas Proposed Bylaw Amendments presented by the National Bylaw Committee at the Biennial Convention Omaha, Nebraska July19-22, 2012 PROPOSED AMENDMENT #1 ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Sec. 1 ELIGIBILITY between older and who: older, or younger than 18 if confirmed and living in a diocese without JCDA and if supervised by a VIRTUS trained CDA member, CURRENT WORDING Catholic lay and religious women, 18 years of age and older, who love and support the Church and desire to participate in social and charitable activities, shall be eligible for and entitled to membership in THE ORDER. ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Sec. 1 ELIGIBILITY Catholic lay and religious women, 18 years of age and older, OR YOUNGER THAN 18 IF CONFIRMED AND LIVING IN A DIOCESE WITHOUT JCDA COURTS AND IF SUPERVISED BY VIRTUS-TRAINED CDA MEMBERS, who love and support the Church and desire to participate in social and charitable activities, shall be eligible for, and entitled to, membership in THE ORDER. Rationale: No rationale given Submitted by Court St. Anne #1069 in Montpelier, VT PROPOSED AMENDMENT #2 ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Sec. 2 CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP B. Campus. between college and faculty and staff and CURRENT WORDING B. Campus Courts members are those who attend college and are affiliated with a court of students established on campus. ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Sec. 2 CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP B. Campus Court members are those who attend college, FACULTY AND STAFF and are affiliated with a court of students established on campus. Rationale: Every semester Campus Courts have a revolving door of membership. With the addition of alumni and faculty membership Campus Courts will gain stability throughout the years. Submitted by Texas State Court PROPOSED AMENDMENT #3 ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Sec. 2 CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP B. Campus between college and and are, faculty, staff members, university/college spouses or recent graduates CURRENT WORDING B. Campus Courts members are those who attend college and are affiliated with a court of students established on campus.

ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP Sec. 2 CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP B. Campus Courts members are those who attend college, FACULTY, STAFF MEMBERS, UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE SPOUSES, OR RECENT GRADUATES and are affiliated with a court of students established on a campus. Rationale: Stabilize Courts to function more smoothly, help with transition of graduating students. Submitted by the National bylaws Committee PROPOSED AMENDMENT #4 ARTICLE IV DUES Sec. 2 NATIONAL AND STATE DUES Amend by adding after days, A late fee not to exceed $20.00 will be imposed to courts that pay after thirty (30) days at the discretion of each state. CURRENT WORDING A. The local Court shall pay National and State dues on all members. Such dues shall be billed on or about May 15 th and November 15 th of each year based on membership as of March 31 st and September 30 th payable within thirty (30) days. ARTICLE IV DUES Sec. 2 NATIONAL AND STATE DUES A. The local Court shall pay National and State dues on all members. Such dues shall be billed on or about May 15 th and November 15 th of each year based on membership as of March 31 st and September 30 th and payable within thirty (30) days. A LATE FEE NOT TO EXCEED $20.00 WILL BE IMPOSED TO COURTS THAT PAY AFTER THIRTY (30) DAYS AT THE DISCRETION OF EACH STATE COURT. Rationale: To recover cost of supplies, reprinting invoices, postage, and long distance phone calls. The purpose of this change is to encourage the courts to pay their dues within the thirty (30) days. Submitted by Texas State Court PROPOSED AMENDMENT #5 ARTICLE VIII NATIONAL NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Sec. 2 COMPOSITION OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE Amend by striking out December 1st and inserting February 1 st CURRENT WORDING D. If a member of the Nominating Committee intends to become a candidate for office, she must resign from the Nominating Committee by December 1 st prior to the National Convention, by submitting her written resignation to the National Regent. ARTICLE VIII NATIONAL NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Sec. 2 COMPOSITION OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE D. If a member of the Nominating Committee intends to become a candidate for office, she must resign from the Nominating Committee by FEBRUARY 1 ST t prior to the National Convention, by submitting her written resignation to the National Regent. Rationale: Nominating Committee member who wishes to run for office must resign by this date in order to run for office from the floor. It puts all nominees on the same page in regarding to knowing who is running and what offices are open. Submitted by the National Board PROPOSED AMENDMENT #6 ARTICLE VIII NATIONAL NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Sec. 4 REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND NOMINATIOND FROM THE FLOOR by the Nominee s State Board, dated on or after July 1 st of the National Convention year CURRENT WORDING

B. Nominees from the floor must submit to the Chair prior to the convening of the first meeting of Convention, a statement of eligibility, a statement of endorsement signed by a majority of the State Officers present at the convention, and a written consent to serve signed by the candidate. ARTICLE VIII NATIONAL NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Sec. 4 REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND NOMINATIOND FROM THE FLOOR B. Nominees from the floor must submit to the Chair prior to the convening of the first meeting of Convention, a statement of eligibility, a statement of endorsement BY THE NOMINEE S STATE BOARD, DATED ON OR AFTER JULY 1 ST OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION YEAR, signed by a majority of the State Officers present at the national convention, and a written consent to serve signed by the candidate. Rationale: This certifies that the endorsement of the State board is current and not one written previously. Submitted by Pennsylvania State Court PROPOSED AMENDMENT #7 ARTICLE VIII NATIONAL NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Sec. 4 REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND NOMINATIOND FROM THE FLOOR Amend by substituting The highest State Officer present at the National Convention must make the nomination of the person running from the floor. She shall give a one (1) minute statement of qualifications of the candidate. CURRENT WORDING C. The delegate making the nomination shall give a one (1) minute statement of qualifications of the candidate. ARTICLE VIII NATIONAL NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Sec. 4 REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND NOMINATIOND FROM THE FLOOR C. THE HIGHEST STATE OFFICER PRESENT AT THE NATIONAL CONVENTION MUST MAKE THE NOMINATION OF THE PERSON RUNNING FROM THE FLOOR. SHE shall give a one (1) minute statement of qualifications of the candidate. Rationale: This shows that the delegate running from the floor has her State board s approval. Submitted by Pennsylvania State Court PROPOSED AMENDMENT #8 NEW ARTICLE IX STATE COURTS Sec. 6 VACANCIES Amend by adding B. In the event of vacancy or inability in the office of State Regent the First State Regent will assume the position of State Regent immediately. C. In the event of vacancy or inability of the office of First Vice State Regent the Second Vice State Regent will assume the position of First Vice State Regent immediately. Current B will become D. ARTICLE IX STATE COURTS Sec. 6 VACANCIES B. In the event of the vacancy or inability in the office of State Regent, the First Vice State Regent will assume the position of the State Regent immediately. C. In the event of vacancy or inability of the office of First Vice State Regent the Second Vice State Regent will assume the position of First Vice State Regent immediately. Rationale: For State Courts to be able to continue to function smoothly and quickly after the vacancy in the office of State Regent or First Vice State Regent. Submitted by the National Board PROPOSED AMENDMENT #9 ARTICLE XI STATE NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS

Sec. 1 CANDIDATES FOR STATE OFFICE between candidate and and consent, which must be voted on at a local court meeting and signed by a majority of the local court officers CURRENT WORDING A. A member who intends to run for office shall submit a statement of qualifications, a current photograph, and a statement of endorsement by the Local Court of the candidate and consent to serve signed by the candidate. Five (5) copies of each shall be received by the Nominating Committee Chairman no later than February 1 st of the convention year. ARTICLE XI STATE NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Sec. 1 CANDIDATES FOR STATE OFFICE A. A member who intends to run for office shall submit a statement of qualifications, a current photograph, and a statement of endorsement by the Local Court of the candidate WHICH MUST BE VOTED ON AT A LOCAL COURT MEETING AND SIGNED BY A MAJORITY OF THE LOCAL COURT OFFICERS and consent to serve signed by the candidate. Five (5) copies of each shall be received by the Nominating Committee Chairman no later than February 1 st of the convention year. Rationale: To be in conformity with the Tools of the Trade. Submitted by the National Board PROPOSED AMENDMENT #10 ARTICLE XI STATE NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Sec. 2 COMPOSITION OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE Amend by striking December 1 st of the year prior to and inserting February 1 st of the year of CURRENT WORDING D. If a member of the Nominating Committee intends to become a candidate for office, she must resign from the Nominating Committee, by December 1 st of the year prior to the State Convention, by submitting her written resignation to the State Regent. ARTICLE XI STATE NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Sec. 2 COMPOSITION OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE D. If a member of the Nominating Committee intends to become a candidate for office, she must resign from the Nominating Committee, by FEBRUARY 1 ST of the year of the State Convention, by submitting her written resignation to the State Regent. Rationale: Nominating Committee member who wishes to run for office must resign by this date in order to run for office from the floor. It puts all nominees on the same page in regards to knowing who is running and what offices are open. Submitted by National Board PROPOSED AMENDMENT #11 ARTICLE XI STATE NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Sec. 4 REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND NOMINATIONS FROM THE FLOOR Amend by adding after position after officially taking office thirty days (30) after election. CURRENT WORDING E. In the event that a nomination is not forthcoming from the floor for a vacant (open) office, the newly elected State Board shall fill that position. ARTICLE XI STATE NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Sec. 4 REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND NOMINATIONS FROM THE FLOOR E. In the event that a nomination is not forthcoming from the floor for a vacant (open) office, the newly elected State Board shall fill that position AFTER OFFICIALLY TAKING OFFICE THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER ELECTION. Rationale: When a member comes forward for an open office after the election has taken place but before the newly elected officers are installed, the question arises can she or can she not be installed with other state officers (presuming she qualifies for the office). The newly elected State Board does not officially take office

until Thirty (30) after elections. Bylaws should be explicit and not leave room for interpretation. Amending this bylaw, also, keeps the State Board in line with National Officers when there is a vacant (open) office at the National level. Submitted by Court Madonna of the Mountains #2035, Lakewood, CO The following are all NEW amendments. PROPOSED AMENDMENT # 12 ARTICLE XIV CAMPUS COURT PROPOSED AMENDMENT # 13 Sec. 1 compositions The composition of a Campus Court is at least fifteen (15) members who have been received into a Catholic Daughters of the Americas court on a college or University. PROPOSED AMENDMENT #14 Sec. 2 OFFICERS A. The Officers of a Campus Court shall be a Regent, Vice Regent, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary and Treasurer. B. Nominations for court officers are made from the floor at the first business meeting of the fall semester. C. Elections are conducted by voice vote or ballot at the first meeting of the fall semester. Officers are installed and D. Officers are installed and take office immediately upon election. PROPOSED AMENDMENT # 15 Sec. 3 ELIGIBILITY A. Members in good standing, whose dues are no more than three months in arrears, shall be eligible for elected office. B. Members shall hold only one (1) office. PROPOSED AMENDMENT # 16 Section 4 TERM OF OFFICE A. The term of office shall be for one year. Officers shall serve only two (2) consecutive terms or two (2) years in any one office. B. Non students members may only hold the offices of Financial Secretary and Treasurer. PROPOSED AMENDMENT # 17 Sec. 5 FORFEITURE OF OFFICE A. Any Campus Court Officer absenting herself from three (3) meetings, unless excused by the Campus Court Advisor, shall forfeit her office. B. In the event of disqualification, absence, refusal, inability or neglect of any Campus Court Officer to discharge the duties of her office, after consultation with the Campus Court Advisor, and a hearing

by the Campus Court Officers, the Campus Court Officers may, by a majority vote, remove her from office. PROPOSED AMENDMENT #18 Sec. 6 VACANCIES A. Vacancies in any elective office, with the exception of Regent, shall be filled by an election held at the next regular meeting following the vacancy, after written notice has been given to all members. B. Vacancies in the elective office of Regent shall be filled by the Vice Regent. PROPOSED AMENDMENT #19 Sec. 7 DUTIES OF CAMPUS OFFICERS A. The Regent shall: 1. Be the chief administrator of THE ORDER in the Court and responsible to the State Regent. 2. Enforce the bylaws of THE ORDER. 3. Preside at all meetings. 4. Appoint all committees and be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee. 5. Represent the Court at meetings of the State Court. Expenses may be paid by the Campus Court. 6. Be responsible for the development and updating of Standing Rules for the Court. 7. Countersign all Campus Court checks drawn and signed by the Treasurer. 8. Appoint a Financial Review Committee of three (3) members to review the books of the Financial Secretary, Recording Secretary and Treasurer for the semi-annual period as of March 31 and September 30. A majority of the Committee shall be present for the Financial Review. 9. When necessary, terminate membership. 10. Perform other such duties as listed in the Procedures Manual. B. The Vice Regent shall: 1. In the absence or inability of the Regent, assume her duties. 2. Assist the Regent when requested. 3. Perform other such duties as assigned by the Regent and/or as listed in the Procedures Manual. C. The Recording Secretary shall: 1. Keep accurate minutes of all proceedings of the court. 2. Perform other such duties as assigned by the Regent and/or as listed in the Procedures Manual. D. The Financial Secretary shall: 1. Keep account of the membership of the Campus Court. 2. Receive and transmit all monies of the court to the Treasurer. 3. Report any changes in membership when they occur to the National Office and to the State Secretary. All changes in membership must be in the hands of the National Office no later than April 15 for dues billed in May based on membership as of March 31 and no later than October 15 for dues billed in November based on membership as of September 30. 4. Notify the National Office and the State Regent of the names, addresses, and identification numbers of the Campus Court officers immediately following the election. 5. Perform other such duties as assigned by the Regent and/or as listed in the Procedures Manual. E. The Treasurer shall: 1. Receive from the Financial Secretary monies collected at each meeting and give a receipt for same. 2. Record and deposit all monies received from the Financial Secretary.

3. Maintain balances not in excess of insured amount in one depository. The deposit slip may be accepted as a voucher for Financial Review purposes. 4. Pay monies assessed or owed to the National Office. 5. Pay to the State Secretary monies due to the State Court 6. Pay bills approved by the Court. 7. Present a financial report at each meeting, a copy to be filed with the Regent and Recording Secretary. 8. A semi-annual report of finances shall be completed by the Financial Review Committee as of March 31 and September 30 and submitted to the National Office, the State Regent, and the State Secretary. The report shall be on forms furnished by the National Office and submitted no later than April 30 and October 31. 9. Perform other such duties as assigned by the Regent and/or as listed in the Procedures Manual. PROPOSED AMENDMENT #20 Sec. 8 MEETINGS A. One (1) regular business meeting shall be held each month in Campus Courts according to their college calendar. By vote of the membership three (3) meetings may be dispensed with within a twelve (12) month period. B. Each Campus Court shall set time and place of monthly meetings and may change same by vote of membership at a regular business meeting. C. A special meeting may be called providing fifteen (15) days notice in writing has been sent to every member, together with an agenda containing only items to be taken up at the special meeting. PROPOSED AMENDMENT #21 Sec. 9 QUORUM A quorum for transaction of business shall be eight (8) members, providing a majority of Officers are present. Sec. 10 STANDING RULES Any Court may enact Standing Rules which shall not conflict with the bylaws of THE ORDER. Sec. 11 SPIRITUAL ADVISOR The Campus Court Chaplain, deacon, religious or other clergy shall: A. Serve at the request of the Regent. B. Conduct religious exercises of the court. C. Be a spiritual advisor and bring before the membership specific concerns recommended for sponsorship by the court. D. Be consulted as to the appropriateness of speakers and subjects at court meetings. PROPOSED AMENDMENT #22 Sec. 12 CAMPUS COURT ADVISOR Duties of Advisor A. Become familiar with the Bylaws and the Tools of the Trade, Second Edition of THE ORDER. B. Attend all court meetings. C. Advise and support the officers.

D. Ensure the officers are fulfilling the requirements of their offices. E. Ensure that all reports and monies are sent to the National and State. F. Act as a liaison between the campus and the court. G. Encourage court members to be active and vital participants in CDA programs. H. Ensure that the yearly Campus Court Report is sent to the Campus Court Chairman by May 1 st. I. Ensure that the Membership Roster and Officers List is sent to the National Office and the Campus Court Chairman after fall elections. J. Ensure that the Financial Review is held and the form is sent to the National Office, the State Regent, and the Campus Court Chairman. PROPOSED AMENDMENT #23 Sec. 13 TRANSITIONAL CAMPUS COURT A. Membership 1. Membership is open to members of Campus Courts who are not yet able to transfer to a Senior court because of extenuating circumstances such as: a. Employment b. Military service c. Graduate studies at other institutions d. Transferring to an area where no CDA court exists. B. Membership will be obtained using a transfer form. C. Members are non-voting members. If the member wishes to become a voting member, she must transfer to a senior court. D. Period of Membership 1. Members may belong to interim courts no longer than ten years. 2. National Campus Court chairman will need to keep track of time limit and terminations. E. Dues 1. Dues will be set by the national board and will be billed by the national office 2. The national office will inform the National Campus Court chairman of members whose dues are in arrears. RATIONALE: Proposed Amendments Numbers 12 through 23 will strengthen and enable the Campus Courts to function efficiently and uniquely in their status as a Campus Court. This ARTICLE and proposed amendments will enable the courts to work effectively within the bylaws of the Order and feel part of the Order as a whole. Submitted by the National Board Changes in Numbering of ARTICLEs: If ARTICLE XIV is adopted all subsequent ARTICLEs will renumber such as INSTITUTING A COURT XV, etc.