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Austin, Texas 78765
 

	A. State
		1. Elected Officers
		2. Standing Committees
	B. National
II. ADMINISTRATIVE
	A. Membership
	B. Elections
	C. Budget
		1. Travel Reimbursement
	D. Meetings
	E. Committees
		1. Number and Nature of Committees
		2. General Duties
		3. Ad-Hoc Committees
		4. Specific Duties
	F. Continuing Education
	G. Board Meeting Planning
	H. Awards
		1. Board Awards
		2. Nominating Procedures
	I. Long Range Planning
	J. Ethics Guidelines
III. JOB DESCRIPTIONS
	A. Elected Board
	B. Committee Chairs
	C. Conference Committee
IV. FORMS
	1 Bylaws/Operations Manual Change Request
	2 Election Forms
		A. Ballot
		B. Candidate Information
	3 Letterhead
	4 TRAN’s Mission Award Nomination
	5 Budget Forms
		A. Request for Payment
	6 Program Forms
		A. Program Information
		B. Program Proposal Agreement
		C. Program Planning Worksheet
	7 Continuing Education Forms
		A. Attendance Roster
		B. Certificate
		C. Attendance Verification – CRC
		D. Course & Trainer Evaluation
		E. Continuing Education Program Review
		F. Training Needs/Interests
	8 Brochures
		A. TRAN Enrollment Form
		B. ARAN
V. BYLAWS/ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
	A. Texas Rehab Action Network, Inc.
		1. Bylaws
			i. Article ------- Name ii. Article II ------- Purpose iii. Article III ------- Membership iv. Article IV ------- Administration v. Article V ------- Standing Committees vi. Article VI ------- Nominations and Elections vii. Article VII ------- Amendments viii. Article VIII ------- Operations Manual ix. Article IX ------- Conflicts of Interest x. Article X ------- Miscellaneous
		2. Certificate of Incorporation
		3. Articles of Incorporation
		4. Secretary of State Instruction Letter re January 2005 Certificate of Incorporation
		5. Certificate of Incorporation (January 2005)
	B. American Rehab Action Network, Inc.
		1. Bylaws
			i. Article I ------ Offices ii. Article II ------ Non Profit Purposes iii. Article III ------ Directors iv. Article IV ----– Officers v. Article V ------ Committees vi. Article VI ------ Execution of Instruments vii. Article VII ---–- Corporate Records viii. Article VIII ----– IRS 501(c)3 Tax Exempt Provisions ix. Article IX ----– Amendment of Bylaws x. Article X ----– Constructions and Terms xi. Article XI ----– Membership Provisions
		2. Articles of Incorporation

 INTRODUCTION

This manual has been organized in a simple format to assist officers and committee members in performing their duties.

Information in this manual is derived from the Bylaws of this organization. The Bylaws contain rules, regulations and procedures and can only be changed by the membership at large. Information in this manual pertains to the administrative function of TRAN and can be changed by the Board when the need arises.

MISSION OF TRAN

The mission of the Texas RehabACTion Network (TRAN) is to advance the Public Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program assuring effective service delivery for persons with disabilities.
The mission is accomplished by:
Advocating, educating and mobilizing legislative and public support;
Providing training conferences, forums and other effective communication methods for VR professionals; and
Fostering the highest standards of professional conduct.

THE TRAN VISION STATEMENT

The vision of the Texas RehabACTion Network is to support its membership by promoting the public vocational rehabilitation’s ability to provide employment services to persons with disabilities and disability related solutions to the business community.

To achieve this vision, TRAN will foster effective partnerships with state and national vocational rehabilitation programs, community rehabilitation providers, other community resources, and universities to promote research and expand knowledge of best practices in the field of Vocational Rehabilitation. TRAN will keep its membership informed about state, federal, and legislative issues pertaining to public vocational rehabilitation. TRAN will deliver current and relevant vocational rehabilitation and business information to members though a variety of media.