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TRES DIAS OF ALTOONA – JOHNSTOWN

 

ARTICLE 1

 

Name and Purpose

 

 

Section 1.  Name:  The name of this corporation is Tres Dias of Altoona -      

                  Johnstown hereinafter referred to as the Community.

 

Section 2.  Purpose:  To develop Christians into leaders who are committed to  

                  the spiritual renewal of the visible church and to sustain these leaders  

                  in their commitment.

 

Section 3.  Affiliation:  Altoona-Johnstown Tres Dias is a chartered member of

                  the Tres Dias National Secretariat, and as such is governed by the 

                  Constitution and by-laws of the National organization, and agrees to

                  adhere to The Essentials of the Tres Dias prescribed by the National 

                  Assembly.

 

Section 4.  Statement of Belief:  In order to understand AJTD you must

                  understand what we believe.  These beliefs explain our allegiance to 

                  the Savior, our dedication to the work of His Kingdom and our stand 

                  for absolute truth.

 

A. We believe and profess our faith in one triune God, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:19)

 

B. We believe and profess that Jesus Christ is the only Savior, and is God in the flesh. (John 1:1, 3:16, 14:6)

 

C.We believe and profess that the Holy Spirit is God, and is The Lord and Giver of Life. (Romans 8:11, Job 33:4)

 

D.We believe and profess that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired and completely true Word of God. (II Timothy 3:16-17)

 

E. We believe and profess that all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, that forgiveness of sins is received through confession and repentance, and that our sins are washed away       

                       through the blood of Jesus Christ. (Romans 3:23, Acts 2:38, I    

                       John 1:9) 

                       We as an Individual must each go before the Lord to confess our  

                       own sins and no other individual can be responsible for another’s

                       sins.

 

F. We believe and profess that salvation is a gift of God’s grace and   

     obtained through faith in Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 2:8) 

      To say that Salvation comes through any other means other than

      through faith in Jesus Christ is unacceptable in AJTD.

 

G.We believe and profess that the Body of Christ is to make every

      effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace until        

      we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of    

      God. (Ephesians 4:3,13)

 

H. We believe and profess that God’s unconditional love, as made manifest to us through Jesus Christ, is the primary witness by which people are renewed, edified and changed. (I Corinthians 13:8)

 

I.     We believe and profess that God has called us to live holy lives that will bring glory to His name. (Colossians 3:1-25)

 

 

 

Disclaimer Policy for Article 1 Section 4

 

To ensure peace and unity this statement is provided to support and clarify our Statement of Belief in Article 1 Section 4 of the AJTD By-Laws.

 

Staying within the guidelines of AJTD, and abiding by our Statement of Belief, we cannot allow any teachings distinctive or exclusive to any group, fellowship, denomination, or individual to be shared at any and all AJTD functions.  This applies to all Team members, Spiritual Directors and Candidates.  Any and All counseling must be left to the appointed Spiritual Directors of that weekend.  Any special groups specific for prayer must be on team and approved by the Rector.

 

We clarify the Statement of Belief Article 1 Section 4 Letter E

We as an Individual must each go before the Lord to confess our sins and no other individual can be responsible for another’s sins.

 

We clarify the Statement of Belief Article 1 Section 4 Letter F

To say that Salvation comes through any other means other than through Faith in Jesus Christ is unacceptable in AJTD.

 

 

Disciplinary actions will be as follows:

 

First infraction, a warning will be given by the person in authority in the presence of a witness.

 

Second infraction will be addressed by Secretariat, with the person present.

 

Third infraction will be addressed by Secretariat and the appropriate action will be taken including but not limited to releasing you from AJTD.

 

 

ARTICLE II

 

Membership

 

Section 1.  Members:  The membership of the community consists of   

                  anyone who has completed a Tres Dias of Altoona- 

                  Johnstown Weekend.  Those who have completed a Tres   

                  Dias weekend in any other area, a Curisillo or 

                  Cursillo/Protestant Weekend in any other weekend and 

                  who now resides in the Altoona-Johnstown area, may 

                  become members of the Community upon their request 

                  and acceptance by the Secretariat as defined in Article II,  

                  Section 1 (above). Members shall be called Pescadores.  

                  A member may request withdrawal from the Community by 

                  contacting the Communications Committee Chairman who 

                  shall submit the request to Secretariat for action.

 

(Note:  In the following paragraphs the word ‘he’ and chairman are used to denote either sex.)

 

ARTICLE III

 

Secretariat

 

Section 1.  Responsibilities of Secretariat:

The management of the affairs of the Community shall be vested in the Secretariat, which shall be composed of the officers elected by the Community.  The Secretariat shall perform  such functions as are normally performed by Board of Directors. It shall be responsible for maintaining the proven dynamics of the Tres Dias Movement.  It shall receive all reports and oversee the work of the various committees, approve    all expenditures, appoint special committees for a specific purpose.  The Chairman of such a special committee shall be an officer currently serving in the Secretariat.  In the event that a Rector or an Assistant Rector cannot fill the position, the Secretariat shall appoint a Rector/Assistant Rector for that Weekend.  The Spiritual Director for the Weekend shall be chosen by the Rector and approved by The Advisory Committee.  Any deviation from the standard format of the Weekend shall be approved by the Secretariat.  The Secretariat shall appoint an audit chairman to perform an annual audit.

 

Section 2.  Officers:  The Secretariat shall be composed of the Director, Assistant 

                  Lay Director, Spiritual Director, Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, 

                  Assistant Treasurer, Pre-Weekend Committee, and Post Weekend         

                  Committee, and the following committees: Advisory Committee and the 

                  Communications Committee, Weekend Committee.

 

Section 3.  The first Thursday of each month will be set for a monthly secretariat

                  meeting.  Members are to notify the Lay Director if unable to attend.

 

ARTICLE IV

 

Duties Of Officers And Standing Committees

 

Section 1.  General Duties:

a.  All officers shall attend all meetings of the Secretariat if at all 

     possible and take an active part in the business management of 

     Tres Dias. 

b.  A yearly report shall be presented at the annual meeting by each officer, the annual meeting being held in January.

c.  An annual audit report will be given by the chairman of said committee.

d.  Committee Chairman shall present the names of their committee members at the first Secretariat meeting of the business year.

 

Section 2.  Lay Director:  The Lay Director shall preside at all meetings of the

                  Secretariat and of the Community, including the Weekend Closings.  

                  He serves as ex-officio member of all committees.  He shall act as

                  contact person between other Tres Dias communities, the National

                  Organization of Tres Dias, and other Cursillo-type communities.  He 

                  promotes the concept of Tres Dias with Christian clergy in the 

                  Altoona-Johnstown area.

 

Section 3.  Assistant Lay Director:  In the absence of the Lay Director, the

                  Assistant Lay Director shall perform the duties of the Lay Director.  He 

                  shall perform such additional duties as may be assigned to him by the 

                  Lay Director of the Secretariat.  He/She will advise and oversee the Advisory 

                  Chairman

 

Section 4.  Spiritual Director:  The role of the Spiritual Director is to be supportive       

                  of a lay-led and lay directed movement.  He shall give support and 

                  counsel to the Lay Director and the Secretariat.  He shall address all 

                  issues from the viewpoint of our response to Jesus Christ.

 

Section 5.  Secretary:  The Secretary shall keep minutes of all meetings, as 

                  defined in Article V, of the Community and of the Secretariat.  Upon 

                  request from any member of the Community he shall handle all official 

                  correspondence and keep on file permanent records.  He shall 

                  perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Lay Director.

                  The term of Secretary shall be a permanent position until resignation

                  at which time the Assistant Secretary will fill the Head position.  A new  

                  Assistant will be appointed by Secretariat until the next election.

 

Section 6.  a. Treasurer:  The Treasurer shall have charge of all receipts and 

                  moneys of the Community; deposit them and disburse funds as 

                  ordered or authorized by the Secretariat.  He shall keep regular  

                  accounts of his receipts and disbursements; submit the records to the 

                  Secretariat monthly; give a financial statement at the annual meetings 

                  of the Community.  He and the Lay Director or Secretary shall 

                  normally sign all checks and withdrawal slips on behalf of the

                  Community upon any and all of it’s bank accounts.  In the absence of 

                  the Treasurer, the Lay Director and the Secretary shall sign all 

                  checks.  After consultation with the Secretariat, he shall submit the 

                  annual operating budget for the coming fiscal year to the Community 

                  at the annual meeting.  He shall perform such other duties as may

                  from time to time be assigned by the Lay Director or the Secretariat.

                  The term of Treasurer shall be a permanent position until resignation

                  at which time the Assistant Treasurer will fill the Head position and a

                  new Assistant will be appointed by Secretariat until the next election.

 

                  b. Assistant Treasurer:  The Assistant Treasurer shall receive

                  applications and sponsor form and coordinate their acceptance or 

                  rejections with Secretariat.  In cooperation with the Rector, they shall 

                  acknowledge receipt of applications and Rector shall send the letter of 

                  acceptance and welcome to each candidate.  All monies with documentation 

                  shall then be turned into the Treasurer

 

Section 7.  Pre-Weekend Committee: 

a.  The Pre-Weekend Committee shall alert the Community to the  

  dates and places of the Weekend and promote the sponsorship of candidates for the Weekend. 

b.  The Pre-Weekend Committee shall have charge of securing and care of 

      all facilities used on the Weekend.  They shall maintain an up-to-date   

      inventory of all physical properties.  The Chairman shall maintain liaison    

      with the Rector.  He shall coordinate the purchase of supplies with the  

      Chief Auxiliary of each Weekend and supervise their use.  He shall also         

      coordinate with Chief Auxiliary the receipt and dissemination of all    

      palanca addressed to the Weekend.  Membership of the Committee shall  

      be by volunteers or by invitation of the Chairman on a year-to year basis.

 

Section 8.  Weekend Committee:

a.  The Weekend Committee is responsible for serving the closing meal, and  providing a clean-up committee for each Weekend.  They will be expected to clean and return all items to the Tres Dias trailer.

b.  Clean-up will consist of stripping all walls of all Tres Dias material, replacing tables and chairs, sweep floors, bag all trash and place in proper location. Clean Chapel area in log building and meadow cabins.  Collect any garbage, vacuum or sweep if necessary and pickup any items that might have been left behind in the rooms or bathrooms.  This will be done after each Weekend regardless whether the weekends are back-to-back.  Basically, the camp facility should be left in a clean and orderly manner.

c.  Weekend Committee will be responsible for adult supervision for the baby sitting service and explaining just what limitations there are involved.  For example:  Keep children out of living quarters, not allowing children across bridge, keep children away from closing ceremony while it is going on.

d.  Weekend Committee will be in charge of getting a group and assuring satisfactory performance of the “Way Of The Cross”.  Weekend Committee is responsible for keeping all supplies for “The Way of the Cross” and for maintaining these supplies and replacing items as needed.

e.  The Weekend Committee will submit a list of names to the Secretariat at the meeting before the Weekends start of the Clean-up Committee, baby sitters, “Way Of The Cross”.  This list will be given to the Lay Director and a copy given to the Rectors.

f.    The Weekend Committee will find a volunteer to make up the Prayer Wheel.

g.  The Weekend Committee will help the Rector and Pre-Weekend Committee and Community when any special needs are requested.

 

Section 9.  Post Weekend Committee:  The Post-Weekend Committee shall be in

                  charge of scheduling, programming and staffing of monthly Agapes, 

                  Secuelas and special functions.  They shall be responsible for  

                  continuing contacts with the New Pescadores and formation of 

                  Permanent Group Reunions.  Committee membership is by 

                  volunteers or by invitation of the Chairman on a year-to-year basis.

 

Section 10. Communication Committee:  The Communication Committee shall be 

                   responsible for editing, printing and mailing the “Sonshine” 

                   newsletter. 

 

Section 11.  Advisory Committee:  The Assistant Lay Director will act as a

                    member of this committee under the direction of the Advisory Head.      

                    Membership will consist of the Community Spiritual Director 

                    (Directors) and persons who have served as a Rector of an AJTD 

                    Weekend and are active members of the AJTD community. 

                    Note:  This committee should be made up of the seven Pescadores:  

                    The Advisory Head – acting as chairman, one spiritual director,  

                    four past rectors, and the Assistant Lay Director. 

 

                    Duties are:

a.      Review and/or recommend to Secretariat direction and specific 

      policy especially with respect to spiritual, essential and dynamic     

      aspects of the movement and the weekend.

b.      Shall keep up-to-date information on eligible persons who wish

      to serve on team -  showing his/here experience and interest in AJTD,     

      and provide the Rectors with a list of candidates eligible for Assistant   

      Rector, Chief Auxiliary/Martha, and the Piety, Leaders, and Action 

      Rollista positions.

c.      Shall maintain a list of Spiritual Directors for Weekends.

d.      Recommend Assistant Rectors (who shall be confirmed by Secretariat), review team lists with present Rectors and provide guidance and support to those Rectors as they plan their Weekends.

e.      Shall maintain copies of the “AJTD Rector’s Manual” the “AJTD Detailed Schedule” and other AJTD team materials and shall make them available to the Rector of each Weekend.

f.        Terms of office of Advisory Committee members will be as follows: 

1.      Chairman:  The Advisory Head who serves in this position.

This is an appointed position by Secretariat.  This is a non voting position, and is held until at such time a resignation is submitted to Secretariat

2.      Spiritual Directors will serve two years in conjunction with their Secretariat term.

3.      The four past Rectors on this committee will serve a two- year term, not to exceed three consecutive terms.  These are elected positions and will be filled by having their names placed on the ballot at the annual meeting.

 

 

 

ARTICLE V

 

Meetings

 

                  Annual Meetings :  The Annual Meeting shall be held in conjunction with the

                  December Christmas party.  A quorum shall consist of at least 20 members.

 

                  Regular Meetings:  Regular meetings of the Secretariat shall be held 

                  monthly at such time and place as shall be determined by the 

                  Secretariat.  Regular meetings may be attended by any member of   

                  the Community upon advance notice to the Lay Director.  A quorum   

                  shall consist of five officers.

 

Section 1.  Special Meetings:  Only the business for which the meeting is called  

                  shall be acted upon.

                  Special meetings of the Secretariat may be called at any time 

                  between regular meetings, by the Lay Director.

                  The membership of the Community may upon written petition signed 

                  by eight members, require the Lay Director to call a special meeting 

                  of the Community.  A quorum for such a meeting shall consist of at 

                  least 50 members.

 

 

ARTICLE VI

 

Nominating Committee

 

Section 1.  Membership:  The Nominating Committee shall consist of all assistants of 

                  each Pre, Post, and Weekend Committees.  The Assistant Lay Director will  

                  be assigned to serve as Chairperson.

 

Section 2.  Responsibilities:  The Nominating Committee shall present to the 

                  Secretariat by the November meeting, the list of nominations for the 

                  officers.

 

 

 

 

 

ARTICLE VII

 

Elections

 

Section 1.  Election Of Officers:  The officers shall be elected on a staggered 

                  basis at the December Secuela and installed at the annual meeting of 

                  the Community.  At the November meeting, the Nominating 

                  Committee shall present a slate of Officers for election.  There may 

                  be nominations from the floor with the previous consent of the 

                  nominee.  Each attending member of the Community shall have one 

                  vote.  A simple majority is required for election.  Absentee ballots will 

                  be accepted.

 

Section 2.  Terms Of Office:  Officers shall serve for a term of two years,

                  assuming their duties at the close of the annual meeting.  At least one 

                  year must lapse before an officer is eligible for another term in the same

                  category, except for the offices of Secretary and Treasurer who shall be

                  eligible for re-election.

 

 

ARTICLE VIII

 

Vacancies In Office

 

Section 1.  In the event of a vacancy in the office of Lay Director, the Assistant 

                  Lay Director shall succeed to that office and the office of Assistant 

                  Lay Director shall be declared vacant.  If a vacancy occurs in any 

                  other position, it shall be filled by the Secretariat for the un-expired 

                  term.

 

 

ARTICLE IX

 

Notice

 

Section 1.  Notice of the Annual Meeting of the Community and the slate of 

                  nominees shall be published in the “Fourth Day” newsletter two 

                  months prior to the annual meeting for prayerful consideration.  

                  Special meetings of the Community must be announced prior to the 

                  meeting by an edition of the “Fourth Day” newsletter. 

 

 

 

ARTICLE X

 

Amendments

 

Section 1.  These by-laws may be amended by the Community by a two-thirds 

                  majority of those present and voting at the annual meeting or at any 

                  special meeting.  The meeting notice of announcement, given per 

                  Article IX, shall include the text of the proposed amendment (s) prior 

                  to any action on the amendment (s) at any given meeting.

 

 

This resolution supersedes and nullifies all previous motions made concerning AJTD By-Laws.

 

This 6th day of August 2009

 

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