NATO Veterans Organization of Canada
Organisation canadienne des vétérans de l’OTAN
A Voice for today’s Veterans ~ Une voix pour les vétérans d’aujourd’hui
Policy & Procedure
Updated - November 01 2012
Requirements to set up a NATO Unit
June 18, 2011
Item #1 It is suggested that Each Unit should be Provincially Incorporated as a Non Profit Nato Veterans Organization, and this should be seriously looked at when a Unit reaches the point that the Executive feel that possible Liabilities on behalf of the Unit may Present themselves. ( HQ will work with each Unit on a ongoing basis)
Item #2 Set up a Proper Bank Account with Three signing Officers, once the Unit has reached a level that it has Liabilities. ( non –profit Accounts are available at a very low monthly fee eg. $1.50 )
Item #3 Set up a Unit Dues Structure for your Members.
Item #4 Select a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
Item #5 Inform HQ as to who is who on your Exec. and when your Meetings will take Place. ( as we may be able to assist in getting you a speaker in your area)
Item #6 Request a copy of the NATO Veterans Organization Constitution from HQ ( this is currently being updated and you will have a copy soon)
Item #7 Monthly Minutes should be kept, until the Unit is in a situation to Set up Bylaws for their Local Unit. Usually when the Unit has reached the point of a active working Unit.
PART TWO Getting Started Day One
You will need a place to hold a meeting
You will need a list of People (will be sent to you by Mar Ist , 2010)
Need a way to communicate with People –email or phone
THEN
Need to hold a meeting – see who comes- keep first meeting “light” Who I am and one war story.
Interim Exec and next meeting
Need to contact HQ for help- either advise or dollars ( Money Included for start up)
Then set up Dues structure
Then set up Bylaws
Charter (need 12 members)
This is the General Set up Sequence that you should follow.
We are here at all times to assist you, simple Email your concerns and we will respond as quick as possible.
Cal Bellamy
NATO VETERANS ORG.
Sect/Tres.
Last modified
November 01 2012