Knowledge Class Alumni

Association
EST. May 14, 2023
 Knowledge Class Alumni Association
EST. May 14, 2023

- Is an organization of graduate students of Father Arnoldus High

School Batch 2011, unified by the value of “Innaluyon” o “Bayanihan”
promoting inclusivity amongst its members for greater coverage of
support, community service, and social responsibility.
- Created for a life-long involvement of members in creating programs
and projects for the common good of the organization, community,
and its alma matter.
 CORE
VALUES
EXCELLENCE – KCAA shall constantly undertake tasks with the highest
standards and not set for anything less.
MODESTY - KCAA will observe the standard guidelines set in order to avoid
impropriety or indecency and cultivate a culture of a highly-valued brand of
humility and diligence.
PARTNERSHIP - KCAA will remain united, loyal, and committed to working
together to improve work results in the interest of shared responsibility for the
common good.
 CORE
VALUES
INTEGRITY – KCAA will be truthful in all of its dealings and transactions,
upholding its stated moral principles and values. It shall always be ruled with
honesty, whether in decision-making and action or by demonstrating mutual
respect and trust towards others.
RESPECT – KCAA shall treat everyone with courtesy and impose an
understanding of its rights' limitations and where others should begin.
EQUALITY – KCAA will not discriminate against anyone based on their
personality, physical appearance, race, perceived economic status, gender, or
political and religious beliefs through their words or actions.
VISION

The Knowledge Class Alumni Association

is a committed organization that unifies its
members in promoting and living the
values of “Innaluyon” to the group,
community, and its alma matter.
MISSION

The Knowledge Class Alumni Association to the

best of its ability aims to serve as an
organization that helps promote the “Bayanihan”
way of life; further enhance and develop cultural
values of unity, respect, honesty, and trust.
 BENEFITS/
PRIVELEDGES
1. Entitled for Financial Aide
a. Death Aide
Relationship: (Parents, Siblings, Immediate Husband,
Children, Grandparents, )
b. Medical/Health Aide
Relationship: (Parents, Siblings, Immediate Husband,
Children
c. Wedding Gift
2. Right to use facilities purchased under the organization’s name.
3. Inclusion in all programs and activities of the organization.
CONSTITUTION AND
BY-LAWS
Knowledge Class Alumni Association
 ARTICLE I- NAME, OBJECTIVES, AND
PURPOSES
SECTION 1. NAME- The organization shall be called the “KNOWLEDGE
CLASS ALUMNI ASSOCIATION”

SECTION 2. OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES – The objectives and purposes for which this
association is formed are:

1. To serve as an organization that helps promote the “Innaluyon” way of life; to further enhance and
develop cultural values of “Innaluyon”, respect, honesty, and trust.
2. To promote open and voluntary membership among eligible members without gender, social, racial,
political, or religious discrimination.
3. To gather funds to promote and implement the organization’s goals and objectives stated below:
• (a.) To provide help to “members” financially in case of “Emergencies” by offering and giving
affordable, sustainable, and realistic financial aid.
• (b.) To provide funding to approved projects, programs, and/or activities that benefit the members,
community, and its alma matter. (e.g. feeding program, tree planting, sponsorships, etc.)
 ARTICLE II- MEMBERS

SECTION 1. MEMBERSHIP- Membership shall be open to all upon

accomplishment of the qualifications prescribed by these by-laws.

a. A student or graduate of the Knowledge Class of 2011.

b. Must be open-minded as well as respectful of other thoughts

and opinions of other members.

c. Must pay the membership fee of Php. 100.00.

 ARTICLE II- MEMBERS
SECTION 2. DUTIES, RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES. A member has the
following duties, rights, and privileges:

a. Commit to protect, promote and preserve the collective interests

and well-being of the organization;

b. Actively participate in all activities and programs of the organization

in accordance with its laws and practices;

c. Participate in the planning and implementation of all programs, and

sustainability plans of all projects and abide by the by-laws, policies,
promulgations, and issuances of the organization;
 ARTICLE II- MEMBERS

d. Participate in all deliberations and General Assembly meetings of the

organization;

e. Avail of all the benefits and the use of the facilities of the
organization, subject to reasonable protection as diligently and proper
usage of the Same; and

f. Right to vote in accordance with the manner as provided in this CBL

in the selection/election of the leaders/officers.
 ARTICLE III- GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SECTION 1. MEMBERSHIP CONTROL- Final authority in the management

and administration of the affairs of the association is vested in the general
assembly.
SECTION 2. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY - The general assembly of the
association shall be composed of members who are entitled to vote duly
assembled and constituting a quorum.
SECTION 3. POWERS AND LIMITATIONS OF THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY- The general assembly shall be the highest policy-making body of
the association. The general assembly shall have the following exclusive powers
which cannot be delegated:
 ARTICLE III- GENERAL ASSEMBLY

a. To elect and remove officers and committee members for a cause;

b. To hear and pass upon the reports of the Board of Officers, and committees;

c. To take final decisions regarding any drastic change in the policies, subject to
legal restrictions;

d. To determine the amendment/s in the Constitution and/or by-laws;

e. To exercise final authority on all matters vitally affecting the association;

f. To approve developmental plans and programs of the association;

 ARTICLE III- GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SECTION 4. ANNUAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY– The annual assembly shall be held on

any date and place designated by the Board of Officers within the months of April or
December.

SECTION 5. SPECIAL GENERAL ASSEMBLY– A special general assembly may be

called at any convenient time and date upon the call of the Chairman or the majority of the
Board of Officers. A special general assembly may be called also by the members
constituting at least half of the total members.

SECTION 6. NOTICE OF GENERAL ASSEMBLY– Notice of regular meetings shall be

sent to all members of record at least two (2) weeks prior to the meeting.

SECTION 7. FISCAL YEAR– The fiscal year of this association shall commence on the
first day of January and end on the last day of December.
 ARTICLE III- GENERAL ASSEMBLY
SECTION 8. AGENDA– As far as practicable, the order of business at each annual meeting shall be:

a. Roll Call;

b. Proof of due notice;

c. Consideration of the minutes of the last general meeting

d. Consideration of the consolidated report of the board of officers and committees

including audited statements of financial condition and operations;

e. Unfinished business;

f. Election of officers and committee members;

g. New business; and

h. Adjournment
 ARTICLE III- GENERAL ASSEMBLY

SECTION 9. QUORUM AT THE MEMBERSHIP ASSEMBLY– Unless

otherwise provided in the by-laws, a quorum shall consist of at least twenty-five
percent (25%) of all the members entitled to vote.
SECTION 10. MANNER OF VOTING– Each member shall have one vote.
Election and removal of officers and committee members shall be by means of an
online vote. Action on all other matters shall be decided by group chat polls or
“yes” or “no” vote during online meetings, or by hand raising, as the majority of
the members present may decide.
 ARTICLE IV- BOARD OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
SECTION 1. BOARD OF OFFICERS AND NUMBER- The Knowledge Class
Alumni Association shall be managed by a Board of Officers consisting of seven
(7) officers.
SECTION 2. QUALIFICATIONS OF AND DISQUALIFICATIONS
FOR OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS– Any member of the
Knowledge Class Alumni Association who has acquired the right to vote and who
does not possess any of the disqualifications provided hereunder shall be eligible
for the position of the board of officers:
ARTICLE IV- BOARD OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE
MEMBERS

a. Holding any elective position in the government;

b. Having conflicting interests with the objectives of the association;
c. Attended at least two (2) consecutive general assembly meetings
prior to the election
d. Having been absent for three (3) consecutive meetings without
being excused;
ARTICLE IV- BOARD OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
e. Having been charged of any crime involving moral turpitude, gross
negligence, or gross misconduct in the performance of their duties in
any administrative case involving such offenses;
f. Facing, as respondents or defendants, on administrative proceedings
or civil/criminal suits involving financial, social, and/or property
accountability.
g. Have been a former officer/committee member but removed by the
members.
 ARTICLE IV- BOARD OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE
MEMBERS

SECTION 3. FILING OF CANDIDACY- Aspiring officers and committee

members have to file their candidacy to the election committee.
SECTION 4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS- The members of the Board of
Officers shall be elected by online votes by the members entitled to vote at the
annual regular General Assembly.
 ARTICLE IV- BOARD OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
SECTION 5. OFFICERS’ MEETING– A meeting of the members of the Board
of Officers shall be held within five (5) days after each annual general assembly
to elect by online vote from among themselves a President, and a Vice-President.
The Treasurer and the Secretary must not come from the Board and shall be
designated as board members. The Board of Officers may fill both of said
positions by appointment. The elected officers shall hold office for a term of two
(2) years or until the election, qualification, and assumption into office of their
successors. Thereafter, the Board of Officers shall meet at least once a month.
 ARTICLE IV- BOARD OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
Special meetings of the Board may be called by the President, in his/her absence,
by the Vice-President, or by a majority of the officers. The call for a special
meeting shall be addressed and delivered to the Secretary stating the date, time,
and place of such meeting and the matters to be acted upon. Notice of regular and
special meetings of the Board of Officers unless dispensed with, shall be served
by the Secretary in writing to each officer at least five (5) days before such
meeting.
The Board of officers can request two members of the different committees when
needed.
 ARTICLE IV- BOARD OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE
MEMBERS

SECTION 6. QUORUM OF OFFICERS’ MEETING– One-half plus one of

the total number of officers in the Board shall constitute a quorum meeting and
every resolution of the majority of the quorum duly assembled in a meeting shall
be valid as an associational act.
SECTION 7. VACANCIES– When a vacancy in the Board occurs by reason of
death, incapacity, removal, or resignation, the remaining members of the board
constituting a quorum shall fill the vacancy by appointment.
 ARTICLE IV- BOARD OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
If the remaining members of the Board do not constitute a quorum, the vacancy shall be
filled by the general assembly in a regular or special meeting called for the purpose. The
successor named in either of the two instances shall serve for the unexpired portion of the
term.

In the event that the assembly cannot muster a quorum to fill the positions vacated by
officers whose terms have expired and said officers refuse to hold over until their successors
shall have been elected and qualified, the remaining Board together with the hold-over
members of the Committees shall designate from among the qualified members the officers
who shall serve until their successors are elected and qualified in the annual or special
general assembly called for the purpose. Vacancies in the elective committees shall be filled
by appointment of the board.
 ARTICLE IV- BOARD OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE
MEMBERS

SECTION 8. REMOVAL OF OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS–

Any elected officer or committee may be removed from the office for cause by
the members based upon a written complaint signed by at least three members
and filed with the Secretary and by a vote of two-thirds of all the members
present constitute a quorum at a regular or special general assembly called for the
purpose upon notification in the latter case to the members of their intention to
propose such removal at such meeting. In such case, the officer or committee
member concerned must be furnished by the Secretary with a copy of the charges
against him at least five (5) days before the date of the general assembly.
 ARTICLE IV- BOARD OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE
MEMBERS

Any Board member elected/appointed by the Board of Officers, Election

Committee, Finance, Audit and Inventory Committee, Information and
Communications Committee, and Programs and Projects Committee may be
removed from office for cause by a majority vote of the entire membership of the
general assembly as the case may be.
 ARTICLE V- COMMITTEEs
SECTION 1. ELECTION COMMITTEE– The election committee shall be
composed of three members elected during the annual general assembly. They
shall have a term of two (2) years. Within five (5) days after their election, they
shall elect their Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. No member of the
committee shall serve on the board or in any other elective committees. The
committee shall promulgate rules and regulations in the conduct of the election,
pass upon the qualification of candidates, supervise the conduct of the election,
canvass and certify in writing the returns to the presiding officer proclaim the
winning candidates, and shall decide the election protest. Election protests filed
by the members of the Election Committee shall be decided by the Board of
Officers.
 ARTICLE V- COMMITTEEs

SECTION 2. FINANCE, AUDIT AND INVENTORY COMMITTEE– The finance,

audit and Inventory Committee shall be composed of three (3) members elected during the
annual general assembly. They shall have a term of two (2) years. In no case shall a
member of the committee serve as a member of the Board of Officers at the same time and
vice-versa. Within five (5) days after their election, the members of the Committee shall
elect among themselves a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Secretary. The members of the
Committee shall hold office for one year until their successors shall have been elected and
qualified. The Committee shall provide internal audit service, maintain a complete record of
its examination and inventory and submit audited quarterly reports to the Board and audited
annual financial reports to the general assembly. The committee shall formulate financial
policies that can help in sustaining the association as well as its programs and projects.
 ARTICLE V- COMMITTEEs

SECTION 3. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE–

The information and communications committee shall be composed of three (3)
members elected at the annual general assembly for a term of two (2) years, or
until their successors are elected and qualified. Within five (5) days after the
election, the members shall elect a Chairman and a Secretary among themselves.
The Committee shall be responsible for the information and communications
Management of the association. In the performance of its function, it shall:
 ARTICLE V- COMMITTEEs

1. Inform all members regarding upcoming activities of the association at least

one (1) month before the event.
2. Be responsible for coordinating the different committees when the need arises.
3. Be responsible for managing all communication instruments including but not
limited to social media platforms, websites, and the like.
4. Present to the board any problems presented by any member.
 ARTICLE V- COMMITTEEs

SECTION 4. PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS COMMITTEE- The Programs

and Projects Committee shall be composed of such number as may be determined
by the Board and appointed by it for a term of two (2) years, without prejudice to
their reappointment. The Committee shall be responsible for formulating
prospective programs and projects that foster the association’s purpose and
objectives.
SECTION 5. OTHER COMMITTEES– Other committees may be formed
and/or created and their powers/functions defined by the Board as the operations
of the association may require. Said committees shall assist the board of Officers
in the implementation of the association’s development program.
 ARTICLE VI- THE BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES
SECTION 1. PRESIDENT– The President shall:
a. Preside at general assemblies and at meetings of the Board;
b. Sign certificates and other documents which the board may authorize or direct
him/her to sign; and
d. Perform all other duties connected with his/her office and as the Board may
prescribe.
SECTION 2. VICE PRESIDENT– In the absence or disability of the President,
the Vice President shall perform the duties of the President; provided, however,
that in the case of death, resignation, or removal of the President, the Board of
Officers may decide to elect his/her successor.
 ARTICLE VI- THE BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES

SECTION 3. TREASURER– The Treasurer shall have the following duties:

a. He/she shall be the general manager and custodian of the association’s funds
b. He/she shall pay out no money except upon proper authority;
c. He/she shall maintain records of accounts in such a manner that the true and
correct condition of the Association may be ascertained therefore at any time;
 ARTICLE VI- THE BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES

d. He/she shall carefully preserve all the books, documents, records, and
correspondence of whatever kind pertaining to the association’s financial matters
which may come in his/her possession;
e. Upon the election of his/her successor, the Treasurer shall turn over to him/her
all money, valuable documents, books, records, and other property of the
Association that he/she may have in his/her possession.
 ARTICLE VI- THE BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES

SECTION 4. SECRETARY – The Secretary shall have the following duties:

a. He/she shall keep a complete list of all the members and a correct record of all meetings
of the Board and general assembly;

b. He/she shall give notice of all meetings called;

c. He/she shall provide minutes of meetings to the different committees;

d. In the absence of the Treasurer, he shall perform his/her duties; and

e. Upon the election or appointment of his/her successor, he/she shall turn over to him/her
all books and property belonging to the Association that he/she may have in his/her
possession.
 ARTICLE VI- THE BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES

SECTION 5. POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD– The Board shall have general
management and control of the affairs of the association. It shall be its special duty to:

a. Act upon all applications for membership and on resignation, withdrawal, or expulsion
of members;
b. Decide and deliberate on matters regarding the approval of projects and programs
proposed;
c. To appoint members on the different committees deemed necessary by the association;
d. To seek reports from the different committees as well as their proposals;
e. Recommend amendments to these By-laws; and
f. Perform such other duties as the members may from time to time.
 ARTICLE VI- THE BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES

SECTION 6. LIABILITIES OF OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS AND

COMMITTEE MEMBERS– Officers, Board members, and committee
members, who willfully and knowingly vote for or assent to patently unlawful
acts or who are guilty of gross negligence or bad faith in directing the affairs of
the association or acquire any personal or pecuniary interest in conflict with their
duties as such officers, board members or committee members shall be liable
jointly and severally for all damages resulting therefrom to the association,
members and other persons.
 ARTICLE VI- THE BOARD POWERS AND DUTIES

When an officer, board member, or committee member attempts to acquire or

acquires, in violation of his/her duty, any interest or equity adverse to the
association in respect to any matter which has been reposed in him/her in
confidence, he/she shall, as a trustee for the association, be liable for damages
that would have accrued to the association.
 ARTICLE VII- FUNDS

SECTION 1. FUNDS- The funds and properties of the Association may be derived from annual fees,
contributions, grants, gifts, endowments, fees, fundraising, or financial assistance from public and private
institutions, agencies, offices, instrumentalities, local or foreign.

A. Monthly Dues
1. Every member is mandated to pay monthly dues in the amount of one hundred pesos (Php.100.00).
2. Collection of monthly dues must be flexible for its members. In cases when a member fail to pay its
allotted monthly due, the following consideration are accepted:
a. He/she can pay the due the following month/s.
b. He/she can settle the dues on or before re-registration date or as
agreed upon notice of the secretary.
c. Monthly dues can be in a form of labor. A member who find time to
attend fundraising, programs or activities represented by the organization, he/she can
convert labor to his/her monthly due noted by the secretary.
 ARTICLE VII- FUNDS

SECTION 2. DISBURSEMENT- All disbursement of funds of the Association

shall be supported with disbursement vouchers and whether by check or any
instrument shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the President.
For the purpose of transparency, the Finance, Audit, and Inventory Committee
may appoint or designate one (1) member as counter-signatories (check-in-
balance) to all disbursements and withdrawals of funds.
 ARTICLE VII- FUNDS

SECTION 3. CALENDAR YEAR- The calendar year observed by the

association shall be from January to December of each year, and at the end of
which, the association’s finance, audit, and inventory committee and board shall
make a financial report to the members in a general assembly called for the
purpose.
 ARTICLE VIII- AMMENDMENTS

SECTION 1. AMENDMENTS – This By-laws may be amended, repealed, or

altered in whole or in part at any regular or special general assembly called for
the purpose by two-thirds (2/3) vote of all the members present in a quorum. The
amendments shall take effect upon the first board meeting after the general
assembly.
 ARTICLE IX- TRANSITORY PROVISIONS

SECTION 1. The first two (2) general elections of the organization would be by
online votes on determining who will be the officers as well as the committee
members.

SECTION 2. The first two (2) general elections of the organization shall use
nominations as well as highly encourage volunteerism as the basis for electing or
appointing officers and committee members.

SECTION 3. The elected officers shall have a term of two (2) years.
 ARTICLE IX- TRANSITORY PROVISIONS

SECTION 4. All committee members whether elected or appointed shall have a

term for two years.

SECTION 5. On the first two (2) general elections, the qualifications for officers
and committee members would only include Article IV, Section II, sentences a, b,
e and f.

SECTION 6. The initial membership fee is one hundred pesos (Php.100.00) the
first year upon ratification of this constitution and by-laws.
 ARTICLE X- EFFECTIVITY

SECTION 1. EFFECTIVITY- This constitution and By-laws shall take effect

immediately after the general assembly had voted and approved through two-
thirds (2/3) vote of all the members in a quorum.
 THANK YOU AND GOOD NIGHT!!

Words to ponder

“No one is useless in “When we give

this world who cheerfully and accept
lightens the burdens of gratefully, everyone is
another.” blessed.”
― Charles Dickens ― Maya Angelou