Article I

Name and Purpose

Section 1. Name - The name of the corporation is Tres Dias of Central Arizona, hereinafter referred to as the TDCA Community.

Section 2. Purpose - The purpose shall be to develop Christian leaders and to help sustain their commitment to Jesus Christ as they pursue Christian Action in their environments. The means for achieving this purpose are the three-day Tres Dias experience, also referred to as the "Weekend " and ongoing Reunion Groups, Secuelas and other Fourth Day activities.

Section 3. Affiliation - Tres Dias of Central Arizona, is a chartered member of the Tres Dias International and as such will be governed by the Constitution and the by-law’s of the International organization, and agrees to adhere to The Essentials of Tres Dias prescribed by the International Assembly.

Section 4. Statement of Belief.
1. We believe and profess our faith in one Triune God - The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit (Matt. 28:19).
2. We believe and profess that Jesus Christ is the only Savior and is God in the flesh (John 1:1, 1:14, 3:36, 14: & Heb. 2:17).
3. We believe and profess that The Holy Spirit is God and is The Lord and Giver of life, who continues to work in believers today to sanctify, edify and empower the whole Christian church on earth - - - for His purpose (Job 33:4, Acts 1:8, John 14:26 & Rom. 8:11).
4. We believe and profess that the Holy Scriptures are the inspired and completely true Word of God (II Tim. 3:16-17).
5. 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 (Acts 2:38, I John 1:9 & Rom. 3:23).
6. We believe and profess that salvation is a gift of God's grace received through personal faith in Jesus Christ (Eph. 2:8).
7. 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 (Eph. 4:3, 13).
8. 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 Cor. 13:8).
9. We believe and profess that God has called us to live holy lives that will bring glory to His name (Col. 3:1-25).

Note: For purposes of standards and principles, Tres Dias ascribes to those stated in the "Authorized King James Version" of the Bible of 1611 (KJV)

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Article II

Membership

Section 1. Members - The membership of the TDCA community consists of
a. anyone who has completed a Tres Dias of Central Arizona weekend;
b. or who has served on a Weekend Team sponsored by the TDCA Community;
c. In addition, those who have completed a Tres Dias, or the equivalent of this type of weekend, in another Community, and now resides in the area may become members of the TDCA Community by requesting to be placed on the local mailing list for the TDCA Community.

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Article III

Secretariat

Section 1. Governing Board - The general management of the affairs of the TDCA community shall be vested in the Secretariat which shall be composed of the Officers, and the Chairperson (s) of each Standing Committee.

Section 2. Officers - The officers of the Secretariat shall be a President, a Vice President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer. All officers will have one vote each.

Section 3. Standing Committees - These shall consist of the Pre-Weekend, The Weekend, The Fourth Day, Reunion Group, Communications, and the Palanca Committees. Each standing committee will have one vote The vote shall reside with the committee chair. Additional Standing Committees may be formed as the TDCA Secretariat determines their need in the future.

Section 4. Elimination of Secretariat Liability - As set forth in the Arizona Nonprofit Corporation Act, each member of the Secretariat shall be immune from civil liability and shall not be subject to suit indirectly or by way of contribution for any act or omission resulting in damage or injury if said member was acting in good faith and within the scope of his official capacity, unless such damage or injury was caused by willful and wanton or grossly negligent conduct of the Secretariat. Without limiting the foregoing, it is the intention of the paragraph to provide for the Secretariat the full benefits and immunities created by or available under the provisions of A.R.S. § 10-1017(d) and § 10-1029(D) and § 10-1029 (A)(B), as the same may be expanded or modified in the future.

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Article IV

Duties of the Officers

Section 1. President – (Voting Position) The President shall preside at all meetings of the Secretariat. shall chair the delegation to the International Assembly; and shall perform such other duties as may from time to time be agreed to by the Secretariat. The President shall appoint future working committees as the need arises. Working committees must be approved by a 2/3 majority of the Secretariat

Section 2. Vice President - (Voting Position) The Vice President shall be the coordinating delegate to the International Assembly. In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall perform the President's duties, and such other duties as may from time to time be assigned by the President or Secretariat.

Section 3. Secretary - (Voting Position) The Secretary shall inform National Tres Dias of upcoming weekends. Record the minutes of all meetings of the Secretariat, handle any outside community correspondence and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the President or Secretariat.

Section 4. Treasurer - (Voting Position) The Treasurer shall have charge of all receipts and monies, deposit and disburse funds as authorized by the Secretariat. The Treasurer shall keep regular accounts of receipts and disbursements, submit the record when requested, and give an itemized statement at regular meetings of the Secretariat. The Treasurer will develop a budget for specific weekend expenses. The Treasurer should prepare all documents to be submitted to an accountant for any auditing or tax requirements. The Treasurer shall sign checks and withdrawal slips for its bank accounts and perform such duties as may be assigned by the President.

Section 5. Spiritual Advisors (Non-voting Position ) – A team of spiritual advisors shall be appointed by the President and approved by a 2/3 majority of the Sercetariat. to provide spiritual guidance to the Secretariat and the TDCA Community. Helps select and consult with spiritual directors for upcoming weekend’s on the type of philosophy they may impart to the weekend. Takes action relating to spiritual matters within the Community as requested by the Secretariat. Serves for one year, limited to two consecutive terms.

Section 6. Men’s and Women’s Leaders (Voting Positions) – A men’s and a women’s leader shall be appointed by the President and approved by a 2/3 majority of the Secretariat. to provide guidance to the rector selection committee and to rectors on the selection of, spiritual directors and team members. Consult with spiritual directors on the philosophy and function of their particular weekend. Serves for one year, limited to two consecutive terms.

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Article V

Standing Committees

Section 1. Pre-Weekend Committee - (Voting Position –One Vote) The Pre-Weekend Committee shall have charge of organizing and presenting informational meetings, determining, weekend schedule, reserving weekend facilities, receiving and processing applications of potential candidates from all Christian denominations, according to the established priority system, to attend a weekend and become part of the TDCA Community. The Pre-Weekend Committee will also arrange transportation for the candidates to the location and maintain the list of potential team members.

Section 2. Weekend Committee - (Voting Position –One Vote) The Weekend Committee shall be responsible for the care of the facilities, purchasing and maintaining inventory of supplies, setup/take down and transporting weekend supplies to and from the weekend facility.

Section 3. Fourth Day Committee – (Voting Position –One Vote) The Fourth Day Committee shall schedule and publish the dates and locations for upcoming Secuelas. The Fourth Day Committee will develop the program for the secuela, such as MC’s, music, testimonies, food assignments, baby sitting, clean up, etc.

Section 4. Reunion Group Committee – (Voting Position –One Vote) The reunion group committee shall develop a directory of reunion groups, respond to inquires on joining a group, track group size, days the groups are scheduled to meet, etc. The Reunion Group Committee will develop general education and encourage the TDCA Community to meet on regular basis for accountability and support in their daily walk.

Section 5. Communication Committee – (Non-voting Position) The communication committee will be responsible for compiling, editing, and mailing of a monthly newsletter. Distribute the potential candidate list to the community. This position will be an appointed position by the President subject to ratification by the secretariat.

Section 6. Palanca Committee – (Voting Position –One Vote) The Palanca committee will solicit and contact local pescadores for palanca (food & miscellaneous items) required for weekends. Organize groups to prepare palanca for upcoming weekends. Solicit General Palanca letters for TDCA weekends. Develop and send General Palanca letters to other communities as their weekends occur during the year Work with Treasurer in the stewardship of allocated funds designated for a weekend in regards to palanca items.

Section 7. Data Base Manager – (Non-voting Position) The data base person will be responsible for continual update of all pescador’s phone, address, email, church data. Also included is the updating of service history of what positions or rollos have been given by an individual pescadore. This data is then to be available for the Leaders to pass on to the upcoming Rector/Hd Cha for selection of teams. Data may be requested for other areas of secretariat as appropriate. This position will be an appointed position by the President subject to ratification by the secretariat.

Section 8. Terms for Standing Committees - The term of office for Standing Committee chairpersons shall be two years and applicable training time necessary for new chairpersons.

Even numbered years the following positions will be open for eletion.:
Vice President
Secretary
Pre-Weekend
The Weekend
The Fourth Day
Odd numbered years the following positions will be open for election.
President
Treasurer
Reunion Groups
Palanca
Spiritual Advisors

Section 9. All of the Standing committees may be assigned additional duties by the President or the Secretariat.

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Article VI

Meetings

Section 1. Annual Meeting - The fiscal year of Tres Dias of Central Arizona shall run from January to December. The annual meeting of the TDCA Community shall be held in January in conjunction with the monthly secuela at such time and place as shall be determined by the Secretariat. A quorum shall consist of at least 2/3 of the voting members of secretariat.

Section 2. Regular Meetings - Regular meetings of the Secretariat may be scheduled monthly, but no less than nine times per year, at such time and in such place as shall be determined by the Secretariat. Meetings are open meetings and may be attended by any member of the TDCA community. A quorum shall consist of five (5) members of the Secretariat.

Section 3. Special Meetings - Special meetings of the Secretariat shall be held as determined by the President.

Section 4. All business meetings will follow Robert’s Rules of Parliamentary Procedure

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Article VII

Elections and Appointments

Section 1. Nominations and Elections – Each June the President shall appoint a Nominating committee of four members - two men and two women, subject to approval by the Secretariat. The committee shall elect its own chairperson, and select a slate of nominees for vacating positions on the Secretariat. This slate will be presented to Secretariat at the August Secretariat meeting Voting by the Secretariat shall take place at the September Secretariat meeting and be by secret ballot.

Section 2. New officers and Standing Committees- The newly elected officers and committee chair persons will be presented at the Annual Meeting by the Secretariat and shall serve for a term of two years, or until their successors shall be elected, but not more than two consecutive terms in the same office. The Vice-President and Secretary must be elected in alternate years from the President, and Treasurer to ensure continuity of the Secretariat. A prerequisite for selection of a President is based on that person having previously served on a Secretariat (either locally or another community). Terms shall begin in January and end in December.

Section 3. Appointment of Standing Committee Chairpersons – Additional Standing Committee Chairpersons shall be appointed by the President, subject to approval of the Secretariat. Chairpersons shall serve for a term of two (2) years, or until their successors shall be approved. Chairpersons may select as many members of the community to serve on their committees as are needed to perform the duties of the committee.

Section 4. Appointment of Rector/Rectora Selection Committee - At least six (6) months prior to a scheduled Tres Dias Weekend, the President, with the advice and consent of the Secretariat, will select three (3) to serve on the Rector/Rectora Selection Committee.

Section 5. Rector/Rectora Selection Committee Functions – At least five (5) months prior to the scheduled Tres Dias Weekend, the Rector Selection Committee will meet in a prayerful and cloistered atmosphere to make is selections for Rector/Rectora(s) and will announce them to the Secretariat.

Section 6. Rector/Rectora Vacancy - In case of a vacancy by a Rector/Rectora, the Rector/Rectora Selection Committee will fill that vacancy and announce its selection to the Secretariat.

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Article VIII

Vacancies in Office

Section 1. If a vacancy occurs among the Officers, the vacancy shall be filled for the remainder of the term by the Secretariat. If a vacancy occurs among the Standing Committee Chairpersons, the President shall appoint a replacement to fill the remainder of the term, subject to ratification by the Secretariat.

Section 2. Vacancies – A position shall be vacant upon the death, resignation, removal or disqualification of the incumbent. A vacancy is also created should the incumbent miss three consecutive Secretariat meetings. Vacancies and newly created Secretariat Positions may be filled by appointment by the President, subject to ratification by the secretariat.

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Article IX

Dissolution

Section 1. In the event of dissolution, all of the remaining asset and property of the corporation shall, after necessary expenses thereof be distributed to such organizations as shall qualify under Section 501c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, or, to another organization to be used as in the judgment of a Justice of Supreme Court of the State of Arizona will best accomplish the general purposes for which this corporation was formed.

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Article X

Amendment of By-Laws

Section 1. These by-laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Secretariat. Amendments to the by-laws through policies and procedures adopted by and approved by the Secretariat will supercede any particular part of these by-laws.

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