ILLINOIS SOCIETY OF ALLERGY, ASTHMA & IMMUNOLOGY
BYLAWS
(As amended September 20, 2023)

ARTICLE I. MANAGEMENT OF THE SOCIETY
The management and conduct of the Society shall be governed by its Executive Committee and its Officers.

ARTICLE II. PURPOSE OF THE SOCIETY
The association is a not-for-profit organization operated exclusively for scientific and educational purposes. In
furtherance of such purposes, it may promote, establish, conduct and encourage the study of allergy and clinical
immunology and exchange views and information in these fields. It shall also represent the membership in
relationship with other organizations, organizations devoted to delivery of medical care, and with the public. It may
assist in the instruction and training of individuals for improving and developing their capabilities in the field of
allergy and in research in that field. Research will be carried on in the public interest and will be made available to
the public on a nondiscriminatory basis. It may receive funds and other property by gift, transfer, devise or bequest,
and invest and reinvest, hold, manage, administer, spend and apply such funds and property, subject to the
conditions and limitations as may be expressed in any instrument evidencing such gifts, transfers, devises or
bequests. No part of the income or principal of the Society shall inure to the benefit of or be distributed to any
member or officer of the Society, but reimbursement for expenditures, payment of a stipend or honorarium to a
person for original research or lectures to the Society, or travel expenses shall not be deemed a distribution of
income or principal.

ARTICLE III. MEMBERSHIP
Membership shall be classified as Fellow, Member, Affiliate, Emeritus and Resident/Fellow-in-Training.
Section 1.
A Fellow shall have the right to vote and hold office. He shall have been a Member for at least two years and shall
have the following qualifications at the time of application for Fellowship status:
(a) They shall be a Doctor of Medicine or equivalent who has pursued the special study of allergy and clinical
immunology for the prescribed period as a full-time Resident or Fellow in a training program recognized by the
American Medical Association Advisory Board of Medical Specialties (or its equivalent) and has successfully
obtained board certification.
(b) Individuals prominent in Allergy and/or Immunology or related fields upon recommendation of the Executive
Committee and approval of two-thirds of the active Fellows present, may be voted directly to Fellowship without
first serving two years as a Member.
Section 2.
A Member shall have the following qualifications and privileges:
(a) Any physician who is licensed to practice medicine in the United States and who is enrolled in or who has
completed an accredited allergy immunology training program.
(b) Members shall have all the privileges of Fellows except the right to vote or hold office.
Section 3. Affiliate Membership
(a) Shall be those persons who are not physicians or equivalent or Doctors of Philosophy, but who are interested in
Allergy and/or Clinical Immunology.
(b) This shall be a special classification in recognition of an individual's interest in a contribution to Allergy.
(c) Affiliate Members shall not have the right to vote or hold office.
(d) A residency requirement may be required if deemed advisable by the Executive Committee.
Section 4. Emeritus Membership
(a) Shall be available to those who have been Fellows for at least ten years and are retired from active practice. The
Emeritus member shall be exempt from dues and they may not vote or hold office. Written notice to the Society
requesting Emeritus membership shall qualify those individuals who meet the requirements.
Section 5. Special Membership Status
(a) A physician who is an active member and has moved to a geographic area that makes it impossible to attend
meetings but desires to receive the Society mailings may apply for the special membership status. Written notice to
the Society requesting special membership shall qualify those individuals who meet the requirements.
Section 6. Resident/Fellow-in-Training Membership
(a) A Resident/Fellow in a qualified training program may apply for membership status.

ARTICLE IV. ELECTION OF MEMBERS
Section 1.
Applicants for any category of membership except Emeritus shall fill out an application blank provided for that
purpose by the Secretary. All applications must be signed by a Fellow of the Society, who acts as sponsor of the
applicant, and all applications must be accompanied by the appropriate dues. Applications will be reviewed by the
Executive Committee prior to presentation to the membership. Initial notice of applications shall be circulated to
the membership with one regular mailing of the Society at least 30 days prior to election. Voting shall take place at
any scheduled Society meeting at which the second notice of application is made.
Section 2.
Applications for any category of membership may be received and read before the membership or voted upon at
any duly constituted business meeting of the Society.
Section 3.
The Secretary of the Society shall provide a written or electronic ballot at the time of election of all prospective
members. A two-thirds majority of the Fellows present and voting shall be necessary for election.

ARTICLE V. OFFICES AND COMMITTEES
Section 1.
The officers of the Society shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, and Historian.
Section 2.
There shall be an Executive Committee consisting of the President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer, the
immediate two past Presidents, and one other member. Thus, a retiring President shall automatically become a
member of the Executive Committee for two years. The Executive Committee shall assume the usual duties
pertaining to such office and other duties that are prescribed by these Bylaws. The Historian may serve as an ex
officio member of the Executive Committee.
Section 3.
Officers may not succeed themselves except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws.
Section 4.
In the event of a vacancy in office or membership in the Executive Committee:
(a) The President shall appoint a replacement for the remainder of the fiscal year, subject to approval by the
Executive Committee. Thereafter, vacancies shall be elected by the membership in the prescribed manner at the
annual meeting.
(b) In the event of a Vacancy in the office of the President, the Vice President shall assume the office. In this
instance, upon recommendation of the Nominating Committee, the President may succeed himself in office.
Section 5.
A. Nominating Committee shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer and two members of
the Continuing Medical Education Committee. Other members of the Executive Committee shall not serve on the
Nominating Committee. This Committee shall announce its recommendations for the officers for the following
fiscal year two months before the last scheduled meeting. Additional names may be placed on the ballot by
petition of ten Fellows submitted in writing to the Secretary-Treasurer at least ten days before the Annual meeting.
Section 6.
Ad Hoc Committees shall be appointed by the President from time to time for purposes not otherwise stipulated in
these Bylaws.
Section 7.
Election of officers shall take place at the Annual meeting. A ballot shall be provided to each Fellow in good
standing, with the proposed slate of officers and spaces for write-in candidates. An affirmative vote by the majority
of those Fellows present and voting shall be necessary for the election of each candidate.
Section 8.
The President, Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer shall be elected annually, each for a term of one year. The
term of office shall be June 1st through May 31st of each calendar year.
Section 9.
The Historian shall be appointed by the Executive Committee to serve for a period of five years.
Section 10.
The President may appoint up to four (4) members to the Practice Matters Committee which will then elect a
Chairperson from its members. This Committee will be responsible for advising the Executive Committee on issues
relating to the relevant business aspects of clinical allergy and immunology practice.

ARTICLE VI. DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section l.
The President, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer and Historian shall perform the duties that are usually incident
to their respective offices.
(a) The President shall be an ex officio member of all committees.
(b) The Vice President shall be Chairperson of the Continuing Medical Education Committee on which the
Secretary-Treasurer and the Immediate Past President shall sit. The Vice President shall appoint up to four
members to this Committee which will be responsible for the planning and conduct of the scientific and
educational programs.

ARTICLE VII. SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION OF MEMBERS
Section 1.
Non-payment of dues, including any special assessment, for one year will result in automatic suspension of any
member without action by the Executive Committee. The member may be reinstated without application by paying
dues for every year starting with the first delinquent year, providing that he has not been expelled for other causes.
Section 2.
Failure to take an active interest in the Society may be grounds for suspension by the Executive Committee.
Section 3.
Members who have been suspended shall be so notified by the Secretary in writing or electronically. If the cause
for suspension is not corrected within two years, the members may be expelled in accordance with the provisions
of Article VII, Sections 4 and 5.
Section 4.
Expulsion without previous suspension may be the result of unethical practice. unprofessional conduct, loss of
license to practice medicine, conviction of a felony or other causes which, in the opinion of the Executive
Committee, require administrative action.
(a) A member who is under consideration for expulsion will be notified in writing of the particulars and given an
opportunity to present their case to an Ad Hoc Committee appointed by the President. This Committee will
recommend exoneration, censure or expulsion, and report the recommendation in writing to the Executive
Committee, which may or may not accept such recommendation.
Section 5.
Expulsion may be accomplished at the next regular meeting by vote of the Executive Committee and approval of
two-thirds of the Fellows present and voting by written or electronic ballot.

ARTICLE VIII. OTHER MATTERS
Section 1.
Annual dues shall be determined from time to time by the Executive Committee.
(a) Special assessments must be approved by the Executive Committee and a majority vote of the Fellows present
at the meeting after notice of the issue has been given.
(b) In the event of hardship the Executive Committee may exempt a member from all or part of his dues for a given
year. Such exemptions may be reviewed annually.
Section 2.
A quorum for the transaction of business shall be twenty percent of the Fellows in good standing.
Section 3.
Regular meetings of the Society shall be determined by the Executive Committee and Continuing Medical
Education Committee. The Annual Meeting shall be held at the last scheduled meeting of the fiscal year.
Section 4.
Special Meetings may be called by the President for consideration of particular problems upon ten days written
notice to the membership. The membership may call a special meeting for consideration of particular problems by
petition of at least ten Fellows. The only business that may be conducted is that for which the meeting was called.
Section 5.
The fiscal year of the Society shall be July 1st to June 30th.
Section 6.
The order of business and other matters not stipulated in these Bylaws shall be in accordance with the latest
edition of ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER.

ARTICLE IX. AMENDMENTS
These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Fellows present and voting at any meeting, provided
notice of such amendments has been made at a previous meeting of the Society and such proposed amendments
have been sent to each Fellow of the Society.

ARTICLE X.
Said Society is organized exclusively for educational and scientific purposes, including for such purposes, the
making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501 (c){3) of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law).

ARTICLE XI.
No part of the net earnings of the Society shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to, its members, officers
or other private persons, except that the Society shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable
compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set
forth in Article II hereof. No substantial part of the activities of the Society shall be the carrying on of propaganda,
or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Society shall not participate in, or intervene in (including
the publishing of or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office.
Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the Society shall not carry on any other activities not
permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation or association exempt from Federal income tax under section 501
(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal
Revenue Law) or (b) by a corporation or association, contributions to which are deductible under Section 170 (c)(2)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue
Law).

ARTICLE XII.
Upon dissolution of the Society, the Executive Committee shall, after providing for the payment of all of the
liabilities of the Society, dispose of all the assets of the Society exclusively for the purposes of the Society in such
manner, or to such organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational,
religious, or scientific purposes as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under section
501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 (or the corresponding provision of any future United States
Internal Revenue Law), as the Executive Committee shall determine. Any of such assets not so disposed of shall be
disposed of by the Circuit Court of the county in which the principal office of the Society is then located, exclusively
for such purposes or to such organization or organizations, as said Court shall determine, which are organized and
operated exclusively for such purposes.