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Membership Constitution and By-laws
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Membership Constitution and
By-laws Preamble: We, the
undersigned, wishing to secure for ourselves the pleasures
and benefits of an association of persons commonly
interested in Amateur Radio, constitute ourselves the
Current River Amateur Club and enact this constitution as
our governing law. It shall be our purpose to further the
exchange of information and cooperation between members, to
promote radio knowledge and individual operating efficiency,
and to so conduct club programs and activities as to advance
the general interest and welfare of Amateur Radio in the
community. Membership:
Article I All persons
interested in Amateur Radio communication shall be eligible
for membership. Membership shall be by application and
election upon such terms as the club shall provide in its
by-laws. Officers:
Article II Sec. 1: Sec. 2: Sec. 3: Sec. 4: Duties of
Officers: Article III Sec. 1: Sec. 2: Sec. 3: Sec. 4: Meetings:
Article IV The by-laws shall
provide for regular and special meetings. At meetings, a
minimum of one-third of the membership shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business. Dues:
Article V The club, by
majority vote of those present at any regular meeting, may
levy upon the general membership such dues or assessments as
shall be deemed necessary for the business of the
organization. Nonpayment of such dues or assessments shall
be cause for expulsion from the club within the discretion
of the membership. Membership
Assistance: Article VI The club, through
designated interference, public relations and operating
committees will provide technical advice to members
concerning equipment design and operation to assist in
frequency observance, clean signals, uniform practice and
absence of spurious radiations from club member-stations.
The club shall also maintain a program to foster and guide
public relations. Amendments:
Article VII This constitution
or the by-laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the
total membership. Proposals for amendments shall be
submitted in writing at a regular meeting and shall be voted
on at the next following regular meeting, provided all
members have been notified by mail of the intent to amend
the constitution and/or by-laws at said meeting. Robert's Rules
shall govern proceedings... 1.
Secretary: 2.
Membership: 3.
Meetings: 4. Dues: A
regular annual member dues assessment as approved by the
membership at an annual or regular meeting is hereby
assessed in accordance with the provisions of Article V of
the constitution for the purpose of providing funds for
expenses. 5. Interference
Committee. 6. Technical
Committee: 7. Program
Committee:
146.865
minus, 100 Hz
Van Buren, MO
145.310 minus, 100 Hz
Eminence
Constitution
The officers of this club shall be:
The officers of this club shall be elected for a term of
one year by ballot of the members present, provided there be
a quorum, consisting of one-third or more of the voting
membership.
Vacancies occurring between elections must be filled by
special elections at the first regular meeting following the
withdrawal of resignation.
Officers may be removed by a three-fourths vote of the
membership present at a special meeting designated for the
purpose of removal of the officer.
The President shall preside at all meetings of this club
and conduct them according to the rules adopted. He/she
shall enforce due observance of this constitution and
by-laws, decide all questions of order, sign all official
documents adopted by the club and perform all other duties
pertaining to the office of President.
The vice-president shall assume all the duties of the
President in his/her absence. In addition, he/she shall
organize club activities, plan and recommend contests for
operating benefits and advance club interest and activity as
approved by the club. He/she shall maintain close liaison
with the ARRL Section Emergency Coordinator to further club
participation in the Amateur Radio Emergency
Service.
The Secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of
all meetings, keep a roll of members, submit membership
applications, carry on all correspondence, read
communications at each meeting and send meeting notices to
each member. At the expiration of his/her term, he/she shall
turn over all items belonging to the club to his/her
successor.
The Treasurer shall receive and receipt for all monies
paid to the club, keep an accurate account of all moneys
received and expended, pay no bills without proper
authorization (by the club or its officers constituting a
business committee). At the end of each quarter, he/she
shall submit an itemized statement of disbursements and
receipts. At the end of his/her term, he/she shall turn over
everything in his/her possession belonging to the club to
his/her successor.By-laws
It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep the
constitution and by-laws of the club and have the same with
him/her at every meeting. He/she shall note all amendments,
changes and additions on the constitution and shall permit
it to be consulted by members upon request.
Full membership is open to licensed amateurs. Associate
membership is open to those actively engaged in a class
leading to an amateur radio license and all other interested
persons. Full membership includes all club privileges as
well as rights to hold a club office and to vote for club
officers. Applications for membership shall be submitted at
regular meetings.
Regular meetings shall be held on the second Saturday of
each calendar month. Special meetings may be called by the
President upon the written request of any five club members.
Notices shall be sent to members concerning special meetings
and the business to be transacted. Only such business as
designated shall be transacted. Such notices shall be sent
so that they arrive not less than 24 hours before the
meeting.
This committee shall consist of five members (appointed
by the club President). The committee shall direct
investigation, invite proper inquiries, establish technical
facts and testimony and report its results to the
club.
This committee will be organized on an as needed basis
and consist of as many members as may be required for the
project.
For the purpose of promoting the club mission, this
committee will consist of three or more members on an as
needed basis.
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