Murgas Amateur Radio Club

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CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS

Last revised November 2003=

Preamble

We, wishing to secure for ourselves the pleasures and benefits of the association of persons commonly interested in Amateur Radio, constitute ourselves the Murgas Amateur Radio Club, Inc., and enact this constitution as our governing law. It shall be our purpose to further the exchange of information ad cooperation between members, to prom= ote radio knowledge, fraternalism, and individual operating efficiency, and to = so conduct club programs and activities as to advance the general interest and welfare= of Amateur Radio.

ARTICLE I

MEMBERSHIP

All persons interested in amateur radio communication shall be eligible for membership. There shall be two classes = of membership:

REGULAR MEMBER – Any person holding an amateur radio license, who completes an official application, presents himself/herself at the monthly meeting, is approved by the membership and p= ays the membership dues.

ASSOCIATE MEMBER – Any person interest= ed in amateur radio communications who completes an official application, pres= ents himself/herself at the monthly meeting, is approved by the membership and p= ays membership dues.

ARTICLE II

OFFICERS

1. The officers of this club shall be: president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer.

2. The officers of this club shall be elected from the regular membership for a term of one year by ballot of the members present, provided there be a quorum, at the meeting specified in the by-laws for such an election.

3. Vacancies occurring between elections mus= t be filled by special elections at the first regular meeting following the withdrawal or resignation.

4. Officers may be removed by a three-fourths vote of the membership.

5. Election shall be by secret written ballo= t.

ARTICLE III

DUTIES OF OFFICERS

1. The president shall preside at all meetin= gs of this club and conduct the same according to the rules adopted. He shall enforce due observance of this constitution and by-laws, decide all questio= ns of order, sign all official documents that are adopted by the club, and none other, and perform all other duties pertaining to the office of president.<= o:p>

2. The vice-president shall assume all the duties of the president in the absence of the latter. He shall also act as = an activities and program manager.

3. The secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of all meetings, keep a role of members, carry on all correspondence, read communications at each meeting, and publicize activiti= es by any means available He shall at the expiration of his office turn over a= ll items belonging to the club to his successor.

4. The treasurer shall receive and receipt a= ll monies paid to the club. He shall keep an accurate account of all monies received and expended. He shall pay no bills without proper authorization. = At the end of each quarter he shall submit an itemized statement of disburseme= nts and receipts. He shall at the expiration of his office turn over everything= in his possession belonging to the club to his successor.

5. In the event of the death of any officer a committee shall be appointed to initiate reasonable action to acquire any or all property belonging to the club.

ARTICLE IV

MEETINGS

1. The by-laws shall provide for regular and special meetings. At meetings a minimum of 25% of the membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.

ARTICLE V

DUES

1. The club, subject to Article VI, Section = 2, may levy upon the membership such dues or assessments as shall be deemed necessary for the business of the organization within its objects as set fo= rth in the preamble. Non-payment of such dues or assessments shall be cause for expulsion from the club at the discretion of the membership.

ARTICLE VI

AMENDMENTS

1. This constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the regular membership present at the meeting at which t= he amendment is voted upon. Proposals for amendment shall be submitted in writ= ing at a regular meeting and shall be voted on no sooner than 45 days nor later than 75 days from such proposals, providing notice has been sent by mail of= the intent to amend the constitution at said meetings to the members.

ARTICLE VI (continued)

2. The by-laws may be amended by a majority = vote of the regular membership present at the meeting at which the amendment is voted upon. Proposals for amendment shall be submitted in writing at a regu= lar meeting and shall be voted on at the next regular meeting providing notice = has been sent by mail of the intent to amend the constitution at said meetings = to the members.

ARTICLE VII

RULES

1. Deleted

2. No alcoholic beverages shall be served or consumed at any business meeting of the club.

ARTICLE VIII

1. Deleted

ARTICLE IX

1. In the event of dissolution of this corporation all assets will be donated to charitable organizations as defin= ed under section 501c.3 of the Internal Revenue Code.

ARTICLE X

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1. The board of directors of the club shall consist of the four officers and an additional five members elected at larg= e by secret ballot for terms of one year by the same method by which club office= rs are elected.

2. Vacancies occurring between elections mus= t be filled by special election at the first regular meeting following the occurrence of the vacancy.

3. At-large directors may be removed by a majority vote of the membership.

4. The board shall manage club affairs and a= ct as a steering committee, but shall not perform any of the following functio= ns, which are expressly reserved to the membership:

a) make expenditures of club funds in excess= of $100;

b) permanently dispose of club property of obvious value;

c) make changes in the club by-laws or constitution;

d) expel members from the club or remove one= of their own number;

e) dissolve the club.

5. Meetings of the board of directors shall = be open to the membership and shall be reported to the club at the next regular meeting.

BY-LAWS

1. Secretary. It shall be the duty of the secretary to keep the constitution and by-laws of the club and have the same with him at every meeting. He shall cause all amendments, changes, and addi= tions to be noted thereon and shall permit the same to be consulted by members up= on request.

2. Membership. Applications for membership s= hall be submitted at a regular meeting. Each applicant must express a willingnes= s to abide by the constitution, by-laws, and other rules promulgated by the club. Two-thirds of the regular members present shall approve the applicant befor= e he shall be considered accepted.

3. Meetings. Regular meetings shall be held = on the first Wednesday of each calendar month except on legal holidays, at such place as the president shall order. The agenda for the meeting shall be determined by the president. Members may propose additional items for the agenda in line with the preamble of the Constitution when the president requests new business. Discussion of political, religious, and other topics= not directly related to amateur radio should not be presented for the agenda. Special meetings may be called by the president upon the request of any five club members. Notice shall be given to members concerning special meetings = and the business to be transacted. Only such business as designated shall be transacted.

4. Dues. Dues of $15.00 per year per member = are hereby assessed in accordance with the provisions of Article V of the constitution for the purpose of providing funds for current expenses. The d= ues of new members shall be prorated. When more than one member of the same household holds club membership, dues of the second and subsequent members = will be assessed at one half the current rate. As recognition of their achieveme= nt the dues of prospective members or associate members who acquire their init= ial amateur licenses will be forgiven for the calendar year in which they obtain that license.

5. Elections. Election of club officers shal= l be held during the regular monthly meeting in December. Nominations for all positions shall take place during the November meeting and be reopened at t= he December meeting before elections. The term of all officers shall commence = on the first day of January following elections.

6. All meetings shall be conducted according= to Robert's rules of Order and a parliamentarian shall be appointed by the president then in office.