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ARTICLE I
NAME
The name of this organization shall be:
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ARTICLE II
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this organization shall be;
1) To form a body of radio
amateurs interested in the use of the very high frequency and up radio spectrum
as a means of communication.
2) To assist our fellow members to secure better and more
reliable radio communication and test equipment.
3) To encourage application of the highest engineering
knowledge and standards in the design, construction and use of radio
communications equipment.
4) To promote an interchange of ideas and technical
information between members and to assist each other in design, construction
and adjustment of radio equipment.
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP
1) In conformity with the objectives of this
organization, membership shall be confined to those radio amateurs who have a
genuine interest in the VHF and up amateur radio bands
2) Any person who is in possession of a current amateur
radio operator and station license issued by the FCC or any of its successors
shall be eligible for membership.
ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS
1) The officers shall be President, Vice-President,
Secretary and Treasurer.
2) The officers shall be elected for a term of one year
by ballot of the members present, provided there be a quorum, at the annual
meeting.
3) Vacancies occurring between elections will be filled
by appointment by the remaining officers.
4) Officers may be removed by a three-fourths vote of the
membership.
ARTICLE V
DUTIES OF OFFICERS
1) The President shall preside at all meetings and
conduct them according to the rules adopted. He shall enforce due observance of
this Constitution and By-Laws, decide all questions of order, sign all official
documents adopted and perform all other duties pertaining to the office of
President. He shall appoint special committees as needed.
2) The Vice-President shall assume the duties of the
President in his absence. In addition, he shall organize activities, plan and
recommend contests and advance interest and activity as approved by the
organization.
3) The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings,
keep a roll of members, submit membership applications, carry on all
correspondence, read communications at all meetings and notify the membership
of all meetings.
4) The Treasurer shall receive and receipt all monies
paid to the organization, Keep an accurate account of all monies received and
expended, pay no bills without proper authorization. He shall submit an
itemized statement of receipts and disbursements at the end of each quarter.
5) At the end of their respective terms, all out going
officers shall turn over to their respective successors all organization
material, monies, documents and any other items.
ARTICLE VII
DUES
The
organization by a majority vote of the members, may levy upon the membership
such dues or assessments as shall be deemed necessary for the business of the
organization. Non-payment of such dues and assessments shall be cause for
expulsion from the organization within the discretion of the membership.
ARTICLE VIII
MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANCE
The organization through designated 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 member stations. The organization shall also
install and maintain a system of propagation beacons.
ARTICLE IV
AMENDMENTS
This constitution or by-laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of
the total membership. Proposals for amendments shall be submitted at a regular
meeting and shall be voted on at the next regular meeting, provided all of the members
have been notified of the intent to amend the constitution and/or by-laws.
BY-LAWS
1) Secretary. It
shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep the constitution and by-laws and to
have them with him at every meeting. He shall note all amendments, changes and
additions to the constitution and shall permit it to be consulted by members
upon request.
2) Meetings. Regular meetings shall be held quarterly.
Special meetings may be called by the President upon request of any five
members. Notices shall be sent to members concerning special meetings and the
business to be transacted. Only such business as designated shall be
transacted. Notices shall be sent so that they arrive not less than 7 days
before the meeting.
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