Section 1.

Section 2.

1. To promote interest and experimentation in Amateur Radio
2. To provide emergency and public service communications.
3. To assist in training for and obtaining of an Amateur Radio license or upgrade.
4. To promote club activities that involve interested amateurs and the public.
5. To promote fellowship among area Amateur Radio operators.
6. To promote a high standard of ethics and conduct within the amateur community
7. To encourage compliance with the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Amateur Radio Code.

Article II: Fiscal Year

Section 1.

The fiscal year of the Club shall begin on the first day of January in each year and end at the close of the last day of the following December.

Article III: Membership

Section 1.

All persons interested in Amateur Radio communications shall be eligible for membership.

Section 2.

Members shall comply with the requirements of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Club, all applicable State and Federal laws, and with the laws and regulations of the International Telecommunications Union, as set forth in the most current World Radio Conference.

Section 3.

The club shall not discriminate against any person by reason of age, color, creed, sex, race, religion, disability, or national origin.

Section 4.

There shall be one (1) or more classes of membership in the Club, as defined in the Bylaws.

Section 5.

Failure to abide by the rules set forth as requirements for membership in the Club may result in revocation of membership according to procedures outlined in the Bylaws.

Article IV: Officers

Section 1.

The officers of the Club shall be: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Activities Director.

Section 2.

All of the officers designated in Article IV, Section 1, shall be filled by Full Members. The office of Treasurer shall be filled by a member qualified by age and otherwise to handle funds and/or legal documents according to the laws of the State of Michigan and political subdivisions thereof. Each nominee shall have been a member in good standing for twelve (12) consecutive months immediately prior to the nomination.

Section 3. (Revised Nov. 11, 1996)

Each officer of the Club should be member in good standing of the ARRL.

Section 4.

The officers of the Club shall be elected for a term of one year by ballot of entire voting membership at the Annual Business Meeting, as defined in Article VI, Section 2. No elected officer may hold the same elected office for more than two (2) years unless the office is uncontested.

Section 5.

The start and end of each term of elected office shall coincide with the fiscal year.

Section 6.

Vacancies occurring between elections shall be filled by special election. Nominations shall be held at the first regular meeting following the vacancy, and elections shall be held at the second regular meeting following the vacancy. Such an election will follow the same rules as for regular elections .

Section 7.

Officers failing to comply with the duties expected of them as defined in the Bylaws may be removed from office according to procedures defined in the Bylaws.

Article V: Operations

Section 1.

The operation of the Club shall rest in the hands of the officers of the Club, hereafter referred to as the Board of Directors or the Board.

Section 2.

The Board shall direct the care and expenditure of the funds of the Club, subject to approval by the membership for items outlined in the Bylaws as Regular Business.

Section 3.

The Board shall hold regular monthly meetings, open to the membership, to transact Board business and to direct Club activities.

Section 4.

The Board may recommend Bylaws that will direct the affairs of the Club, which may then be submitted for consideration and approval by the voting membership at a Club meeting, defined in Article VI, Section I.

Article VI: Meetings

Section 1.

There shall be a Club meeting scheduled for each calendar month of the fiscal year. It shall be considered the regular Club meeting.

Section 2.

The Club meeting in the month of October shall be considered the Annual Business Meeting.

Section 3.

The President of the Club shall call a special meeting of the Club upon reception of a written request signed by five Club members. This request must state the business to be transacted. Prior to the meeting, written notices of the meeting time, date, place and nature shall be sent to each member of the Club three (3) days prior to the date of the meeting. Only such business as designated on the request shall be transacted. This special meeting shall not be combined with any other scheduled meeting or activity.

Section 4. (Revised Nov. 11,1996)

For the purposes of voting, a quorum for the transaction of business shall be defined as follows:

1. For major and regular business transactions, as defined in the Bylaws, one third (1/3) of the voting membership shall constitute a quorum
2. For all other business, a simple majority of the elected Board shall constitute a quorum.

Article VII: Dues

Section 1.

The annual dues of members shall be determined by majority vote of the voting membership at the Annual Business Meeting.

Section 2.

All dues shall be due and payable on the first day of the fiscal year.

Section 3.

Members failing to remit dues by the end of the second month of the fiscal year shall be considered delinquent, and all membership rights and privileges shall be temporarily revoked until stated member remits payment.

Article VIII: Membership Assistance

Section 1.

The Club shall enact appropriate rules to minimize interference in operation between stations of its members. It shall formulate adequate plans for disposition of any cases of interference to other radio services reported as caused by an amateur station operating in the area of Club jurisdiction.

Section 2.

The club, through designated committees, shall provide technical advice to members concerning equipment design and operation. This advice will assist members in frequency observance, uniform practice, and elimination of spurious radiation.

Section 3.

The Club shall maintain a program to foster public relations.

Article IX: Amendments

Section 1. (Revised Nov 11, 1996)

The Constitution or the Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the quorum. Proposals for amendments shall be in writing and shall be voted on at the next regular business meeting, provided all voting Club members have been notified of the intent to amend the Constitution or Bylaws at said meeting. All amendments must be approved and attached hereto within sixty (60) days.

Article X: Parliamentary Procedures

Section 1.

Robert’s Rules of Order, Revised shall be the parliamentary authority governing the Club. The President shall have a copy present at all Club meetings.

Article XI: Dissolution

Section 1.

The Club may enter into dissolution by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote. A motion for dissolution shall be in writing and shall be voted on at the next regular business meeting, provided all voting Club members have been notified by mail at least ten (10) days in advance of the meeting of the intent to enter into dissolution.

Section 2.

Upon dissolution of the Club, after paying or adequately providing for the debts and obligations of the organization, the remaining assets shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund, foundation, or corporation which is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, and/or scientific purposes and which has established its tax exempt status under Section 501 © (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

 

 

 

 

 

FENTON AREA AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION BYLAWS

Membership

Section 1.

The definitions of each membership class are as follows:

1. Full Membership is open to all licensed Amateur Radio operators. Full membership includes all Club privileges and voting rights.
2. Student Membership is open to all licensed Amateur Radio operators under 18 years of age. Student membership includes Full Membership rights and privileges.
3. Family Memberships are open to all licensed Amateur Radio operators related to and living with a Full Member. Family membership includes all Club privileges and voting rights.
4. Associate Membership is open to all persons interested in Amateur Radio. Associate membership includes all Club privileges except the right to vote on business and the ability to hold any elected office.
5. Honorary Membership is awarded to individuals who have provided outstanding help and aid to amateur service. Honorary membership shall be awarded by vote of the membership for the purpose of extending recognition and gratitude. Honorary membership does not include any Club privileges or voting rights.

Section 2.

Application for membership in writing may be submitted at any Club meeting or by contacting the Secretary.

Section 3.

A member may resign at any time through written communication to the Secretary.

Section 4.

The board shall consider revocation of a membership upon written request stating by ten (10) or more full members. If the stated reasons appear sufficient, the Board shall advise the accused of the charges. The accused member shall have the right to present a written defense and to appear in person or by duly authorized representative before a meeting of the Board or their authorized representative The member shall be notified of this meeting at least thirty (30) days in advance of the date of the meeting. Club members may attend this meeting.

No later than the next Club meeting, the Board shall make their recommendation and the Club shall vote on the request. A two-thirds (2/3) majority vote shall be required to grant the request. If the vote passes, and the accused member has not voluntarily resigned, said membership shall be revoked and the prorated dues of that member shall be returned.

Officers

Section 1. The office of President:

1. The President shall direct the affairs of the Club, under supervision of the Board.
2. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club, including Board meetings, unless extenuating circumstances mandate otherwise.
3. The President shall conduct the meetings according to established Parliamentary Procedure.
4. The President shall enforce due observance of this Constitution and Bylaws
5. The President shall decide all questions of order.
6. The President shall sign all official documents of the Club
7. The President shall ensure the Club repeater site lease is current, if applicable.
8. The President shall ensure all Club Insurance is current.
9. The President, along with the Vice President and Treasurer, shall be able to sign checks authorizing moneys be paid for services rendered or items purchased.
10. The President shall report on the business conducted at the monthly Board meeting at the monthly General meeting.
11. The President shall create committees for specific purposes to delegate authority.
12. In the event the incumbent Treasurer is re-elected, the President shall perform the audit of the treasury books.
13. The President shall perform or delegate all other duties pertaining to the club not specifically stated in this Constitution and Bylaws.

Section 2. The Office of Vice President:

1. The Vice President shall assume all the duties of the President when the President is absent.
2. The Vice President shall assist the Activities Director in organizing Club activities and contests.
3. The Vice President, along with the President and Treasurer, shall be able to sign checks authorizing moneys be paid for services rendered or items purchased.
4. The Vice President shall have charge over all property belonging to the Club and see that all property, including property loaned to the Club, is properly maintained and inventoried.
5. The Vice President shall maintain a liaison with the ARRL Emergency Coordinator Liaison and shall maintain relations with the community.

Section 3. The Office of Secretary:

1. The Secretary shall record and keep the minutes of all meetings of the Club and the Board.
2. The Secretary shall conduct all correspondence of the Club.
3. The Secretary shall keep and maintain the Constitution and Bylaws of the Club, noting on the document all amendments, changes, or additions.
4. The Secretary shall receive and forward the Club mail, unless extenuating circumstances mandate otherwise.
5. The Secretary shall maintain the Club records and documents and allow them to be consulted by members upon request.
6. The Secretary shall maintain a membership record.
7. Upon receiving a membership application, the Secretary shall forward said application to the Treasurer for processing.

Section 4. The Office of Treasurer:

1. The Treasurer shall collect all moneys due the Club, issue appropriate receipts, and deposit all moneys in the name of the Club in a depository satisfactory to the Board. This depository must possess the ability to expend moneys on the authorization of two of the three authorized officers.
2. The Treasurer shall establish the budget of the fiscal year at the beginning of the term of office.
3. The Treasurer shall keep an accurate account of all moneys received and expended.
4. The Treasurer shall pay no bills without proper authorization from the Board.
5. The Treasurer, along with the President and Vice President, shall be able to sign checks authorizing moneys be paid for services rendered or items purchased.
6. The Treasurer shall present a balance sheet every month to the Board, showing the financial condition and monetary transactions of the Club.
7. The Treasurer shall maintain a membership record indicating the status of all members regarding dues.
8. The Treasurer shall receive the Club mail in the event the Secretary cannot do so.
9. The Treasurer shall maintain the Club financial records and documents and allow them to be consulted by members upon request.
10. Each newly elected Treasurer shall perform an audit of the treasury books from the previous office.
11. The Treasurer shall maintain a capitalized assets inventory.

Section 5. The Office of Activities Director:

1. The Activities Director shall organize Club activities, recommend and plan contests for operating benefits and to advance Club interest and activity as approved by the Club.
2. The Activities Director shall have the option of appointing committees and/or assistants to help with Club activities.
3. The Activities Director shall encourage members to report on personal or Club activities to appropriate media.
4. The Activities Director shall create committees to assist in organizing Club activities.

Section 6.

Each officer shall, at the close of each term of office, pass on all documents and items related to that office to the succeeding officer.

Section 7.

Special Board meetings may be called by the President or shall be called by the President on written request by two (2) Board members exclusive of the President.

Section 8.

If any officer of the club is absent for three (3) consecutive Board meetings, that office shall be considered vacant by the Board.

Section 9.

Upon the written request stating reasons for removal of an officer of one quarter (1/4) of the full membership, the Board shall advise the accused of the charges, and temporarily suspend the office in question. The accused officer shall have the right to present a written defense and to appear in person or by duly authorized representative before a Club meeting. The accused and the membership shall be notified of this meeting at least thirty (30) days in advance of the date of the meeting.

No later than the next Club meeting, the Club shall vote on the request. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Club shall be required to grant the request. If the vote passes, and the accused officer has not voluntarily resigned, the office shall be considered vacated.

Club Business

Section 1.

All business of the club shall fall into one of the three categories:

1. Major business transactions: removal of officers or members, or dissolution. Such business requires a vote by ballot of the membership.
2. Regular business transactions: monetary expenditures over $1000.00, officer elections, dues, or special assessments. Such business requires only a vote by call of the membership, but can be done by ballot.
3. Board business transactions: monetary expenditures of $1000.00 or less, creation of committees, all business not specifically covered by other categories. Such business requires only a vote by call of the Board, but can be done by ballot, at the discretion of the Board

Section 2.

Section 3.