We, the undersigned, wishing to secure for ourselves the pleasure and benefits of an association of persons commonly interested in Amateur radio, constitute ourselves the COAL FIELDS AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION, INC., 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, fraternal-ism and individual operating efficiency; and to so conduct associations programs and activities as to advance the general interest and welfare of Amateur Radio in the community. We shall strive to prepare ourselves to provide emergency communications service to our community, state, and nation in time of man-made or natural disaster and time of need. We shall also strive to promote and enhance local and international goodwill in the use of Amateur radio.


Membership
All persons interested in Amateur Radio communication shall be eligible for membership. Membership shall be upon such terms as the association shall provide in its By-Laws.
Officers
The officers of this association shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Education & Outreach.
Methods of Election
Section A - Nominations
Nominations for office will be made from the floor by the full membership during the May monthly meeting.
Section B - Terms
The officers of this association shall be elected for a term of one year by written ballot of the voting members present, provided there be a quorum, at the June monthly meeting.

A majority of votes shall constitute the election to office.
Section C - Seating of Elected Officers
Newly elected and retaining officers shall be seated at the July meeting.
Section D - Vacancies
Vacancies occurring between elections must be filled by special election at the first regular meeting following the withdrawal or resignation.
Section E - Removal
Officers may be removed by a 75% vote of the full membership.
Duties of Officers
Section A - Presidential
The President shall preside at all meetings of this association and conduct them according to the rules adopted. He/She shall enforce due observation of this Constitution and By-Laws, decide all questions of order, sign all official documents adopted by the association, and perform all other duties pertaining to the office of president. The President shall chair the Executive Committee.
Section B - Vice Presidential
The Vice President shall assume all the duties of the President in the event of the removal, resignation, or death of the President. In addition, he/she shall organize association activities, plan and recommend contests for operating benefits, and advance association interest and activity as approved by the association. He/She shall maintain close liaison with the ARRL Section Emergency Coordinator to further association participation in the Amateur Radio Public Service Corps.
Section C - Secretarial
The Secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of all meetings, keep a roll of members, and mail or deliver meeting notices and minutes of the previous meeting to each member. At the expiration of his/her term he/she shall turn over all items belonging to the association to the successor.
Section D - Treasurer
The Treasurer shall receive and receipt for all monies paid to the association, keep an accurate account of all monies received and expended, pay no bills without proper authorization (by the association or its officers constituting a business committee). The Treasurer shall hold, maintain and update all Federal, State and Local tax forms and associated manuals. The treasurer shall pass a full background check before being seated. At the end of his/her term he/she shall turn over everything in his/her possession belonging to the association, to the successor.
Section E - Education and Outreach
The Education and Outreach officer shall observe all proceedings of the regular meetings and executive committee meetings to break any ties, to prevent any oversight of these proceedings. The Education and Outreach officer shall chair the Education and Outreach committee as well appointing any sub-committee pertaining to this office. At the end of his/her term he/she shall turn over everything in his/her possession belonging to the association, to the successor.
Meetings
The by-laws shall provide for regular and special meetings. At the meetings, a minimum of 25% of the current membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. Roberts Rules of Order shall govern all proceedings.
Dues
The association, 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. Non-payment of such dues or assessments shall be cause for the expulsion from the association, the removal of voting privileges, or both, within the discretion of the association membership. The only exemption is when a member either is or turning 70 years old. 
Membership Assistance
The association, through its designated Interference, Public Relations, or Operations Committee will provide technical advice to all members or prospective members, concerning equipment design and operation, to assist in frequency observance, clean signals, uniform practice, and absence of spurious radiations from association member stations. The association shall also maintain a program to foster and guide new and prospective amateurs.
Amendments
This constitution or the By-Laws may be amended by a 75% vote of the total membership present and voting. 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 of the intent to amend the Constitution and/or By-Laws.
Association Disbandment
The Coal Fields Amateur Radio Association, Inc. can only be disbanded by a 100% Yes Vote to Disband by 100% of the total voting membership.
SIGNATURE PAGE
APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON

THIS DAY OF
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THIS  MONTH OF
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THIS YEAR OF
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SIGNATURES OF THOSE INVOLVED IN THE FORMATION OF THIS ASSOCIATION:
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COAL FIELDS AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION, INC.

The official name shall be constituted from the following:
COAL FIELDS AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION;
CFARA;
THE ASSOCIATION.



1.0 Secretary -
The Secretary shall preform the duty of to keep the Constitution and By-Laws of the association and have the same with him/her at every meeting. He/She shall note all amendments, changes, additions, and deletions to the Constitution and By-Laws and permit it to be consulted by members upon request. The Secretary shall also provide a copy of the association Constitution and By-Laws to every new member. The Secretary shall appoint upon approval of the other association officers an assistant secretary for the duration of the sitting secretary.
1.1 Secretary Assistant -
The Secretary Assistant shall be under the jurisdiction of the sitting Secretary; and, work closely with the sitting secretary in all secretarial duties; and, shall have all duties as secretary; and to exercise the secretarial duties only when the sitting secretary is unable to perform temporarily. If, the secretary is no longer able to fulfill the secretarial duties, and until a replacement is voted on,   The Secretary Assistant shall assume all the duties of the Secretary in the event of the removal, resignation, or death of the Secretary.. The Secretary Assistant is eligible to be voted into the Secretary position.
2.0 Membership -
2.1 Full Membership -
Full membership is open to all licensed amateurs. Full membership includes all association privileges as well as the right to vote and hold association office.
2.2 Associate Membership -
Associate membership includes all association privileges, except the right to vote and hold association office.
2.3 Family membership -
Family membership is for those of full or associate members' family members includes all association privileges, except the right to vote and hold association office.
Membership is effective upon payment of dues.
3.0 Dues -
The association dues are payable in advance, but are due during the regular May monthly meeting, become delinquent immediately after the close of the regular June monthly meeting. A delinquent member forfeits his/her right to vote in association matters. If the dues remain unpaid at the close of the fiscal year, the association members name will be dropped from the membership roll.
3.1 Full Membership Dues -
A yearly assessment of $25.00 per full member is hereby assessed in accordance with the provisions of Article V of the Constitution, for the purpose of providing funds for club expenses. 
3.2 Associate Membership Dues -
An Associate Member is whom is a licensed Amateur Radio Operator but are either not able to attend meetings and/or functions or just want to support the Association endeavors. Also the Associate Member cab be a non-licensed Amateur Radio Operator but still want to support the Association

A yearly assessment of $12.50 per associate member is hereby assessed in accordance with the provisions of Article V of the Constitution, for the purpose of providing funds for association expenses.
3.3 Family Membership Dues -
A Family Member is one whom is living in the same house hold of the Full Member or Associate Member whom is a Licensed Amateur Radio Operator.
A yearly assessment of $6.25 per family member of either full member or associate member is hereby assessed in accordance with the provisions of Article V of the Constitution, for the purpose of providing funds for association expenses.
If a family member holds a current amateur radio operator license, they will have the same privileges as a Full Member.
4.0 Fiscal year -
The fiscal year of the Coal Fields Amateur Radio Association shall be from July 1st to June 30th.
5.0 Meetings -
5.1 Regular meetings -
Regular meetings shall be held on the second Tuesday of each calendar month.

Notices shall be sent or delivered to members concerning regular monthly meetings. Such notices shall be sent or delivered so that they arrive not less than 48 hours before the meeting.
5.2 Special Meetings -
Special meetings may be called by the President or upon request of five current club members. Notices shall be sent or delivered to members concerning special meetings, and the business to be transacted. Such notices shall be sent or delivered so that they arrive not less than 24 hours before the meeting.
6.0 Privilege to Vote by association Full Members -
Any association full member who wishes to exercise his/her right to vote must be present at the association meeting to cast his/her vote.
7.0 Committees -
7.1 Committee Formation -
Committees may be formed from the members whom holds the full or associate membership. Committees shall be chaired only by members holding full membership.
7.2 Committees Reporting -
Committees shall report to the Vice-President by the chair of that committee, and shall include activities of that committee; all monies involved; and any associations with other committees.
8.0 Sub-Committee -
8.1 Sub-Committee Formation
Sub-Committees may be formed by a parent Committee.
8.2 Sub-Committee Reporting -
Sub-Committees shal report to the parent committee only, by the chair of that sub-committee, and shall include activities of that sub-committee; all monies; and any association with other committees or/and sub-committees.