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Motorola Amateur Radio Club - Illinois Chapter
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Constitution

 

rev 5.0a 9/13/04

Constitution for Motorola Amateur Radio Club of Schaumburg, and surrounding facilities

 

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 Motorola Amateur Radio Club - Schaumburg, Illinois 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, fraternalism 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.

 

Article I, Membership:

 

     All Motorolans interested in Amateur Radio shall be eligible for membership.  Membership shall be by application and election upon such terms as the club shall provide in its by-laws.

 

          Article Ia

 

     Membership shall be defined as those members who are current in annual dues, and active in the club. Four classes of membership shall be available.

1) Active members, are members in good standing whose dues are current, and Regular Employees. Active is defined as participating in at least one club sponsored activity per year such as Field Day, or a Radio contest, i.e., November ARRL Sweepstakes  from the club station. The yearly banquet dinner does not constitute participation in an official club activity.

 

2) Alumni members are members who have left Motorola prior to retirement and may attend off campus meetings and are current in dues.

 

3) Retiree members are members who have officially retired from Motorola, and hold a Yellow retirees badge.

 

4). Contractor employees, the individual member in this category must hold a valid Motorola Contractors picture ID badge.

 

Article II, Officers:

 

     Sec. 1.  The officers of this club shall be: President,

Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and Club Historian  also known as the club Publicist.

 

     Sec. 2 - The officers of this club shall be elected for a term of one year by ballot, or show of hands of the members present, provided there be a quorum (2/3 of members present), at the annual meeting, which shall occur at the Christmas Banquet Dinner. Terms for all officers shall not exceed 2 consecutive terms, unless unopposed.

 

     Sec. 3 - Vacancies occurring between elections must be

filled by special elections at the first regular meeting

following the withdrawal or resignation of that Officer’s position.

 

     Sec. 4 - Officers may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the membership present.

 

Article III, Duties of Officers:

 

     Sec. 1 - The President shall preside at all meetings of this club, and conduct them according to the rules adopted.  The President shall enforce due observance of this Constitution and By-Laws; sign all official documents adopted by the club, and perform all other duties pertaining to the office of President. At the expiration of their term, he/she shall turn over all items belonging to the club to their successor.

          The president shall also at his discretion, form special task groups, and advisory committees to assist him in the course of normal, or special club functions, or activities as he should deem necessary, or required.

 

     Sec. 2 - The Vice-President shall assume all the duties of the President in his/her absence.  In addition, the VP shall organize club activities, plan and recommend contests for operating benefits, decide all questions of order; 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. At the expiration of their term he/she shall turn over all items belonging to the club to their successor.

 

     Sec. 3 - 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, such as the ARRL bulletins, or other such notices as the Secretary shall deem necessary or prudent at each meeting, communicate meeting notices to each member by any appropriate written, or electronic form at the discretion of the Secretary, and advise members of status changes in membership categories, in case of a vote. At the expiration of their term he/she shall turn over all items belonging to the club to their successor.

 

     Sec. 4 - The Treasurer shall receive and receipt for all moneys paid to the club; keep an accurate account of all moneys received and expended; payments exceeding $200 require 2 signatures on the club check. At the end of each quarter the Secretary shall submit an itemized statement of disbursements and receipts.  At the end of their term he/she shall turn over everything in their possession belonging to the club to their successor.

 

Sec. 5 - The Club Historian (publicist), shall receive all articles, written and otherwise, that would be determined by the members, as historic to the origins of the Club and Amateur Radio in general. These items may be archived in a manner that the Historian sees fit as to retain there authenticity. At the end of their term he/she shall turn over everything in their possession belonging to the club to their successor.

 

Article IV, Meetings:

 

     The By-Laws shall provide for regular and special meetings. At meetings, a minimum of 2/3 of the membership shall constitute a quorum for the revision of by-laws, and 12 members shall constitute a quorum for general business.

 

Article V, Dues:

 

     The club, by majority vote of those present at the annual Club Banquet, as described in article IV above, 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 loss of property from the club within the discretion of the officers.

 

Article VI, Membership Assistance:

 

     The club, through designated RFI 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 radiation from club member-stations.  The club shall also maintain a program to foster and guide public relations.

 

Article VII, Amendments:

 

     This constitution or the By-Laws may be amended by a one-forth vote of the total membership present.  Proposals for amendments shall be submitted in writing or e-mail 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. Proxy votes can be submitted in writing or by e-mail for those members who may be traveling, and will not be able to be present.

 

     Robert's Rules shall govern proceedings, unless otherwise noted in this document.

  

By-Laws:

 

1.  Vice President.  It shall be the duty of the Vice President to keep the constitution and By-Laws of the club and have the same with them at all meetings. 

 

2. The Secretary shall note all amendments, changes and additions on the constitution and shall permit it to be consulted by members upon request.

 

2.  Membership.  Full membership is open to FCC licensed Motorola amateurs as outlined in section 1a, or individuals interested in becoming licensed. 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. 

  

3.  Meetings.  Regular meetings shall be held on

the Second Thursday of each calendar month.  Special

meetings may be called by the President upon the written request of any 5 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.

 

4.  Dues.  A regular yearly assessment of $12.00 ($1 per month, pro rated) per member is hereby assessed in accordance with the provisions of Article V of the constitution for the purpose of providing funds for expenses.

  

5. FCC Part 97. All club station(s) under the MARC of Schaumburg, and surrounding facilities shall at all times operate club station(s) and activity(s) in adherence to the FCC rules and regulations covering such operations under rules and regulations Part 97. At no time shall any MARC member operate outside the limits governed by their respective license class at any time, for any purpose, unless supervised by a licensed amateur with privileges for band segments in use as provided for in Part 97.

 

6. In addition to officers, there shall be a Club Trustee who is a Regular Full Time Employee, and it shall be the Trustees responsibility to maintain the Club License, and insure that the Club Stations are operated in accordance to the FCC rules and regulations as outlined in Part 97.

 

 

 

President:     ___________________________ Date: ___________

 

Vice President:___________________________ Date: ___________

 

Secretary:    ___________________________ Date: ___________

 

Treasurer:    ___________________________ Date: ___________

 

Historian:    ___________________________ Date: ___________

 

                                     

MARC encourages all members to review the revised constitution and provide feedback (click here).