This club functions to serve and enhance the image and purposes of Amateur Radio. The club shall assist its members in advancing in Technical competence and association with others of similar interest and concern.

The area served by this club shall be South-Central California, including but not limited to the counties of Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Kern, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura.

The principal office in the State of California shall be in the city of Bakersfield, County of Kern. The club may have offices in other locations from time to time as may be mandated by the board of directors.

SECTION 1; GENERAL: Licensed Amateurs, of any Grade, are eligible for General Membership.

SECTION 2; FAMILY: Where two or more members of one family, residing in the same location, are licensed, one Amateur may become a General Member; the other Amateurs may join as Voting Associates, with fees set by the Board of Directors. In this event, a single mailing will be made to the family.

SECTION 3; ASSOCIATE: Persons with a genuine interest in Amateur Radio, but not yet licensed, may join as Associate Members, becoming eligible for General Membership upon receipt of licenses. Also, Amateurs residing at great distances from the Club, wishing to remain on the mailing list for publications, may join as Associate Members. Associate members shall not have a vote.

SECTION 4; APPLICATIONS: Membership applicants shall submit a written application, on forms provided. Acceptance shall be upon majority vote of the Board of Directors, upon recommendation of the Membership Committee.

Section 1; The officers of the Club, constituting the Board of Directors, are (1) President; (2) First (Executive) Vice-President; (3) Second Vice-President; (4) Secretary; (5) Treasurer; (6-7-8-) Three Directors; (9) Immediate Past-President. They shall be elected as outlined in ARTICLE VI of these By-Laws.

SECTION 2; VACANCIES: A vacancy in any office, for any reason, may be filled, for the balance of the term, by appointment by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 3; PRESIDENT: Shall be the chief executive officer; shall, in general, supervise and control the business of the Club. Shall preside at all Board and Membership meetings; be empowered to sign, together with another Officer, any instruments authorized by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 4; VICE-PRESIDENTS: In the absence or inability to serve of the President, the First Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President, the Second Vice-President shall perform such duties in the event of the absence of both the President and First Vice-President. The Vice-Presidents shall also perform such other duties as are, from time to time, assigned by the President or the Board of Directors.

SECTION 5; SECRETARY: Shall keep complete records of the Club's operation; shall be custodian of the Constitution and By-Laws and the Corporation Seal; shall maintain a roster of members; shall record minutes of Board and Membership meetings.

SECTION 6; TREASURER; Shall give notice and collect monies due the Club, depositing same in such bank(s) as designated by the Board of Directors; shall pay all legitimate bills, by check, co-signed by one other officer; shall perform all such other duties as are normally expected of the office or as are assigned by the President or the Board of Directors.

SECTION 7; DIRECTORS: These officers shall perform such duties as are prescribed, from time to time, by the President or the Board of Directors.

SECTION 8; MEETINGS: The BOARD OF DIRECTORS, constituting the management body of the Club, shall meet at least six times annually, with monthly meetings preferred, at such time and place as determined by a majority. Notice of such meetings shall be by any acceptable means, at least one week prior to the meeting. Special meetings may be called by the President or by the request of any two members of the Board. A quorum for the transaction of business shall be no less than four Members of the Board.

SECTION 1; A NOMINATION COMMITTEE shall be appointed by the President, at least two months prior to the Annual Elections. The duties of this Committee shall be to select a slate of nominees for officers, all of whom must be Regular Members, in good standing.

SECTION 2; The Nominating Committee shall present its report at the September Regular Membership Meeting, annually. Further nominations may then be accepted from the floor.

SECTION 3; The Annual Election shall be held by secret mail ballot during the month of October. Results shall be determined by simple majority of those voting. In the event no nominees are presented from the floor, a simple majority of a hand vote will confirm the nominations as presented.

SECTION 4; In the event of a tie vote for any office, there shall be a run-off election between the two candidates receiving the highest vote, procedure for which shall be as outlined in Section 3, above.

SECTION 1; Regular Membership Meetings shall be held at a time and place each month at a location selected by the Board. Regular meetings may also be held at other locations, from time to time, as may be determined by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 2; Notice of Regular Membership Meetings shall be given to each Member by publication in the Club Bulletin or by such other means as will assure that every member is notified.

SECTION 3; Special Membership Meetings may be called by the President, the Board of Directors, or by written request of any three Members. Notice of such meetings shall be made by any suitable means.

SECTION 4; An Annual Meeting, which may be designated a Ladies' Night Dinner Meeting, may be held during November, annually. Newly elected Officers shall be installed at this meeting, to assume office on January first of the following year.

SECTION 5; A Quorum, for the transaction of business at any Regular or Special Membership Meeting, shall be ten percent (10%) of the voting members.

SECTION 1; Initiation Fees, dues and/or other assessments, shall be paid by each member, the amount of which shall be determined by the Board of Directors, endorsed by the Membership.

SECTION 2; Dues shall be paid on an Annual basis, with the period commencing on the first of the year. Members may be suspended or dropped from membership upon recommendation of the Board of Directors, for failure to pay dues within a reasonable time.

SECTION 3; No monies shall be expended nor appropriated beyond the ability of the Club to pay; nor shall monies be expended for any purposes not of direct benefit to the Club or of Amateur Radio.

SECTION 1; Upon assuming office, the President may appoint the following Standing Committees: (a) Membership; (b) Program; (c) Interference; (d) Activities; (e) Education; (f) Repeater; (g) Constitution and By-Laws; (h) Emergency; (i) Public Relations; (j) Bulletin Publication; (k) Field Day; (l) Youth Activity Director; (m) W6LIE Call Trustee.

SECTION 2; The President, as a need arises, may also appoint, from time to time, Special Committees, whose duties may be defined in an enabling motion at a Regular Membership Meeting or by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 3; The DUTIES of each Committee shall be defined, from time to time, by action of the Board of Directors. Generally, these duties shall be as follows:

(a) MEMBERSHIP: Survey the territory to enlist the entry into the Club of all Amateurs and those persons interested in becoming Amateurs. This Committee shall also recommend acceptance of applicants to the Board of Directors.

(b) PROGRAM: Provide interesting, informative programs at all Regular Meetings; provide refreshments, when authorized; conduct raffles, auctions or other activities at meetings.

(c) INTERFERENCE: Investigate complaints of interference to or by any Amateur; suggest and assist with measures for the alleviation thereof; recommend any other action deemed necessary.

(d) ACTIVITIES: Co-ordinate participation by the Club and/or individual members in any constituted operating Contests officially recognized by the Amateur fraternity; plan special operating activities for Club members.

(e) EDUCATION: Set up programs for the education in Amateur Radio of any person wishing to study for an Amateur license or, if already licensed, study for up-grading.

(f) REPEATER: Co-operate with Repeater Trustees in the area; educate members in the proper procedures for use of such facilities and/or assume responsibilities for repeater operation upon acceptance.

(g) CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS: Accept proposals for amendments, put them in proper form, recommend action by the Board of Directors and Membership.

(h) EMERGENCY: Co-operate with local authorities and designated ARRL organizations to provide manpower, equipment and services in event of local or national emergencies of any type.

(i) PUBLIC RELATIONS: Publicize Club activities by maintaining good relations with media representatives. Always present Amateur Radio in a good light, emphasizing work done by amateurs in emergencies, etc.

(j) BULLETIN PUBLICATION: Circulate to each Member, the Media and other interested parties, a monthly Club Bulletin. See that it contains notices of Club meetings and activities; news of and about Members; information of interest; specialized columns covering all phases of Amateur interest. Solicit advertising for its support.

(k) FIELD DAY: Duties shall be assigned.

(l) YOUTH ACTIVITY DIRECTOR: Duties shall be assigned.

(m) W6LIE CALL TRUSTEE: Holds and maintains club call.

SECTION 1; The Chairman of the Constitution and By-Laws Committee shall act as Parliamentarian at all meetings.

SECTION 2; Robert's Rules of Order, Revised, shall be the final authority for resolving any disputed points of procedure at any meeting.

SECTION 1; Proposals for changes or amendments to these By-Laws may be made by any member. All proposals must be in writing and be submitted to the Constitution and By-Laws Committee. This Committee shall put them into proper form and submit them, with their recommendation, to the Board of Directors.

SECTION 2; Proposals shall, then, be submitted, by the Board, with their recommendations, to the Membership at a Regular Meeting. They may then be voted upon, either at that meeting or by mail, as determined by vote.

SECTION 3; Amendments must carry by a two-thirds majority of those eligible to vote to become law.

REVISED July 1986