NORTH COUNTRY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
CONSTITUTION
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
North Country Amateur Radio Club (NCARC) 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.
Membership: Article I
All persons interested in Amateur Radio communication shall be eligible for membership.
Membership shall be by application and election upon such terms as the club shall provide
in its By-Laws.
Officers: Article II
Sec. 1 - The officers of this club shall be: President, Vice-president, Secretary, and
Treasurer.
Sec. 2 - The officers of this club shall be elected for a term of one year by ballot of
the members present, provided there be a quorum, at the annual meeting.
Sec. 3 - Vacancies occurring between elections must be filled by special elections at
the first regular meeting following the withdrawal or resignation.
Sec. 4 - Officers may be removed by a three-fourths vote of the membership.
Duties of Officers: Article III
Sec. 1 - The President shall preside at all meetings of this club, and conduct them
according to the rules adopted. He/She shall enforce due observance of this Constitution
and By-Laws; decide all questions of order; sign all official documents adopted by the
club, and perform all other duties pertaining to the office of president.
Sec. 2 - The Vice-President shall assume all the duties of the president in his/her
absence. In addition, he/she shall organize club activities, plan and recommend contests
for operating benefits, and advance club interest and activity as approved by the club.
He/She shall maintain close liaison with the section Emergency Coordinator to further club
participation in the Amateur Radio Public Service Corps.
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 at each meeting, and mail written meeting notices to each member. At the
expiration of his/her term he/she shall turn over all items belonging to the club to
his/her successor.
Sec. 4 - The Treasurer shall receive and receipt for all monies paid to the club; keep
an accurate account of all monies received and expended pay no bills without proper
authorization (by the club or its officers constituting a business committee). At the end
of each quarter he/she shall submit an itemized statement of disbursements and receipts.
At the end of his/her term he/she shall turn over everything in his/her possession
belonging to the club to his/her successor.
Meetings: Article IV
The By-Laws shall provide for regular and special meetings. At meetings, a minimum of
one-third of the membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
Dues: Article V
The club, 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 expulsion
from the club within the discretion of the membership.
Membership Assistance: Article VI
The club, through designated 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
radiations from club member-stations. The club shall also maintain a program to foster and
guide public relations.
Amendments: Article VII
This Constitution or the By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the total
membership. 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 by mail of the intent to amend the constitution and/or By-Laws at said
meeting.
Robert's Rules shall govern proceedings.
Date: November 1, 1991
Robert Koczur, K1WGO
Daniel J. Truland, W1YCZ
Anthony J. Goceliak, WB2LJW
Michael S. Thompson, N1IMD
Robert L. Haley, KA1YAH
Thomas C. Berry, N1IMC
Richard C. Force, WB1ASL
BY-LAWS
1. Secretary. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep the Constitution and By-Laws
of the Club and have the same with him/her at every meeting. He/She 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 licensed amateurs. Associate Membership is
open to those actively engaged in a class leading to an Amateur Radio license and all
other interested persons. Full Membership includes all club privileges as well as rights
to hold a club office and to vote for club officers. Associate Membership includes all
club privileges except for the right to hold office and vote for club officers.
Applications for membership shall be submitted at regular meetings.
3. Meetings. Regular meetings shall be held on the first Friday of each calendar month.
Special meetings may be called by the president upon the written request of any five club
members. Notices shall be sent to members concerning special meetings and the business to
be trans acted. 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 monthly assessment of $1.00 per member is hereby assessed in
accordance with the provisions of Article V of the Constitution for the purpose of
providing funds for expenses.
Robert Koczur, K1WGO
Daniel J. Truland, W1YCZ
Anthony J. Goceliak, WB2LJW
Michael S. Thompson, N1IMD
Robert L. Haley, KA1YAH
Thomas C. Berry, N1IMC
Richard C. Force, WB1ASL
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