Moultrie Amateur Radio Klub
CONSTITUTION
Preamble
We, the undersigned wishing to secure for ourselves the pleasures and
benefits of the association of the persons commonly interested in Amateur
Radio, do hereby constitute ourselves the Moultrie Amateur Radio Klub
(MARK) and do enact this constitution as our governing law. It shall be
our purpose to facilitate the exchange of information and general
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 welfare of amateur radio in the
general community.
Article I
Membership
Sec. 1 - All persons interested in Amateur Radio shall be eligible for
membership. Membership shall be by application and election of such
terms as the club by its by-laws provide. Associate eligibility will be
decided by the directors of the club. All licensed amateurs shall be
full members unless approved by the directors.
Article 2
Officers
Sec. 1 - The officers of this club shall be: a president,
vice-president, and a secretary/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 on the third Monday of September.
Sec. 3 - Vacancies occurring between elections must be filled by special
ballot, at the first regular meeting at which the withdrawal or
resignation is announced.
Sec. 4 - AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR OR MEMBER MAY BE REMOVED, REPLACED OR
EXPELLED ON MOTION BY A TWO THIRDS VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP PRESENT AT A
MEETING PROVIDED ALL OF THE MEMBERSHIP HAS BEEN NOTIFIED BY MAIL.
(Adopted August 1994)
Article 3
Duties of Officers
Sec. 1 - The president shall preside at all meetings of this club, and
conduct the same according to the rules adopted, he shall enforce due
observance of this constitution and by-laws: decide all question of
order: sign all official documents that are adopted by the club, and
none other, and perform all customary duties pertaining to the office of
president.
Sec. 2 - The vice president shall assume the duties of the president in
the absence of the later: he shall assume organization of club programs
for the meetings: and shall oversee the checkout and use of club
property.
Sec. 3 - The secretary/treasurer shall keep a record of the proceedings
of all meetings, keep a roll of members, submit applications for
membership, carry on all correspondence, read communications at each
meeting, and mail written notices to each member of every meeting of the
club, except when excused by action under by-laws. He shall also receive
and receipt for all monies received and expended. He shall pay no bills
without proper authorization (by the club or its officers constituting a
business committee). At the end of each quarter shall submit an itemized
statement of disbursement and receipts. He shall at the expiration of
his term turn over everything in his possession belonging to the club to
his successor.
Article 4
Committees
Sec. 1 - Committees shall be chosen at regular meetings or for special
occasions may be appointed by the three officers of the club acting as a
business committee approved by the members.
Sec. 2 - ALL COMMITTEES THAT ARE ACTIVE ALL YEAR SHALL MEET ONCE A MONTH
AT A PREDETERMINED TIME AND PLACE. (Adopted August 1994)
Article 5
Meetings
Sec. 1 - THE BY-LAWS SHALL PROVIDE FOR REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS. AT
MEETINGS, ONE THIRD OF THE MEMBERSHIP SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM FOR THE
TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS, EXCEPT; BY A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AT
A MEETING, PROVIDED ALL MEMBERS ARE NOTIFIED IN WRITING OF A SPECIFIC
MOTION OR MOTIONS THAT WILL BE MADE AT THE REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETING.
ONLY THE ITEMS COVERED IN THE MOTIONS CAN BE VOTED ON WITHOUT A QUORUM.
(Adopted August 1994)
Article 6
Dues
Sec. 1 - The Moultrie Amateur Radio Klub 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 within its object as set forth in the Preamble thereof.
Non-payment of such dues or assessments shall be cause for expulsion from
the club within the discretion of the membership.
Sec. 2 - THE MOULTRIE AMATEUR RADIO KLUB FISCAL DUES YEAR SHALL BE FROM
JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31.
Article 7
Membership Assistance
Sec. 1 - This club shall enact appropriate rules to minimize interference
in the operation between stations of its members: It shall formulate
adequate plans for the disposition of any cases of interference to other
radio services where reported as caused by any amateur station operation
in the area of club jurisdiction. 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 in those
channels favorable to amateur work.
Article 8
Amendments
Sec. 1 - This Constitution or the By-Laws may be amended by a two thirds
vote of the total membership. Proposals for the amendments shall be
submitted in writing at a regular club meeting and may not be voted on
until the next regular meeting, EXCEPT: By a two thirds majority of the
club members at a meeting, provided all members have been notified by
mail of the intent to amend the Constitution and, or By-Laws at a
specified meeting.
Article 9
Rules
Sec. 1 - ROBERT'S RULES (or CUSHINGS MANUAL) shall govern.
BYLAWS
Sec. 1 - SECRETARY/TREASURER: It shall be the duty of the
secretary/treasurer to keep the Constitution and Bylaws of the Moultrie
Amateur Radio Klub and have same with him at every regular and special
meeting. He shall cause all amendments, changes and additions to be
noted thereon and shall permit the same to be consulted by members on
request.
Sec. 2 - MEMBERSHIP: Applications for membership shall be submitted at a
regular meeting in writing and each application must express a
willingness of the applicant to abide by the Constitution and Bylaws and
such rules as shall from time to time be promulgated by the club. Two
thirds of those present shall approve the applicant before he shall be
considered elected to the club.
Sec. 3 - MEETINGS: Regular meetings shall be held on the 3rd Monday of
each month at such a place as the president shall order. Special
meetings may be called by the president upon the written request of any
five members of the club. Notices shall be sent to all members informing
them of the special meetings and the business to be transacted. Such
notices shall be sent so that in the ordinary postal delivery they shall
arrive at least twenty four hours before the time therein set for the
meeting. Only such business as is designated in the said notice shall be
transacted at such special meeting.
Sec. 4 - DUES: A regular yearly assessment of twelve dollars ($12.00)
per member beginning in 1990 with an increase of one dollar per year
($1.00) until the year 1998 when dues shall be twenty ($20.00) per year.
Dues shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of Article 6 of
the Constitution.
Sec. 5 - BOARD OF DIRECTOR COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS: The board of
directors shall at any time appoint a committee for the general good of
the club. The club will render assistance to any member of the club on
request, at their convenience. They shall be governed as specified for
the officers in Article 2.
Sec. 6 - COMMITTEES: Special committees for programming, special work,
or publicity and public relations, will be chosen by the club membership
at a regular meeting as the occasions arises.
Sec. 7 - DIRECTORS: ONE MEMBER SHALL BE ELECTED TO BE A DIRECTOR OF THIS
CLUB FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS BY BALLOT OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS
PRESENT AT THE ANNUAL MEETING IN SEPTEMBER. THERE SHALL ALWAYS BE THREE
DIRECTORS, ONE ELECTED EACH YEAR FOR A THREE YEAR TERM. (Adopted August
1994)
Revisions approved by membership August 15, 1994.