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BLACK
DIAMOND
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, INC.
CONSTITUTION
as
amended
November 8, 2016
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 BLACK
DIAMOND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, 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, 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. 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
ARTICLE
I � Membership
All
persons interested in Amateur Radio communication
shall be eligible for membership. Membership
shall be upon such terms as the club shall provide in
its By-Laws.
ARTICLE
II
- Officers and Methods of Election
Section A
- The
officers of this club shall be President, Vice
President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Additionally
an �at large� club member will be elected by the
members to serve on the Executive Committee.
Section B
- 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 March monthly meeting.
Section C
- Nominations
for office will be made from the floor by the regular
membership during the February monthly meeting. The election
shall proceed by ballot during the March monthly
meeting. A
majority of votes shall constitute the election to
office.
Section D
- Vacancies
occurring between elections must be filled by special
election at the first regular meeting following the
withdrawal or resignation.
Section E
- Officers
may be removed by a 75% vote of the membership.
ARTICLE
III
- Duties of Officers
Section A
- The
President shall preside at all meetings of this club
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 club, and perform
all other duties pertaining to the office of
president.
Section B
- 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 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
ARRL Section Emergency Coordinator to further club
participation in the Amateur Radio Public Service
Corps.
Section C
- The
Secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of
all meetings, keep a roll of members, and mail or
deliver meeting notices to each member. At the
expiration of his/her term he/she shall turn over all
items belonging to the club to the successor.
Section D
- 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 his/her term he/she shall turn over everything in
his/her possession belonging to the club, to the
successor.
ARTICLE
IV
- 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.
ARTICLE
V
- Dues
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 Non-payment of dues is covered under
paragraph 3 of the By-Laws.
ARTICLE
VI
- Membership Assistance
The
club, 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 club
member stations.
The club shall also maintain a program to
foster and guide new and prospective amateurs.
ARTICLE
VII
- 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.
ARTICLE
VIII
- Club Disbandment
The
Black Diamond Amateur Radio Club, Inc. can only be
disbanded by a 100% Yes Vote to Disband by
100% of the membership.
APPROVED
AND
ADOPTED ON THIS ________ DAY OF ____________, 19__
PRESIDENT
______________________________________
John D. Hymes
BLACK
DIAMOND
AMATEUR RADIO CLUB, INC.
BY
- LAWS
1.
Secretary - It
shall
be the duty of the club 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, 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 club
Constitution and By-Laws to every new member
2.
Membership -Membership
is effective upon payment of dues.
3.
Dues - Effective
April 1, 2017, annual dues of $20.00 per member will
be assessed in accordance with provisions of Article V
of the Constitution, for the purpose of providing
funds for club expenses.
Dues for each additional family member living
in the same household will be $10.00. The club
dues are payable in advance, but are due during the
regular April monthly meeting. Dues become
delinquent immediately after the close of the regular
July monthly meeting.
A delinquent member forfeits his/her right to
vote in club matters.
If the dues remain unpaid at the close of the
fiscal year, the club members name will be dropped
from the membership roll.
4.
Fiscal year - The
fiscal
year of the Black Diamond Amateur Radio Club shall be
from April 1st to March 31st.
5.
Meetings - Regular
meetings
shall be held monthly.
Time and place shall be determined by voting
members at a regular meeting. 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.
Privilege to Vote by Club Members - Any club
member who wishes to exercise his or her right to vote
must be present at the club meeting to cast his/her
vote.
