Charlotte Amateur Radio Corporation Bylaws
revised December 7, 2000
Article 1 – Name
Section 1:
The name of this organization shall be Charlotte Amateur Radio Corporation, hereby known as the Charlotte Amateur Radio Club or “the organization.”
Article 2 – Purpose
Section 1:
The purpose of the organization shall be to secure for ourselves the pleasures and benefits resultant from association of persons with a common interest in Amateur Radio by providing emergency communications; promoting education in radio theory, operating practices, and FCC Rules and Regulations; advancing individual operating efficiency; and conducting club programs and activities to advance the general interest in, and welfare of, Amateur Radio.
Article 3 – Membership
Section 1:
Membership of the organization shall be available to any person without regard to race, creed, sex, age or religion.
Section 2:
Membership shall remain in effect for a period of one year or part thereof upon payment of dues. The Membership year starts in January and expires in December. Dues paid for a period of less than one year will be prorated.
Section 3:
Membership fees shall be determined by a 3/4 vote (75%) of members present, and can only be changed during a Business meeting. There shall be no membership fees charged to members of the Jungle Aviation and Radio Services, Inc. (JAARS).
Section 4:
Applicants for membership will be accepted upon a majority vote of members present during a Business Meeting.
Section 5:
A person’s membership within the organization may be revoked by a 3/4 vote (75%) of members present during a Business Meeting.
Article 4 – Classification of Members and Voting
Section 1:
Regular membership carries a vote in all organizational Business.
Section 2:
Proxies or absentee votes shall be entered by the Vice President. No other member shall be allowed to enter more than one vote.
Article 5 – Officers
Section 1:
The officers of the organization shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Board of Directors shall consist of these officers.
Section 2:
The officers are selected by election from a majority vote of members present.
Section 3:
Term of Office: These officers shall remain in office for a period of one year, with the term starting in January and terminating in December. If an officer can not fulfill the obligations of the office, a new officer shall be determined by Special Election.
Section 4:
Officers of the organization may be removed from office by a 3/4 vote (75%) of members present during a Business Meeting.
Section 5:
Elections:
A. The elections shall be supervised by the Board of Directors. The Elections shall be held each year according to the following schedule:
October: Nominations are accepted.
November: Elections are held.
B. Members shall make their selection using paper ballots. If there is not a quorum present for the November Business Meeting, the ballots shall be delivered to the members in person or by First Class Mail reasonably soon after the Meeting. The ballots shall be returned on or before the December Business Meeting.
C. Vacancies are filled by Special Elections. Special Elections are called by the President, and shall occur during the next regularly scheduled Business Meeting. The members will be notified of a Special Election by First Class Mail postmarked 10 days prior to the next regularly scheduled Business Meeting. If there is not sufficient time to notify the members of the Special Election, the election shall occur during the following regularly scheduled Business Meeting.
D. For the case of Special Elections, the nominations and election may occur during the same Business Meeting. Members shall make their selection using paper ballots. If there is not a quorum present, the ballots shall be delivered to the members in-person or by First Class Mail reasonably soon after. the Meeting. The ballots shall be returned on or before the next regularly scheduled Business Meeting following the election.
Article 6 – Duties
Section 1:
The President shall:
A. Preside at all meetings, maintain order, and insure proper conduct. He/She shall be considered official spokesperson for the organization after conferring with the other officers in regard to all organizational matters.
B. Act as Chairperson for the Board of Directors.
C. Appoint all committees. He/She shall appoint members of committees at his/her discretion.
D. Perform other duties as may be determined by the Board of Directors.
Section 2:
The Vice President shall:
A. Preside in the absence of the President
B. Have the option to be an ex-officio member of all special committees.
C. Prepare programs for meetings.
D. Act as Parliamentarian and perform other duties as determined by the President.
Section 3:
The Secretary shall:
A. Keep records, record minutes and proceedings of all Business Meetings.
B. Prepare an agenda for meetings, paying particular attention to items and motions either carried over or held until the next meeting.
C. Prepare all official correspondence for the organization, keeping official records of the same.
D. Preside over the meetings in the absence of the President and the Vice President, and perform other duties as determined by the President.
Section 4:
The Treasurer shall:
A. Keep accurate records of all funds and monies.
B. Receive all funds, placing them into the best place with regard to the needs of the organization.
C. Make required and necessary disbursements of funds.
D. Make reports of organizational funds at each Business Meeting and Board of Directors meeting.
E. Advise the Board of Directors of effects to our IRS status with regard to actions of the organization, and perform other duties as determined by the President.
F. Submit quarterly reports in writing to the membership that itemize all disbursements, receipts, and liabilities.
Article 7 – Meetings
Section 1:
There shall be four (4) types of meetings:
1. Board of Directors Meetings
2. Business Meetings
3. Informal Meetings
4. Special Board Meetings
Section 2:
The Board of Directors shall meet quarterly, at which time all members of the Board shall be informed of the organization’s current business and financial status.
Section 3:
The Business Meeting shall be held once each month.
Section 4:
Informal Meetings and Special Board Meetings shall be held as required.
Section 5:
A quorum must be present to hold any meeting of the organization other than Informal Meetings. For Board Meetings, this quorum must consist of any three (3) members of the Board of Directors. For Business Meetings, this quorum must consist of any two (2) members of the Board of Directors and three (3) additional members. All voting on issues not specifically covered in these bylaws shall be carried by a majority vote of members present.
Section 6:
Special Board Meetings may be called by the President. There shall be a three (3) day notice to all Board Members for any special meeting.
Article 8 – Order of Business for Business Meetings
A. Call to Order
B. Reading of the Minutes of the previous Business Meeting
C. Treasurer’s Report
D. Introduction of Guests
E. Reports from Committees
F. Old Business
G. New Business
H. Motion to Close
I. Adjournment
J. Programs of interest to the membership
Article 9 – Committees
Section 1:
Standing Committees: These committees shall consist of the following:
A. Ways and Means Committee:
The chairperson of this committee shall be appointed by the President. The duties of this committee will be to advise the Board of Directors of methods which may be used to raise monies for use by the organization.
B. Bylaws Committee:
The chairperson of this committee shall be appointed by the President. The duties of this committee will be to advise the Board of Directors of any recommended change to these bylaws.
Section 2:
Special Committees:
May be established by the President after conferring with the Board of Directors.
Article 10 – Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 1:
All correspondence entered into on behalf of the organization will be signed by the President and one other member of the Board of Directors.
Section 2:
Dispersal of funds or monies less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Dispersal of funds or monies greater than one hundred dollars ($100.00) will be only upon approval by a majority vote of members in attendance during a Business Meeting.
Article 11 – Amendments
Section 1:
These bylaws may be amended at any Business Meeting provided:
A. That all amendments have been submitted during the previous Business Meeting.
B. That all amendments have been submitted to the Board of Directors at a Board of Directors Meeting.
C. That a 3/4 vote (75%) of the members present approve the amendment.
Signed and Approved:
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President Date Vice President Date
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Secretary Date Treasurer Date
