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CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I
NAME
The name
of this organization (hereinafter referred to as the "club") shall be
the
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ARTICLE II
PURPOSE
The objectives of this club shall be: (1) To promote the construction and operation of radio controlled aircraft models in the Fresno, California area, (2) To provide for the exchange of worthwhile ideas pertaining to radio controlled modeling, (3) To promote contests involving radio controlled aircraft models, (4) To engage in a program of safety, research, and progress in radio controlled aircraft modeling matters.
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP
1. Any model builder or flyer living in the
la. Applicant being
considered for membership must pay dues as required in ARTICLE V of the By
Laws. Concurrent membership in the
Ib. No application for membership will be
accepted until the Fresno Radio Modelers By-laws, Constitution and Club Safety
rules have been read, understood and the application has been signed verifying
acknowledgement. After the By-laws, Constitution and Club Safety rules have has
been thoroughly explained and agreed to by the applicant, the applicant must
attend the meeting that he/she will be introduced and admitted into membership
by a two-thirds majority vote of all eligible members present. The applicant
can fly at the Fresno Radio Modelers flying field for a period of 30 calendar
days without being voted into membership.If the applicant
does In special cases and
when recommended by to Membership Chairman, an
applicant may be accepted
into membership without attending a regular monthly
meeting.
not attend a normal monthly business meeting, he/she will not be voted into
membership and will
not be allowed to fly at the Fresno Radio Modelers flying field until voted
into membership or
the 30 calendar days runs out.
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2. Any
member may be removed from membership for cause after a hearing by the
Executive Board, presentation of details to the general membership for
consideration, and as determined by a two-thirds majority vote of the members
present at a special or general meeting at which the details are presented.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO FLY AT FRESNO RADIO MODELERS FIELD
1. Any AMA-certified,
Fresno Radio Modelers member.
2. Any AMA-certified, non-Fresno Radio Modelers
guest residing in the greater and sign the
Club Safety rules acknowledging that they are understood and will be abided by.
3. Any
AMA-certified, non-Fresno Radio Modelers guest residing outside of the greater Fresno Radio The guest must read the Field
Safety Rules posted at the field.
Modelers field rules.and
sign the Club Safety rules acknowledging that they are.
understood and will be abided by
4. A non-AMA
certified non-Fresno Radio Modelers guest may fly at the Fresno Radio Modelers
field only one flight with a buddy box.
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BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I
OFFICERS
The
officers of the Club shall be (1) President, (2) Vice-President, (3) Secretary,
and (4) Treasurer. An Executive Board shall be composed of the above officers
and the chairmen of all the standing committees. See By-Laws, ARTICLE VI.
ARTICLE II
DUTIES
1.
The President
shall preside at all meetings of the Club.
He/she shall act as spokesman for the Club in all matters pertaining to
it. He/she shall serve as Chairman of
the Executive Board.
2.
The Vice-president
shall act for the president when he/she is unable to serve, and shall serve as
Program Committee Chairperson.
3.
The Secretary
shall keep the minutes of all meetings and provide meeting information for all
Club members.
4.
The Treasurer
shall collect all monies due and keep a record of all monies received and
disbursed by the Club., maintain a
roster of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all current members, and
shall
serve as Chairperson of the Membership Committee.
5.
The Executive
Board shall act in matters set forth in the Constitution and these By-laws and
shall decide general policy between meetings of the Club
6.
Any dispute resulting from the
interpretation of the By-laws intent will be settled by a majority vote of the
General membership at a regular monthly meeting
ARTICLE III
TERM
All officers of the Club shall serve for a period of one year from date of taking their chairs of office. Nominations of officers will be made from the floor during the general meeting of the months of October and November. Election will be held by majority vote at the December general meeting. Officers will take their chairs of office at the general meeting in January.
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ARTICLE IV
VACANCIES
Vacancy in any office shall be filled by appointment by the
Executive Committee. Such appointment is to serve until the end of the terms
for which the predecessor was elected.
ARTICLE V
DUES
1.
Membership dues are due
and payable to the Membership Chairman as of January 1st annually.
2. All current members'
a. 18 years of age and over shall pay dues of $60.00 per year.
b. Junior members, 17 years of age and younger, shall pay dues
of $30.00 per year.
c. New members shall pay dues corresponding to $5.00 per month
($2.50 per month if 17 years of age or younger at the time of acceptance) for
each month of the year remaining to December 31st,
d. plus a $60.0050.00
initiation fee ($30.00 25.00for
junior members), payable over a period of six months.
2a. Extra family
member rate: Immediate family residing at the same address as an adult Fresno Radio
Modeler may also become a Fresno Radio Modeler member for an initiation
fee of $30.00 per adult 18 years of age or older, $15.00 per junior 17 years of
age or younger. Siblings living at the same address without an adult Fresno
Radio Modeler member may become a Fresno Radio Modeler at the rate of $15.00
12.00 after one sibling has paid the
full junior rate of $30.0024.00.
Concurrent membership in the
2b Initiation fees may
be paid in installments of $10.00 per month for six months, by new members 18
years of age and older. Members 17 years of age or younger may pay $5.00 per
month for six months.
Members who elect to pay the initiation fee by installments and fail to meet
the above conditions will be dropped from the Club without any reimbursements.
2c. Senior citizens who are or will have reached sixty-five
years of age prior to June 1st of the current year that dues are
payable will pay one-half the adult rate:.
iIf
the senior citizen is joining the Fresno Radio Modelers for the first time he
must pay the $60.0050.00
initiation fee.
3. Members may elect to pay membership dues of $160.00 for the forth-coming three-year period. These dues are non-transferable and non-refundable. Senior citizens may elect to pay membership dues of $75.00 for the forth-coming three-year period. These dues are non-transferable and non-refundable.
4.
Dues are delinquent as of January 1st. Any member failing to re-new his/her
membership by February 1st shall be dropped from the Club’s
membership, except in special cases approved by the Membership Chairman.
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Individual
members may request a leave of absence for any reason, and be reinstated as a current
member by paying dues for the balance of the fiscal year (to December 313)
without paying an initiation fee. The maximum time of five (5) years will be
allowed for leave of absence, at the end of the fifth year the individual
member will be removed from the Club roster.
6. Delinquent
members and members on a leave of absence are not entitled to any of the
amenities associated with the current membership (I.E. Club facilities,
contests. Club newsletter, etc.) Executive counsel may elect to continue the
Club newsletter to non-members or leave of absence
members on individual basies.
7. Membership dues of immediate
past officers, the Editor of the Club newsletter (
8. MMembership
for life may be accepted for the payment of a one-time fee of $600.00. This
life membership is non-transferable and fees are non-refundable subsequent to acceptance.
Life members may be recognized by the presentation of any
exclusive membership card and membership badge. Life members will not be
subject to any additional charges normally associated with general membership such as levies, etc. Life
members must maintain membership in the
9. Individual
members may request a discount of dues for working at Club events or workdays
under the following plan: (1) work performed at a one-day event or workday =
$1.50 discount: (2) work performed at a two day event or workday = $4.00
discount. The maximum discount allowed will be $12.50. Members applying for
said discount would be on "the honor system".
10. A
dues free membership for life may be awarded to any member(s) of the Club in recognition
of outstanding service to the Club. The subject member(s) must be nominated at
a regular business meeting, for consideration by the Executive Board. No
immediate vote will be taken: The Executive Board will consider nomination(s)
and make recommendations to the general membership for a majority vote. The
nominee(s) for dues-free membership will be considered by the Executive Board
annually for recommendation to the general membership for a majority vote.
ARTICLE VI
STANDING
COMMITTEES
Chairpersons of the standing committees of the Club shall
be appointed by the President to serve throughout his tenure of office.
Following are the committees: Membership,
Designated Contest Director, Program
Committee, Publicity, Committee,
Field, Raffle, Safety and
Newsletter Publisher. Special committees may be established by the
President as needed. The
Chairperson of a special committee is not a member of the Executive Board.Contest
Committee,
and the Presidents' Advisory Committee consisting
of eight (8) members designated by the President. Rotation
of the President's Advisory Committee is not to exceed four (4) members per
year. Additional special
committees, as required, may be named from time to time by the President.
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