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BYLAWS of the OTIS MODEL AERO CLUB
3/21/10
ARTICLE I.
(Name)
(Name)The name of the club is the Otis Model Aero Club, hereinafter known as, or referred to, as OMAC, or the Club.
ARTICLE II(Purpose/Objectives)
(Purpose/Objectives)1.The club is organized and shall be operated exclusively for pleasure, recreational, sporting, and other non-profit purposes in the promotion of safe and proper use of radio control miniature aircraft. Further, OMAC will endeavor to encourage the technical development of such models, encourage the membership to expand its knowledge of aerodynamics within the art and sport of model construction and flying, and set standards for the safe operation and enjoyment of that pursuit. OMAC shall also endeavor to secure a suitable flying site for use of OMAC members and guests.
The club is organized and shall be operated exclusively for pleasure, recreational, sporting, and other non-profit purposes in the promotion of safe and proper use of radio control miniature aircraft. Further, OMAC will endeavor to encourage the technical development of such models, encourage the membership to expand its knowledge of aerodynamics within the art and sport of model construction and flying, and set standards for the safe operation and enjoyment of that pursuit. OMAC shall also endeavor to secure a suitable flying site for use of OMAC members and guests.ARTICLE III (Membership Qualification/Class of Membership)
1.Membership is open to any person interested in the design, construction, and/or flying of miniature radio control aircraft. Members accept the responsibility of strictly adhering to Club Bylaws; Club Field Regulations (see Appendix A); the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) rules and requirements (specifically the AMA Safety Code); and when applicable, special event rules. Further, all members are expected to assist in upholding Club Bylaws and safety practices by encouraging compliance of violators, and/or reporting such to Club Officers.
Membership is open to any person interested in the design, construction, and/or flying of miniature radio control aircraft. Members accept the responsibility of strictly adhering to Club Bylaws; Club Field Regulations (see Appendix A); the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) rules and requirements (specifically the AMA Safety Code); and when applicable, special event rules. Further, all members are expected to assist in upholding Club Bylaws and safety practices by encouraging compliance of violators, and/or reporting such to Club Officers. 2.The membership limit is presently unrestricted.
The membership limit is presently unrestricted.3.The Club has two classes of membership: Open and Junior.
The Club has two classes of membership: Open and Junior. A.Juniors are those under the age of 18 by July 1 of the membership year, and for flying site usage, must be accompanied by a responsible adult until cleared by the Safety Officer.
Juniors are those under the age of 18 by July 1 of the membership year, and for flying site usage, must be accompanied by a responsible adult until cleared by the Safety Officer.B.Open members are all other adults.
Open members are all other adults.4.Guests, accompanying a Club member and holding a current AMA membership, shall be accorded flying site privileges on three separate, non-event occasions before being required to become a Member.
Guests, accompanying a Club member and holding a current AMA membership, shall be accorded flying site privileges on three separate, non-event occasions before being required to become a Member.5.Individual members are responsible for ensuring the Secretary has updated mailing and phone information.
Individual members are responsible for ensuring the Secretary has updated mailing and phone information. ARTICLE IV (Dues)
1.Open membership dues are payable before January 1; dues paid after January 1 are assessed an additional $5. A membership year runs from January 1, to December 31. The dues amount for the following year shall be set at the annual meeting, based upon projected needs and reflecting OMAC’s non-profit status.
Open membership dues are payable before January 1; dues paid after January 1 are assessed an additional $5. A membership year runs from January 1, to December 31. The dues amount for the following year shall be set at the annual meeting, based upon projected needs and reflecting OMAC’s non-profit status. 2.New members joining after September 1, shall pay the annual dues, which covers the remaining months of the current year and the following membership year.
New members joining after September 1, shall pay the annual dues, which covers the remaining months of the current year and the following membership year.3.Junior membership is free.
Junior membership is free.ARTICLE V (Financial Structure)
1.All Club dues, income, and earnings shall immediately be passed on to the Club Treasurer for deposit against Club expenditures.
All Club dues, income, and earnings shall immediately be passed on to the Club Treasurer for deposit against Club expenditures.2.Expenditures over $100 must be approved by a motion passed at a regular Club meeting. Expenditures less than $100 may be made without motion, by Club Officers only, to be reimbursed by the Treasurer, so long as they pertain to Club business, and are of Club benefit, and made in good faith. The treasurer shall report all such expenditures at the following Regular meeting.
Expenditures over $100 must be approved by a motion passed at a regular Club meeting. Expenditures less than $100 may be made without motion, by Club Officers only, to be reimbursed by the Treasurer, so long as they pertain to Club business, and are of Club benefit, and made in good faith. The treasurer shall report all such expenditures at the following Regular meeting.3.No part of the Club earnings shall inure to the benefit or be distributed to its members, trustees, or officers, except to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purpose in Art. II, 1, and Art. V, 2.
No part of the Club earnings shall inure to the benefit or be distributed to its members, trustees, or officers, except to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purpose in Art. II, 1, and Art. V, 2.ARTICLE VI (Board of Directors and Officers)
1.The Board of Directors shall consist of a President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and a Safety Officer, and these Directors shall preside over and manage the Club business and affairs, also functioning as the Club Officers in those capacities. An individual may hold only one Office, with the exception of Safety officer. Junior members may not hold office.
The Board of Directors shall consist of a President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and a Safety Officer, and these Directors shall preside over and manage the Club business and affairs, also functioning as the Club Officers in those capacities. An individual may hold only one Office, with the exception of Safety officer. Junior members may not hold office. 2.The Board of Directors shall be nominated from the membership at large, and elected by simple majority to those positions at each September Annual Meeting for a one year term. Officers may be re-elected on an annual basis.
The Board of Directors shall be nominated from the membership at large, and elected by simple majority to those positions at each September Annual Meeting for a one year term. Officers may be re-elected on an annual basis.3.Resignation or incapacitation of a Board Member will result in a special election for that Office at the next advertised Club meeting. Under these conditions, a Board Member may temporarily act in multiple capacities until that meeting.
Resignation or incapacitation of a Board Member will result in a special election for that Office at the next advertised Club meeting. Under these conditions, a Board Member may temporarily act in multiple capacities until that meeting.4.Official Duties
Official DutiesPresident
Shall preside at all meetings, appoint and chair all special committees, have the power to call special meetings, may act as Club Spokesman and correspondent, is the Chairman of the Board of Directors, and in general, shall have the powers and duties generally incumbent upon a President.
Secretary
Shall record and archive all Club meeting minutes, including voting and membership records, is the custodian of all other non-financial records, is in charge of Club correspondence, may edit and publish the monthly Newsletter, and will give all notice required by the Club. Proper Notice is given through the Newsletter, special letter or advertisement, or some other reasonable means of alerting the membership at least 24 hours in advance.
Treasurer
Shall receive all applications and fees for membership, collects and accounts for all Club income and expenses, is responsible for keeping accurate records of all Club financial transactions, and maintains the Club AMA Charter. He shall report current Club balance at meetings, and upon reasonable notice, present all Club financial records and books to the full membership. He will make no disbursements over $100 without a membership motion and approval at a regular meeting.
Safety Officer
Shall be concerned primarily with the well being and safety of individual members, spectators, and other users related to OMAC site flight operations, ensuring compliance of all site and AMA Safety rules and conduct. He, or those acting in his capacity, is empowered to ground any pilot/model not in compliance immediately upon violation until that cause has been corrected.
ARTICLE VII (Meetings)
1.The Club membership shall hold an Annual Meeting, the third Wednesday of September each year, for the election of Club Board of Directors, and for transaction of business that may properly come before the meeting.
The Club membership shall hold an Annual Meeting, the third Wednesday of September each year, for the election of Club Board of Directors, and for transaction of business that may properly come before the meeting.2.Regular meetings shall take place at on the third Wednesday of each month, October through June. Regular and Annual Meetings are held at 7:30 PM at a location determined at the Annual Meeting, but may be relocated through Proper Notice.
Regular meetings shall take place at on the third Wednesday of each month, October through June. Regular and Annual Meetings are held at 7:30 PM at a location determined at the Annual Meeting, but may be relocated through Proper Notice.3.Special Meetings may be called by the President or by petition of 5 or more members to any Club Officer through Proper Notice.
Special Meetings may be called by the President or by petition of 5 or more members to any Club Officer through Proper Notice.4.Generally, meetings will be presided over by the President, with a Treasurer’s report, a reading of the previous meeting’s minutes, old and new business discussed, and motions made and voted upon.
Generally, meetings will be presided over by the President, with a Treasurer’s report, a reading of the previous meeting’s minutes, old and new business discussed, and motions made and voted upon.5.Motions, by any current member, may be offered and approved by majority vote. Official Club business may be conducted only if a quorum of at least two (2) Officers plus ten (10) members, all in good standing, is present. Amending of Club Bylaws is permitted at Regular Meetings by 2/3rds vote, including two affirmative Officer votes, but only after Proper Notice, plus one month, is given. These changes must be then approved at the next Annual Meeting for permanent inclusion within the Bylaws, or they are voided. At all meetings, written proxies presented in writing shall be accepted. Junior members are not permitted to advance a motion, or vote, though are encouraged to otherwise participate.
Motions, by any current member, may be offered and approved by majority vote. Official Club business may be conducted only if a quorum of at least two (2) Officers plus ten (10) members, all in good standing, is present. Amending of Club Bylaws is permitted at Regular Meetings by 2/3rds vote, including two affirmative Officer votes, but only after Proper Notice, plus one month, is given. These changes must be then approved at the next Annual Meeting for permanent inclusion within the Bylaws, or they are voided. At all meetings, written proxies presented in writing shall be accepted. Junior members are not permitted to advance a motion, or vote, though are encouraged to otherwise participate.ARTICLE VIII (Membership Suspension/Termination)
1.Suspension of membership, and all rights and privileges that accompany it, is automatic when any individual’s dues are sixty (60) days in arrears. With payment, that member is re-instated.
Suspension of membership, and all rights and privileges that accompany it, is automatic when any individual’s dues are sixty (60) days in arrears. With payment, that member is re-instated.2.Termination may result for a member whose actions are disorderly or prejudicial to the welfare of the Club or its good name, specifically but not limited to: jeopardizing Club flying site privileges; placing other members, the public at large and/or their property in danger; willful and continued non-compliance with Club By- Laws, the AMA Safety Code and other applicable safety practices.
Termination may result for a member whose actions are disorderly or prejudicial to the welfare of the Club or its good name, specifically but not limited to: jeopardizing Club flying site privileges; placing other members, the public at large and/or their property in danger; willful and continued non-compliance with Club By- Laws, the AMA Safety Code and other applicable safety practices.3.The Club President and/or Safety Officer shall record events and notify violators in writing. Continued violations mandate immediate temporary suspension of all Club rights and privileges upon recommendation by both the Safety Officer and President, until a full Proper Notice hearing at the next meeting. A subsequent affirmative vote, by at least 2/3rds quorum, dictates suspension of all Club rights and privileges.
The Club President and/or Safety Officer shall record events and notify violators in writing. Continued violations mandate immediate temporary suspension of all Club rights and privileges upon recommendation by both the Safety Officer and President, until a full Proper Notice hearing at the next meeting. A subsequent affirmative vote, by at least 2/3rds quorum, dictates suspension of all Club rights and privileges.4.Upon a violator’s written request, a full review of the suspension circumstances may be heard again, to determine by similar vote if termination is justified, or suspension lifted.
Upon a violator’s written request, a full review of the suspension circumstances may be heard again, to determine by similar vote if termination is justified, or suspension lifted.ARTICLE IX (Dissolution)
1.In the event of dissolution of the Club, the Officers shall, after paying or making provisions for the payment of all liabilities and debt, dispose of all Club assets equally spit and distributed among the membership, should no other agreeable plan be put forth. In this instance only, membership is defined as being a member in good standing within six (6) months of the dissolution date.
In the event of dissolution of the Club, the Officers shall, after paying or making provisions for the payment of all liabilities and debt, dispose of all Club assets equally spit and distributed among the membership, should no other agreeable plan be put forth. In this instance only, membership is defined as being a member in good standing within six (6) months of the dissolution date.
