Preamble
We, the undersigned, wishing to secure for ourselves the pleasures and benefits of an association of persons commonly interested in Amateur Radio, constitute ourselves as Idaho Mountain Amateur Radio Society of Central Idaho 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.
Article I
Membership
All FCC Licensed persons interested in Amateur Radio communications shall be eligible for membership. Membership shall be by application and review and voted on by the BOD upon such terms as the club shall provide in its By-Laws.
Membership may not be denied because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, or any other reason that would be biased or prejudicial.
Article II
Officers
Section. 1. Offices
The officers of this club shall be President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, or Secretary/Treasurer.
Section. 2. Election
The officers of this club shall be elected for a term of two years by ballot of the members present at the annual meeting, or by Skype or Zoom.
Section 3. Office limits
An individual may not hold more than one office during the same term.
Section. 4. Vacancies
Vacancies occurring between elections must be filled by special elections at the first regular meeting following the withdrawal or notice of resignation. The vacancy of the President will be filled by the Vice-President and a new Vice-president will be elected.
Section 5. Eligibility
To hold an office an individual must be a member in good standing and hold a valid Amateur Radio License. The Amateur Radio License must not be allowed to expire while holding office.
Section 6. Resignation Any officer may resign his/her position in writing at which time all records and assets of the club will be turned over to the President or Vice President.
Section 7. Removal of Officers
Officers may be removed from office for cause, upon written petition of 2/3rds percent or more members presented to the President or Vice President.
After investigation, the petition will be presented to the membership at the next regular meeting of the club and voted on by the membership.
Removal of an officer requires a two thirds vote of the full membership.
Article III
Duties of Officers
Section. 1. President
The President shall preside at all meetings and conduct them according to the rules adopted. He/she shall enforce due observance of this Constitution and By-Laws; decide all questions of order; sign all official documents adopted by the club, appoint committees, and perform all other duties pertaining to the office of President.
Section. 2. Vice President
The Vice-President shall assume all the duties of the President in his/her absence. In addition, he/she may organize club activities, plan, and recommend contests for operating benefits, and advance club interest and activity as approved by the club.
Section. 3. Secretary
The Secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of all meetings, keep a roll of members, announce membership applications, carry on all correspondence, read communications at each meeting, and provide meeting notices to each member. At the expiration of his/her term he/she shall turn over all items belonging to the club to his/her successor.
Section. 4. Treasurer
The Treasurer shall be in name only under the position of the Secretary until such time as the Club decides to either have dues and assets. At which time these By-Laws and Constitution will be amended.
Section. 5 The Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will consist of all the Officers and the Members at Large, if the Club so decides that Members at Large are required. But a Board of an Odd number should be paramount. The President will chair the Board of Directors. Members at Large round out the Board of Directors. It the event of necessary business between the normal monthly meetings, the Board of Directors can conduct business on behalf of the club. This business must be outlined and discussed at the next monthly meeting.
Article IV
Meetings
The By-Laws shall provide for regular and special meetings. At meetings, a minimum of fifty one percent of the membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business or allocation of funds. A quorum may be achieved via electronic meeting if necessary.
Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern proceedings.
Article V
Dues
The club, will Not have any Dues at this time. The Club can at any time so have a meeting and vote to change this and amend the Constitution to incorporate said dues.
Article VI
Membership Assistance
The club, through designated Radio 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.
Article VII
Club Call sign
The club may apply for a callsign as provided by FCC rules Part 97.
The President shall assign trusteeship of the club call sign.
The trustee shall: Be a member of the club in good standing, hold an extra class license, meet FCC requirements, and not had his/her Radio Amateur licensed revoked or sanctioned at any time. The Trustee may apply for a Vanity call sign, 1×2 or a 2×1 for contesting.
Article VIII
Dissolution of The Club
Section 1. Termination of Operations
If the Board of Director votes that the Club should be dissolved the motion for dissolution must receive more than two thirds vote of the full membership to pass.
Section 2. Disposition of Assets
The Board of Directors shall handle the disbursement of all assets of the club. No member or group of members shall receive benefit from the assets. All equipment will be sold, and net proceeds donated to a non-profit organization. All remaining cash will be donated to a non-profit organization.
Article IX
Amendments This constitution or By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the total membership. 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 at said meeting.