[K3CAL] CARA Code Of Civility

[wa4prr at comcast.net]

All,

Below is a copy of the proposed changes to the CARA By-Laws to be voted on at the February Meeting.  They were not sent out in time for the January meeting.  See you at the meeting!

73,

Ron / WA4PRR

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PROPOSED CHANGES TO CARA BY-LAWS

EXISTING WORDING: ARTICLE 1 - MEMBERSHIP

SECTION 7: Member Termination. Any Member may be considered for expulsion for cause (including misconduct) by recommendation passed by a majority of the Board of Directors at a special Board meeting called for such purpose. Such Member shall be notified by registered mail a minimum of two (2) weeks prior of the intention of the Board to consider that Member’s expulsion, and shall be given the opportunity for a hearing before the Board of Directors. If the Board finds cause for removal, the Member will be notified by registered mail to arrive no later than one (1) week prior to a General Meeting, where a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present is required for removal.

PROPOSED WORDING:

SECTION 7: Member Termination.

(1) Any Member may be considered for expulsion for cause (including misconduct or violations of the CARA Code Of Civility) by recommendation passed by a majority of the Board of Directors at a special Board meeting called for such purpose.

(2) Such Member shall be notified by registered mail a minimum of two (2) weeks prior of the intention of the Board to consider that Member’s expulsion, and shall be given the opportunity for a hearing before the Board of Directors.

(3) If the Board finds cause for removal, the Member will be notified by registered mail to arrive no later than one (1) week prior to a General Meeting, where a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present is required for removal.

1 Sunday, November 6, 2016

PROPOSED CHANGES TO CARA BY-LAWS

PROPOSED WORDING:

ARTICLE VI - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS:

SECTION 8: CARA Code Of Civility

The members of the CARA ascribe to the following Code of Civility to ensure that all meetings and activities of the CARA are conducted in a positive and respectful manner.

1. (1)  We recognize that the mission of CARA is to promote the pleasure and benefits of amateur radio, develop individual knowledge and proficiency in amateur radio operations, promote amateur radio operations in the general community, and facilitate emergency and public service communications.

2. (2)  We welcome the views and opinions of all CARA members and pledge to truly listen and to consider diverse points of view. In every disagreement is an opportunity to learn.

3. (3)  As CARA members, we will conduct ourselves in a respectful and civil manner regardless of differences of opinion. We will practice the art of disagreeing without being disagreeable.

4. (4)  We will support CARA officers and members in reminding all participants to conduct themselves in a courteous and professional manner.

5. (5)  We will not use the CARA Email Reflector, CARA repeaters or membership email list to disparage or insult any CARA member, another individual or organization.

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