[SMCARA] (no subject)

[June Entzi]

Article VIII
Amendments:
The Constitution or the By-laws may be amended by two thirds (2/3) vote of the members present at a regular meeting, provided there is a quorum. Proposals for amendments shall be submitted in writing at a regular meeting and shall be voted on at the next following regular meeting, provided an announcement has been posted on the Association’s web page of the intent to amend the Constitution or By-laws at the said following meeting.

Per this article I will be submitting in writing at this evenings meetings a proposed change to the SMCARA constitution. The proposed changes are also shown below, and will post this item also on the website.  This will not be voted on at this meeting, but as stated above, at the next meeting.  I urge every club member to look at the proposed changes, and come to the March meeting to vote.  I know this change may seem minor to some and unnecessary, but as with our government, we need to respect and participate in the process, even if we may not agree with the content or outcome.

Looking forward to seeing everyone this evening.  The meeting will be at 7 pm, not the usual 730.  Please note the change in time.

73
June

Article III
Elections:
1. The officers of this Association shall be elected for a term of two (2) years by ballot of the members present, provided there be a quorum, at the October meeting. The presiding Officer at the October meeting will accept nominations from the floor. Elections will be held and the candidate for each office who receives the majority vote of the voting members present shall be elected.
2. Nominees for office shall be Regular or Family Members over the age of eighteen (18) and shall give their approval before becoming a candidate for office.
3. The term of office of any Officer of the Association shall be two calendar years, beginning November 1st and ending October 31st.
4. Any Officer may succeed himself in office indefinitely with the exception of the president, who shall be limited to one consecutive two (2) year terms.
5. Officers of the Association may be expelled for violation of the Association’s Constitution, By-laws, or for other conduct which would tend to cause discredit to fall upon the Association or upon amateur radio as a whole. Proposed removal of an officer shall be openly discussed at a regular or special meeting and the reasons for removal explained. All voting members of the Association will be notified of this meeting. The affected officer shall be notified at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting, at which time a vote of the members will be taken. Officers may be removed on the motion by two- thirds (2/3) majority vote of those attending, provided there be a quorum.
6. Any Officer can announce his/her resignation by letter to the Secretary or Treasurer or in person. Said announcement shall be made public at the next regular meeting.
7. Vacancies occurring between elections must be filled by a special election at the first regular meeting after the withdrawal or resignation is announced.
8. Trustees shall be nominated by the outgoing Trustee and or Association President. They must receive a majority vote of approval by a quorum of the general membership at any regular meeting. The
Trustee’s term of office shall continue for the term of the new club license, as indicated on the FCC Form 66O, unless terminated either by the Trustee or by a quorum vote of the general membership at any regular club meeting. Termination by the Trustee shall be the subject of 30 days prior written notice to the Executive Committee. One Trustee per club license is allowed and necessary per FCC rules.





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