[SOC] CWops By Laws

[Todd]

Even better check out a few things I found in the FAQ and Article of 
Incorporation.

Article II - Purpose

2.1  The corporation is organized exclusively for holding title to property 
within the meaning of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(7).  The purpose 
of the Club is to bring together Amateur Radio operators who enjoy 
communicating by Morse Code (CW); to support operating and social activities 
for members, other Amateurs and their families and friends; to encourage the 
use of CW in Amateur Radio communications; to promote goodwill among 
Amateurs throughout the world; and to foster the education of young people 
and others in matters related to Amateur Radio.



Sounds pretty good.  Hams and their families have  fun time with CW. 
Getting young people involved.  Sounds good as well.



5.  Why is the admittance bar set at 25 wpm?

We want members who have a serious commitment to CW. One way to measure this 
is by competence. 25 WPM doesn't represent an especially high level of 
skill, but it's still a nontrivial accomplishment.

6.  Are you telling me that unless I can send and receive 25 wpm, I'm not as 
strongly committed to the goal of preserving the art of Morse code as those 
who can?

No. It just means that you need to practice a bit before applying for 
membership.

7.  Who decides if I'm qualified? Is there a test?

That's up to your sponsors.


25WPM????  Seriously?  You want to involve Hams and their families, even the 
kiddos, but you set a level that will take some people years to obtain.

Sounds exactly like the FOC, except doesn't someone have to die in order for 
a new member to be accepted?  If that is true then I guess technically you 
could die waiting to become a member of FOC.  Well at least nobody has to 
die to get into the CWop club.

I can do 25wpm on a good day with the wind at my back and a six pack in me. 
Guess I am neither FOC or CWop material.  Good, I like it that way.

HNY to all.

Todd
NØKMA
SOC #814


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From: "Art - W6KY" <w6ky at yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 1:00 AM
To: "Second Class Operators\' Club" <soc at mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [SOC] CWops By Laws

> Please note the CWops Club By Laws for membership removal.
> Most of these can get you the 'Premium SOC' membership plaque to hang on 
> the wall!
>
>
> H.  Removal.  A member may be removed from the Club by vote of the Board 
> if it is   found that the member has
> 1.   seriously violated the laws of his country or radio licensing 
> authorities;
>>>        2.   consistently behaved unethically in relation to his Amateur 
>>> Radio activities;
>>>3.  repeatedly behaved offensively toward other members, including but
>>not limited to racial, ethnic or national prejudice; or
>>>        4.   deliberately and persistently violated any provision of the 
>>> Club's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws.
>>
>>
>>Also:A member shall be deemed no longer a member in the event dues are not
>>paid within 30 days
>>
>>of the due date, which shall be January 15 of each
>>calendar year.
>>
>>
>>73, Art     W6KY
>>www.w6ky.com
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