ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
ARTICLE 1. NAME
The name of this orginization
shall be the SOUTHERN INYO AMATEUR RADIO ASSOCIATION
ARTICLE 11. PURPOSE
The purposes for which this association is
formed are:
1. The primary purposes are to operate a non-profit association
for educational end scientific purposes as follows:
A. To educate and increase the proficiency of its members in the
science of radio communication.
B. To provide for the dissemination of information among
its members concerning scientific advancement and
progress in the field of radio communication.
C. To organize and train units of licensed radio amateurs capable
of maintaining radio communication as a
public service during periods of emergency.
D. To encourage and sponsor experimental activities in radio
communication and electronics, to the end that
skills and experience gained in amateur radio will further
the application of electronics to the benefit
of the public at large.
E. To promote the advancement of standards of practice and ethics
in the conduct of amateur radio
Communications
in a free and non-restrictive manor, so long as the
users of the systems adhere to those
Laws and
practice standards.
F. To assist in carrying out these primary purposes, this
association maintains, and intends to continue to
maintain, an active affiliation with The American Radio
Relay League, Inc. of
national non-profit organization of radio amateurs.
2. The general purposes and powers are to have and exercise all
rights and powers conferred on association by its members including contract,
rent, buy, or sell personal or real property, provided, however, that this
association shall not except to insubstantial degree, engage in any activities
or exercise any powers that are not in furtherance of the primary purposes of
this association.
3. No substantial part of the activities of this association shall
consist of carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence
legislation, and the association shall not participate or intervene in any
political campaign (including the publishing or distribution of statements) on
behalf of any candidate for public office.
ARTICLE III. NON-PROFIT PURPOSES
This
association is organized pursuant to the General Law of the State of
ARTICLE IV. HEADQUARTERS
The
location in the State of
ARTICLE V. MANAGEMENT
The general management of the affairs of this association shall be under the control, supervision and direction of the Board of Directors consisting of three members.
ARTICLE VI. BY-LAWS
The qualifications of members of this association, the different classes of membership, if any, the voting and other rights of members, the amount of dues payable, the number of directors and officers and the method of their election and other details of the internal operation of this corporation shall be as set forth in the By-Laws.
ARTICLE VII. DEDICATION OF ASSETS
The property of this association is irrevocably dedicated to educational and scientific purposes, and no part of its net income or assets shall ever incur to the benefit of any director, officer or member thereof or to the benefit of any private individual.
Upon
the dissolution or winding up of this association its assets remaining after
the payment of, or provision for the payment of, all debts and liabilities
shall be distributed to (1)The American Radio Relay League, Inc., if it is then
in existence and exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
but if it is not then in existence or exempt, to another organization which is
organized and operated exclusively for educational and scientific purposes and
which has established its tax exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code.
BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I MEMBERSHIP
All persons interested in amateur radio communication shall be
eligible for membership. Membership shall be regulated by such dues and
conditions as shall be set forth in the club's by-laws.
ARTICLE II OFFICERS
Section 1 - The officers OF this club shall be:
President, Vice-President, Secretary, and
Treasurer.
Section 2 - The officers of this club shall be elected for a term of
one year by ballot of the members
present, provided there be a quorum, at the
November meeting of each year. Nominations for officers will be tendered during
the October meeting.
Section 3 - Vacancies occurring between elections must be filled
by special elections at the first
regular meeting following the withdrawal or
resignation.
Section 4 - Officers may be removed by three-fourths vote of the
membership.
ARTICLE III DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1 - The president shall preside at all meetings of this
association and conduct the same
according to the rules adopted. He shall enforce
due observation of the ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION
and the By-Laws, decide all questions of
order, sign all official documents that are adopted by the club and none other,
insure that all Federal and State documents are filed an a timely basis. He, or
his designee, shall be responsible for obtaining mail sent to the club at its
Post Office box. He shall perform all the customary duties pertaining to the
office of president.
Section 2 - The Vice-President shall assume all the duties OF the
President in the absence of the
latter. He shall also organize club member
activities and programs both of a social and technical nature.
Section 3 - The Secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings
of all meetings, keep a roll
of the membership, carry on all
correspondence, and read any communications at each meeting.
Section 4 - The Treasurer shall keep accurate records of
all monies received and disbursed. He shall
pay those bills: authorized by the memberships. At monthly meetings he shall
present, for or review of the membership, a written account of the month's
activities to include: Beginning Balance, Ending Balance, Receipts, and
Disbursements. At the end of each year an audit of financial records, performed
by two members who shall be appointed by the President, shall be conducted. At
the expiration of his term he shall turn over all records and materials
belonging to the club to his successor.
ARTICLE IV MEETINGS
The By-Laws shall provide for regular and special meetings. At
these meetings one third of the total resident membership shall constitute a
quorum for the purpose OF conducting business.
ARTICLE V DUES
The association, by a majority vote of those present at any
regular meeting, may levy upon the general membership such dues or assessments
as, shall be deemed necessary for the business of the organization within its
objectives a, set
ARTICLE VI AMENDMENTS
These Articles may be amended at any regular meeting of this
association by a two-thirds majority of the voting members (as defined in the
By-Laws) present, notice OF the proposed amendment having been submitted in
writing at a previous regular meeting, having been read to the membership at
three consecutive regular meetings and having been mailed to each voting member
in advance of the meeting at which it is to be voted upon.
ARTICLE VII HONORARIUMS
Section I - In recognition of his contributions to S.I.A.R.A. and
significant donation of a remote radio site and building, Terry Downey (W6TD)
is given a dues-exempt life-membership.
ARTICLE VIII SITES TRUSTEE
The Repeater Site trustee shall be the liaison between the U.S.
Forest Service and S.I.A.R.A. He shall be appointed by the Board of Directors
in harmony with provisions set forth by the U.S. Forest Service. He shall
ensure that all fees
attendant to the repeater site are paid on a timely
basis. Further, he shall have complete control of the facility including the
establishment of engineering standards and operating procedures consistent with
the goals and objectives this association.
ARTICLE IX DIRECTORS
The tenure of the Board of Directors shall be for three years and,
for the purpose of continuity, shall be overlapping. Successors to the Board of
Directors shall be chosen by the existing Directors and shall be subject to the
approval, by simple majority, of the voting membership. Directors can be
removed by a three-fourths vote of the membership.