CONSTITUTION of the YATES AMATEUR RADIO CLUB (YARC)

PREAMBLE:

We, the undersigned, wishing to secure for ourselves the

pleasures and benefits of the association of persons

commonly interested in amateur radio, constitute

ourselves the YATES AMATEUR RADIO CLUB (YARC), 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 operation efficiency, and to

so conduct club programs and activities as to advance the

general interest and welfare of amateur radio in the

community.

MEMBERSHIP: ARTICLE I

All persons interested in amateur radio communications

shall be eligible for membership. Membership shall be by

application and election under such terms as set forth in

the By-laws.

OFFICERS: ARTICLE II

Sec.1-- The officers of this club shall be licensed

amateur radio operators. The offices of this club shall

be those of President, Vice-President, Secretary and

Treasurer.

Sec.2-- The officers of this club shall be elected for a

term of one (1) year by a simple majority vote of members

eligible to vote at the April meeting, provided said

meeting has a quorum present.

Sec.3-- Vacancies occurring between elections must be

filled by special elections at the first regular meeting

following withdrawal or resignation.

Sec.4-- Officers may be removed from office by a

majority vote of membership.

DUTIES OF OFFICERS: ARTICLE III

Sec.1-- The President shall preside at all meetings of

this club, and shall conduct the same according to the

rules adopted. The President shall enforce due observance

of this Constitution and By-laws; decide all questions of

order; sign all official documents that are adopted by

the club, and none other; and perform all other customary

duties pertaining to the office of the President. The

President shall appoint various chairpersons of

committees.

Sec.2-- The Vice-President shall assume all duties of the

President in the absence of the latter. The Vice-

President shall assist the President whenever possible.

Sec.3-- The Secretary shall keep a record of the

proceedings of all meetings, keep a roll of members,

submit applications for membership, carry on all

correspondence, read communications at meetings and mail

meeting notices. The Secretary shall at the end of his

term of office turn over all materials belonging to the

club to the new Secretary.

Sec.4-- The Treasurer shall receive and receipt all

monies paid to the club; shall keep an accurate account

of all monies received and expended. The Treasurer shall

pay no bills without proper authorization. At the end of

each month the treasurer shall submit a statement of

disbursements and receipts to the officers and said

statement shall be presented to the membership at its

stated meeting. The Treasurer shall turn over all

materials belonging to the club to his successor at the

end of his term of office.

MEETINGS: ARTICLE IV

The By-laws shall provide for regular and special

meetings. At meetings, a minimum of one-third of the

voting membership shall constitute a quorum for the

transaction of business

DUES: ARTICLE V

The club, by a majority vote of those present at any

regular meeting, may levy upon the general membership

such dues as shall be deemed necessary for the business

of the organization within its objectives as set forth

in the preamble.

MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANCE: ARTICLE VI

This club shall enact appropriate rules to minimize

interference in operation between stations on its

members; when needed the club shall through a designated

committee such as Interference, Public Relations, and

Operating Practices Committees provide technical advice

to its members and the community to assist in frequency

observance, clean signals, uniform practices and the

absence of spurious radiations from club member stations.

AMENDMENTS: ARTICLE VII

This Constitution or By-laws may be amended by a majority

vote of the voting membership. Those members unable to

attend said meeting shall notify the secretary who will

supply an absentee ballot for this purpose. However,

ballots not received prior to the opening of the meeting

shall be invalid.

RULES: ARTICLE VIII

Robert's Rules of Order shall govern proceedings.

CLUB DISSOLUTION: ARTICLE IX

In the event the Yates Amateur Radio Club is dissolved

for reasons of lack of interest, membership etc., any

funds remaining after payment of bills will be donated

equally to the Penn Yan Library and the Penn Yan Academy

for the purchase of books which will foster interest in

amateur radio by students .