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THE CONSTITUTION
WINNIPEG RADIO CONTROL CLUB
BY - LAWS [FEB 97]
ARTICLE I NAME AND PURPOSE
[a] NAME
[b] PURPOSE
- To be a democratic, non-sectarian, non-political, non-profit limited liability organization.
- To bring about and foster a spirit of unity, comradeship and clean sportsmanship amongst members.
- To promote Legitimate sporting events, trials, contests, Social activities, etc. as deemed advisable by executive committee.
- To co-operate with other Clubs having similar interests and conform with the policies and regulations of the National Governing Body.
- To be a Charter Club of the Model Aeronautics Association of Canada.
ARTICLE II MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
[a] ELIGIBILITY
- Applications and members to be of good character, responsible, willing to uphold purposes of the Club, and agree to abide by its constitution, rules and regulations.
[b] There shall be four classes of membership:
- Senior membership
- Junior membership
- Associate membership
- Honorary membership
[c] PRIVILEGES
- Senior members may attend meetings, vote, compete, hold office and may sponsor associate members.
- Junior membership shall be open to anyone under 16 years of age at a reduced membership fee. They shall have all privileges of the senior members except that they may not vote or hold office.
- Associate members may attend meetings but may not vote or hold office.
- Honorary membership shall be awarded specially by the Club in recognition of outstanding contributions to the sport.
- No member shall assign his membership.
[d] APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP
- The applicant, in completing the application form is signifying that they agree to all conditions of membership upon payment of dues.
[e] ANNUAL DUES
- Dues shall be established annually and shall be paid by the first meeting in January. A penalty may be levied with late payment.
[f] GUESTS
- Guests may be invited to meetings. A nominal charge may be made at the discretion of the Executive for attendance at all events or meetings, [other than regular monthly business meetings].
[g] EXPULSION
- If in the opinion of the Executive any member be guilty of conduct which is detrimental to the character or interest of the Club, or has will fully infringed the Constitution or any of the by-laws, rules or regulations of the Club, the Executive may by notice specifying the nature of the offence charged against him, and of the time and place at which he is requested to appear, and if he thereupon neglects to appear, pursuant to such request and notice, or if he having so appeared, fails to satisfy the Executive of his innocence of the offence charged, the Executive may, by vote of a three- quarter majority of its members voting therefore, suspend or expel such member from the privileges of the Club, the time of suspension or expulsion to begin from the day of the decision of the committee has been made known to such member.
- Any member who shall resign or be expelled from the Club shall cease to be member thereof, and shall forfeit all right to or claim upon its property or effects.
ARTICLE III MEETINGS
[a] ORDER OF BUSINESS
- Meeting called to order and Vice-President to announce whether or not a quorum is present. If so then proceed with the following items; if quorum is not present, record fact in Minutes and no further business, except entertainment is to be transacted. Quorum at all special, annual or general meetings of the Club shall be not less than ten percent of the membership and not less than fifteen members.
- Minutes of previous meetings and executive meetings.
- Announcements of new members.
- Statement of finance and presentation of accounts.
- Correspondence and action.
- Unfinished business.
- Committee reports.
- Notice of motions, if any.
- New business.
- Entertainments, or other.
[b] ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
- It is to be held not later than July 1st. The order of business may be altered after Item III [a] 9 when election of officers, for the following year takes place.
[c] MEETINGS
- At least six meetings shall be held annually with notice to the membership at least four days prior to the meeting.
[d] EXECUTIVE MEETINGS
- Shall be held at the call of the President to transact business of the Club. The quorum shall be three.
[e] EMERGENCY MEETINGS
- They may be called by written notice signed by any member of the Executive or any group of ten or more members, said notice to be delivered to all members setting out the purpose of the meeting, at least 48 hours prior to the time called for the meeting. Business shall be restricted to that given in the notice.
[f] VOTING
- All questions, except those pertaining to constitution, will be governed by straight majority vote which may be a show of hands, roll call, or ballot, as decided by the President.
ARTICLE IV OFFICERS AND DUTIES
[a] ELECTED OFFICERS
- The following officers shall be elected at the Annual General Meeting - President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
[b] EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
- This committee shall consist of the elected officers, together with the immediate past President.
[c] PRESEDENT
- He shall call and conduct meetings of membership, appoint committees, with the Chairman as may be required, and act as Chief Executive and Supervisor of Club affairs. He shall have the deciding vote in case of a tie, sign all cheques, approve correspondence and Minutes of meetings, see that a yearly audit of the books is made and transact such other business which may apply to his office. He shall instruct the Secretary to mail notices, ballots, etc. under his name.
[d] VICE-PRESIDENT
- In the absence of the President, or in the case of his death, resignation or inability to act, the duties usually pertaining to that office shall be preformed by the Vice-President. He shall report whether or not a quorum is present at meetings.
[e] SECRETARY
- The Secretary shall keep a record of all meetings, other records and correspondence. All correspondence shall go out and come in via the Secretary. All monies received shall be turned over to the Treasurer. He shall have custody of the club seal.
[f] TREASURER
- The Treasurer shall keep account of all monies handled by the Club, deposit all funds in a chartered bank and counter-sign all cheques with the President. All monies to be paid out by cheque except petty cash may be held up to the sum of one hundred ($100.00) dollars. A statement of the club's financial position is to be available at all regular meetings, or more often if required by the President. He shall be responsible for all Club properties. He shall be responsible for the keeping of the list of members and their addresses up to date.
[g] ASSISTANTS
- Each of the above officers may appoint Chairmen and Directors as required, for carrying out their duties. However, this will not relieve them of their responsibilities. Such appointments and their duties must be approved by the Executive and noted in the Minutes of Executive meetings.
[h] PUBLICITY DIRECTOR
- He shall be appointed from time to time by the Executive and his duties shall be designated by the Executive.
[i] AUDITORS
- Two auditors are to be appointed by the Executive to audit the books annually. They need not be members. The audit shall be made for presentation at the Annual General Meeting.
[j] VACANCIES
- Vacancies of Elected Officers shall be filled by election at the next regular meeting after the vacancy occurs.
ARTICLE V
[a] FISCAL YEAR
- Shall commence with the general meeting in September.
[b] FIELD AND OTHER ASSESSMENTS
- The Club may from time to time levy assessments for the purpose of caring out the objects of the Club, and the Club may also exempt certain or some members from payment of these assessments by reason of age, residence, etc.
[c] LIABILITY
- All persons or corporations extending credit to, contracting with, or having any claim against the W.R.C.C. for payment of such contract or claim, or for the payment of any debt, damage, judgment or decree, or any other money that may otherwise become due and payable to them from the W.R.C.C. shall seek payment from the W.R.C.C. so that neither the members, officers, present or future, shall be personally liable therefore.
[d] CONSTITUTION
- Shall be available to each member upon request.
[e] CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
- The procedure is as follows -
- Notice of Motion to be given at the regular meeting or by twenty-one days written notice to the whole membership.
- Motion to be made at next regular meeting.
- Voting to be by ballot or show of hands, which shall be taken at the meeting at which the motion is made. A two-thirds majority vote is required to carry the motion, based on the number present at the meeting.
[f] OBLIGATIONS
- Each officer and Committee Chairman shall, upon taking office, agree to perform his duties to the best of his ability, and to uphold the constitution of the Club.
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