Club Bi-laws

Constitution

Article 1 - Name

The name of the club shall be the Vienna Sky Sharks Model Airplane Club.

Article 2 - Purpose

Section 1 - The objective of this club shall be to promote model building and flying in Vienna and general locality, and to aid insofar as possible the National Program of the Academy of Model Aeronautics and other AMA activities, looking toward the continual advancement of model aviation in the United Sates.

Section 2 - All special and local enterprises of the Vienna Sky Sharks shall conform to the policies of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, and to the regulations of that organization.

Section 3 - To conduct and operate exhibitions and competitive events to promote model building and flying.

- To purchase, buy, lease, sell or mortgage real estate and to erect and maintain a clubhouse for the use and comfort of its members.

- To buy, sell and deal at wholesale and retail model airplanes, parts, supplies, food, and drinks during exhibitions or contests.

- To train and instruct in the use and enjoyment of model airplane building and flying.

Article 3 - Membership

All persons living in the general area of Vienna shall be eligible to be a member of the Vienna Sky Sharks, provided they meet certain qualifications prescribed by the club and the Academy of Model Aeronautics, with the exception of members under 16 years of age, and show proof of interest in model aviation. Each prospective member shall be required to attend a minimum of two successive meetings during a three month period, prior to his or her acceptance as a member. It is also recommended that the above mentioned member join the Academy of Model Aeronautics after six months and it is mandatory that such member belong to the Academy of Model Aeronautics to participate in any club flying activities.

By-Laws

Article 1 - Officers

The officers of the Vienna Sky Sharks shall be:

A. President

B. Vice-president

C. Secretary

D. Treasurer

E. Senior Advisor (Field Marshall/Safety Officer)

F. A board of directors of (5) members, (all elected officers of the club).

Article 2 - Duties

A. President: The President shall preside at all meetings of the club and shall act as spokesman for the club in all matters pertaining to it. He shall serve as chairman of the board.

B. Vice-president: the Vice-president shall act for the President when he is unavailable to serve.

C. Secretary: The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all the meetings and the attendance roll of such meetings. He shall provide himself with an official minutes book for this purpose. He shall keep the records and files of the club.

D. Treasurer: The treasurer shall keep records of all the Moines received and disbursed by the club.

E. Senior Advisor: The Senior advisor shall have the duties of the Field Marshall and Safety officer as set forth by the guidelines of the Academy of Model Aeronautics.

F. The board of directors: The Board of Directors shall act on all matters of general policy.

Article 3 - Election and Term of Office

Section 1 - All officers of the Vienna Sky Sharks shall serve for one (1) year from January first to December thirty-first inclusive.

Section 2 - The election of officers shall be held at its annual meeting and the newly elected officers shall take office on the first day of January following the annual meeting.

Section 3 - The nominating committee shall be composed of three (3) members appointed from the membership by the President, and nominations will be made by the nominating committee or by individual members following the nominating committee’s report at the annual meeting.

Section 4 - The nominating committee shall prepare and send to all members in good standing, at least three (3) days prior to the annual meeting of the membership, a report recommending at least one (1) nominee for each off to be filled, having previously obtained consent of nominees to become candidates.

Article 4 - Vacancies

Vacancy in any office shall be filled by appointment by the board of Directors. Such appointee will serve to the end of the term which his predecessor was elected.

Article 5 - Meetings

Regular meetings shall be held at the clubs designated meeting place, and meetings shall be held monthly.

Special meetings of the club shall be at any convenient time, upon call by the board of directors, the president, or upon call signed by any ten (10) members of the club, provided that any such call shall name the time and place of such meeting, and shall be issued at least three (3) days in advance of the set date. No notice of regular meetings need be given, except in the case of annual meetings for the elections as stipulated in Article 3 - section 2. all members in good standing shall be notified by mail as to these annual meetings one (1) week in advance.

Article 6 - Regular Business

All regular business affairs and enterprises conducted by the club shall be directed by the President and the board of directors, except at any time the President may call a special meeting of the membership to decide on any problem or business activity.

Article 7 - Dues and Fees

No special assessment shall be levied upon the club membership at any time except by vote of the membership as a whole, and only then by a majority vote of 51 percent of the members present at any meeting on the membership.

Article 8 - Special Funds

The treasurer of the club is authorized to receive contributions or specially obtained funds from any individual or institution to be applied to the operating expenses of the club.

Article 9 - Committees

Committees as required may be named from time to time by the president.

Article 10 –

Resignation, termination, disciplinary action, expulsion and reinstatement of membership

1. Any member in good standing may resign his/her membership by giving written notice to the Club.

2. If any member ceases to have the qualification necessary for membership in the AMA, his/her membership in the Club shall thereby terminate, subject to reinstatement upon restoration of eligibility.

3. This section provides for enforcement of the Safety Rules that are related to flying activities. Any other unacceptable behavior by an individual member or members, as defined by the Board of Directors, become the responsibility of the Board of Directors as stated in Article 1, Duties, Section 1 of these Bylaws. Any individual may be expelled from membership from the Club by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board of Directors if, in the Board of Directors’ determination, such individual willfully commits any act or omission which is a violation of any of the terms of these Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws, or the Rules of the AMA, or which is detrimental to the Club, the AMA, or to model aviation

4. Any member who is expelled from membership may be reinstated to membership only by two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the Board of Directors.

5. The Board of Directors shall have the discretionary authority to provide for and to impose disciplinary action for such acts or omissions, which do not justify expulsion from membership.

Article 11 - Dissolution

1. The Corporation may be dissolved with the approval of a two-thirds (2/3)-majority vote of the total membership.

2. Upon the dissolution of the Corporation, the Board shall, after paying or making provision for the payment of all of the liabilities of the Corporation, dispose of all the assets of the Corporation exclusively for the purposes of the Corporation in such manner, to the Academy of Model Aeronautics, Inc., or to such other organization or organizations organized and operated exclusively for charitable, educational, religious or scientific purposes as shall at the time qualify as an exempt organization or organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or to such other organization with purposes similar to the purposes of this Corporation, as the Board shall determine. Any of such assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Common Pleas (or similar court) of the county in which the principal office of this Corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes and to such organization or organizations, as said court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.

Article 12 - grievance procedure (flight and ground

safety rules)

1. Purpose

The grievance procedure provides a mechanism to enforce existing safety rules by providing a progressive disciplinary system when needed. Although most complaints can be resolved informally, if a complaint is serious or cannot be resolved informally, the matter should be referred to the Safety Committee for its consideration by means of a Grievance Form to be filled out and turned into the Safety Committee Chairman. At least one witness is required to sign the Grievance Form.

2. Safety Committee

The Safety Committee shall use its judgment in carrying out action on the following:

(a) A grievance form (see page 7) will be filled out and turned into the Safety Committee Chairman. At least one witness is required.

(b) FIRST VIOLATION

a. Viewpoints of both complainants and accused will be considered.

b. Complainant’s name will be disclosed.

c. A verbal reprimand will be given to the accused by the Safety Committee, and this will be recorded in the Committee files.

a. Complainant’s name will be disclosed.

b. The accused has the right to a written rebuttal, to be reviewed by the Committee.

c. If the Committee so decides, the flying privileges of the accused will be suspended for thirty (30) days. Written notice of this shall be issued and a copy published in the Club newsletter.

(d) THIRD VIOLATION

a. Committee will notify the accused in writing and the Club members via the Club newsletter that the Club will vote on the expulsion of the accused at the next meeting.

b. Said expulsion will last for a one-year minimum. (Longer if deemed necessary by the Board of Directors).

c. A member may be expelled from the Club only upon a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the membership present at the meeting.

d. Voting will be by secret ballot at a regular monthly meeting.

e. The expelled member may reapply for membership after the expiration of the expulsion time period.

(e) The three actions will not be enforced unless they are accumulated within a two-year period of time.

(f) Any member receiving a Grievance, who directs any retaliation action against the person filing said Grievance, will be subject to immediate expulsion from the Club. This is to include threats, intimidation, physical harm, intentional equipment damage, or any other action deemed to be retaliatory by the Board of Directors.

(g)

Vienna Sky Sharks MAC, Inc. Grievance Form

Date: ____________________ Time : _______________________

Nature of Violation:

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________

Signature: ______________________________________

Witness: ________________________________________

Additional Witnesses (not required):

________________________________________________

Article 13 - Amendments

Amendments may be made to this Constitution and By-Laws at any general meeting of the club membership, provided all members in good standing have been notified in writing at least three (3) days in advance that an amendment is to be considered.