Adopted Nivember 17, 1947 at Palo Alto and Ammended May 2, 1952 at Palo Alto.
Article I: Name and Purpose
Section NR. 1.
This organization shall be known as the Palo Alto Amateur Radio Association.
Section NR. 2.
The purpose for which this club is organized is to bring together in better
friendship amateur radio operators living in the vicinity of Palo Alto to secure
closer cooperation and co--ordination of effort; to elevate the standards
of equipment and cooperation; to secure the benefits of social and educational
contacts with members to abide by all rules, regulations, and laws now in effect
or as my herinafter be in effect, governing the licensing and operation of amateur
stations and operators.
Article Ⅱ: Officers
Section NR. 1.
The officers of this society shall consist of a President, a Vice President,
a Secretary and a Treasurer, all of whom shall hold office for a term of one year,
and all of whom shall be holders of a valid permanent class of FCC amateur radio license.
Section NR. 2.
There shall be an Executive Committee consisting of the President and SIX members
of the club.
Members of the Executive Committee shall hold office for two years, and the Chairman of
the Executive Committee shall be the President of the Club. At the election of officers
for the year 1953, the three members receiving the largest number of votes shall be
elected for a TWO year term, and the three receiving the next largest number of votes
shall be elected for a one year term. Thereafter, all members of the Executive Committee
shall be elected for a TWO year term, three members being elected each year.
The Executive Committee shall have general charge of all interests of the organization,
and the members shall be elected by a majority vote in the same manner as other officers
of the orginization.
The Executive Committee shall adopt ways and means for the purpose of
advancement of the club, designate work to be done between meetings of the club;
convene at any place that may be determined upon at any time upon call of the
President or two thirds of the members thereof, five days notice to be given
by the Secretary; audit all accounts for expenses; direct the expenditure of funds
of the club, but not in excess of the amount held by the Treasurer. The Executive
Committee shall meet at such place as the majority may determine. A majority
of its members shall constitute a qorum for the transaction of business.
Section NR. 3.
Officers may be removed on motion by three-fourths vote of a quorum.
Article Ⅲ
Section NR. 1.
It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of the club,
and to make all committee appointments.
Section NR. 2.
It shall be the duty of the Vice-President to perform all the duties of the
President during his absence.
Section NR. 3.
It shall be the duty of the Secretary to receive all communications that may
be addressed to the cluby or that may be submitted to him by the other officers
of the club, and to make and keep a full report of the proceedings of each meeting.
He shall read the communications upon request of the President.
He shall promptly deliver up all books, papers or other property of the club
to his successor in office or whomever the club may appoint.
He shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by the club
or his office.
Section NR. 4.
It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive all dues and moneys belonging
to the club and pay all orders drawn on him by a majority vote of the members of
the club present at a regular meeting or during the time invervening between
meetings when ordered by the Executive Committee and signed by the President.
He shall make a complete report on all moneys received and disbursed at the
meeting immediately following the termination of the quarter, i.e. 31 March, 30 June,
30 September and 31 December.
He shall promptly deliver up all moneys, books, papers or other property of the club
to his successor in office or whomever the club may appoint.
He shall perform such other duties as may be required of him by the club
or his office.
Article Ⅳ: Membership
Section NR. 1.
The club shall be divided into two classifications, active and associate members.
An active member shall be any person holding a valid amateur radio operator’s
license. Active members shall have full voting privileges. An associate member shall
not hold office.
Section NR. 2.
Any prospective member recommended by an active member, after having attended
two regular meetings as a visitor, may apply for membership. Applications for membership
may be voted upon at the next regular meeting. A three-fourths majority of the members
present shall be required to elect applicant to membership.
Article Ⅴ: Amendments
Section NR. 1.
This constitution or by-laws may be amended by a three-fourths vote of
a quorum. Proposals for amentments shall be submitted in writing at a
regular meeting and may not be voted on until the next regular meeting.
Section NR. 2.
Motion to amend made at any regular meeting shall be mailed to each active
member at least fifteen days prior to the next regular meeting at which time
a vote will be taken. Votes of absentee members may be exercised by a written
proxy.
