ByLaws for San Diego Kite Club

SDKC ByLaws

ByLaws for Electro Model Flyers

ARTICLE I: NAME

1. NAME

Electro Model Fliers

2. LOCATION

San Diego, California

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE

To further the sport of electric R/C model aviation

ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP

1. QUALIFICATIONS

AMA membership required.

2. DUES

Dues are $TBD per year for open members, $TBD for youth and senior citizens.

3. RESIGNATION

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

4. TERMINATION

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.

5. EXPULSION
   This section provides for enforcement of the Safety Rules that are related to flying activities or any other unacceptable behavior by an individual member or members. Any individual may be expelled from membership from the Club by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the membership if in the officers’ determination, such individual willfully commits any act or omission which is a violation of any of the terms of these Bylaws, or the Rules of the AMA, or which is detrimental the Club, the AMA, or to model aviation.
6. REINSTATEMENT

A two-thirds vote of the membership is required for reinstatement to the club.

ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS

1. OFFICERS

President, Vice- President, Secretary, Treasurer, Safety Officer.

2. TERM OF OFFICE

Officers are elected annually.

3. DUTIES

President shall preside at meetings, VP shall preside in the absence of the president, Secretary records minutes, and Treasurer handles club funds.

4. APPOINTED OFFICERS

Field Marshall, Committee Chairman, Program Chairman.

5. VACANCIES

Officer vacancies are to be filled by vote of the remaining officers.

ARTICLE V: MEETINGS

1. REGULAR MEETINGS
2. SPECIAL MEETINGS

ARTICLE VI: RECORD KEEPING

All records are passed on when new officers are elected.

ARTICLE VII: COMMITTEES

Standing Committees, Special committees, committee membership.

 

 

 

ARTICLE VIII: NOMINATIONS, ELECTIONS, AND RECALL

1. NOMINATIONS

Nominations for officer position can be from the floor or by mail.

2. ELECTION

Elections are held at a regularly scheduled meeting

ARTICLE IX: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

1. ROBERT’S RULES
2. FISCAL YEAR
3. NEWSLETTER
4. CLUB LOGO
5. STANDING RULES
6. DISSOLUTION OF CLUB

The duration of the club shall be perpetual. The club may be dissolved with the approval of two-thirds vote of the membership.

ARTICLE X: AMENDMENT OF THESE BYLAWS

1. PROPOSED
2. APPROVAL
3. VOTING

ARTICLE XI: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE (FLIGHT AND SAFETY RULES)

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 Officer for its consideration by means of a Grievance Form to be filled out and turned into the Safety Officer. At least one witness is required to sign the Grievance Form

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

 

FIRST VIOLATION
Viewpoints of both complainants and accused will be considered. Complainant’s name will be disclosed. A verbal reprimand will be given to the accused by the Safety Officer, and this will be recorded in the Club records.

 

SECOND VIOLATION
Complainant’s name will be disclosed. The accused has the right to a written rebuttal, to be reviewed by the Club Safety Officer. If the Officers so decide, the flying privileges of the accused will be suspended for (30) thirty days. Written notice of this shall be issued and a copy published in the Club newsletter.

 

THIRD VIOLATION

Safety Officer 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. Said expulsion will last for a one-year minimum. A member may be expelled from the Club only upon a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the membership present at the meeting. Voting will be by secret ballot at a regular monthly meeting. The expelled member may reapply for membership after the expiration of the expulsion time period.

 

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 Club Officers.