Standardized Chapter Bylaws Essay

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THE ASSOCIATION OF AVIATION ORDNANCEMEN STANDARDIZED CHAPTER BYLAWS Introduction In issuing the Standardized Chapter Bylaws Template, it is not the Association’s desire to dictate how each individual Chapter will conduct its business, but rather to ensure all Chapters meet certain minimum requirements. These minimum requirements are necessary to ensure the association adheres to requirements contained in the Charter, IRS governing directives, and other written directives. The Association realizes each Chapter is unique unto itself, particularly: Association makeup and therefore what works for one may not work for another. That is why the standardized draft allows decisions to be made in various areas. Requirements When notified by …show more content…

The Chapter is fully autonomous and the interest of each regular member shall be equal to the interest of every other regular member. No regular member can acquire any interest entitling him/her to any greater vote, voice, authority or interest in the Chapter greater than any other regular member. ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP AND DUES Section 1. Membership in the Chapter shall be acquired by the recommendation of a current Chapter member, the payment of established Association and Chapter dues, and shall meet the following eligibility criteria: REGULAR MEMBER: Any person who served or is serving within the Aviation Ordnance Rating (Enlisted) or Aviation Ordnance Specialist Designator (Officer, Warrant Officer) in the United States Navy or United States Marine Corps (active or reserve). ASSOCIATE MEMBER: Any person who believes in and supports the objectives of the Association and is sponsored by a regular member. Section 2. Members of the Auxiliary to The Association of Aviation Ordnancemen are eligible to become Members of the Chapter and shall be considered Associate Members. Auxiliary and Chapter dues must be current. Auxiliary Members are not eligible to serve in the position of an elected Officer. Section …show more content…

There must be at least five Chapter Members present to conduct a General Business Meeting. Section 3. During the General Business Meeting the privilege of nominating, making motions, debating and voting shall be limited to Members of the Chapter. Section 4. The Board of Directors shall meet prior to and following the General Business Meeting. Special meetings may be called by the President and must be called upon written request of at least two Members of the Board of Directors. Three Members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Board of Directors. Meetings and votes may be conducted by phone or other electronic means as long as a quorum of the Board is present. A written record of each Member’s concerns and/or vote must be maintained and read into the minutes at the next meeting of the Board. Section 5. During the Board of Directors Meeting the privilege of nominating, making motions, debating, and voting shall be limited to the elected Officers of the Chapter. The President shall withhold his vote in order to break or cause a tie, whichever is in the best interest of the Chapter

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