Bylaws

ARTICLE I - NAME

The name of this organization shall be "Condors Radio Control Flying Club of Coral Springs, Inc.", hereinafter referred to as the "Club".

ARTICLE II - EFFECTIVE DATE

These Bylaws are a complete revision of the existing bylaws and as of April 2, 1990 supersede any and all other bylaws.

ARTICLE III - PURPOSES

The purposes of the Club shall be:

1. To promote the good name of radio controlled model aircraft in the community; and,

2. To further by all proper and available means the promotion, construction and operation of radio controlled model aircraft, and the giving and conducting of meetings, contests, and other events for instruction, demonstration, competition and entertainment.

ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP

1. Qualifications: Any person interested in the hobby may become a member based on the following:

(a) Proof of current AMA Membership; and

(b) Attendance at a general membership meeting at which the applicant shall present his current AMA Card and Club membership application to the Secretary of the Club.

2. Election to Membership: Election to membership shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present at a general membership meeting.

3. Total Club Membership: The maximum number of Club members shall determined by a motion passed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present at a general membership meeting.

4. Order of Acceptance: When the membership votes to accept new members, applicants will be taken into membership in the numerical order in which they applied.

5. Failure to Pay Initiation Fees and/or Dues: Prospective members failing to pay the initiation fee and first year's dues within two (2) weeks after the date of notification of acceptance of membership, will be placed at the bottom of the membership applicant list.

ARTICLE V - MEMBERSHIP CLASSES AND DUES

1. Membership Classes. There shall be two (2) classes of Club members:

(a) Senior members, who shall:

(1) Be over 18 years of age, and

(2) Pay full annual dues and a one-time initiation fee; and

(b) Junior members, who shall:

(1) Be under 18 years of age;

(2) Reside with a parent or legal guardian;

(3) Pay annual dues of one-half those of a senior member; and

(4) Pay an initiation fee of one-half that of a senior member, unless a full initiation fee has already been paid by a parent or legal guardian.

2. Amount of Fees and Dues. Initiation fees and yearly dues shall be recommended by the Board of Directors and passed by a majority vote at a general membership meeting.

3. Membership Period. The annual membership period shall be January 1st through December 31st.

4. Non-payment of Renewal Dues. Annual renewal dues must be paid by January 31st, or the membership shall be terminated.

5. Reinstatement. A member failing to pay his dues by the designated time, but who may have extenuating circumstances as to the cause, may write to the Board of Directors, by registered letter, return receipt requested, to the current Club address, explaining the circumstances and requesting an opportunity to appear before the Board. Consideration for reinstatement by the Board will be given at that appearance.

6. Reapplication. Any member terminated because of non-payment of dues shall be considered a new member upon reapplication to the Club.

7. Refunds. Any member terminated for any reason shall not be entitled to any refund of initiation fees, dues or any other funds or assets of the Club.

ARTICLE VI - EXPULSION and DISCIPLINARY ACTION

1. Expulsion

(a) Basis for Expulsion. A member may be expelled from the Club for (1) repeated or persistent violation of flight rules; (2) any act or omission that constitutes a violation of these Bylaws, or any duly established rules of the Club; or (3) any act or omission that is deemed detrimental to the interests of the Club, the AMA or model aviation.

(b) Expulsion Procedure. Expulsion shall be subject to the following procedures and rights:

(1) Petition for Expulsion. Expulsion proceedings may be initiated by a written petition signed by a majority of the Board of Directors. Such petition shall state the alleged grounds for expulsion and shall be presented at a general membership meeting.

(2) Scheduling of Expulsion Vote. Upon receipt of a petition for expulsion, the Club's presiding officer shall read the petition aloud and shall announce that the question of expulsion will be considered and voted upon at the next general membership meeting.

(3) Notice to Subject of Petition. The member who is the subject of the petition shall be notified, by registered mail, of the proposed expulsion within five (5) days after the presentation and reading of the petition. This notice shall be signed by the Club president and shall include an explanation of the conduct charged as grounds for expulsion and the date, time, and place of the meeting at which expulsion will be considered.

(4) Right to Appear and Contest. At the meeting at which expulsion is considered, the member shall be given an opportunity to show or discuss cause why expulsion should not be ordered.

(5) Voting on Expulsion. Voting on the question of expulsion shall be by secret ballot. Expulsion shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Club members present.

(6) Reapplication by Expelled Members. A member expelled from the Club may re-apply as a new member no earlier than one (1) year from the date of expulsion.

2. Disciplinary Action.

(a) Imposition of Disciplinary Action. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to provide for and impose disciplinary action for any violations, acts, or omissions described in Section 1 of this article. Such disciplinary action may be imposed by a vote of a majority of the Board of Directors.

(b) Nature of Disciplinary Action. Disciplinary action may include grounding (not flying for a specified period), exclusion from club meetings and activities for a specified time, or any other action deemed appropriate by a majority of the Board of Directors.

3. Fighting. Fighting (involving physical contact) on Club premises or at Club meetings, or destruction of Club property, shall be deemed a serious violation and shall be grounds for immediate disciplinary action or expulsion from the Club by the Board of Directors.

4. Display or Use of Firearms. Unauthorized display or use of a firearm, BB gun, air gun, sling shot, bow and arrow, firecrackers or any other device or weapon that may cause bodily injury shall be prohibited on Club premises. Violations shall be grounds for immediate disciplinary action or expulsion from the Club by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE VII - MEETINGS

1. Regular General Membership Meetings. The Club shall hold a general membership meeting once per month at a time and place established by the Board of Directors.

2. Special Membership Meetings. The President shall call a special meeting of the general membership upon written request of at least ten percent (10%) of the members of the Club or at such other times as he shall deem necessary.

3. Regular Board Meetings. The Board of Directors shall hold a regular meeting once per month at a time and place designated by the chairman, but not on the same date as the general membership meeting.

4. Special Board Meetings. Any Board member may request that a special meeting of the Board be called. The chairman shall schedule the meeting as soon as possible after notice of the meeting has been communicated to all members of the Board.

5. Meeting Rules. Except as provided otherwise in these Bylaws, meetings of the general membership and the Board of Directors shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order.

ARTICLE VIII - QUORUM and VOTING

1. Quorum for Club Meetings. A quorum for the general membership meetings shall be ten percent (10%) of the entire Club membership.

2. Voting at Club Meetings. All members, regardless of membership class, shall have one vote. Unless specified otherwise in the Bylaws, voting shall be by a show of hands and passage of any motion shall require a majority of those voting.

3. Quorum for Board Meetings. A quorum for the Board of Directors shall be five (5) members.

4. Voting at Board Meetings. All Board members present at Board of Directors meetings, excluding the presiding officer, shall be required to cast a vote for or against every question voted upon, and may not abstain. The presiding officer may vote only to break a tie.

ARTICLE IX Bylaws AMENDMENTS

1. Vote Required. The Bylaws of the Club may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the entire membership.

2. Amendment Proposals. To amend the bylaws, a proposal signed by not less than 10% of the Club membership must be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors.

3. Notice to Members. The proposal shall be mailed to all Club members.

4. Discussion and Mailing of Ballots. The proposal shall be open for discussion at the next two (2) consecutive general membership meetings, after which ballots will be mailed to all Club members.

5. Failure to Return Ballots. Ballots not returned by the next general membership meeting after the mailing will be considered a vote in favor of the amendment.

6. Counting of Ballots. Ballots will be counted at the meeting in the presence of those members present.

ARTICLE X - NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF CLUB OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1. Officers and Board Members.

(a) Officers - The officers of the Club shall be:

1. President

2. Vice President

3. Secretary

4. Treasurer

5. Three (3) Board Members

(b) Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall consist of the officers of the Club and three (3) elected Board members.

2. Terms of Office. The officers and Board members shall serve for twelve (12) consecutive months, as follows:

(a) Group A: The President, the Treasurer, and one (1) board member shall serve from December 1st through November 30th.

(b) Group B: The Vice-President, the Secretary and two (2) board members shall serve from May 1st through April 30th.

3. Bonding. The President, the Secretary and the Treasurer will be bonded at an amount not less than $20,000. All bonding fees will be paid by the Club. If a nominee is not bondable, he shall be ineligible for the position.

4. Nominations. Nominations shall be made by Club members in good standing at the general membership meeting held in October (for Group A) and the general membership meeting held in March (for Group B). Notice that nominations will be accepted at these meetings shall be posted on Club premises and mailed to all members at least 30 days before the meetings.

5. Elections. Elections shall be held at the general membership meeting in November and the general membership meeting in April. Club members in good standing shall be entitled to vote. Voting shall be by secret ballot.

6. Vacancies. Whenever a vacancy occurs in any of the elected offices for a cause such as death, resignation, relocation, or impeachment, nominations for the vacant office shall be made at the next general membership meeting, and an election shall be held at the next general membership meeting following that meeting. The person so elected shall fill the unexpired term only. This person shall be eligible to run for re-election if nominated.

7. Removal From Office.

(a) Impeachment Petition. Impeachment proceedings for misconduct and/or dereliction of duty may be instituted by a petition signed by ten percent (10%) of the Club membership.

(b) Notice to Members. Upon receipt of this petition the entire membership shall be notified by mail immediately.

(c) Impeachment vote. Impeachment shall be brought to a vote at the next general membership meeting. Removal shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present. Voting will be by secret ballot.

ARTICLE XI - OFFICER RESPONSIBILITIES and AUTHORITY

1.   President:
        (a) The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club at which he is present.
        (b) The President shall act for the Club in matters of business which do not involve policy that requires action by vote of the membership or the Board of Directors.
        (c) The President shall be circumspect in the exercise of this authority, but he shall consider that the confidence given him is sufficiently broad to enable him to act for the Club in matters that require prompt or summary action.
        (d) The President shall have the authority to appoint any committees deemed necessary.

2. Vice-President:

(a) The Vice-President shall preside at all meetings at which the President is absent.

(b) During the absence or incapacity of the President or when specifically requested by the President, the Vice-President shall act for him in all matters of business which do not involve policy requiring action by vote of the membership or the Board of Directors.

(c) The Vice-President shall be governed in the exercise of this authority by the same considerations given the President.

3. Secretary:

(a) The Secretary shall record the minutes of each meeting.

(b) The Secretary shall maintain attendance records of each meeting.

(c) The Secretary shall be prepared at each meeting to read the minutes of the previous general membership meeting and the last Board of Directors meeting.

(d) The Secretary shall make any mailings necessary to the Club members as described in the Bylaws or as directed by the President. Such mailings shall be sent to addresses shown on the current Club membership roster.

4. Treasurer:

(a) The Treasurer shall keep a record of all funds and property of the Club.

(b) The Treasurer shall record all monies received or disbursed.

(c) The Treasurer shall assume responsibility for all Club funds and shall maintain the Club's checking account. All withdrawals shall be by check only. Two (2) signatures shall be required on all checks. The President, Secretary and Treasurer shall be authorized to sign checks.

(d) The Treasurer shall make a report of the Club's finances at each meeting and shall display same at each meeting.

(e) The Club's funds shall be audited by a C.P.A. at the change of Treasurer, or otherwise yearly. The C.P.A. shall not be a Club member.

5. Board of Directors:

(a) The President of the Club shall be chairman of the Board of Directors.

(b) Members of the Board of Directors must attend 90% of all board meetings unless extenuating circumstances prevent such attendance.

(c) The Board of Directors shall have the control and management of the affairs and business of the Club. The Board shall act in the name of the Club only when it shall be regularly convened by its Chairman after due notice of such meeting to all the Directors.

(d) Except for routine monthly expenses, any expenditure by the Board of over $300.00 shall require prior approval by the Club membership.

(e) For any expenses exceeding $500.00 per year, the Board of Directors shall ensure that at least three (3) bids are received. Such bids shall be presented at a general membership meeting and voted upon before work proceeds. All bids shall be kept on file.

ARTICLE XII - ASSESSMENTS

1. Proposals. Special assessments shall be proposed by the Board of Directors at a general membership meeting.

2. Notice to Members. Notice of the proposed assessment shall then be mailed to all Club members.

3. Discussion and Mailing of Ballots. The proposal shall be open for discussion at the next general membership meeting, after which ballots shall be mailed to all Club members.

4. Counting of Ballots. Ballots shall be counted at the next general membership meeting in the company of those present. Ballots not returned by this meeting shall be considered a vote in favor of the assessment.

5. Payment of Assessments. Assessments will be payable 30 days after approval by the Club membership. Failure to pay will result in immediate membership termination, except in extenuating circumstances approved by the Board of Directors as in Article V, Section 5.

ARTICLE XIII - FLIGHT COMMITTEE

1. Establishment. There shall be established, as a standing committee of the Club, a Flight Committee consisting of:

(a) A chairman appointed by the Board of Directors and responsible directly to the Board, and

(b) Additional Club members nominated by the committee chairman and approved by the Board of Directors.

2. Authority and Responsibilities. The Flight Committee shall:

(a) Exercise such authority as may be delegated by the Board of Directors to enforce flight rules and field safety rules; and the current AMA safety code;

(b) Ensure that new members are familiar with flight rules, field safety rules and other applicable rules of the Club and the AMA;

(d) Ensure that new members are provided appropriate field orientation and flight instruction;

(e) Certify members (and guests, as appropriate) as competent to fly solo at the Club field;

(f) Ensure that all model aircraft are inspected before being flown at the Club field;

(g) Appoint permanent or temporary field marshals, safety officers or other positions to assist in enforcing flight and safety rules and providing security at the Club field; and

(h) Perform such other duties as may be delegated by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE XIV - CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION

Upon approval of the Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation will be amended to conform with the new Bylaws.

ARTICLE XV - ASSET DISTRIBUTION

If it becomes necessary for the Club to disband, all net assets shall be donated to charitable organizations to be recommended by the Board of Directors and voted upon at a general membership meeting.