BLACK DIAMOND

ARTICLE I - Membership

All persons interested in Amateur Radio communication shall be eligible for membership[cite: 9]. Membership shall be upon such terms as the club shall provide in its By-Laws[cite: 10].

ARTICLE II - Officers and Methods of Election

Section A: The officers of this club shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer[cite: 12]. Additionally an "at large" club member will be elected to serve on the Executive Committee[cite: 13].

Section B: Officers shall be elected for a term of one year by ballot of the members present, provided there be a quorum, at the March monthly meeting[cite: 14].

Section C: Nominations will be made from the floor during the February monthly meeting[cite: 15]. A majority of votes shall constitute the election to office[cite: 17].

ARTICLE III - Duties of Officers

President: Preside at all meetings, enforce due observation of this Constitution and By-Laws, and sign all official documents[cite: 21, 22].

Vice President: Assume all duties of the President in the event of removal, resignation, or death[cite: 23]. Maintain liaison with the ARRL Section Emergency Coordinator[cite: 25].

Secretary: Keep a record of proceedings, keep a roll of members, and deliver meeting notices[cite: 26].

Treasurer: Receive and receipt for all monies, keep accurate accounts, and pay no bills without proper authorization[cite: 28].

ARTICLE IV - Meetings

A minimum of 25% of the current membership shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business[cite: 31]. Roberts Rules of Order shall govern all proceedings[cite: 32].

ARTICLE V - Dues

The club may levy such dues or assessments as deemed necessary for the business of the organization by a majority vote of those present[cite: 34]. Non-payment of dues is covered under the By-Laws[cite: 35].

ARTICLE VI - Membership Assistance

The club will provide technical advice to members concerning equipment design and operation to assist in frequency observance and clean signals[cite: 37]. The club shall also maintain a program to foster and guide new amateurs[cite: 38].

ARTICLE VII - Amendments

This constitution or the By-Laws may be amended by a 75% vote of the total membership present and voting[cite: 40]. Proposals must be submitted in writing at a regular meeting and voted on at the next meeting[cite: 41].

ARTICLE VIII - Club Disbandment

The Black Diamond Amateur Radio Club, Inc. can only be disbanded by a 100% Yes Vote to Disband by 100% of the membership[cite: 43].