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Buckeye RC Flyers By-Law's rev #2
ARTICLE I: NAME
A. NAME
Buckeye RC Flyers club
B. LOCATION
Buckeye, Arizona
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE
To further the sport of model aviation
ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP
A. QUALIFICATIONS
AMA membership required
B. DUES and Field assessment
Dues are $50.00 per year for open members,$100.00 one time field assessment. $10.00 for youth (no field assessment for youth) AMA definition of a youth applies.
C. RESIGNATION
Any member in good standing may resign his/her membership by giving written notice to the Club Secretary.
D. 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.
E. 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 majority vote of the officers if in any officer's 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 to the Club, the AMA, or to model aviation.
F. REINSTATEMENT
A two-thirds vote of the officers is required for reinstatement to the club.
ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS
A. OFFICERS
President, Vice- President, Secretary, Treasurer
B. TERM OF OFFICE
Officers are elected annually
C. DUTIES
President shall preside at meetings, VP shall preside in the absence of the president, Secretary records minutes, and Treasurer handles club funds.
D. APPOINTED OFFICERS
Safety officer, Field Marshall, Committee Chairman, Program chairman.
E. VACANCIES
Officer vacancies are to be filled by vote of the remaining officers
ARTICLE V: MEETINGS
A. REGULAR MEETINGS
Regular meeting will be held at the flying field or other places as warranted every three months starting in January.
Majority
At any Club regular meeting, a simple majority shall be over fifty (50) percent of the members voting at the meeting. A quorum shall consist of twenty (20) percent of the Club's members in
good standing.
B. SPECIAL MEETINGS
Club officers may call special meetings. The purpose of the special meeting shall be stated in the proposed meeting notice.
Notification to the general membership as to the time, date and location of said meetings is the responsibility of the Club Secretary.
Any member of the Club may initiate a formal request for action by the Board by submitting a written proposal to the President. The proposal shall include a written description of the nature, type, and extent of the officers action recommended. The President shall forward copies of the proposal to other members of the Board for their consideration. Either the President, or any otherofficer, may have the matter placed upon the agenda of the Club's next general meeting. Or officers may resolve the issue without a meeting.
ARTICLE VI: RECORD KEEPING
All records are passed on when new officers are elected.
ARTICLE VII: COMMITTEES
Standing Committees, Special committees, committee membership. The president may at
any time appoint committees for, but not limited to events, rules changes,est.
ARTICLE VIII: NOMINATIONS, ELECTIONS, AND RECALL
A. NOMINATIONS
Nominations for officer position can be from the floor , by mail or e-mail to any club officer.
B. ELECTION
Elections are held at a regularly scheduled meeting
C.RECALL
Officer may be recalled by 2/3 vote of the paid membership
ARTICLE IX: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. STANDING RULES
All members will follow all AMA guidelines and any club rules. Current rules will be posted at the field by the Safety Officer .
B. Financial Policy
The treasurer shall receive and have custody of all monies of the Club, depositing same, in a suitable depository. The treasurer shall make disbursements for all expenses, except that, any expenditure over $100.00 must be approved by a majority of club officers prior to commitment. Any officer may be compensated for the cost of goods or services expended on behalf of the Club, provided that such expenditures were requested prior to their expenditure.
The balance of Club monies shall be reported to the membership at each general meeting. The officers shall make a periodic audit of the Treasurer's books.
FISCAL YEAR
Fiscal year will be January-December
The Treasurer shall complete the appropriate IRS tax forms each year in keeping with federal laws governing profit/non-profit organizations.
ARTICLE x- Bylaw Amendments
Section 1 General
The bylaws may be amended. Any paid member may submit recommendations to any officer for consideration.
NEWSLETTER
Club secretary will provide club info from time to time to all paid members via e-mail
Club Treasurer will provide an accounting of club revenues and expenses at meeting and via email.
CLUB LOGO
Club logo is the property of the club and can not be used without the written consent of the club
SPECIAL RULES
Due to the nature of your flying field the following rules are imperative and violations are subject to immediate expulsion.
1. Gate is to be locked when no one is at the field. Last person at the field will be held responsible for the unlocked gate.
2. Giving out the lock combination to any non-member
3. No Flying over the field to the west or north of the landing strip when any manned vehicles or personnel are present.
8. From time to time the club will schedule work days. All members are required to participate in a majority of these work days each year. If a member fails to meet this requirement, that member is subject to expulsion or fine. This may be further defined and posted by the officers as needed..
9. All 72MZH transmitters are subject to impound, all must display freq. Tags.
10. It is the responsibility of all pilots to know what freq. & channel everyone else is using. (You and/or your personal insurance (not AMA insurance) will be labile for any damage you cause by interference.
11. If you fly you may not consume alcohol.
12. No air plane louder than 100bd at 10ft.
13.No one may fly except beginners under the direct supervision of an instructor without paid club dues and current AMA membership.
14.Attention must be payed to the medical helicopter to the south of the field, When it starts up all planes are to land immediate and stay on the ground until it has cleared the area.
F. 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 Xl: AMENDMENT OF THESE BYLAWS
A. PROPOSED
Any paid member may submit in writing proposed changes
B. APPROVAL
A majority of paid member vote, in the case of a tie, the president will break the tie.
C.VOTING
Only paid members may vote. The president will break any ties.
ARTICLE XIl: 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 Committee for its consideration by means of a Grievance Form to be filled out and turned into the Safety Committee Chairman. At least one witness is required to sign the Grievance Form The Safety officer/Committee shall use its judgment in carrying out action on the following:
a. A grievance form will be filled out and turned into the Safety Officer/Committee Chairman.
At least one witness is required.
b. 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/Committee, and this will be recorded in the Club records.
c. 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/Committee. If the Committee so decides, the flying privileges of the accused will be suspended for thirty (30) days. Written notice of this shall be issued and a copy published in the Club newsletter or e-mailed to all paid members.
d. THIRD VIOLATION
Safety Officer/Committee will notify the accused in writing and the Club members via the Club newsletter or e-mail 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 majority vote of the officers . Voting will be by secret ballot at a regular meeting. The expelled member may reapply for membership after the expiration of the expulsion time period.
e. The three actions will not be enforced unless they are accumulated within a two-year period of time.
f. 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.
BUCKEYE RC FLYER FLIGHT OR GROUND SAFETY
_________________Grievance Form________ __________
Date: ____________________ Time: _______________________
Nature of Violation:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Signature of Safety officer:
______________________________________
Witness: ________________________________________
Additional Witnesses (not required):
________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
ARTICLE I: NAME
A. NAME
Buckeye RC Flyers club
B. LOCATION
Buckeye, Arizona
ARTICLE II: PURPOSE
To further the sport of model aviation
ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP
A. QUALIFICATIONS
AMA membership required
B. DUES and Field assessment
Dues are $50.00 per year for open members,$100.00 one time field assessment. $10.00 for youth (no field assessment for youth) AMA definition of a youth applies.
C. RESIGNATION
Any member in good standing may resign his/her membership by giving written notice to the Club Secretary.
D. 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.
E. 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 majority vote of the officers if in any officer's 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 to the Club, the AMA, or to model aviation.
F. REINSTATEMENT
A two-thirds vote of the officers is required for reinstatement to the club.
ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS
A. OFFICERS
President, Vice- President, Secretary, Treasurer
B. TERM OF OFFICE
Officers are elected annually
C. DUTIES
President shall preside at meetings, VP shall preside in the absence of the president, Secretary records minutes, and Treasurer handles club funds.
D. APPOINTED OFFICERS
Safety officer, Field Marshall, Committee Chairman, Program chairman.
E. VACANCIES
Officer vacancies are to be filled by vote of the remaining officers
ARTICLE V: MEETINGS
A. REGULAR MEETINGS
Regular meeting will be held at the flying field or other places as warranted every three months starting in January.
Majority
At any Club regular meeting, a simple majority shall be over fifty (50) percent of the members voting at the meeting. A quorum shall consist of twenty (20) percent of the Club's members in
good standing.
B. SPECIAL MEETINGS
Club officers may call special meetings. The purpose of the special meeting shall be stated in the proposed meeting notice.
Notification to the general membership as to the time, date and location of said meetings is the responsibility of the Club Secretary.
Any member of the Club may initiate a formal request for action by the Board by submitting a written proposal to the President. The proposal shall include a written description of the nature, type, and extent of the officers action recommended. The President shall forward copies of the proposal to other members of the Board for their consideration. Either the President, or any otherofficer, may have the matter placed upon the agenda of the Club's next general meeting. Or officers may resolve the issue without a meeting.
ARTICLE VI: RECORD KEEPING
All records are passed on when new officers are elected.
ARTICLE VII: COMMITTEES
Standing Committees, Special committees, committee membership. The president may at
any time appoint committees for, but not limited to events, rules changes,est.
ARTICLE VIII: NOMINATIONS, ELECTIONS, AND RECALL
A. NOMINATIONS
Nominations for officer position can be from the floor , by mail or e-mail to any club officer.
B. ELECTION
Elections are held at a regularly scheduled meeting
C.RECALL
Officer may be recalled by 2/3 vote of the paid membership
ARTICLE IX: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. STANDING RULES
All members will follow all AMA guidelines and any club rules. Current rules will be posted at the field by the Safety Officer .
B. Financial Policy
The treasurer shall receive and have custody of all monies of the Club, depositing same, in a suitable depository. The treasurer shall make disbursements for all expenses, except that, any expenditure over $100.00 must be approved by a majority of club officers prior to commitment. Any officer may be compensated for the cost of goods or services expended on behalf of the Club, provided that such expenditures were requested prior to their expenditure.
The balance of Club monies shall be reported to the membership at each general meeting. The officers shall make a periodic audit of the Treasurer's books.
FISCAL YEAR
Fiscal year will be January-December
The Treasurer shall complete the appropriate IRS tax forms each year in keeping with federal laws governing profit/non-profit organizations.
ARTICLE x- Bylaw Amendments
Section 1 General
The bylaws may be amended. Any paid member may submit recommendations to any officer for consideration.
NEWSLETTER
Club secretary will provide club info from time to time to all paid members via e-mail
Club Treasurer will provide an accounting of club revenues and expenses at meeting and via email.
CLUB LOGO
Club logo is the property of the club and can not be used without the written consent of the club
SPECIAL RULES
Due to the nature of your flying field the following rules are imperative and violations are subject to immediate expulsion.
1. Gate is to be locked when no one is at the field. Last person at the field will be held responsible for the unlocked gate.
2. Giving out the lock combination to any non-member
3. No Flying over the field to the west or north of the landing strip when any manned vehicles or personnel are present.
- No deliberate flying east of the landing strip if any cars or people are present.
- 3D flying will only be conducted west of the north/south runway over the grass/or dirt and not over any part of the runway. High speed passes over the runway must be parallel to the runway.
- .You may invite guests, but no guest is allowed to fly more than three times per calendar year. It is your responsibility to verify all of your guest have their aircraft properly marked with FAA and AMA numbers and have valid FAA and AMA credentials on their person.
8. From time to time the club will schedule work days. All members are required to participate in a majority of these work days each year. If a member fails to meet this requirement, that member is subject to expulsion or fine. This may be further defined and posted by the officers as needed..
9. All 72MZH transmitters are subject to impound, all must display freq. Tags.
10. It is the responsibility of all pilots to know what freq. & channel everyone else is using. (You and/or your personal insurance (not AMA insurance) will be labile for any damage you cause by interference.
11. If you fly you may not consume alcohol.
12. No air plane louder than 100bd at 10ft.
13.No one may fly except beginners under the direct supervision of an instructor without paid club dues and current AMA membership.
14.Attention must be payed to the medical helicopter to the south of the field, When it starts up all planes are to land immediate and stay on the ground until it has cleared the area.
F. 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 Xl: AMENDMENT OF THESE BYLAWS
A. PROPOSED
Any paid member may submit in writing proposed changes
B. APPROVAL
A majority of paid member vote, in the case of a tie, the president will break the tie.
C.VOTING
Only paid members may vote. The president will break any ties.
ARTICLE XIl: 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 Committee for its consideration by means of a Grievance Form to be filled out and turned into the Safety Committee Chairman. At least one witness is required to sign the Grievance Form The Safety officer/Committee shall use its judgment in carrying out action on the following:
a. A grievance form will be filled out and turned into the Safety Officer/Committee Chairman.
At least one witness is required.
b. 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/Committee, and this will be recorded in the Club records.
c. 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/Committee. If the Committee so decides, the flying privileges of the accused will be suspended for thirty (30) days. Written notice of this shall be issued and a copy published in the Club newsletter or e-mailed to all paid members.
d. THIRD VIOLATION
Safety Officer/Committee will notify the accused in writing and the Club members via the Club newsletter or e-mail 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 majority vote of the officers . Voting will be by secret ballot at a regular meeting. The expelled member may reapply for membership after the expiration of the expulsion time period.
e. The three actions will not be enforced unless they are accumulated within a two-year period of time.
f. 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.
BUCKEYE RC FLYER FLIGHT OR GROUND SAFETY
_________________Grievance Form________ __________
Date: ____________________ Time: _______________________
Nature of Violation:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
Signature of Safety officer:
______________________________________
Witness: ________________________________________
Additional Witnesses (not required):
________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
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