A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION

ARTICLE I: ORGANIZATION

1. The name of this organization shall be VFW POST 3115 AMATEUR RADIO CLUB.
2. The organization shall have a seal which shall be in the following form: A Malta Crest with a Lightning Bolt through a silhouette of the state of Kansas with the words WØVFW AMATEUR RADIO CLUB WICHITA KANSAS circling the silhouette. A radio tower protruding above the Malta with radio waves expanding from its peak.
3. The organization may at its pleasure by a vote of the membership body change its name.

ARTICLE II: PURPOSE

The following is the purpose for which this organization has been organized: In keeping with the purpose of Wichita Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3115, club WØVFW was formed to benefit Veterans and family members of veterans by providing increased communication opportunities in a congenial atmosphere.

ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP

1. Membership in this organization shall be open to all licensed Amateur Radio Operators. 
2. Members must be voted on by a simple majority of the existing attendees at any regular meeting. 
3. Members must apply in person at any regular meeting. 
4. Members who lose their membership for any reason must reapply for membership in accordance with the current rules and bylaws.

ARTICLE IV: MEETINGS

1. Monthly membership meeting of this organization shall be held on the last Monday of each and every month of the calendar year except if such day is a legal holiday, in that event, the Board of Directors shall fix the day but it shall not be more than two weeks from the date fixed by these by-laws. 
2. The Secretary shall cause by phone, e-mail, web site, or any other means of and by their discretion to the members in good standing of this organization notification telling the time and location of such monthly meeting. 
3. Regular meeting of this organization shall be held at VFW Post 3115, 4801 W. Douglas, Wichita, Kansas 67209. 
4. The presence of not less than 5 members shall constitute a quorum. This number shall be necessary to conduct the business of this organization. A lesser number may adjourn the meeting for a period of not more than one (1) month from the date scheduled by these By-Laws and the Secretary shall cause a notice of this scheduled meeting to be sent to all those members who were not present at the meeting originally called. A quorum as herein set forth, shall be required at any adjourned meeting. 
5. Special meetings of this organization may be called by the President when he deems it necessary for the best interest of the organization. Notices of such meeting shall be mailed or emailed to all members at their addresses as they appear in the membership roll book at least three (3) days before the scheduled date for each special meeting. Such notice shall state the reasons that such meeting has been called, the business to be transacted at such meeting, and by whom it was called. At the request of two (2) members of the Board of Directors or five (5) members of the organization, the President shall cause a special meeting to be called at such request must be made in writing at least three (3) days before the requested scheduled date. 
6. No other business but that specified in the notice may be transacted at such special meeting without the unanimous consent of all present.

ARTICLE V: VOTING

1. At all meetings, except for the election of officers and Elected Officers, all votes shall be by voice or show of hands. For election of officers, ballots shall be provided and there shall not appear any place on such ballot that might tend to indicate the person who cast such ballot. 
2. At any regular or special meeting, if a majority so requires, any question may be voted upon in the manner and style provided for the election of officers and Elected Officers. 
3. At all votes by ballot the chairman of such meeting shall, prior to the commencement of balloting, appoint a committee of three who shall act as "Inspectors of Election" and who shall, at its conclusion of such balloting, certify in writing to the Chairman the results and the certified copy shall be physically affixed in the minute book to the minutes to the meeting. 
4. No Inspector of the election shall be a candidate for the office or shall be personally interested in the question.

ARTICAL VI: ORDER OF BUSINESS

1. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States.
2. Roll Call of Officers.
3. Attendance of Members.
4. Reading of the Minutes of the preceding meeting.
5. Reports of Officers.
6. Reports of Committees.
7. Old and Unfinished business.
8. New Business
9. Adjournments

ARTICLE VII: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1. The Board of Directors of the organization shall be as follows:
   1. The Elected Officers
   2. Secretary
   3. Sergeant-at-Arms
   4. Trustee
   5. Custodian
2. The business of this organization shall be managed by a Board of Directors consisting of four (4) members, together with the officers of this organization. At least one of the Elected Officers elected shall be a member of VFW Post 3115, either a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, its Men's Auxiliary, or Ladies Auxiliary.
3. The Elected Officers of this organization shall consist of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Sergeant-at-Arms.
4. The Elected Officers to be chosen for the ensuing year shall be chosen at the November meeting of this organization. They shall serve for a term of one (1) year commencing January 1
5. The Board of Directors shall have control and management of the affairs and business of this organization. Such Board of Directors shall only act in the name of the organization when it shall be regularly convened by its chairman after due notice to all its Elected Officers of such meeting.
6. Each Elected Officer shall have one (1) vote and such voting may not be done by proxy.
7. The Board of Directors may make such rules and regulations covering its meetings as it may in its discretion determine necessary.
8. Vacancies in the Board of Directors shall be filled by a vote of the majority of the remaining members of the Board of Directors for the balance of the year.
9. The Board of Directors shall select from one (1) of the members of the organization, a Secretary.
10. An Elected Officer may be removed when sufficient cause exists for such removal. The Board of Directors may entertain charges against any Elected Officer. An Elected Officer may be represented by council upon any removal hearing. The Board of Directors shall adopt such rules for this hearing as it may in its discretion consider necessary for the best interest of the organization.

ARTICLE VIII: ELECTED OFFICERS

1. The initial officers of the organization shall be as follows:
   1. President
   2. Vice-President
   3. Treasurer
2. Duties of Officers
1. The President Shall preside at all membership meetings.
   1. He shall by virtue of his offices be Chairman of the Board of Directors.
   2. He shall appoint all committees, temporary, and permanent
   3. He shall be one of the offices who may sign the checks or drafts of the organization.
   4. He shall have such powers as may be reasonably construed as belonging to the chief executive of any organization.
2. The Vice-President shall in the event of the absence or inability of the President to exercise his office become acting President of the organization with all the rights, privileges, and the powers as if he had been duly elected President.
3. The Secretary shall record and keep the minutes and records of the organization on the organization website.
   1. He shall give and serve all notices to members of this organization.
   2. He shall be the official custodian of the records and seal of this organization.
   3. He may be one of the officers required to sign checks and drafts for this organization.
   4. He shall present to the membership at any meetings any communication addressed to him as Secretary of this organization.
   5. He shall submit to the Board of Directors any communications which shall be addressed to him as Secretary of this organization.
   6. He shall attend to all correspondences of the organization and shall exercise all duties incident to the office of Secretary.
4. The Treasurer shall have the care and custody of all monies belonging to the organization and shall be solely responsible for such monies or securities of the organization. 
   1. He shall cause organization funds to be deposited in a regular business bank or trust company.
   2. He must be one of the officers who shall sign checks or drafts of the organization. No special fund may be set aside that shall make it unnecessary for the Treasurer to sign the checks issued upon it.
   3. He shall hold and be responsible for any debit/credit card issued to any accounts held by the organization.
   4. He shall render at stated periods as the Board of Directors shall determine a written account of the finances of the organization and such report shall be included in the minutes of the Board of Directors of such meeting.
   5. He shall exercise all the duties incident to the office of Treasurer.
5. Officers shall by virtue of their office shall be members of the Board of Directors.
1. No officer shall for reason of his office be entitled to receive any salary or compensation, but nothing herein shall be construed to prevent an officer or director for receiving compensation from the organization for duties other than as director or officer.
6. The Sergeant-at-Arms shall maintain order at all meetings and to perform any other duties that may be assigned by the executive board
1. He shall be the authority the organization bylaws
2. He shall have the authority to cause members to be removed from the meeting that are disruptive or in violation of the organization rules or bylaws 

ARTICLE IX: COMPENSATION

1. The Board of Directors shall fix the compensation of any and all persons hired which they in their discretion may determine to be necessary for the conduct of business of the organization.

ARTICLE X: COMMITTEES

1. All committees of this organization shall be appointed by the President and/or Board of Directors and their term of office shall be for a period of one (1) year or less if sooner terminated by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE XI: DUES

1. The membership dues for this organization shall be $15.00 per annum and shall be payable on or before the last Monday of June before the ensuing year.
2. The supporter (non-voting) dues for this organization shall be $10.00 per annum and shall be payable on or before the last Monday of June before the ensuing year.

February 22, 2010

Effective June 1, 2010

1. Membership dues shall be $20.00 per year to be prorated at the rate of $5.00 per quarter.
2. Membership dues shall grant the member one key
3. Membership dues shall extend to cover all licensed hamse in the member's household.  This shall be referred to as "Family Membership"
4. Members covered under "Family Membership" shall be listed on the club roster