CONSTITUTION FOR THE
                               AMATEUR RADIO CLUB OF MT. VERNON

 PREAMBLE:    We, the existing members of ARCOM, wishing to secure for ourselves
              the pleasures and benefits of the association of persons commonly
              interested in Amateur Radio, do enact this constitution as our
              governing law. It shall be our purpose to further exchange of
              information and co-operation between members, to promote radio
              knowledge, fraternalism and individual operating efficiency, and
              to so conduct club programs and activities as to advance the
              general interest and welfare of amateur radio in the community.

                                          ARTICLE I
 MEMBERSHIP:  All persons interested in amateur radio communication* sha1l be
              eligible for membership. (Membership shall be by application and
              election upon such terms as the club shall by its By-Laws provide.)

                                          ARTICLE II
 OFFICERS:    Sec. 1 - The officers of this club shall be; President, Vice-
              President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Activities Manager.

              Sec. 2 - The officers of this club shall be elected for a term of
              one year by ballot of the members present, provided there be quorum,
              at the meeting on the third Tuesday of the month of October.

              Sec. 3 - Vacancies occurring between elections must be filled by
              special elections at the first regular meeting following the with-
              drawl or resignation.

              Sec. 4 - Officers may be removed by a three-fourth vote of the
                       membership.

 * Radio communication between amateur stations solely with a personal aim and
   without pecuniary interest.

                                          ARTICLE III

 DUTIES       Sec. 1 - The President shall preside at all meetings of this club,
  OF          and conduct the same according to the rules adopted. He shall
 OFFICERS:    enforce due observance of this Constitution and By-Laws; decide all
              questions of order; sign all official documents that are adopted by
              the club, and none other, and perform all other customary duties
              pertaining to the office of President.

              Sec. 2 - The Vice-President shall assume all the duties of the
              President, in the absence of the latter.

              Sec. 3 - The Secretary shall keep a record of the proceedings of all
              meetings, keep a roll of members, submit applications for
              membership, carry on all correspondence, and read communications at
              each meeting.  He shall, at the expiration of his term, turn over
              all items belonging to the club to his successor.

              Sec. 4 - The Treasurer shall receive and receipt for all monies
              paid to the club; he shall keep and an accurate account of all
              monies received and expended. He shall pay no bills without
              proper authorization (by the club or its officers constituting
              a business committee). At the end of each quarter he shall
              submit an itemized statement of disbursements and receipts.
              He shall, at the expiration of his term, turn over everything in
              his possession belonging to the club to his successor.

              Sec. 5 - The Activities Manager shall organize club member
              activities, plan and recommend contests for operating benefit,
              and advance club interest and activity as approved by the club.
              He shall, maintain close liaison with the ARRL Emergency Co-
              ordinator of SEC to further club participation in the Amateur
              Radio Public Service Corps. He shall encourage new stations in
              reporting activities to the club (bulletin) and to the elected
              Section Communications Manager of the ARRL; all these things to
              make the reputation of the club and amateur radio activities in
              the community as outstanding as possible. He may appoint traffic
              committees or assistants to aid him in specific branches of
              activity.

                                          ARTICLE IV

 MEETINGS:    The By-Laws shall provide for regular and special meetings.  At
              meetings, a minimum of one-third of the membership shall constitute
              a quorum for the transaction of business.

                                          ARTICLE V

 DUES:        The amount of dues for the ensuing year, shall be set by a
              majority vote of the general membership, during the regular August
              business meeting. Any member may be dropped from general member-
              ship for failure to pay the dues for more than six consecutive
              months following the annual due date.

                                          ARTICLE VI
 MEMBERSHIP
 ASSISTANCE:  This club shall enact appropriate rules to minimize interference
              in operation between stations of its members; it shall formulate
              adequate plans for disposition of any cases of interference to
              other radio services where reported as caused by any amateur
              station operation in the area of club jurisdiction. The club
              through designated INTERFERENCE, PUBLIC RELATIONS and OPERATING
              COMMITTEES will provide technical advice to members concerning
              equipment design and operation to assist in frequency observance,
              clean signals, uniform practice, and absence of spurious radiations
              from club member-stations. The club shall also maintain a program
              to foster and guide public relations.



                                          ARTICLE VII

 AMENDMENTS:  This constitution or the By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds
              vote of the total membership. Proposals for amendments sha1l be
              submitted in writing at a regular meeting and shall be voted on at
              the next regular meetings, provided all members have been notified
              by mail of the intent to amend the constitution and/or By-Laws at
              said meeting.

                                          ARTICLE VIII

 RULES:   Robert's Rules sha1l govern proceedings.
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                                          BY-LAWS

     1.       SECRETARY. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep the
              constitution  and by-laws of the club and have the same with him
              at every meeting. He shall cause all amendments, changes and
              additions to be noted thereon and shall permit the same to be
              consulted by members upon request.

     2.       MEMBERSHIP. Full Membership is open to licensed amateurs and
              those Actively engaged in a class leading to an amateur radio
              license. Associate Membership is open to all other interested
              persons. Full Membership includes all club privileges as well
              as rights to hold a club office and to vote for club officers.
              Associate Membership includes all club privileges except for
              the right to hold office and vote for club officers. Associate
              Members who have been Associate Members for a period of two years
              shall have the right to vote for club officers. Applications
              for membership shall be submitted at regular meetings.

     3.       MEETINGS. Regular meetings shall be held on the third Tuesday
              of each calendar month at such place as the president shall
              order. Special meetings may be called by the president upon
              the written request of any five club members. Notices shall
              be sent to members concerning special meetings and the business
              to be transacted. Only such business as designated shall be
              transacted. Such notices shall be so sent so that in the
              ordinary postal delivery they arrive not less than 24-hours
              before the meeting time.

     4.       DUES. A regular yearly assessment of $15.00 per member is
              hereby assessed in accordance with the provisions of Article V
              of the Constitution for the purpose of providing funds for
              current expenses. In cases of specific hardship, a members dues
              for one year may be waved by a committee appointed by the President,
              to investigate such a case.


     5.       INTERFERENCE COMMITTEE. This committee shall consist of 5 members
              appointed by the president. The purpose of the committee shall
              be to assist the members with technical data and public relations
              in dealing with BCI, TVI, or malicious QRM. Additional members
              of this committee may be selected from the public as deemed
              necessary by the committee.

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