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This Club is a group of Ham Radio Operators with a Board of Directors. We usually meet the first Tuesday of the month at Rahilly Motors downtown Newberry, MI., 7 PM.
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Next Meeting
January 3, 2012 - Back at Rahilly Motors - 7 PM
( 0000 Hours - 4 Jan 2012)
December Meeting Hi-Lites
EchoLink Presentation Plan - KC8QZG
Pro Rally Race in April - W8TRM
Tahquamenon Sled Dog Races
Dinner
Swap Stories and Jokes
2011-2012 Board Members
President - Dave Dake, KC8QZG
KC8 Quite Zany Guy
Vice President - Sam Holmes N8ATS
N8 Always Taking Snoozes
Secretary - Jean Rahilly KC8OKR
KC8 Our Keen Recorder
Treasurer - Paul List AB8LX
AB8 Laugher Xtrondinaire
Trustee - Pete Rahilly WD8QGX
WD8 Quiet Garage Xpert
Membership As of April 2011:
AB8YO Louis Stempek
K8VOB Tim Miller
KA8CEO Mike Ennis
KC8GKK Dennis Walker
KC8MJV Jack Olson
KC8HER Linda Grant
N8FJK Bob McCutcheon
KC8SZE Al Gage
KD8QJE Betty Gage
N8OSD Dan DeShetler
KC8ZHG Linda Walker
KD8BMN Jerry Fighter
KD8BMM Lois Fighter
KD8DBA Dr. Eric LaRoue
KD8QJH Sheila LaRoue
KC8OZG Sam Simpson
KC8VUY Elaine Sheehan
KA5NHU Lee Durrwachter
KD8DBF Howard Baker
W8TRM Tim Maskus
KA8K Dave Hopper
KD8FZF Bill Fournier
KD8QJG Kim Eddy
KC8QHZ Ted Hendricks
K8PDC Pete Costa
KD8BMV Gary Huttenstine
K8DSS Ed Gansen
K8MJC Mike Costa
Dues are $20 per year and give full rights to the member.
Join Today!
We currently operate the repeater located near Newberry on 146.01 / 146.61. We are in the process of obtaining the 440 Mhz repeater in the area as well. Come see us or give a call on the 61 Machine - licensed as W8NBY.
The Sunday evening EchoLink net is also a great gathering place. KC8QZG runs this net every Sunday at 8 PM local time. Local hams get on via the 61 repeater, while many come onboard via the EchoLink system.
CUL 73
L.A.R.S.
BY-LAWS
Adopted May 12, 2009
1. Secretary: It shall be the duty of the Secretary to keep a copy of the Constitution and By-Laws of the club and have the same with him/her at every meeting. He/she shall cause all amendment changes and additions to be noted therein and shall permit the same to be consulted by members upon request. The Secretary shall endeavor to provide all members with a copy of this Constitution.
2. Membership: Anyone who would like to become a member of LARS shall have their name submitted at a regular meeting. Each applicant must express a willingness to abide by the Constitution and other rules promulgated by the club. Simple majority of those present must approve the applicant before he/she shall be elected to membership. Full membership shall be granted only to a licensed amateur radio operator. Associate membership may be granted to anyone sincerely interested in amateur radio. Associate members do not possess voting privileges.
3. Inactive Membership: If dues are not paid, the member will be carried on the inactive list. Reinstatement to full (or associate) membership status occurs upon receipt of membership dues.
4. Membership Termination: Members who have had their license revoked by the FCC will require a two-thirds approval of those present to remain as an associate member.
5. Meetings: Regular meetings shall be held the first Tuesday of each month at such place as the Board shall order. Special meetings may be called by the President upon the written request of any three (3) club members. An earnest attempt shall be made to notify all members concerning special meetings and the business to be discussed or transacted. In special meetings, only such business as designated shall be transacted. Such notice must arrive 24 hours before the meeting.
6. Dues: For the purpose of providing operating funds and in accordance with the provisions of Article V of the Constitution, dues shall be established yearly at the annual meeting. Dues shall be paid by April 30. After that date, inactive membership will result. New members may pay one-half the dues, if less than six months remain until the next annual meeting. New licenses will be offered membership without dues for the remainder of the year pending membership application approval.
7. The Treasurer shall secure a club checking account at a local financial institution and all income shall be place in that account. The Treasurer and at least one (1) other officer upon election shall sign the signature card(s) of any checking and/or other banking account(s) intended for the LARS. All other signature card(s) shall be removed. Payments and disbursements will be made by check from that account.
8. Officers: An amateur radio license is a prerequisite for full membership as well as a prerequisite to be elected to an office of the club. Associate members may not hold office in this club.
9. Committees to provide for technical matters, program publicity, and other committees may be formed and staffed by the Board as needed or deemed necessary.
10. The Board may also consider making charitable contributions throughout the year. Contributions shall be approved by majority vote as outlined under the conduction of business, Article IV, Sec. 2 & 3.
11. Repeater: LARS may own and operate a repeater(s) that is/are open to all licensed amateur radio operators. The repeater trustee and/or control operator(s) shall cause the repeater to be disabled under the following circumstances:
a. If there is any profanity or obscene language used on
the repeater.
b. If there is an equipment failure or malfunction.
c. If there is any use of the repeater by an unlicensed
station.
CONSTITUTION
PREAMBLE
We, the undersigned, wishing to assure for ourselves the pleasures and benefits of the association of persons commonly interested in Amateur Radio, constitute ourselves the LUCE AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY (henceforth referred to as LARS) and enact this Constitution as our governing law. It shall be our purpose to further the exchange of information and cooperation between members, to promote radio knowledge, fraternalism, and individual operating efficiency, and to conduct club programs and activities as to advance the general interest and welfare of Amateur Radio in the Luce County and surrounding area.
ARTICLES AND BY-LAWS OF THE LUCE AMATEUR RADIO SOCIETY
MEMBERSHIP
ARTICLE I
All persons interested in amateur radio shall be eligible for membership. (See By-Law No. 2)
OFFICERS
ARTICLE II
Sec. 1 - The officers of this club (henceforth called the Board) shall be: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and a Trustee.
Sec. 2 - The Board of this club, except for Trustee, shall be elected for a term of one year by ballot of the voting members provided there is a quorum present. Election to office will be by simple majority vote. Nominations for the board shall be made at the meeting prior to the annual meeting and elections will take place at the annual meeting to be held on the first regular meeting in April. The term of the office will run from May 1 to April 30. The Trustee is responsible for FCC licensing and equipment compliance and therefore will only be replaced if the current Trustee opts to resign the office or by action of Sec. 4 below.
Sec. 3 - Board vacancies occurring between elections shall be filled by a special election at the first regular meeting following the withdrawal or resignation.
Sec. 4 - Any board member may be removed by a three-fourths vote of the membership.
DUTIES
ARTICLE III
Sec. 1 - The President shall preside at all meetings and conduct the same according to the rules adopted. He/she shall endorse due observance of this Constitution and By-Laws; decide all questions of order; sign all official documents that are adopted by the club, and no others; and perform all other customary duties pertaining to the office of President.
Sec. 2 - The Vice-President shall assume 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, read communications at each meeting, and notify each member of meetings. He/she shall, at the expiration of his/her term, turn over all documents and records belonging to the club to his/her successor.
Sec. 4 - The Treasurer shall receive and receipt all monies paid to the club and he/she shall keep an accurate account of all monies received and expended. He/she shall pay no bills without the approval of the majority of the Board. At each meeting, he/she shall submit an itemized statement of disbursements and receipts. He/she shall, at the expiration of his/her term, turn over all financial documents and records belonging to the club to the successor.
Sec. 5 - The Trustee is a voting member with main responsibility for FCC liaison and equipment operation and conformity. The Trustee shall report, as needed, to the Board any issues, problems, or requirements. The Trustee will also report at each meeting as to the status of the LARS equipment and repeater station.
MEETINGS
ARTICLE IV
Sec. 1 - The By-Laws shall provide for regular and special meetings.
Sec. 2 - At meetings, a quorum of the Board shall be necessary for the transaction of business. In the case of a lack of a quorum of the Board and business is pressing that must be handled, a quorum shall be defined as at least one (1) Board member, and three (3) other full members present at the meeting.
Sec. 3 - Proxy votes are allowed, but only on the condition that the proxy be given in advance of the meeting at which the proxy vote is to be cast, and further that the proxy be in writing, which is produced and given to the then acting Secretary of the meeting. E-mail and facsimile are deemed acceptalbe writings for proxy purposes.
DUES
ARTICLE V
The club, by majority vote of those members present at any regular meeting, may levy upon the general membership such dues or assessments as shall be deemed necessary for the business of the organization within it objects as set forth in the preamble. Non-payment of such dues or assessments shall be cause for expulsion from active membership within the club, within the discretion of the membership. Dues are determined at the annual meeting as noted in By-Law No. 6.
AMENDMENTS
ARTICLE VI
Sec. 1 - This Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the membership at a regular meeting providing there is a quorum present. Proposals for amending the Constitution shall be submitted in writing at a regular meeting and shall be voted on at the next regular meeting following, provided that an earnest attempt has been made to notify all full members of the intent to amend the Constitution at said meeting.
Sec. 2 - The By-Laws may be amended by a majority vote of the membership at a regular meeting providing there is a quorum present. Proposals for amending the By-Laws shall be submitted in writing at a regular meeting and shall be voted on at the next regular meeting following, provided that an earnest attempt has been made to notify all full members of the intent to amend the By-Laws at said meeting.
RULES
ARTICLE VII
Robert's Rules shall govern proceedings.
DISPOSITION OF EQUIPMENT
ARTICLE VIII
Should the club dissolve, the following procedures shall be followed in the disposition of equipment belonging to the club. Equipment that has been purchased by the club for club use shall be sold, at current and prevailing prices, on the open amateur market, with club members holding no privileged position among prospective buyers, with the proceeds being given to a local non-profit organization(s). Personal property that has been put in the club's control shall be first offered back to the owner. If the owner does not wish to receive the items, the private property shall be disposed of as above. Any monies in the treasury shall be donated to a local, non-profit organization after the disposition of all outstanding obligations.
