By-Laws of Cooken

As Amended August 2003

 

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/her at every meeting. He/she shall note all amendments, changes, and additions on the constitution and shall permit it to be consulted by members upon request.

2. Membership - Full is open to licensed amateurs. Associate membership is open to those actively engaged in a class leading to an Amateur Radio license and all other interested persons. Full membership includes all club privileges as well as rights to hold club office and to vote for club officers. Associate membership includes all club privileges except for the right to hold office and to vote for club officers. Applications for membership shall be submitted at regular meetings.

3. Meetings - Regular meetings shall be held on the second Saturday of each calendar month. Special meetings may be called by the President upon 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 sent so that they arrive not less than 24 hours before the meeting.

4. Dues - A regular assessment of $1.00 per month per member is hereby assessed in accordance with provisions of Article V of the constitution for the purpose of providing funds for expenses.  Dues for all regular members shall be payable to the Treasurer on a yearly basis during the first quarter of each club year ( July -Sept ) and prorated monthly for those joining after July 1.  The Treasurer will send an email message to all members during the month of July reminding members of the dues assessment.

Special Dues Provisions:

A.      Family memberships

There will be a 50% reduction in dues for each additional member in a multi-ham family .

B.      Student memberships

Any Cooken member still in school ( high school or college) is entitled to a 50% reduction in dues.  This can not be combined with the family reduction  above.

   C.      New Hams

Any new Cooken member that is first licensed after the beginning of our Club calendar year ( July 1) is exempt from dues that first year  as an honorary full privilege member for the remainder of that year..
 

  D. Associate Members

Associate members are not required to pay dues during the remainder of  their first club calendar year of membership.

 

 

5. Interference committee - This committee shall consist of five members (appointed by the club President). The committee shall direct investigation, proper inquiries, establish technical facts and testimony and report its results to the club.