ARTICLE 1 NAME
The name of the organization shall be RAZORBACK CHAPTER, Number 62, of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors.
ARTICLE 2 PURPOSE
This chapter is formed for the purpose of furthering the
objective of the National Association in all ways, and to bring the
local members more closely together for the study and enjoyment of
timepieces of all kinds.
ARTICLE 3 JURISDICTION AND ELIGIBILITY
Any person or institution who is a MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING
of the National Association is eligible for membership in this chapter.
The Executive Committee may recommend to the Chapter that
and honorary membership be conferred upon a person, or persons, who in
their judgment have rendered outstanding service to the NAWCC, and to
the interest, and promotions of watch and clock collecting.
ARTICLE 4 OFFICERS
The officers of this Association shall consist of a President, a Vice President, and a Secretary-Treasurer.
There shall be six Directors, and they shall consist of the
above officers, and two directors, and the immediate past president.
These six shall constitute the executive committee of this chapter.
ARTICLE 5 BY-LAWS
This Chapter shall, by the enactment of suitable By-Laws,
provide for election of officers, the length of terms, the place and
conduct of the meetings, the amount of dues and such matters as may be
necessary.
The By-Laws shall contain nothing inconsistent with the
Constitution or with the Constitution and By-Laws of the National
Association.
ARTICLE 6 AMENDMENTS
This Constitution may be amended at any time upon due
written notice of such proposed change to the entire membership, at
least thirty (30) days before a regular or called meeting for the
purpose of effecting such change.
A majority vote of those members present at such meeting shall be sufficient to adopt or reject such change.
SECTION 1 DUTIES
The duties of the officers shall be the usual appertaining
to those officers: and such duties as may be assigned to them by vote
of the members of this Chapter. No officer shall receive any
compensation for such services.
The President, or someone designated by him, shall be the representative to the Council of the National Association.
The Vice-President shall be the program chairman, and is
charged with the duty of preparing the technical portion of the program
at each meeting. During this period he shall preside and introduce the
speakers.
SECTION 2 EXPENDITURES
All expenditures shall be approved by the President before being paid by the Treasurer.
SECTION 3 REPORTS
A formal report shall be made by the President and
Secretary-Treasurer once yearly at a regular meeting. The annual report
shall be audited by a committee.
SECTION 4 TERMS OF OFFICE
The terms of office shall be one (1) year. At the expiration of
the President's term of office the Vice-President shall automatically
become President for the succeeding year. Officers to be elected at the
annual meeting thus shall be a:
Vice-President,
Secretary-Treasurer,
Two Directors.
The term of office shall commence immediately after the adjournment of the election meeting at which they were elected.
SECTION 5 COMMITTEES
The President may appoint specific committees at any time as may be required for the good of the Chapter.
ARTICLE II
MEETINGS AND ELECTIONS
SECTION 1 TIME AND PLACE
The regular annual meeting shall be held during FEBRUARY of
each year. The annual election of officers shall be held at this time.
Other regular or special meetings may be held as the Chapter or the Executive Committee may determine.
SECTION 2 ELECTIONS
Officers shall nominate from the floor at the annual
election meeting. The candidate receiving the largest number of votes
for each office shall be declared elected to that office. In case of a
tie the decision shall rest with the Executive Committee.
The method of voting shall be decided by a vote of the members present at the annual election meeting.
The President shall appoint an election committee to count
the votes cast by the membership, proxy votes will not be allowed. Each
member of the chapter is entitled to one vote.
SECTION 3 VACANCIES
Should a vacancy occur in the office of president, the
vice-president shall succeed to the office of president. Should
vacancies occur in other offices the President shall appoint a
successor to fill the unexpired term, but such appointments shall be
approved by the Executive Committee.
ARTICLE III
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SECTION 1 DUTIES
The Executive Committee shall be the governing body of this chapter.
The Executive Committee shall be the custodian of any
property of the chapter and shall have final authority to determine all
questions of policy and procedure not otherwise provided for in these
By-Laws.
SECTION 1 FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year of the Chapter shall begin with the first
day following the annual meeting for the election of officers.
SECTION 2 PROCEDURES
The procedure of the Chapter, Executive Committee, other
Committee meetings shall follow, and be governed by Robert's Rules of
Order in all matters not specific in these By-Laws.
SECTION 3 DUES
The annual membership dues shall be two dollars, due and
payable by the annual meeting. The amount of the dues shall be
increased or decreased as expenditures require upon approval of the
membership of the Chapter.
SECTION 4 ASSESSMENT
No direct assessment will be placed upon the members of the chapter.
These By-Laws may be amended in whole or in part, at
any meeting of the Executive Committee duly called for the purpose,
provided that no such amendment shall be effective until ratified and
adopted by a majority vote of the Chapter at a meeting designated for
the purpose.
AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS
Approved August 19, 1979
AMENDMENT I Article 1 Section 5:
No guest shall be allowed to attend a chapter meeting
unless they are a member of the NAWCC or a relative of a Chapter member
in attendance.
AMENDMENT II Article 1 Section 4:
The terms of office shall be two (2) years. Officers to be
elected shall be a Vice-President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and one
(1) Director.
AMENDMENT III Article 6 Section 3:
The annual membership dues shall be $5.00, due and payable
by the annual meeting. If dues are not paid on or before the next
regular meeting, delinquent members will automatically be dropped from
the Chapter Roster.
AMENDMENT IV Article 2 Section 1:
The regular annual meeting shall be in November of each
year. The election of officers shall be held at this time in odd
numbered years starting in 1979. The place of meetings shall be
selected by the President.
AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS
Approved November 21, 1992
AMENDMENT V Article 2 Section 1:
Membership dues shall be paid every two (2) years beginning
in November of even numbered years. The same amount will be collected
regardless of when the dues are paid during the two (2) year period.
Any member dropped from the NAWCC for any reason shall automatically
cease to be a member of the Razorback Chapter.