PORT CITY RC CLUB BYLAWS

March 27th, 2012

1. Name and Purpose

A Name

1. The name of this club is PORT CITY RC CLUB - referred to herein as the Club.

B. Purpose

1. Promote and generate enthusiasm for the sport and hobby of model aircraft building and flying. (Amended May 25, 2002)

2. Provide flying and meeting facilities.

3. Assist and encourage beginners, builders, flyer's and designers.

4. Promote model aircraft safety and education.

2. Board of Directors

A. Composition

1. The board of directors, herein referred to as the Board, shall consist of the President, Vice president, Secretary-Treasurer, the same three elected officials from the previous year, and the current appointed Field Marshall.

B. Tenure

1. Members of the Board shall hold office for two years, or until their successors are elected, except the Field Marshal will only serve on the Board for one year.

C. Vacancies

1. Vacancies created by officer re-election, resignation, or other reasons, shall be filled by a majority vote of the members present at a regular Club meeting.

2. Board Members elected to fill vacancies hold office only for the balance of the term.

D. Meetings

1. The President will call Board meetings as necessary, notice being given by the Secretary, allowing sufficient time for members to be present.

E. Expenditures (amended January 25th 2011)

1. The Club Officers (by a majority vote), may approve Club expenditures of $200.00 or less without membership approval. (amended January 25th 2011)

3. Officers

A. Elected Officers

1. The elected officers of the Club are President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

B. Nomination and Election

1. Nomination of officers will take place at the regular September meeting.

2. Election of officers will take place at the regular October meeting.

3. Officers are elected by a simple majority vote of the members voting.

C. Appointed Officers

1. Safety Coordinator/Field Marshal

a) This officer is appointed by the Board.

D. Tenure

1. All officers hold offices for a period of one year, starting November1, ending October 31, or until their successors are elected.

E. President

1. Presides at all Club and Board meetings, and acts as official Club spokesman.

2. Appoints all committees.

F. Vice President

1. Presides when the president is unable to serve, and has the power of the President when doing so.

2. Assists in all matters pertaining to the Club.

3. Responsible for Club field and maintenance of same.

G. Secretary

1. Keeps all records and accounts of the Club.

2. Handles all official Club correspondence.

3. Records the minutes of each Club and Board meeting.

4. Reads the minutes at each Club meeting.

5. Shall create, maintain, to all current club members a monthly newsletter.

H. Treasurer

1. Has charge of the Club funds. Maintains and records all income and payments of club finances in a readily available, easy to read manner . (amended January 25th 2011)

2. Keeps all Club funds in a bank approved by the Board and in the Club name.

3. Shall pay in a timely manner all the bills incurred by the Club and strive to stay within the parameters of the previous years spending limits. (Amended February 24, 2004)

4. Disburses funds:

a) Approved by the Board within their jurisdiction.

b) Approved by a majority vote of the members present at a Club meeting.

c) In the amount of $100.00 or less, approved by one of the elected

officers, within normal operating expense, without prior approval of the

membership. (amended January 25th 2011)

5. Gives a financial report at each Club meeting.

J. Safety Coordinator/Field Marshal

1. Responsible for enforcing AMA and Club rules at the Club flying site.

2. Has the authority to restrict or eject any member or guest from the Club flying site for not conforming to the AMA or Club rules.

3. May delegate his authority and duties, and appoint assistants as necessary.

4. Is empowered to control the parking of vehicles and policing of the field.

5. Responsible for Club field equipment and maintenance of same.

K. Vacancies

1. Vacancies in an elected office will be filled by a majority vote of the members present at a regular Club meeting.

2. The successor will serve for the remaining office and Board terms.

4. Membership

A. Eligibility

1. To be eligible for membership, all persons must have a current AMA card.

2. All new members must be approved by a majority vote of members present, at a regular meeting. (Amended 2/24/99)

B. Regular Member

1. A regular member’

a) Age is 19 or older,

b) Club dues are paid

c) Responsibility is abiding by and enforcing Club field, safety and AMA

rules.

C. Associate Member

1. An associate member'

a) Age is 19 or older,
b) A fully paid member of any AMA Sectioned club

c) Responsibility is abiding by and enforcing Club field, safety and AMA rules.

d) Has no voting rights

e) May not hold elected office.

D. Junior Member

1. A Junior Member is the same as a Regular member, except:

a) Is age 15 to 19 before July 1,

b) May not vote on matters pertaining to bylaws, special assessments, or legal commitments

c) May not hold elected office.

d) Must be sponsored and supervised by a regular member or adult.

e) May participate in mowing with adult supervision. (added May 25, 2002)

E. Cadet Member

1. A Cadet member is the same as a junior member, except is less than age 15.

F. Resignation

1. A member may resign from the Club at any time by giving notice in writing to the Club Secretary. No dues or assessment prorating, rebate, or refund of any kind will be given.

2. Any elected officer (President, Vice-President, Treasure or Secretary) Absent from 2 consecutive meetings, without just cause/or prior notification to any Board member, shall be considered as voluntary resignation, and shall be replaced, by majority vote of the members present at the next regular club meeting. No dues or assessment prorating, rebate, or refund of any kind will be given. (added April 28, 2009)

G. Membership Termination

1.Membership can be terminated by recommendation of the Board, and approved by a simple majority vote of the members present at a regular monthly meeting.

2.Membership can be terminated for, including but not limited to the following reasons:

Disruptive Behavior, which shall be defined as:
(1). Repeated acts of Offensive, Threatening, Harassing, Abusive or Endangering behavior, OR Acts which impair normal activities of the club.
Destruction of County, or Club property.
Theft of County or Club property.
Any violation of federal, State, or Muskegon County law.

3. Notice of the Board action will be published in the Club Newsletter prior to meeting at which a vote will occur.

The terminated member will be notified in writing explaining the reason, or reasons for termination.
Any Dues or Assessments paid by the terminated member in the current year, will be prorated at a rate of 1/12 and returned to the terminated member.

Amended and added March 27th, 2012)

5. Dues and Assessments

A. Eligibility

1. To be eligible for membership, all persons must have a current AMA card.

B. Regular Members

1. Club dues are $40.00, to be paid annually by January 31.(amended May 25, 2002)

2. Dues paid after January 31 will not be prorated.

3. An AMA card current for the year in which dues are being paid must be presented at time of payment.

a) A FAX or E-mail copy from AMA will be accepted in place of an AMA

card. The Member must then produce a current year AMA card within 30

days. (amended January 25th 2011)

4. If membership lapses beyond January 31 of the following year, reinstatement will be via new member rules.

5. Special circumstances may be considered by the Board.

6. Current President, Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer are exempt from paying dues for serving in office for the year in which they serve.(added February 29, 2000)

D. Associate Member

Same as Regular Members except dues are one half Regular Members dues per year.

E. Junior Members

1. Club dues are $5.00 to be paid annually by January 31. No late fee or special assessments apply.

2. No dues are charged if a son or daughter of a regular member.

3. Article 5.B.4 applies

F. Cadet Members

1. Pay no club dues, fees, or special assessments.

2. Article 5.B.4 applies.

G. Member Progression

1. As a member progresses from Cadet to Junior or Junior to Regular membership, all dues, fees or assessments previously waived by these bylaws are permanently waived.(amended May 25, 2002)

2. Only applicable dues and future assessments will be charged.

H. New Members

1. New members will pay Club dues appropriate to their current membership category (Cadet, Junior, Regular and Associate).

2. Regular members will pay any special assessments levied during the previous three calendar years.(amended February 29, 2000)

3. Club dues only will be prorated at 1/12th annual dues after August 31 for Regular members.

6. Meetings

A. Regular meetings

1. Meetings should be held on the last Tuesday of each month, excluding December

B. Special meetings

1. Special meetings for a specific purpose may be called by the President, members being notified by the Secretary as soon as possible.

C. Cancellations and Changes

1. If special circumstances arise, the meeting time, date, and/or place may be changed by special announcement of the President, members being notified by the Secretary as soon as possible.

B. Special meetings

1. Special meetings for a specific purpose may be called by the President, members being notified by the Secretary as soon as possible.

C. Cancellations and Changes

1. If special circumstances arise, the meeting time, date, and/or place may be changed by special announcement of the President, members being notified by the Secretary as soon as possible.

7. Miscellaneous

A. Fiscal Year

1. The fiscal year shall begin January 1, and end December 31.

B. Amendments to Bylaws

1. Amendments are proposed at any Regular meeting, advertised via the Club newsletter, and voted on at the next Regular meeting.

2. Amendments are adopted by a majority vote of the members voting.(amended May 25, 2002)

C. Assessments

1. Assessments recommended by the Board must be approved by a majority vote of the Regular members present at a Regular meeting.

D. Flight Instruction

1. New Members are required to demonstrate proficiency in the maneuvers required to any Club officer and/or the Field Marshal. (Amended May 25, 2002)

. E. Chronology of Bylaws

1. Executed November 27, 1972

2. Updated March 10, 1979

3. Updated January 12, 1980

4. Amended November 27, 1982

5. Revised April 30, 1990

6. Amended 1990

7. Amended March 26, 1991

8. Revised, Amended and Updated April 15, 1995

9. Amended October 2, 1995

10. Amended January 30, 1996

11. Amended February 27, 1996

12. Revised March 26, 1996

13. Amended April 30, 1996

14. Revised July 29, 1997

15. Amended February 24, 1999

16. Revised February 29, 1999

17. Revised and amended February 29, 2000

18. Revised and amended May 25, 2002

19. Revised and amended February 24, 2004

20. Revised and amended February 22, 2005

21. Revised and amended Mar 28, 2005

22. Revised and amended April 28, 2009

23. Revised and amended April 28, 2009

24. Revised and amended to add Associate member definition and dues requirement. October 27, 2009

25. Revised and amended January 25th 2011

26. Revised and amended March 27th, 2012

8. Field Rules

A. All flying and activities at the Club field will be conducted in accordance with the Published AMA safety code, and is restricted to Club members and AMA licensed guests.

B. All members and guests will obey these field rules and the directions of the Field Marshal.

C. Pilots will announce their intentions, touch & go, low pass, landing, dead-stick, on the field, clear of field, etc., Emergencies have priority.

D. Guest pilots

1. must be in the company of a Regular Club member when flying.

2 are subject to all field and safety rules.

3. will not impede the flying of any Club members.

4. are limited to three flying sessions before being required to join the Club.

F. All Club members must carry their Club I.D., and AMA card when using the field.

G. The Field Marshal may control flying rotation and transmitter impound if necessary.

H. Frequency Control

1. No transmitters will be energized until the frequency pin is obtained.

2. All transmitters must be placed on the impound board.

3. AMA cards are placed in the frequency pin rack, under your channel number, prior to removing the frequency pin.

I. Repeated violations of these field rules are just cause for expulsion from the Club.

J. These field rules are subject to additions, deletions, or modifications at the request of the flying site owner.

K. No intoxicated persons or alcoholic beverages are allowed.

L. No flying is permitted while the field is being mowed.

M. Powered aircraft must have mufflers.

N. Student pilots must be assisted by an instructor.

O. Spectators are not allowed on the flying field.

P. Pilots will not taxi into the pit area.

Q. No flying is allowed over the pit, spectator, and parking areas.

R. One flight station, 10’ wide by 200’ long, said flight line to run on the North (runway) side of the safety barrier, centered on the middle of the safety barrier and extending 100’ in both directions from the center line, to be used as follows:

1. Pilots will determine the proper runway based on wind direction.

2. After taxiing past the last Pilot upwind, takeoff and assume a position on a flight station.

S. It is recommended that, as a courtesy, frequency pin usage be limited to 20 minutes for all Pilots.

T. Helicopter pilots:

1. Have field priority for the last 20 minutes of each hour.

2. May allow fixed wing pilots to fly with rotary wing aircraft during the helicopter 20 minute session.

3. Will use the helicopter pad or space provided at the East end of the East/West runway.

4. Will not turn rotors in the pits.