[Mldxcc] Bylaws

[Robert Hess]

I've asked Norm to post a link on the reflector with the bylaws changes.  What I posed on the reflector does not show the strike-outs.  Below is how the actual modified bylaws read and below that are the original bylaws.

Proposed:
ARTICLE III: QUALIFICATION OF MEMBERS
 
Section 1:
A. The
Club shall be comprised of members that possess a valid amateur radio
operator's license.Members shall agree to abide by the By-laws of the club.
 
B. In accordance with the rules of certain contests, the club area is defined as the California Counties along
or adjacent to State Highway 49, and any other area within a 175-mile radius of
the club center.  Contest scores from members residing outside the designated
area will not be accepted for those contests requiring residence within the 175
mile radius unless allowed under the rules of a particular contest, such as the
California QSO Party.
 
C.In order
to maintain membership in good standing, members must participate in at least
one “club event” per year and pay annual dues when required.  A “club event” is considered member
participation in a MLDXCC focus contest, a monthly MLDXCC general membership
meeting, a MLDXCC sanctioned regional meeting, or an annual upload to Club Log
contributing to the Club DX League on behalf of MLDXCC.
 
Section 2:  
Any person desirous of becoming a member shall be
nominated by no fewer than two members. Said nominee shall file their
application through the Club Secretary with nominating signatures affixed.
 
Section 3:
The
President shall read, or cause to be read, the application, including call
letters, to the membership. An affirmative vote of the majority of those members
present at a monthly meeting or the majority of
those responding to a vote request, by the President, via the MLDXCC Reflector, shall constitute acceptance of the applicant. The
applicant shall not be present at the time of the ballot.  The Secretary
shall advise the applicant of the results of the ballot and shall see that the accepted applicant is furnished with a copy of the Club By-laws and a current roster.      
 
Section 4:
This
section provides for the election of honorary, non-voting members. An honorary
member can be proposed by any paid-up member of the club. A two thirds (2/3)
affirmative vote of the members present will be required to elect an honorary
member.
 
ARTICLE VI: AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS
 
Section 1:
All
proposed amendments to the By-laws shall require a written petition to the
Secretary and have the signatures of a
current officer or at least five members. A
two-thirds affirmative vote of the voting membership,responding to a vote request by a member of the Board, whether at a regularly scheduled meeting or by
electronic messaging to the full membership, shall be required for acceptance of the amendment.



Original:

ARTICLE III: QUALIFICATION OF MEMBERS
 
Section 1:
A. The
Club shall be comprised of members that possess a valid amateur radio
operator's license and reside in the club area. Members shall agree to abide by
the By-laws of the club.
 
B. The
club area is defined as the California Counties along or adjacent to State
Highway 49, and any other area within a 175-mile radius of the club center.
 
Section 2:
Any person desirous of becoming a member shall be
nominated by no fewer than two members. Said nominee shall file their
application through the Club Secretary with nominating signatures affixed, and
must be in attendance when the application is read to the membership.
 
Section 3:
The
President shall read, or cause to be read the application, including call
letters, to the membership. An affirmative vote of 75% of those members present
shall constitute acceptance of the applicant. The applicant shall not be
present at the time of the ballot.
The
Secretary shall advise the applicant of the results of the ballot and shall see
that he/she is furnished with a copy of the Club By-laws and a current roster.
 
Section 4:
This
section provides for the election of honorary, non-voting members. An honorary
member can be proposed by any paid-up member of the club. A two thirds (2/3)
affirmative vote of the members present will be required to elect an honorary
member.

ARTICLE VI: AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS
 
Section 1:
All
proposed amendments to the By-laws shall require a written petition to the
Secretary and have the signatures of at least five members. A two-thirds
affirmative vote of the voting membership shall be required for acceptance of
the amendment.