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The name of this organization shall be The Twin State Flyers, Inc. Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 740.
The permanent address of this corporation shall be: PO Box 5530, West Lebanon, NH 03784.
This corporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for educational, scientific and/or charitable purposes and, to the extent consistent therewith shall:
i) Cooperate with and assist governmental agencies in the development of programs relating to aviation activities.
ii) Promote and encourage aviation safety in the design, construction, restoration and operation of all types of aircraft.
iii) Promote and encourage grass roots efforts relating to aviation research and development.
iv) Promote and encourage non-commercial aviation.
Eligibility for membership in this organization is open to any person with an interest in aviation, subject to Article IV – Membership, Section B. Classification of Membership.
1. A Regular Voting Member shall be any member of this organization in good standing, provided he or she is also a current member of the Experimental Aircraft Association.
2. An Associate/Introductory Member shall be any member of this organization in good standing who is not a current member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. Because the Associate/ Introductory Membership is intended to encourage new membership without requiring the extra expense of full membership in EAA, an Associate/ Introductory membership offers full membership in a chapter of EAA; however, it is limited to a twelve month membership and such membership is not renewable. Further, an Associate Member may not hold any Office in a chapter until they meet the requirements of Regular Membership. An Associate/Introductory Member is encouraged to convert their membership to a Regular Membership at any time during the term of their membership in a chapter.
3. Except for voting privileges, all members of the organization shall be entitled to and receive all of the benefits of membership in the organization.
1. Duration of Regular Membership shall be dependent upon the continued fulfillment of all the requirements which qualified the person for original membership. An example by the way of illustration and not limitation, a Regular Membership in the organization shall terminate automatically upon the failure of the Regular Member to continue his or her current membership in the EAA or upon the person’s failure to pay all required dues or assessments in the organization.
2. Duration of Associate/Introductory Membership shall be a twelve (12) month term and shall not be eligible for renewal. Because this membership is intended to offer new members the opportunity to experience membership in the organization without the financial commitment of Regular Membership, the Associate/Introductory Member is encouraged to convert their membership at any time during their first year of membership when their membership expires.
3. Any member of the chapter may resign from the organization at any time upon written notice to any executive officer.
4. Any member may be expelled from membership in the organization for committing one or more actions that damage or jeopardize the organization. Expulsion of any member shall require a seventy-five percent (75%) vote of the Regular members in person or by proxy at a regular or special meeting of the organization.
1. The organization dues shall be established from time to time by Regular Members of the organization. In the event that a member of the organization discontinues his or her membership in the organization for reasons of death, resignation, or expulsion, the Executive Officers of the organization may at their discretion refund any or all portions of the former member’s dues.
2. The organization dues shall be paid to the organizations Treasurer. Dues shall be payable January 1 of each year and shall apply for a twelve month period. Chapter 740 dues are $24 per year. Any member of the organization that fails to pay their appropriate dues by March 31 shall immediately forfeit all membership privileges until the appropriate dues have been paid.
3. Any person joining the organization during the calendar year shall pay a pro rata portion of the appropriate annual membership dues, at the rate of $2 per month.
1. The Executive Officers of the Organization shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
2. The Executive Officers of the organization shall be elected by voting members at the regular scheduled meeting of the organization in the month of October each election year.
3. The Executive Officers of the organization shall serve for one two-year term starting on January 1 following their election. No member may serve more than two (2) consecutive terms in the same office.
1. The Vice President of the organization shall be vested with the powers of, and shall perform the duties of the President in case of the absence or disability of the President. The Vice President shall also perform such duties connected with the operations of the organization as directed by the President.
2. The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all proceedings of the members in books provided for that purpose. The Secretary shall attend to the giving and serving of notices of all meetings of the members. The Secretary shall keep a proper membership roll showing the name of each member of the organization. The Secretary shall keep a book of Bylaws, and such other books and papers as the members may direct. The Secretary shall execute with the President, in the name of the organization, all contracts and instruments which have first been approved by the Board of Directors or members. The Secretary shall perform such duties connected with the operation of the organization as directed by the President, with the advice and consent of the members.
3. The Treasurer shall execute in the name of the organization all checks for expenditures authorized by the members or Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall receive and deposit all funds of the organization in a bank selected by the Executive Officers. Such funds shall be paid out only by check. The Treasurer shall also account for all receipts, disbursements, and balance on hand. The Treasurer shall perform such duties connected with the operations of the organization as directed by the President, with the advice and consent of the members or Board of Directors. In case of the absence or disability of the Treasurer the President shall execute the duties of the office of the Treasurer until members can elect a successor.
If the office of President, Vice President, Secretary, or Treasurer becomes vacant for any reason, the Board of Directors shall elect a successor who shall hold office for the unexpired term.
1. Meetings of the members may be held at such time and place as the President may determine, or may be called by a majority of the Executive Officers. Notice of meetings to the members, stating the time, place and in general terms the purpose of the meeting, shall be given to members no later than the day before the meeting.
2. Any meeting where a vote will be taken for the adoption of resolutions, members will be notified in writing no less than five (5) days prior to the meeting.
3. A minimum quorum of 20% of all members in good standing is required either in person or by written proxy in order to conduct a meeting.
4. A majority vote of the members present is necessary for the adoption of any resolution and for the election of a member to an organizational office.
5. The President, or in his absence the Vice President, or in the absence of both the President and Vice President, the Secretary, or in the absence of the President, the Vice President, and the Secretary, a Chairman elected by the members present shall call a meeting to order, and shall act as the presiding officer thereof.
6. At any meeting of the members, each voting member shall have only one (1) vote.
7. If a member in good standing is to be absent and wishes to vote a written proxy may be tendered to another member.
1. The annual meeting of the members will be the last regular meeting prior to November 1.
2. Written notice of the annual meeting of the members shall be given to each member in good standing at least five (5) days before such a meeting.
3. The election of Executive Officers (and Board of Directors) shall take place at an annual meeting.
These bylaws may be repealed or amended, or new bylaws may be adopted at any meeting of the members called for that purpose, or at the annual meeting of the members, by a two-thirds majority vote of the voting members in good standing of the organization in attendance or by proxy.
1. The power, business and property of the organization shall be exercised, conducted and controlled by a Board of Directors of the organization. The Board of Directors shall consist of two classes, namely:
a. Class I Directors shall be those persons who are the Executive Officers of the organization as nominated and elected by the organization in accordance with these bylaws.
b. Class II Directors shall be elected by the organization’s members. There shall be two (2) Class II Directors who shall serve concurrently with newly elected officers.
c. The most recent past President shall serve as Director for a term concurrent with newly elected officers. A third Class II director shall be elected when an incumbent President is reelected to serve a second term. The most recent past President will be eligible to run for this seat.
Only persons who are members in good standing of the Experimental Aircraft Association shall be eligible to be a Director of the organization and a failure to maintain such standing shall be considered to constitute a resignation from the Board of Directors. No compensation shall be paid to Directors for serving on the Board of Directors.
2. In the event that a Class II Director resigns, dies or otherwise becomes ineligible or unable to serve on the Board of Directors, the Board of Directors shall appoint a replacement to serve until the next election.
3. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be called at any time and place to be determined by the President. Special Meetings of the Board of Directors shall be called at any time on the order of the President or on order of not less than a majority of the Board of Directors. Notices of special meetings of the Board of Directors stating time and, in general terms the purpose, shall be given to Directors no later than the day before the day appointed 5
for the meeting. If all Directors are present at any meeting, any business may be transacted without any previous notice. Three (3) directors, of whom two (2) are current Executive Officers, shall constitute a quorum of the Board of Directors. A majority vote shall be sufficient to pass any motion.
4. The Board of Directors shall have the power and authority to promulgate and enforce all rules and regulations pertaining to the use and operation of organization property. The Board of Directors shall do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, any and every act which the organization may lawfully perform.
The President may appoint a nominating committee of at least three (3) members. The committee is to present a slate of candidates which shall be published in the October newsletter, to be published and mailed so as to be received by the membership prior to the October election meeting. Additional nominations may be made from the floor at the October election meeting before the vote is taken. Written ballots shall be used, counted by two (2) members.
This organization may be dissolved by a two-thirds majority vote of voting members in good standing of the organization. In the event the organization is dissolved, the President shall be responsible for turning all organizational assets over to the Experimental Aircraft Association, PO Box 3086, Oshkosh, WI 54903-3086. Original assets include incorporation papers, EAA charter, and other documents related to the formation of the chapter. Not included are items such as chapter video library, publications and furnishings. These items may be donated to another non-profit organization such as another EAA chapter, or the EAA Foundation.