USSVI Buffalo Base Constitution and
By-laws
(as of 17 April 1994)
(Transcribed
13 Nov 2002, by Ken Nichols)
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
UNITED
STATES SUBMARINE VETERANS
BUFFALO BASE
KENMORE, NEW YORK
14217-0015
ARTICLE I NAME
The name of this organization shall be "BUFFALO BASE", United States Submarine Veterans.
ARTICLE II PURPOSE
To perpetuate the memory of our Shipmates who gave their lives in the pursuit of their duties while serving their country. That their dedication, deeds and supreme sacrifice be a constant source of motivation towards greater accomplishments. Pledge loyalty and patriotism to the United States Government.
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP
Section 1
Regular membership is open to all personnel having
been designated "Qualified in Submarines" by the U.S. Navy.
Section 2
Those members who have been discharged from the Armed
Forces of the United States shall have been discharged under
Medical/Honorable conditions.
Section 3
All applications of new members shall be accompanied
by proof, when requested, of eligibility under Sections 1 and 2 of
the Article. DD Form 214, Letter from their Commanding Officer or the
signature of a member in good standing attesting the application to
be true to the best of their knowledge, shall be accepted.
Section 4
Associate membership. An associate member is a person
who is not eligible for regular membership and is closely associated
with a regular member.
Section 5
Associate membership will be limited to immediate
family, not less than sixteen (16) years of age, of members of the
U.S. Submarine Veterans.
Section 6
Each regular member may sponsor other associate
members not covered in section 5 of this article.
Section 7
Each associate member will be sponsored by a regular
member. A vote for approval or disapproval must be conducted at the
business meeting immediately following the receipt of the application
for membership.
Section 8
Associate members are allowed to vote on local
Buffalo Base matters only; shall not hold an elected office; however
may hold an appointed office.
MEETINGS IV MEETINGS
Section 1
The general procedure of meetings of this
organization shall be in keeping with normal parliamentary procedures
as set down by Robert's Rules of Order, revised.
Section 2
The regular business meetings of the Buffalo Base
shall be held on the third Monday of each month, or as otherwise
agreed upon at a regular meeting and at the place designated in the
newsletter.
Section 3
The Executive Board shall meet a minimum of once a
year, at such time and place as the Commander shall designate.
Section 4
Special meetings may be called, by the Commander or
the Board of Directors, as required.
ARTICLE V QUORUM
Five (5) members in good standing, present at a duly called meeting, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of all business. Once a quorum has been established, no member absenting himself shall destroy the quorum.
ARTICLE VI VOTING
Each member present and in good standing (all membership dues paid) shall be eligible to vote at Buffalo Base meetings and a simple majority of voting members shall determine the outcome of the vote.
ARTICLE VII OFFICERS
Section 1
The elected officers of this Base shall be the
Commander, Vice-Commander, Secretary, and Treasurer who shall be
elected for a term of two (2) years.
Section 2
The appointed officers of this Base shall be the
Chaplain, Chief of the Boat, and Public Relations Officer who shall
be nominated by the Commander and must be approved by the membership.
Section 3
The Executive Board shall be made up of the current
Commander and all the past Commanders of the Base. The current
Commander shall preside over the Executive Board.
Section 4
The Commander may hold this office for two (2)
consecutive terms. In the event that the Commander's office is
vacated, the Vice-Commander shall assume the duties of the Commander.
Any other vacancy shall be filled by the Executive Board. Any member
so appointed, shall hold that office for the remainder of the term
and shall be eligible for election to a first, full term at that
time.
Section 5
Should the Executive Board have a dead-locked vote on
any issue, then that issue must be be presented to the general
membership for their vote.
ARTICLE VIII NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Section 1
The Commander shall appoint two (2) members in good
standing to serve with him as the Nominating Committee.
Section 2
It shall be the duty of the Nominating Committee to
seek qualified candidates for all elective offices and present to the
membership, at the November meeting, the names of those who are
willing, if elected, to accept the office for which they were
nominated.
Section 3
Nominations will also be accepted from the floor at
the next regular meeting, at which time, elections shall take place.
ARTICLE IX DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1
The Commander shall preside at all meetings of the
Buffalo Base. He shall appoint all committees and be a member of
same. He shall perform all other duties related to his office as
outlined in BASE ORGANIZATION, UNITED STATES SUBMARINE VETERANS,
September, 1993.
Section 2
The Vice-Commander shall preside at all meetings in
the absence of the Commander. He shall perform all duties related to
his office as outlined in BASE ORGANIZATION, UNITED STATES SUBMARINE
VETERANS, September, 1993.
Section 3
The Secretary shall keep records of all meetings. He
shall keep a file of all members. He shall perform all duties related
to his office as outlined in BASE ORGANIZATION, UNITED STATES
SUBMARINE VETERANS, September, 1993.
Section 4
The Treasurer shall receive all dues and moneys of
the Buffalo Base; record and deposit same. He shall dispense these
moneys as directed by the Buffalo Base Commander. All bills inexcess
of $50.00 shall be presented the the Buffalo Base Commander for
approval before payment. He shall perform all duties related to his
office as outlined in BASE ORGANIZATION, UNITED STATES SUBMARINE
VETERANS, September, 1993.
ARTICLE X DUES
Section 1
All dues shall be paid by January 1st of
each year. The dues year is the period from January 1 to December 31
of each year.
Section 2
Base dues are $10.00 per year.
Section 3
National annual dues and National Life membership is
as established by National by-laws.
ARTICLE XI DISSOLUTION
Section 1
In the event that the Buffalo Base dissolves, all
assets and monies of the same shall be turned over to the National
Senior Vice President.
ARTICLE XII AMENDMENTS
Amendments to these Constitution and By-laws require a single notice, in writing, to each member in good standing and a two thirds (2/3) vote by those members present at the next regularly scheduled meeting.
----------------------------------NOTICE-------------------------------------------------
A discussion and changes will be conducted at the April 17, 1994, general meeting as indicated in this month's newsletter (in this mailing). A vote of acceptance/rejection will be held on that date. If accepted, this change will be your only copy of the BUFFALO BASE by-laws. Retain this document. If rejected, the changes only will be presented in the April newsletter and a vote will be taken at the the May, 15 1994, meeting. The location will be determined at the April meeting.
Respectfully,
George R. Parker
Commander, Buffalo Base
United States
Submarine Veterans