Document Date 2/13/75
The name of the organization shall be RAZORBACK CHAPTER, Number 62, of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
All expenditures shall be approved by the President before being paid by the Treasurer.
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.
The President may appoint specific committees at any time as may be required for the good of the Chapter.
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.
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.
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.
A majority of the members present shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
A majority of the Executive Committee or any Committee shall constitute a quorum.
Guests may be admitted to any meeting of the Chapter unless the Executive Committee has otherwise directed with regards to a particular meeting.
The fiscal year of the Chapter shall begin with the first day following the annual meeting for the election of officers.
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.
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.
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.
Approved August 19, 1979
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.
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.
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.
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.
Approved November 21, 1992
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.