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By-Laws
(3rd Draft -
8/28/2004)
Article I ~ DUES
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Section 1. |
The
dues for each active member shall be $8.00 a year. |
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Section 2.
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The
dues for each Life membership shall be a one-time payment of
$100.00. The payment may be made at one time or in two yearly
installments of $50.00. The dues from this membership shall be
placed in the general fund whereas the interest shall be placed
in a special account, or, the dues from this
membership shall be placed in a special account whereas the
interest shall be placed in the general fund. |
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Section 3.
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Those
who are awarded an Honorary membership shall not have to pay
yearly dues. They will have voting rights but may not receive
the newsletter at their request. |
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Section 4.
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Student
members shall not have to pay yearly dues if they volunteer at a
banding station rostered by OBBA at least twice in a year. They
will not have voting rights, but shall receive the newsletter.
Students must renew yearly through the rostered station
operator. Students of a class or college course receiving credit
for volunteering at a banding station are not eligible for free
membership unless their volunteering
exceeds class/course requirements. |
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Section 5.
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All
dues are due in January. Any member whose dues are not paid in
full by the Spring meeting shall be notified in writing or via
electronic means. If the dues are not paid by the Fall meeting,
the member shall automatically be removed from the membership. |
Article
II - DUTIES of OFFICERS
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Section 1.
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The
President shall preside at all meetings. The President shall be
present at all meetings or have a representative there on his/her
behalf. The President shall appoint all standing and special
committees, and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees. |
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Section 2. |
The
Vice-president shall assume all duties of the President in
her/his absence and serve as Program Chairperson. |
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Section 3.
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The
Secretary shall attend and keep minutes of all regular and
executive meetings of the organization. The secretary shall also
handle all correspondence. |
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Section 4.
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The
Treasurer shall handle all funds and monies of the organization.
She/he will pay all bills approved by the Executive Board or
membership. The Newsletter Editor will
keep the up-to-date roster of membership and forward all checks
to the Treasurer for deposit and will inform
the members of their status. |
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Section 5. |
The
Board members-at-Large shall advise and assist the Executive
Board and the President. |
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Section 6.
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The
Newsletter Editor shall be In charge of putting out a minimum of
two newsletters per year to the membership. It is the goal of the
organization to put out four newsletters per year, one during
each of the seasons. The newsletter editor shall continually
update the roster of the membership and inform the Treasurer of
their status. |
Article
III - EXECUTIVE BOARD
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Section 1. |
The
Executive Board shall consist of all elected Officers and the
immediate Past-president, and the Newsletter Editor. |
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Section 2. |
The
Executive Board shall direct the organization towards Its
Objective. |
Article
IV - COMMITTEES
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Section 1.
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The
Standing Committees as follows are appointed by the President
annually and can be changed or rearranged by the Executive Board:
Bluebird, House Finch, Historical, Newsletter *, Nominating *,
Program, Research, Bandout.
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= Permanent committees |
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Section 2. |
Special
Committees shall be appointed by the President as needed to
accomplish objectives, programs, etc. |
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Section 3.
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Each
Committee chairperson shall be appointed by the President. They
will keep a written record of the activities of the committee and
see that it is passed onto the next chairperson. |
Article
V - Parliamentary Authority
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Section 1. |
Roberts
Rules of Order Revised shall govern the procedure of this
organization in all matters not covered by the Constitution and
By-Laws. |
Article
VI - Changes/Amendments
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Section 1. |
By-laws
may be amended by a majority of members present at a general
meeting. |
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