The formal name of this organization shall be "The Raleigh Durham Radio Control Club" and it shall be also known and designated by the short title "RDRC"

The objectives of this club shall be:

• To promote the design, construction, and flying of radio controlled model aircraft.

• To promote the free exchange of ideas among members and other organizations of like purpose.

• To contribute to the sport, fellowship, and enjoyment of radio controlled model aviation.

The officers of this organization shall consist of a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, Treasurer, Safety Officer, Newsletter Editor, and a permanently appointed Historian-Photographer (whose tenure shall not be subject to election changes).

• Preside at all meetings and conduct a monthly officers' meeting (with general membership invited).

• Appoint committees as necessary.

• Act as executive officer of the organization.

• Assume the duties of the President during the absence of the President.

• Act as chairman of all permanent committees.

• Be responsible for the maintenance of the Club membership records.

• Keep a record of all meetings.

• Carry on any necessary correspondence.

• Keep any other records necessary to his office including an accurate club roster .

• Be responsible for collecting dues.

• Be responsible for collecting any money owed to the organization.

• Be responsible for paying out of the treasury any money owed by the organization.

• Keep adequate financial records.

• Make periodic financial reports.

• Shall develop RDRC Field Rules that are in accordance with the AMA Safety Code and ensure

• Is empowered to order any individual to cease any unsafe operations.

• May prohibit the operation of any aircraft which would pose a safety threat at that time.

(Examples; test flights at contests or under crowded conditions, operation with obviously

questionable radios, flight of aircraft beyond the abilities of the pilot.) This does not preclude

testing of new or repaired or unusual aircraft when there is no likely threat to other fliers or

spectators.

• In the event of repeated disregard of the RDRC Field Rules may recommend to the President that

disciplinary measures be taken.

• At meets or contests may conduct safety inspections of all aircraft prior to first flight at the event.

• May appoint deputies to assist him/her in establishing a safe operating environment.

Be responsible for the monthly publication of the club newsletter.

Alert club members to proposed rule changes and club activities.

• Written, secret ballots will be used. A quorum comprises 10% of the paid up membership of the club. Proxy votes are not permitted.

• A slate of officers will be nominated at the September club meeting. No nomination of any person will be made without an indication of that person’s willingness to serve.

5- LIFE; lifetime members who have paid the fees outlined in section VI, item E above.

6- Associate; Member of another AMA chartered club. This is a non-voting membership.

• It is the responsibility of every Club member to bring any observed serious violations of the field rules or conduct detrimental to Club in general to attention of the President, or the Vice President or Safety Officer who will refer the matter to the President. The matter will be held in the strictest confidence and not be discussed with anyone not involved.

• If the recommendation is expulsion the President will make an appropriate motion at the next regularly scheduled club meeting. The report of the Committee will be presented so that the members present may make an informed decision. The content of the report of the Committee will not be recorded in the minutes. A secret ballot will be taken. There is no requirement for prior notice in the Newsletter. Expulsion requires a two thirds affirmative vote of the members present. The 10% quorum rule prevails and no proxy votes are permitted. In the event of expulsion the President will prepare a letter stating the action which will be sent by certified mail to the expelled person. The expelled member will be reimbursed on a pro rata basis for the balance of any annual dues that have been paid. The Committee report, a copy of the letter of expulsion and a copy of the canceled dues refund check, if applicable, will be retained by the Secretary for a period of two years.

An applicant for membership shall:

1. Be an active radio control modeler.

2. Show proof of membership in the AMA

• The applicant will attend and be introduced at a regularly scheduled club meeting at which time their application for membership will be voted upon by the members present. This does not apply to Family Members.

• Meetings shall be held monthly on the 4th. Wednesday of each month except when a holiday interferes. Date, time and place of the meeting shall be announced in the club newsletter. The President may, at his option, call special meetings.

• Meetings will be conducted in accordance with Roberts Rules of Order (RRO). The Secretary will take minutes of all business conducted at the meeting. The Secretary will maintain a file of minutes. This file will be passed on to subsequent Secretaries.

• For official business to be conducted at a meeting a quorum of 10 percent of the paid up membership must be present to vote on any actions or motions. Unless otherwise stated in these By-Laws a simple majority vote will pass any action or motion. Voice votes will be used; the Secretary will count and record the votes; the presiding officer may if he deems appropriate call for a secret ballot.

• The President has the power to appoint any committee, both standing and temporary, as he sees fit. Any standing committee appointed by a President will terminate at the expiration of his term of office.

• No alcoholic beverages are permitted at any time at the RDRC flying site. The RDRC flying site comprises the flying field, the flight line, the pit area, the spectator area and the parking area. For the purposes of this policy alcoholic beverages include beer, wine and liquor.

• Amendments to the By-Laws may considered at any club meeting. Changes to By-Laws may be effected by a simple majority vote of the members present at any club meeting, provided that the proposed change has been presented in the newsletter prior to the meeting.