EIGHT BALL FLYING CLUB, INC.

BYLAWS

 

 

Article 1

Name

 

The name of the corporation shall be EIGHT BALL FLYING CLUB, INC. (A California Non‑Profit Corporation).

 

 

Article 2

Purpose

 

The purpose of this corporation shall be to provide for its members a convenient means for private flying at economical rates; to provide for its members to obtain aviation ratings; to encourage interest in and to secure the advancement of aviation; and to engage in such activities as may accomplish the ends herein set forth.

 

 

Article 3

Membership in the Corporation

 

1.       Membership shall be limited to holders of a valid FAA airman's certificate.

 

2.       New members may only be admitted to the corporation after being approved by a majority vote of the members. The candidate's name and experience shall be included in the meeting notice. 

 

3.       Membership shall be limited to twenty-six (26) members and four (4) family members.

 

4.       A candidate having passed a flight check and duly elected to this corporation shall be deemed a member upon payment of the membership fee. The membership fee shall be an amount set by the Board of Directors. Each member shall be assessed monthly dues as provided for in the Operating Rules.

 

5.       Only members in good standing are authorized to fly corporation aircraft, except for the certified FAA aircraft and powerplant mechanic designated by the Board of Directors to maintain the aircraft and only then if he is a holder of a current private pilot certificate.

 

6.       All balances are due at the monthly meeting.  Any member who has failed to pay a balance due the corporation by the next meeting shall be considered a delinquent member and shall be suspended from flying  corporation aircraft, unless otherwise stipulated by the Board of Directors on a case-by-case basis.  When a delinquent member fails to pay any balance due to the corporation, or to make appropriate arrangement with the Board of Directors for the payment thereof for two (2) meetings after the due date, the member shall automatically be considered as indicating his intention to withdraw.

 

7.       A member may be expelled by a two‑thirds vote of the members voting at any regular or special meeting of the members. Ten (10) days notice shall be given to the member who shall have the right to be heard either in person or by counsel at a meeting of the corporation called for this purpose. A member so expelled shall receive from the corporation a sum equal to his membership fee, less any monies owing to the corporation, to be paid within sixty (60) days.

 

8.       A member may withdraw from the corporation upon notification to the Secretary in writing thrity (30) days in advance and said member may make his withdrawal final within the next ninety (90) days without further notification provided that the withdrawing member has disposed of his share of the assets of the corporation to a member acceptable to the corporation. If an outgoing member does not obtain an acceptable replacement, his name shall be placed upon a list of those desiring to terminate membership and he shall be replaced by candidates who, from time to time, may become available to the corporation. The resigning member's name shall be placed upon a list according to the date of his letter of resignation. The withdrawing member shall continue to pay dues until the membership has been disposed.

 

 

Article 4

Directors

 

1.      The powers, business and property of the corporation shall be exercised, conducted and controlled by a seven (7) member Board of Directors, consisting of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Aircraft Maintenance Officer, Safety Officer and Training Officer.

 

2.      The Board of Directors shall be elected at the annual meeting from the membership of the corporation in the manner described in Article 5.

 

3.      Vacancies on the Board of Directors shall be filled by a vote of members of the corporation.

 

4.      Each member of the Board of Directors shall serve without any compensation or reward, except that the Treasurer and Aircraft Maintenance Officer shall be exempt from paying dues each month.

 

5.      The Board of Directors shall have power and authority to promulgate and enforce all rules and regulations pertaining to the use and operation of corporation property and to do and perform, or cause to be done and performed, any and every act which the corporation may lawfully do and perform.

 

6.      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 any two Directors. Notice of special meetings of the Board of Directors stating the time and, in general terms, the purpose, shall be mailed or personally given to each Director not later than two (2) days before the day appointed for the meeting. If all Directors shall be present at any meeting, any business may be conducted without previous notice.

 

7.      Four (4) Directors shall constitute a quorum of the Board of Directors at all meetings and the affirmative vote of at least four (4) Directors shall be necessary to pass any resolution or authorize any act of the corporation.

 

8.      The Board of Directors shall cause to be kept a complete record of all acts and proceedings of its meetings and to present a full statement at the regular meetings of the members, showing in detail the condition of the corporation.

 

9.      Violation of corporation Bylaws shall be brought to the attention of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is empowered to levy fines. If a fine is levied it shall be in the form of a recommendation and shall be voted upon by the members. Fines shall not exceed the value of the membership.

 

 

Article 5

Officers

 

The Officers shall constitue the Board of Directors and shall be elected in the following manner:  During July, the President shall appoint a Nominating Committee for the purpose of selecting Officers that shall serve the corporation.  At the August meeting of the members, the names of those selected shall be placed in nomination.  Nominations from the floor shall be entertained. At the annual meeting in September, new Officers shall be elected by a majority vote of the members present.  The Officers shall be installed at the annual banquet in October.  The Officers shall hold office for twelve (12) months unless re-elected, recalled or replaced. 

 

1.      President ‑ The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the corporation. He shall preside at all meetings of the corporation and the Board of Directors. He shall have, subject to the advice and control of the Board of Directors, general charge of the business of the corporation, shall execute with the Secretary in the name of the corporation all certificates of membership, contracts and instruments. The President shall be responsible to the Board of Directors for the operation of the corporation.

 

2.      Vice President ‑ The Vice President shall be vested with all the powers and shall perform the duties of the President in case of the absence or disability of the President. The Vice President shall be chairman of the Membership Committee. This Committee shall be responsible for the recruitment of new members and for the proper explanation of the Operating Rules and practices of the corporation to the new members.

 

3.      Secretary ‑ The Secretary shall keep the minutes of all the general meetings and the Board of Directors meetings. He shall attend to the giving and serving of notices of all meetings of the members and of the Board of Directors and otherwise. He shall keep the book of Bylaws and all amendments thereto, the corporation seal, and such other books and papers as the Board of Directors may direct. The Secretary shall have custody of the corporation library.

 

4.      Treasurer - The Treasurer shall receive and deposit all funds of the corporation in the financial institution selected by the Board of Directors, which funds shall be paid out only in check as hereinafter provided. He shall also account for all receipts, disbursements, and balance on hand. The Treasurer shall perform all duties incident to the office of the Treasurer, subject to the control of the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall also perform such duties connected with the operation of the corporation as he may undertake at the suggestion of the President.  He shall also keep a proper membership record showing the name and address of each member of the corporation, the amount paid for membership and an account record showing the debits and credits of each member. The Treasurer shall render a statement at least once a month to the members for the amount due and owing for dues, etc.

 

5.      Aircraft Maintenance Officer - The Aircraft Maintenance Officer shall be responsible for maintaining corporation aircraft in safe and airworthy condition. He shall be responsible for maintaining current information in the engine and aircraft logbooks and for obtaining all checks, inspections, regular overhauls, and for compliance with all airworthiness directives and service bulletins on corporation aircraft. He shall supervise and otherwise control all minor maintenance and servicing of the aircraft done by the membership.  In conjunction with the Safety Officer, he shall direct a preventative maintenance program.  The Aircraft Maintenance Officer shall be responsible for all papers required to be carried in the aircraft and for the execution of all papers required upon completion of inspection and major repairs.  All corporation aircraft shall be placed on a schedule of 100-hour inspections by a licensed airframe and powerplant mechanic. The Aircraft Maintenance Officer shall be responsible for providing a list in each aircraft detailing dates for periodic inspections and tachometer readings for 100-hour inspections and oil changes. 

 

6.      Safety Officer - The Safety Officer shall be responsible for promoting safety. The Safety Officer shall be responsible jointly with the Aircraft Maintenance Officer for the airworthiness of the corporation aircraft.

 

7.      Training Officer ‑ The Training Officer shall be responsible to the corporation for the briefing of the membership of any and all changes affecting aviation with regards to the FAA regulations.  The Training Officer shall receive all FAA publications necessary to maintain an up‑to‑date library at his discretion.  The Training Officer shall maintain a list of instructors acceptable to Board of Directors to train corporation members. The Training Officer and the Safety Officer shall consult with one another to promote safety within the corporation.

 

Article 6

Meetings of the Membership