Lakeview Hawks Bylaws

[redsagebear]

We are establishing bylaws and club members. I would really like this information to be clear and in simple words.

[Bob Kuczewski]

Hi Sara,

Here's the current mission statement and by-laws for the Torrey Hawks. These might be a good starting point for the Lakeview Hawks.

Torrey Hawks Mission Statement:

The Torrey Hawks Hang Gliding Club is dedicated to promoting and protecting the sport of Hang Gliding at the Torrey Pines Gliderport.

Torrey Hawks By-Laws:

• Article I - Name
  The name of the organization shall be the Torrey Hawks Hang Gliding Club. The club may also be known as the Torrey Pines Hawks Hang Gliding Club, Torrey Pines Hawks Hang Gliding Association, Torrey Pines Hang Gliding Association, or simply (and most commonly) the Torrey Hawks. The club web site shall be TorreyHawks.org.

• Article II - Purpose
  The Torrey Hawks Hang Gliding Club is dedicated to promoting and protecting the sport of Hang Gliding at the Torrey Pines Gliderport.

• Article III - Membership
  The membership of the Torrey Hawks Hang Gliding Club shall consist of individuals whose applications for membership have been accepted by the Association. Voting members must hold a USHPA rating of H4 or above and have flown a hang glider at the Torrey Pines Gliderport within the previous three years.

• Article IV - Officers
  The officers of the Torrey Hawks shall be a President, Vice-President, and Secretary. These officers are elected for a one year term by voting members of the Club at the annual meeting. Representatives of the club to other organizations shall be chosen by the President.

• Article V - Meetings
  The Torrey Hawks shall hold at least one annual meeting for the election of new officers. All other meetings are considered Special Meetings and will be scheduled as needed by a majority of the Torrey Hawks Officers. Meetings may be held electronically.

• Article VI - Minutes and Records
  The Torrey Hawks secretary will take notes at all meetings and distribute them electronically as requested by members.

• Article VII - Parlimentary Authority
  The Torrey Hawks meetings shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order, Revised unless otherwise provided for in these By-Laws.

• Article VIII - Ammendments
  Ammendments to these By-Laws may be made during Annual or Special Meetings and require a two-thirds vote of the voting membership present at any such meeting.

They're pretty simple, and they've worked for us for three years now. What do you think as a starting point? What do you think we should add, remove, or change?

[Bob Kuczewski]

Hi Sara,

Thanks for your time on the phone tonight. These are the preliminary bylaws that we worked out:

Lakeview Hawks Mission Statement:

The Lakeview Hawks are dedicated to promoting the safe and responsible flying of hang gliders and paragliders in the greater Warner Mountain region.

Lakeview Hawks By-Laws:

• Article I - Name
  The name of the organization shall be the Lakeview Hawks Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club. The club may also be known as the Warner Mountain Hawks Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club or simply as the Lakeview Hawks or the Warner Mountain Hawks.
  
  
• Article II - Purpose
  The Lakeview Hawks are dedicated to promoting the safe and responsible flying of hang gliders and paragliders in the greater Warner Mountain region.
  
  
• Article III - Membership
  The membership of the Lakeview Hawks is open to anyone interested in the sports of hang gliding and paraglidng. There are no membership fees required to be a member of the Lakeview Hawks.
  
  
• Article IV - Officers
  The governing body of the Lakeview Hawks shall be President, a Vice-President, and a Secretary. These officers are elected for a one year term by voting members of the Lakeview Hawks at the annual meeting. Representatives of the club to other organizations shall be chosen by the President.
  
  
• Article V - Meetings
  Monthly meetings will be held in scheduled places and can be found on our web site USHawks.org under Lakeview Hawks.
  
  
• Article VI - Minutes and Records
  The Lakeview Hawks secretary or designated replacement will take notes at all meetings and keep the club up to date with organized progress notes.
  
  
• Article VII - Parlimentary Authority
  The Lakeview Hawks meetings shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order, Revised unless otherwise provided for in these By-Laws.
  
  
• Article VIII - Ammendments
  Ammendments to these By-Laws may be made during Annual or Special Meetings and require a two-thirds vote of the voting membership present at any such meeting.

If anyone has any comments or suggestions, please post here or contact Sara or myself.

Thanks!!!

[Bob Kuczewski]

No more comments on the bylaws? If not, then I think they're about done...

[redsagebear]

I like the laws. It is a good start. I am active as a USHPA member everyone!!!! Happy Holidays! Sara M