Nuclear
Weapons Technicians Association
CONSTITUTION AND
BYLAWS
ARTICLE I
NAME
The name of this
association shall be the Nuclear Weapons Technicians Association.
ARTICLE II
OBJECTIVES
The Association (NWTA) is a nationwide
organization of military and civilian participants in the nuclear weapons
program during the years 1947 to present. This organization through which we,
as free people, may unite to address the defensive responsibilities of our
nation imposed by the many advances in aerospace and nuclear technology that
have been, and will continue to be made; to educate the members and the public
at large as to what that technology can contribute to the security of free people
and the betterment of mankind; and to advocate and support military
preparedness of the
ARTICLE III
LIMITS
The Association shall not be used for the
dissemination of partisan principles, nor for the
promotion of a candidacy of any person seeking office or preferment, nor for
any other personal or commercial gain.
ARTICLE IV
MEMBERSHIP
Members of this Association shall be those persons who have in the past,
or are presently serving in the Department of Defense in nuclear
weapons maintenance career fields and those Warrant Officers who have performed these duties
honorably and the sense of excellence we have all striven for. Associate
membership is available to those persons who do not qualify under the above
eligibility requirements, but desire to associate with those members that have
helped shape this free world of ours. Honorary membership may be offered at no
cost to that member (see Honorary membership below).
ARTICLE V
FINANCE
Section 1. Dues. Annual dues are
paid to the NWTA as required by the Association. No other dues are required.
Dues are $20.00 per year for full membership, or a one-time payment of $200.00
for a lifetime membership. Dues for Associate memberships are $24.00 per year.
Any member whose dues fall into arrears will lose voting privileges until dues
have been paid.
Section 2. Fiscal and Operating Years.
The Fiscal Year of the Association shall be from October 1 to
September 30. (from month and day to month and day) The Operating Year shall be October 1 to
September 30. (from month and day to month and day)
ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS
Section 1. Elected Officers. The
officers of the NWTA shall be President, Vice
President, Secretary and a Treasurer. The officers shall be
elected by the general membership at the annual reunion and shall assume office
at the conclusion of the convention. The President and Vive President may be
elected to the office of President and Vice president for no more than two
terms. The Secretary and Treasurer are
not limited in the numbers of terms they may serve. The President, Vice President, Secretary, and
the Treasurer shall constitute the Executive Committee. There will also be three Trustees elected for
a three year term. These trustees will
include the outgoing President or Vice president and two other people. Each year one trustee will be elected, so the
terms or the trustees are staggered. On
ratification of this revision, the first election will consist of one trustee
for a three-year term, one for a two-year term and one for a one-yeat term.
Subsequent elections will be for one member for a three year term.
Section 2. Appointed Officers.
Appointed Officers are selected by the President to operate Special or Standing
Committees/Councils (when created for a specific purpose). Appointed officers may be removed from office
by the President or by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. The term of
office shall be the same as for elected officers.
Section 3. Vacancies. In case of a
vacancy in any elective office, it shall be filled by appointment of the President
for the remainder of the unexpired term and thereafter until a successor is
elected, except that in the case of a vacancy occurring in the office of the
President, the duties of that office shall be assumed by the Vice President
until such time as a President shall be elected by the Executive Committee.
ARTICLE VII
DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. President. The President
shall: exercise the powers and perform the duties assigned by the Constitution
and Bylaws; supervise the management of the Association; enforce the provisions
of the Constitution and Bylaws appoint all standing and special committee
officers or councils; and perform such duties as are usually incident of the
office. The President shall preside at the reunion and shall be chairman of the
Executive Committee.
Section 2. Vice President. The Vice
President shall perform duties as may be assigned by the President or by the
Executive Committee and shall discharge the duties of the President whenever
the disability or absence of the President as determined by the Executive
Committee makes such service advisable.
Section 3. Secretary. The Secretary
shall; keep a record of all proceedings of all meetings and of other matters of
which a record shall be ordered by the Executive Committee; notify the officers
and all members of committees of their election or appointment; issue notices
of special meetings; perform such other duties as may be assigned by the
Executive Committee or that are usually incident to the office.
Section 4. Treasurer. The Treasurer
shall; collect and disburse all funds and be the custodian of such funds; make
annual financial report and at such other times as requested by the Executive
Committee or by the President; make financial records available for inspection
by any member of the Executive Committee when requested; and perform such duties
as may be assigned by the Executive Committee or are usually incident to the office.
Section 5. Trustees. The primary purpose is to audit the
organizations financial transactions at least once a year and upon replacement
of the Treasurer. A report of the audit
will be provided to the general membership at the convention and at any other
time requested by a member of the Executive Committee. Trustees are also intended
to provide continuity of NWTA management.
ARTICLE VIII
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 1. Membership. The
executive committee shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary,
and the Treasurer. The term of the executive committee shall be concurrent with
appointed president. The administrative power of the Association shall be vested
in the Executive Committee.
Section 2. Administrative Authority Between
Reunions. The Executive Committee shall have administrative authority between reunions
for matters not otherwise assigned by the Constitution or Bylaws. This body may
meet in person or may vote by mail or electronic communication. Decisions shall
be by majority vote and a report of action taken and made available (briefed)
at the next reunion.
Section 3. Powers and Duties. The
Executive Committee shall exercise the powers and perform the duties assigned
by the Constitution and Bylaws; be responsible for the general management of
the Association, approve appointments of standing committees and special
committees and councils.
Section 4. Meetings. The executive
Committee shall meet at least annually prior to the convention.
Section 5. Quorum. A quorum of the
Executive Committee shall consist of ¾ of its members.
ARTICLE IX
COMMITTEES
Section 1. Standing Committees. If
desired standing committees may be appointed by the President or the Executive
Committee. Standing committees can be for reunion committee, membership,
community partners, etc…
Section 2. Special Committees. The
President or the Executive Committee may create special committees. (When any
special committee so created makes its final report, the committee ceases to
exist).
ARTICLE X
HONORARY MEMBERSHIPS
Section 1. Nominations. Honorary membership
to the NWTA may be made by any member in good standing (dues paid) to the
Executive Committee.
Section 2. Honorary Membership Criteria.
The honorary member must have made significant contributions to furthering the
ideals and standards this association stands for, and served honorably in their
service to this nation. Surviving
spouses of NWTA members may also be granted honorary membership upon their request.
Section 3. Procedure.
a.
Member nominates individual at annual
reunion, Executive committee adds nomination to minutes (deliberates if
necessary and may ask for justification), requests second from general assembly
and if seconded, requests a vote from general membership. If a quorum is
obtained, the nomination passes and the Executive Committee extends
the Honorary membership.
b. The
surviving spouses of NWTA members, will, upon their request be accorded
honorary membership status.
Section 4. Completion. Honorary
members may attend NWTA meetings, conventions or events, but are non-dues
paying and nonvoting members . With the approval of the Executive Committee,
they may serve on committees.
ARTICLE XI
ELECTIONS
Section 1. When. Elections shall be held at the annual
convention, time frame to be determined by the Executive Committee/reunion
committee (enough time must be allowed for transfer of duties, funds and
completion of administrative actions). All Executive Committee positions will
be open for nominations. The presiding President may appoint a special
committee to oversee this procedure and accept nominations. Members of the
special committee will not be eligible for nomination.
Section 2. Nominations. Nominations
may be made by one individual for another individual or an individual may nominate
themselves. The nominated individual must accept the nomination (may be verbal
or in writing).
Section 3. Voting. The Executive
Committee/special committee will use balloting to determine who is elected. If
only four members are nominated balloting is not required.
Section 4. Offices. The elected
members will sequester themselves and determine among themselves who will be
the new President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. If a special
committee is appointed they will administer this process and upon completion
will notify the previous President on who will fill what office and then
announce this to the general membership.
ARTICLE XII
DISCIPLINE
Section 1. Executive Committee. Any
member whose actions reflect discredit upon the Association may be disciplined
by majority vote of the Executive Committee to include an appointed/elected
officer. Discipline may include suspension or revocation of membership with or
without reinstatement and with or without rebate of paid dues.
ARTICLE XIII
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
The rules
contained in Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised shall govern the Association
in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not
inconsistent with the Constitution and Bylaws of the Association.
AFFIRMATION BY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
We the
undersigned elected officers, do each affirm that we accept the powers of
Charter and Bylaws, in trust, to be exercised in the best interest of the Nuclear
Weapons Technician Association, subject at all times to general supervision by
the general membership and to perform all duties to the best of our abilities
until relieved by voluntary resignation, removal by majority vote of the other
members of the Executive Committee or by majority vote of the general
membership, duly signified in writing.
PRESIDENT
VICE
PRESIDENT
Signature____________________ Signature______________________
GEORGE
B. ALVORD CLIFFORD
P. MILLER
SECRETARY
TREASURER
Signature____________________ Signature______________________
ALBERT J. MACELRATH RAY RIEKER
October 2008 Revision