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ARTICLE I – NAME
The name of the organization is the USS Davis DD937 Association. It is organized as a non-profit association.
ARTICLE II – OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Association are (a) to continue the spirit of unity that lived among the crew of the USS Davis during its twenty-seven years of service to the nation, (b) to promote fellowship and communication among crewmembers, and (c) to honor the memory of deceased shipmates.
ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1. Any person who served in the USS Davis during the period of the ship’s commissioned service from 1957 to 1983 shall be eligible for membership. Any wife, significant other, widow, child or grandchild of a person eligible for membership shall be eligible for associate membership.
SECTION 2. Any officer who served as a Commanding Officer of USS Davis, and any officer who achieved flag rank, shall automatically hold life membership in the Association.
ARTICLE IV – DUES
Annual dues shall be $20.00 for regular members and $10.00 for associate members. Dues for each year shall become due on January 1, shall be payable not later than January 31, and shall be delinquent after March 31.
ARTICLE V – OFFICERS
The elected officers of the Association shall be the President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. Appointed officers may include a Chaplain, Historian, and Photographer. The terms of all officers shall be three years, beginning at the conclusion of the business meeting at which elected. Any regular member in good standing shall be eligible to hold office. Vacancies in elected office shall be filled by appointment by the Board of Directors, to serve until the next election.
ARTICLE VI – BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Board of Directors of the Association shall include the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and Immediate Past President. Directors shall serve for a term of three years concurrent with their term of elected office. Vacancies in the Board of Directors shall be filled by appointment by the Board of Directors , to serve until the next election.
ARTICLE VII – DUTIES OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS
SECTION 1. PRESIDENT. The President shall carry out the day to day management of the Association, keeping the Board of Directors informed; shall preside at meetings of the Association and Board of Directors; shall make and sign contracts on behalf of the Association, with the advice and consent of the Board, or delegate such authority to another member of the Board; may appoint a Chaplain, Historian and Photographer; shall have such other powers and duties as customarily accrue to the principal office holder; and shall be ex officio member of any committee which may be established.
SECTION 2. VICE PRESIDENT. The Vice President shall assist the President in the performance of his duties; shall assume the duties of the President in his absence; and shall perform such other duties as may be assigned.
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SECTION 3. TREASURER. The Treasurer shall receive all monies due and payable to the Association, shall endorse on behalf of the Association all checks, drafts and money orders received; shall keep a record of all monies received and disbursed; shall deposit all funds received in the Association bank account and maintain records of that account; and shall perform such other duties as customarily accrue to the office of the Treasurer.
SECTION 4. SECRETARY. The Secretary shall be responsible for all correspondence, files, records and papers of the Association; shall give notice, prepare an agenda, keep records, and disseminate the results of all meetings of the Association and Board of Directors; shall prepare and distribute periodic issues of the Association newsletter and notices regarding business meetings; and perform such other duties as customarily accrue to the office of Secretary.
SECTION 5. DIRECTORS. The Board of Directors shall direct and manage the affairs of the Association, and shall accept additional duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the President. The Board shall have the authority to establish such regulations as may be necessary for the management of the affairs of the Association, which regulations shall not conflict with these By-laws. A quorum of the Board shall consist of a simple majority of its members.
ARTICLE VIII – MEETINGS
SECTION 1. BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
The Board of Directors shall meet at the call of the President or a majority of the Board, and before every business meeting of the Association. Meetings may be accomplished through the use of mail, telephone, fax or internet.
SECTION 2. REUNIONS.
A reunion of the Association shall be held annually, unless otherwise voted by the membership. The Board of Directors with the advice of the membership shall select the time and place of the reunion.
SECTION 3. BUSINESS MEETING.
A business meeting shall be held as part of each reunion of the Association. A quorum for the conduct of business shall consist of regular members present, in good standing. The Order of Business shall generally be:
a. Call to Order.
b. Pledge of Allegiance.
c. Minutes of the Previous Meeting.
d. Reports of the Officers.
e. Committee Reports.
f. Old Business.
g. New Business.
h. Announcements.
i. Memorial to Deceased Shipmates.
j. Election and Installation of New Officers (triennial).
k. Adjournment.
SECTION 4. PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE.
Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised, shall govern parliamentary procedure for all meetings of the Association and the Board of Directors not covered by these By-laws.
ARTICLE IX – COMMITTEES
The President as required may appoint special or ad hoc committees. Their term shall expire at the next business meeting, unless reappointed by the President.
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ARTICLE X – ELECTIONS
Any regular member in good standing may declare his candidacy for office at the business meeting at which officers are to be elected. Officers shall be elected by majority vote of those present at the meeting. The results of the election shall be stated in the first newsletter published after the meeting.
ARTICLE XI – FINANCES
Should any unexpected funds result from the operation of the Association, such funds shall not be used for the benefit of any member but shall be held for the purposes of the Association. No Officer or Director shall receive any compensation for services rendered, but may receive reimbursement for expenses as approved by vote of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE XII – AMENDMENT OF BY-LAWS
Amendment of these By-laws may be proposed by any regular member of the Association in good standing, and shall be presented under “New Business” at a business meeting of the Association. Such amendment shall be adopted by simple majority vote of those regular members present.
Adopted at a meeting of the Association held on 16 October, 1999 at Mystic, CT.
Amended October 5, 2001 (Art. V)
Amended October 4, 2002 (Art. III, Sec. 2)
Amended October 11, 2003 (Art. I)
USS DAVIS DD937 ASSOCIATION
REGULATIONS REGARDING MEMORIALS FOR DECEASED ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
AND THEIR FAMILIES
1. If the Association receives timely notice of the passing of an Active Member, Associate Member or the spouse of such member, the Association shall make a memorial contribution in the amount of $25.00 to an organization of the family’s choice.
2. If no organization has been designated by the family, or if notice of the death is not timely, the memorial contribution shall be made to The U. S. Navy Memorial (Lone Sailor).
3. If the deceased is a graduate of the U. S. Naval Academy, the memorial contribution shall be made to the Academy.
Adopted by a meeting of the Association on Oct. 21, 2005.
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President & co-Treasurer Joel Kelly, BT3, P. O. Box 433, Mystic CT 06355-0433,
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Vice President Tim Beinke, BT1, 2006 So. Maple Drive, Vidalia GA 30474
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