MAD RIVER FLYING ASSOCIATION (MRFA)

URBANA, OHIO

MRFA was founded with the principals of providing an organization to promote  model aviation, train new comers to the hobby and supply a common ground for all hobbyist to share their love for aviation.

BY LAWS

I) MEMBERSHIP:

A)    LIMITS:

1) The total number of MRFA members may be limited by the officers when:

a) Overuse of the flying field becomes a safety problem.

b) Any problems occur as a result of an excess number of members.

2) If a new limit on membership requires reduction, It shall be accomplished by attrition only.

 B) PROBATION:

1) Membership shall be probationary for the first year and may be terminated by the officers for:

a) Failure to comply with the MRFA by laws, constitution, or the flying field rules.

b) Any action considered by the officers to be detrimental

II DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS:

A) PRESIDENT:

1) Preside over all club meetings

2) Call meetings of the officers when necessary.

3) Represent the club at all functions in which the club has an interest.

4) Perform all duties that pertain to this office.

B) VICE PRESIDENT:

1) Perform all duties of the president in his absence.

2) Perform all duties that pertain to this office or as requested by the president.

C) SECRETARY:

1) Record and maintain minutes of the proceedings of the club business meetings

2) Conduct all club correspondence and maintain a file thereof.

3) Affect a timely transfer of club records to a newly elected secretary.

D) TREASURER:

1) Maintain custody of club funds 2) Collect all dues and fees

3) Timely payment of financial obligations

4) Keep records and accounts of the club’s financial business.

5) Maintain official club membership roster.

6) Make a full financial report whenever one is requested by the President, and at least yearly at the February meeting.

7) Perform other duties that pertain to this office.

E) SAFETY OFFICER:

1) Insure that all aircraft at the club flying field are air worthy. ( all officers are responsible )

2) Monitor flying practices at the club flying field to insure compliance with the club flying rules. Share any concerns with fellow officers.

3) Make recommendations to club members or their guest to correct obvious violations to the club’s flying rules.

4) When an obvious violation(s) of the club’s flying rules persist, despite prior recommendations for the correction, the safety officer has the authority to ground

the aircraft.

5) The safety officer will conduct periodic safety briefings at the regular club meetings. a)

Annual preseason review at the April meeting

b) Review an update on flying rule changes whenever additions or modifications are made.

c) New members review prior to clearance to use the club field.

A) Regular meetings:

1) Date ------------  The first Wednesday  of every month

2) Time ------------  6:30 pm

3) Location -------  May Through October -------  Urbana Airpark (Flying field)

                               November through April ----  TBA at the October meeting

IV EXPENDITURES:

A) All routine expenditures over $100.00 require a majority vote of the membership at a regularly scheduled meeting.

B) Expenditures may be made without membership approval when deemed necessary and urgent, up to the following amounts:

1) President -- $100.00

2) Officers ---- $300.00

C) Explanation of the expenditure(s) must be given to the membership at the next scheduled monthly meeting.

D) Such expenditures shall under no circumstances, exceed the available treasury funds.

E) Expenditures that would necessitate an assessment of the membership, shall require a 2/3 (two-thirds) majority vote of the members present at a monthly meeting.