Article I.   Name

 

            The organization shall be known as the Houston Chapter of the American Meteorological Society.  Hereafter in this Constitution it shall be referred to as the Chapter and the American Meteorological Society shall be called the Society.

 

Article II.            Objectives      

 

            The objectives of the Chapter shall be “The development and dissemination of the knowledge of meteorology in all of its phases and applications, and the advancement of its professional ideals” which are the aims of the Society.  An additional objective will be to further the dissemination of knowledge in earth and space sciences.

 

Article III.             Membership

 

Section A.

  1. Anyone who has an interest in meteorological matters and who agrees to abide by the requirements of this Constitution becomes an active member upon the payment of dues.
  2. Charter members shall become members immediately upon signing this Constitution.
  3. Members in the American Meteorological Society shall be encouraged in the appropriate categories, but not required.

 

Section B.              Membership shall be classified as follows:

  1. Regular members:  All members not otherwise designated.
  2. Student Members:  Those regularly enrolled in a public or private high school, a university or college, or other institute of advanced learning.
  3. Honorary members:  Those selected by the Executive Committee for significant contributions to the Chapter.

 

Article IV.            Officers

 

  1. All elective officers shall hold membership in the Society.
  2. The elective officers of the Chapter shall be the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, and they shall be elected for one year.
  3. Officers shall be elected at the June meeting of the Chapter and take office in October.  Immediate notification of those elected should be sent to the Society.
  4. The succession of officers is Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer.
  5. Vacated offices shall be filled by selection of the Executive Committee

 

Article V.              Committees

 

  1. There shall be a Program Committee, Membership Committee, Publicity-Educational Committee, Executive Committee, and any other committees deemed necessary by the Executive Committee.
  2. The Program Membership, and Publicity-Education Committee members shall be appointed by the Chairman.
  3. The Vice-Chairman shall be chairman of the Program Committee.
  4. The Executive Committee shall consist of the retiring Chairman and the current officers.

 

Article VI.            Dues

  1. For regular members, dues shall be two dollars ($2.00) per year, payable at the regular October meeting.
  2. For student members, dues shall be one dollar ($1.00) per year, payable at the regular October meeting.
  3. Anyone that has not paid his dues by the January meeting is automatically suspended from active membership until the dues are paid.  He may become reinstated by paying his dues.
  4. For new members joining during the year, dues shall be pro-rated.

 

Article VII.            Meetings

  1. The chapter shall meet at regular monthly intervals.
  2. All meetings shall be help at a place selected by the Executive Committee.
  3. All meetings shall be announced in writing to all members by the Secretary prior to the meeting.  The announcement shall include the time, place and purpose of the meeting.
  4. The business portion of the meetings shall be limited to one-half hour, or as voted on by the membership during the regular meeting.
  5. Special meetings may be called by a majority of the Executive Committee, or by a majority vote of a quorum present at a regular meeting.

 

Article VIII.            Finances

  1. Expenditure of Chapter funds in excess of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall require the approval of a majority of a quorum.
  2. Expenditures of less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) must be authorized by a majority of the Executive Committee.
  3. Proper financial records must be maintained.

 

Article IX.             Voting Procedures

  1. A quorum is defined as more than one-half of the active membership.
  2. All active members may vote.
  3. Nomination for officers shall be made at the regular May meeting, and all ballots shall be mailed to the membership prior to the regular June meeting.  Ballots must be returned in sufficient time for the election.
  4. A two-thirds majority vote of members present is required for amendment of the Constitution.
  5. The Chairman, at the March Meeting, shall appoint a Nominating Committee to submit a slate of nominees.  Additional nominations shall be received from the floor.
  6. Voting of officers shall be by secret ballot.