BY-LAWS OF
NEVADA AEROSPACE SCIENCE ASSOCIATES

I NAME
The official name of the organization is Nevada AeroSpace Science Associates. The acronym NASSA or the words NASSA Nevada shall also identify the organization.

II PURPOSE
 A. The purpose of NEVADA AEROSPACE SCIENCE ASSOCIATES shall be to promote Amateur, Experimental and Research Rocketry as a hobby and sport through the uniting of like-minded individuals for research, activities and commradery.

B. To provide support to all members in safety, legal requirements and technologies relating to Amateur, Experimental and Research, Rocketry.

C. To develop, collect and disperse technology, information and data related to Amateur, Experimental and Research Rocketry and its surrounding fields of endeavor to members first then, upon membership approval, to others.

D. NASSA is a private organization of individual members sharing a common interest, and is not associated with Tripoli Rocketry Association, the National Association of Rocketry, or any other non-profit, commercial, or governmental organization.

III LOCATION
 A. The principal location of NEVADA AEROSPACE SCIENCE ASSOCIATES for the transaction of its business is Las Vegas, Nevada.

B. NASSA may also have offices at such other places, within or without the State of Nevada, where it is qualified to do business, as its business may require and as the members may, from time to time, designate .

IV MEETINGS & LAUNCHES
A. NASSA shall hold one meet a year for the purpose of conducting Association business. This meeting is mandatory for all members. The date and location of this annual meeting will be approved by the membership.

B. A quorum for conducting business at the Annual Business meeting shall be those members attending.

C. Regional meetings may be held to accommodate members for the purpose of activities related to research and non-binding organizational business. These regional meetings are not mandatory for all members to attend.

D. NASSA will declare one launch a year as mandatory for all members to attend. This launch will be agreed upon by all members in ample time to make arrangements to attend.

E. The Annual Business meeting will normally be held in conjunction with the Annual Launch to provide ease of member’s attendance.

V FISCAL YEAR
A. The fiscal year for NEVADA AEROSPACE SCIENCE ASSOCIATES shall begin on the first (1 st ) day of January and end on the last day of December in each year.

VI MEMBERSHIP
A. NEVADA AEROSPACE SCIENCE ASSOCIATES shall be a closed membership organization in that invitation is required.

B. Persons invited to membership within NASSA must pledge to membership conditions and obligations:

  • Commit to attending the Annual Business Meeting and Annual Launch. Agree to non-disclosure of Association research, applications and activities until such time as agreed by the membership. Agree to support and assist other NASSA members in the pursuit of research and technologies.
  • In lieu of dues, agree to assessments to the Association for the benefit of all members.

C. Persons wishing membership in NASSA must first become familiar with existing members and purpose and goals of the Association.

D. A person wishing NASSA membership must be sponsored by an existing member and approved having no negative votes from the existing members.

E. Invitation to join NASSA must be responded to within two weeks from date of invitation. No response, or response of refusal, will have no further invitations extended.

F. Those members unable to fulfill their commitment to attend the Annual Meeting and Annual Launch due to personal obligations may balance their commitment by participating actively in Local NASSA Meetings and/or Workshops, activities considered related to the purpose of the organization . .

VII MEMBERSHIP TERMINATION
 A. Membership in NEVADA AEROSPACE SCIENCE ASSOCIATES may be terminated at any time for any of the following reasons:

  • Failure to comply with pledge of commitment to attend the Annual Business Meeting, Annual Launch and/or non-participation in activities related to the purpose of the organization for two consecutive years.
  • Failure to participate in agreed assessment imposed on membership.
  • Failure to comply with non-disclosure agreement relating to NASSA proprietary research and activities.
  • Conducting activities detrimental to the goals, principles and image of the organization.

B. When termination of membership is proposed, the matter is to be discussed by all of the remaining members. The discussion can occur in person, by phone or by e-mail. The discussion shall include a review of the reasons for the proposed termination of membership. The member in question may be invited to participate in the review, if desired by the remaining members, but does not have a right of participation.. The majority decision of all remaining members will be binding.

C. If a member is terminated for reasons other than non-disclosure, or acts detrimental to the organization, said person shall hold priority consideration for reentry to the organization when proper time arrives.

VIII DUES AND FEES
 A. In lieu of yearly dues the membership agrees to comply with assessments that may be required for the proper operation of the organization. These assessment values will be agreed upon by a majority of the membership.

B. Assessments shall be used for the benefit of all members covering organization expenses and/or organizational projects agreed upon by a majority of the membership.

IX COMMUNICATIONS
A. A WebSite shall be maintained at www.nassarocketry.com for public exposure and distribution of material open to public review.

B. A membership listing containing physical addresses, E-Mail addresses and telephone numbers shall be maintained and available for all members.

X OFFICERS
A. NEVADA AEROSPACE SCIENCE ASSOCIATES shall be without office. All members will hold equal power and authority.

B. For sake of direction NASSA members will appoint a single member to the title of Director for the purpose of maintaining the consistent direction and goals of the organization.

C. Organization finances will be handled by a member appointed by NASSA members. It will be this appointee’s duty to secure, record and distribute said finances per the membership’s desire.

XI CHANGES TO BY-LAWS
A. The NEVADA AEROSPACE SCIENCE ASSOCIATES By-Laws may be changed or altered, only at the Annual Business meeting. Any and all items within NASSA’s By-Laws may be changed, except Chapter XII, DISOLUTION.

B. To insure a stable platform any and all changes to the By-Laws approved by a majority of a Quorum shall not be able to be re-acted upon for a period of one year

XII DISSOLUTION
A. NEVADA AEROSPACE SCIENCE ASSOCIATES will continue to operate as long as there are at least three (3) members interested in its continuance.

B. In the event of Dissolution, any and all funds shall be distributed among the dissolving members.

These By-LAWS were ratified and set in place by a vote of all NASSA members on December 9, 2009.

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