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BY-LAWS
OF TRIPOLI PITTSBURGH
1st Prefecture Of
THE TRIPOLI ROCKETRY ASSOCIATION, INC.
Tripoli
Pittsburgh is a Not-For-Profit Hobby and Sport Organization
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PURPOSE
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The
purpose of Tripoli Pittsburgh shall be to promote Advanced High
Power Rocketry as a hobby and sport through the uniting of
like-minded individuals.
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B.
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To
organize and operate rocket launches whereby all members of
the organization may legally pursue the hobby and sport of
Advanced High Power Rocketry.
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C.
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To
train all members in safety, legal activates and technologies
relating to Advanced High Power Rocketry.
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D.
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To support and assist The Tripoli Rocketry Association, Inc. with their programs, goals and purposes that attend to safety, technology and regulation of Advanced high Power Rocketry.
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E.
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To promote and pursue research in all aspects of rocketry and related endevours.
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II
MEMBERSHIP
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A.
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Membership
in Tripoli Pittsburgh shall be open to any and all
serious minded rocket enthusiasts. While membership
in Tripoli Pittsburgh does not require membership in the National
Tripoli Rocketry Association, Inc. (TRA), such national membership
is strongly encouraged.
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B.
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Membership
in Tripoli Pittsburgh will fall into two classifications:
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FULL
MEMBER - is a person who is also a member
of the National Tripoli Rocketry Association,
Inc. (TRA). Full Members are entitled
to all rights and privileges of the Prefecture.
This includes flying High Power Rockets,
within your Certified Level, at our Local
launches and other Tripoli Prefecture
launches around the country, and at Regional
and National launches of the Tripoli Rocketry
Association, Inc. Full Members are entitled
to vote on any and all business of our
Prefecture as well as hold office within
our Prefecture.
ASSOCIATE MEMBER - is a member
who is not a member
of the Tripoli Rocketry
Association, Inc.
Associate Members
are encouraged to
join the National
Organization. Associate
Members are limited
to fly only Class
C type rockets, and
specifically those
powered with motors
designated A through
G, at our Local Launches
unless they hold membership
in another National
Organization other
than Tripoli, and
are certified in that
organization. Associate
Members have voting
privileges, however
they will not be permitted to vote on any Prefecture business
directly related to
and/or controlled
by the Tripoli Rocketry
Association, Inc.
Associate Members
are not permitted
to hold office within
the Prefecture.
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C.
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All
members of Tripoli Pittsburgh will conform to and conduct all Class
B Rocket Activities in compliance with the Codes, Standards,
Safety and Procedures set by The Tripoli Rocketry Association,
Inc. and any higher State and/or Federal agency having jurisdiction.
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D.
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A
Tripoli Pittsburgh membership may be terminated under any of the
following conditions:
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If a Tripoli Pittsburgh member's membership
with Tripoli Rocketry Association, Inc. has been revoked
by the association.
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2.
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If
a Tripoli Pittsburgh member conducts a gross violation
of any Tripoli Rocketry Association, Inc. safety codes.
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3.
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If
a Tripoli Pittsburgh member conducts a gross violation
of any Tripoli Pittsburgh safety codes.
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4.
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If
a Tripoli Pittsburgh member has delinquent club dues
exceeding the eight (8)week grace period from the date
due.
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5.
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If
a Tripoli Pittsburgh member elects non-participation
during Tripoli Pittsburgh Club activities in any of
the following areas;
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All
Tripoli Pittsburgh members in attendance shall
participate in the set-up, tear down, and range
duties at all Tripoli Pittsburgh Invitational
Launches. The only exception is the Club President,
whose duties shall be limited to control and administration
of the Invitational Launch.
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b.
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All
Tripoli Pittsburgh members in attendance shall
participate in set-up, teardown, and range duties
at all Tripoli Pittsburgh monthly launches.
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(A Tripoli Pittsburgh member may be excused from participation
in any club activities by pre-arrangement and approval
of the Club President.)
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E.
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Tripoli
Pittsburgh membership Termination Process: |
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1.
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A
Tripoli Pittsburgh Club Officer must give the member
a verbal reminder of club obligations, or a verbal warning
of a specific safety code violation.
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2.
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The
Tripoli Pittsburgh Club President must provide a written
notice to the member stating all specific details of
the violation of the Tripoli Pittsburgh Club By-Laws
or safety codes
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3.
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A
Tripoli Pittsburgh Club Officer may present a proposal
of membership termination at a regular club meeting.
This proposal will be open to discussion by all members
in attendance.
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4.
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A
membership termination vote may be conducted at a regular
club meeting. A two-thirds (2/3) negative vote of members
present shall constitute revocation of the members Tripoli
Pittsburgh membership and loss of privileges.
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F.
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Tripoli
Pittsburgh membership reinstatement may be requested by a terminated
member and shall be considered in the following manner:
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1.
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A
period of one (1) year from date of termination must
precede the terminated members reinstatement request.
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2.
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The
terminated members reinstatement request may be made
to any Tripoli Pittsburgh Club Officer.
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3.
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Tripoli
Pittsburgh Club Officers will review the reinstatement
request.
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4.
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A
Tripoli Pittsburgh Club Officer may present a proposal
of reinstatement to the membership at a regular club
meeting. This proposal will be open to discussion by
all members in attendance.
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5.
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A
membership reinstatement vote may be conducted at a
regular club meeting. A two-thirds (2/3) positive vote
of the members present shall constitute reinstatement
of Tripoli Pittsburgh membership with full privileges.
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III
DUES and FEES
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All
Persons joining Tripoli Pittsburgh shall pay the organizations
annual dues, A members delinquent dues must be paid within
eight (8) weeks of delinquency.
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B.
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All persons joining Tripoli Pittsburgh are strongly encouraged to
join The Tripoli Rocketry Association, Inc. and pay the appropriate
membership fees.
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C.
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All Tripoli Pittsburgh members in good standing are entitled
to one waiver of launch fees during the Tripoli Pittsburgh Launch Season. |
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All said monetary funds and dues shall be presented
to the Prefecture Treasurer in a timely manner.
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IV
MEETINGS and LAUNCHES
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Tripoli
Pittsburgh business meetings shall be held in the months we hold no launches. The date, time and location shall be announced at
the previous meeting and/or published on the Tripoli Pittsburgh
WebSite.
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B.
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A quorum shall consist of Prefecture members in good standing attending any called Prefecture
meeting. Business can be conducted, policies can be initiated, and general operation of the Prefecture can
be voted on, and accepted into practice, based on a majority vote of members of this quorum.
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C.
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Special
meetings may be called by the President and accommodate as
many members as possible. Notice of Special Meetings must
be placed on the Tripoli Pittsburgh WebSite at least three
days in advance of said meeting. This will constitute formal
notice.
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D.
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Membership
voting regarding Tripoli Pittsburgh By-Laws or operations, may
not take place at a special meeting.
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E.
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Tripoli
Pittsburgh rocket launches shall be conducted under complete compliance
with all higher authorities having jurisdiction.
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F.
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Members will be required to participate with any and all operations
of said launches, as needed.
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V
OFFICERS
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Tripoli Pittsburgh offices shall consist of a President, Vice
President, Secretary, Treasurer and Prefect. Any member may
hold more than one office, except the office of President.
If the club President is not available to conduct the duties
of the office, the Presidents duties shall temporarily move
to the next available senior officer.
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B.
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At
all times the President shall have complete control of all
meetings. The President shall be aware of the status of all
business related to Tripoli Pittsburgh. The President shall
maintain order at all meetings and keep all discussions in
line with the current topic on the meeting floor.
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C.
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The
Vice President shall assume the President's seat at all meetings
the President is unable to attend. Upon assuming the Presidents
seat, the Vice President shall have all powers and responsibilities
of the President.
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The
Secretary shall keep a record of all business conducted at
all meetings and shall provide the minutes of such meetings
at the next meeting and have them published on the Tripoli
Pittsburgh WebSite. The Secretary shall conduct all club mailings
as needed.
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E.
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The
Treasurer shall keep a record and control of all financial
matters within Tripoli Pittsburgh and present said record
to the members at each business meeting. The Treasurer shall
maintain the club membership roster and collect the annual
club dues. The Treasurer shall maintain a record of all membership
expirations and inform members of their expiration. The Treasurer
shall provide a list of all new members to the club Secretary.
The Treasurer shall collect all monetary funds from club sales,
donations and gifts. All said monetary funds and dues shall
be presented to the club Treasurer in a timely manner.
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The Prefect shall interact with the Tripoli Rocketry Association,
Inc.. The Prefect shall update local members to new or pressing news and/or progress on the national level.
The Prefect shall see to the compliance of all national codes and regulations related to Advanced High
Power Rocket activities. The Prefect shall administer the proper testing related to certification of Level
1 and Level 2. The Prefect shall forward the results of testing and level certification to Tripoli Rocketry
Association.
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Any person accepting nomination for any
prefecture executive office, and being elected to that office, shall pledge that he/she
will place a priority to Prefecture business and attend all Executive, Business and Member’s Meeting that are called. Any officer missing two consecutive meetings, whether,
Executive, Business or Member’s meetings or any combination of listed meetings, or otherwise having
poor attendance at Prefecture meetings may be placed under review. The President, or the Vice President (in
the case of the President being the offending officer}, will call an Executive meeting and the delinquent
officer may state his/her case to the Executive Committee. In the event of removal the ranking Prefecture
officer shall appoint a replacement to the vacant position. The runner up in the yearly Tripoli Pittsburgh
Prefecture officer’s election shall hold priority. The Prefecture Secretary shall inform the Prefecture
membership who the replacement officer will be.
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VI
ELECTIONS, SERVICE TERMS and TERM LIMITS
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Election of Tripoli Pittsburgh
Club officers shall take place once each year during the month of December. All nominations will be
called before and and ballots sent out in sufficient time to seat the new Executive Committee by January
of each year.
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B.
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An
electoral nomination motion may be made by any Tripoli Pittsburgh
Club member in good standing.
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C.
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The
electoral nomination motion must nominate a specific Tripoli
Pittsburgh Club member in good standing for a specific Tripoli
Pittsburgh club office.
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D.
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A
Tripoli Pittsburgh Club member in good standing will be elected
to the specific office upon the member receiving the maximum
number of votes for that office.
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An
elected Tripoli Pittsburgh Club officer's service term will be
for a period of one (1) year, Serving from January 1st through through
December 31st of the service year.
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F.
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There
will be no service term limits for Tripoli Pittsburgh Club elected
officers, except for the elected office of Club President.
An elected Club President may not serve more than three (3)
consecutive elected service terms as Club President.
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If
a Tripoli Pittsburgh Club president has completed three (3) consecutive
service terms, the member must wait a period of one (1) year
before again becoming eligible for re-election to the office
of Club President.
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LEGAL
ACTION EXCEMPTION to this rule: If the Tripoli Pittsburgh Club
is embroiled in an extensive legal action at the end of a
Club President's third consecutive service term, it may be
prudent, and in the best interest of the Tripoli Pittsburgh Club,
to grant the Club President another consecutive service term
in order to complete mitigation and/or other important legal
business of Tripoli Pittsburgh.
This LEGAL ACTION EXCEMPTION may be authorized by a two thirds
(2/3) positive vote of the membership present at the regular December Club Meeting.
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VII
CHANGES TO BY-LAWS
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The Tripoli Pittsburgh By-Laws may be changed or altered, only
at a business meeting announcing such changes and having a
quorum present. Any and all items within Tripoli Pittsburgh By-Laws
may be changed, except Chapter VIII, DISOLUTION. |
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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
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VIII
DISOLUTION
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Tripoli
Pittsburgh will continue to operate as long as there are at least
three (3) members of the Tripoli Rocketry Association, Inc.
interested in its continuance.
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B.
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In
the event of Disolution, any and all funds shall be turned
over to The Tripoli Rocketry Association, Inc.'s Legal Fund
and all properties shall become the property of the Tripoli
Rocketry Association, Inc.
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Tripoli
Pittsburgh By-laws Ratification Date: December 1st, 2002
Updated February 19th, 2006: Section I PURPOSE, Part E; Section IV MEETINGS and LAUNCHES, Part A; and Section
VIII DISOLUTION
Updated November 12th, 2006: Section II MEMBERSHIP, Part B
Updated December 14th, 2008: Section III DUES & FEES, Part C
Updated December 14th, 2008: Section Vl
ELECTIONS, SERVICE TERMS and TERM LIMITS,
Part A, E and LEGAL ACTION EXEMPTION
Added December 14th, 2008: Section Vll CHANGES TO BYLAWS
Part B
Added December
6 th, 2009: Section III DUES & FEES
Part D •
Section V OFFICERS
Part G
Updated December
6 th, 2009L Section IV MEETINGS & LAUNCHES
Part B
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