EEMG By-Laws

I.          NAME

A.         The name of the organization is Electronic Engineering and Manufacturer's Group, known as “EEMG” 

II.          EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE  

A.                 There will be an eight (8) person executive committee.  This committee, consisting of members only, will serve for a two-year term, starting in July.  Member may serve two consecutive terms.    The committee will elect a chairperson and a treasurer.  Vacancies may be filled by the Executive Committee.  The Executive Committee will exercise management control over the organization and will be guided by these by-laws. 

B.                 The Chairman may select up to two advisors who are not voting members for the board (traditionally the immediate Past Chairman will serve as an advisor).              

C.                 The Executive Committee will solicit nominations for the following year's Executive Committee.  Ballots will be transmitted to all registered members in April.  The Executive Committee will be responsible for tallying the votes submitted.  Results will be announced at the May Meeting. 

D.                 Liaison with other organizations will be the responsibility of the Executive Committee. 

III.         MEMBERSHIP 

A.                 Membership dues in the amount of $90 will be assessed annually.  Invoices will be mailed to the previous year's members during August.  The dues will be used to defray the cost of operations.   

B.                 New members joining after January are eligible to join at the rate of $45.00 for the remainder of that business year. 

C.                 The Executive Committee will drop those members who do not pay their membership dues within 60 days after the billing date.

IV.                MEETINGS 

A.                 Meetings will normally be held on the second Tuesday of each month with a lunch meeting as follows: 

·         Registration/Networking - 11:30 am

·         Lunch - 12:00 Noon

·         Speaker - 12:30 pm

·         Adjournment - 1:00 pm 

B.                 Attendees will pay the "established price" at the door.

C.                 Member making reservation will be liable for the "established price" unless he/she notifies EEMG registration of non-attendance 24 hours or more prior to the meeting.

D.                 Continuous non-member participants will be encouraged to actively join the EEMG. 

E.                 Announcements affecting members and membership will be made as part of the welcoming message by the chairman during any month as necessary. 

F.                  Should there be a special type meeting that would increase the costs, an increased charge will be assessed.  For example, an increased charge may be needed for the December (Christmas meeting).

 V.                MISCELLANEOUS   

A.                 The Chairperson of the Executive Committee shall be responsible for providing current membership roster, by-laws, etc. to the Executive Committee within 60 days of assuming their responsibility.