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BYLAWS
OF THE
LOGISTICS OFFICER ASSOCIATION
kanaloa CHAPTER
ARTICLE I
General
SECTION 1- Name and Location. The name of this organization shall be the Logistic Officer Association, Kanaloa Chapter, hereinafter referred to as the Kanaloa Chapter. The principle mailing address of the organization shall be that of the organization's Information Officer. Meetings of members shall be held at such places designated by the President.
SECTION 2 - Purpose. The purpose of the Kanaloa Chapter is to promote quality logistical support and maintenance and to enhance the image, visibility, and promotability of the professional Logistic officer. To enhance development of logistics officers and civilian professionals through the exchange of ideas, plans, policies, and procedures from differing perspectives. To promote professionalism, develop camaraderie, and to encourage social interaction within the logistics community.
SECTION 3 - Method of Accomplishment. To accomplish said purpose, the Kanaloa Chapter shall:
a) Promote the active exchange of ideas and professional networking
b) Provide opportunities for increased awareness of logistics
c) Assist in the development of professional logisticians
SECTION 4 - Authority. The Kanaloa Chapter shall operate as a Type 2, Private Organization under AFR 34-4 as supplemented, and other pertinent USAF directives. Any USAF Regulations and Directives which succeed and/or supersede the above mentioned regulation and other pertinent USAF directives shall be considered applicable to the operation of the Kanaloa Chapter. The National LOA incurs no liability for actions or debts of the Kanaloa Chapter or its members.
SECTION 5 - Liability. All members must be informed that financial liability incurred by their private association fund may (unless the fund is incorporated) ultimately result in individual personal financial responsibility, if the fund fails to discharge obligations, even though the fund meanwhile may have been redesignated or dissolved. The National LOA incurs no liability for actions or debts of the Hickam Chapter or its members.
SECTION 6 - Restrictions. This organization shall be nonprofit, nonpartisan, and nonsectarian.
ARTICLE II
Membership
SECTION I - Qualifications. Every person shall be eligible for membership in Kanaloa Chapter who is EITHER:
a) A professional logistics officer (AF active duty, ANG, AFRC or retired) or
civilian equivalent (GS-9 or WG 9 or above or in the appropriate NSPS pay band)
b) A member of a military related civilian organization who is the equivalent of a
professional logistician
c) "In Good Standing" which is defined as members that has not had their membership
terminated by the local chapter of National LOA and has paid their dues
SECTION 2 - Selection. Anyone who qualifies for membership in Hawaii is eligible. Members must pay dues for each year. Membership discrimination based on race, religion, color, age, national origin, creed, or sex is prohibited.
SECTION 3 - Types of Membership.
a) Active Member. Those members qualifying and selected under Sections 1 and 2 of
Article 11 will be known as active members with the authority to vote and hold office.
b) Honorary Member. Membership conferred upon an individual as a compliment. Such
membership confers no rights or privileges.
c) Corporate Member. Those members who are designated by corporations in
conjunction with a fee or approved by LOA National Executive Board. Corporate
members may not vote or hold office. Corporate members who qualify for active
membership must hold a separate membership to vote or hold office in the chapter.
SECTION 4 - Dues. Membership dues shall be payable at intervals and rates as determined by the Executive Board. Dues shall be at a rate or rates, and payable at such intervals, as prescribed by the Executive Board. Each newly elected Executive Board will review the previous Executive Board's dues decision.
SECTION 5 - Termination.
a) Any member may resign from the organization upon written request to the Executive
Board. In such event, dues, in whole or part, are not refundable.
b) Any member shall be expelled for nonpayment of dues after 90 days from the due
date, unless otherwise extended for good cause. Upon written request by the
member, the Executive Board, by three-fourths vote may extend the membership.
c) Any member may be expelled by a three-fourths vote of the Executive Board for
conduct unbecoming a member or for conduct prejudicial to the aims or repute of the
organization. Notice and opportunity for a hearing are afforded to the member. in
such event, dues, in whole or in par, are not refundable.
ARTICLE III
Officers
SECTION 1 - Composition.
a) The elected officers of the organization shall be President, Vice-President,
Treasurer/Membership, and Information Officer. They are elected by majority vote of
the membership.
b) Other officers may be appointed by majority vote of the Executive Board, as needed,
without requiring a vote by the general membership. These appointed officers may
include Events Chairperson, Public Affairs Chairperson, Scholarship Chairperson, Election
Chairperson and Webmaster.
SECTION 2 - Qualifications. The nominees shall be active members in good standing and agree to accept the responsibilities and duties of the office.
SECTION 3 - Terms. All officers shall serve for a term of one year, or until their successor assumes the duties of the office. The officer shall be allowed to serve only two terms in succession.
SECTION 4 - Vacancies. Vacancies occurring among any of the elected officials shall be filled at the earliest general election by the membership under the same procedures outlined in Article IV. Temporary appointments prior to the general election will be made by the Executive Board by a majority vote.
SECTION 5 - Removal from Office. Any elected/appointed officer who does not comply with the assigned duties and responsibilities may be relieved of office by majority vote of the Executive Board.
ARTICLE IV
Election of Officers
SECTION 1 - Nominations. During June's meeting, the Election Chair, appointed by the President with the Executive Committee's approval shall take nominations from the membership. Any active member may nominate another active member for election. Nominees shall be active members in good standing and agree to accept the responsibilities and duties of nominated office. Once all the nominations are taken, the President shall declare that the nominations are closed. The Election Chairperson will then prepare the ballot for July's regular meeting or through electronic voting to held in July.
SECTION 2 - Elections. Election of all Association officers shall be made by secret ballot majority vote during the July Regular membership meeting or via electronic means. The Election Chair shall tabulate the ballots and announce the results. In the event of failure to achieve a majority vote for any office on the first ballot, a run-off election will be held between the two nominees having received the most votes on the first ballot. Officers elected shall serve for a period of one year, not to exceed a total of two consecutive terms. All elected officials shall assume office at the next scheduled Executive Board meeting or regular membership meeting, whichever occurs first. Should an elective position be vacated for any reason, the office shall be filled in accordance with the chapter's bylaws, and the membership shall be duly notified. The Executive Board may make temporary appointments of acting officers when necessary for the transaction of chapter business and in the absence of the elected officials.
ARTICLE V
Duty of Officers
SECTION 1 - President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and of the Executive Board, appoint the committee chairpersons immediately after installation, make interim appointments as required with the approval of the Executive Board, serve as an ex-officer member of all committees except that of the Nominating and Election Committees, and call special meetings when necessary. The President shall be a non-voting member of all committees, except in the case of a tie vote by the other members.
SECTION 2 - Vice-President. The Vice-President shall perform the duties of an absent President, and perform such duties as assigned by the President.
SECTION 3 - Chapter Advisor. The PACAF/A4 shall act as advisor and mentor to the chapter and will be a non-voting member of the Executive Board.
SECTION 4 - Treasurer/Membership Chairman. The Treasure/Membership Committee Chairman will be responsible for expanding membership and submitting nominees for Executive Board approval as well as handling all the chapter's funds.
SECTION 5 - Information Officer. The Information Officer shall be responsible for all correspondence for the Chapter, keeping meeting minutes, developing and maintaining the Chapter web-site and developing a Chapter History.
SECTION 6 - Event Committee Chairman. The Event Committee Chairman will be responsible to the President for organizing, planning, and obtaining interesting speakers/topics for regular meetings and organizing, planning, and coordinating interesting trips for the Chapter. Trips should be planned to observe benchmark candidates.
ARTICLE VI
Executive Board and Committees
SECTION 1 - General. The Executive Board and committees are governed by Kanaloa Chapter Bylaws. The President may appoint such committees and their chairpersons as deemed necessary to carry out the program of the organization. Committee appointments shall be at the will and pleasure of the President, and in no event shall exceed the term of the appointing President, except with the approval of the President-elect.
SECTION 2 - Executive Board. The Executive Board shall:
a) Consist of the President, Vice-President, Treasurer/Membership Chairman, and
Information Officer
b) Set the dates for all regular meetings
c) Constitute the governing body of the Association, manage the affairs of the
Association, and other duties as required
d) Have, as a minimum, regular meetings quarterly, and special meetings as deemed
necessary by the President
e) Have a quorum, consisting of two-thirds of the voting Board members before business
is transacted
f) Review membership nominees for qualification and approve or disapprove on the
Associate Memberships.
ARTICLE VII
Meetings
SECTION 1 - Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Association shall be held a minimum of once a quarter. The date will be set by the President, due notice to be given to the membership.
SECTION 2 - Special Meetings. Special meetings of the chapter may be called by the President, with the consent of the Executive Board, at any time, if such a meeting becomes necessary. Due notice shall be given to the membership.
ARTICLE VIII
Amendments
These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the association by a two-thirds vote of the members present, or by ballot at the discretion of the Executive Board. Copies of proposed amendments shall be given to members in writing at least 30 days prior to the meeting/ballot. Any proposed amendments shall be submitted to the Executive Board by petition. If a ballot system is used, approval by two-thirds of respondents will be required for the passage of the amendment(s).
ARTICLE IX
Rules
Robert's Rules of Order shall govern all meetings of this Association where procedure is not otherwise provided herein.
ARTICLE X
Publication
A chapter publication/website may be published and be made available to the membership. Information concerning the policies, business, and social affairs shall be officially communicated to the membership thru a publication or website upon Presidential approval. Other articles and information shall be included which further the objectives and principles of the Kanaloa Chapter.
Dissolution
In the event of dissolution of the Hickam Chapter, remaining assets, after the satisfaction of all obligations of the organization, shall be distributed for purposes within the scope of Internal Revenue Service code 501 (c) (3), or amendments thereof. | 