BYLAWS

OF THE

LOGISTICS OFFICER ASSOCIATION

DESERT EAGLE EXPEDITIONARY CHAPTER

 

ARTICLE I

General

 

SECTION 1 – Name and Location.  The name of this organization shall be the Logistics Officer Association, Desert Eagle Expeditionary Chapter, hereinafter referred to as the Desert Eagle Chapter.  The principal mailing address of the organization shall be the organization’s Events and Information Officer.  Meetings of the members shall be held at such places designated by the President.

 

SECTION 2 – Purpose.  The purpose of the Desert Eagle Chapter is to promote quality maintenance and logistical support and to enhance the image, visibility, and promotability of the professional Logistics officer.

 

SECTION 3 – Method of Accomplishment.  To accomplish said purpose, the Desert Eagle Chapter shall:

 

a)      Promote the active exchange of ideas

b)      Provide opportunities for increased awareness of logistics issues

 

SECTION 4 – Authority. The Desert Eagle Chapter shall operate as a Type 2, Private Organization under AFI 34-123 as supplemented, and other pertinent USAF directives.  Any USAF Instructions and Directives, which succeed and/or supersede the abovementioned regulation and other pertinent USAF directives, shall be considered applicable to the operation of the Desert Eagle Chapter.

 

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 Logistics Officer Association incurs no liability for actions or debts of the Desert Eagle Chapter or its members.

 

SECTION 6 – Restrictions.  The organization shall be non-profit, non-partisan, and nonsectarian.

 

 

ARTICLE II

Membership

 

SECTION 1 – Qualifications.  Every person who is a professional Logistic officer/civilian equivalent shall be eligible for membership in the Desert Eagle Chapter.

 

a)      On active duty with the USAF, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, or retired there from; or

         Associated with a Logistics related organization

 

SECTION 2 – Selection. Anyone who qualifies for membership in the Desert Eagle Chapter is eligible.  Members must fill out a membership data form and pay dues for each year.

 

SECTION 3 – Types of Membership.

                

a)     Active Member.  Those members qualified and selected under Sections 1 and 2 of Article II 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.

 

SECTION 4 – Dues.  Membership dues shall be payable at intervals and rates as determined by the Executive Board.

 

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 a vote greater than one-half, may extend membership.

c)      Any member may be expelled by a vote of greater than one-half 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 part, are not refundable.

d)      Members who have resigned or have been expelled must requalify for membership as set forth in Section 2 of this Article.  Additionally, final approval shall rest with the Executive Board.

 

 

ARTICLE III

Officers

 

SECTION 1 – Composition.  The officers of the organization shall be President, Vice-President, Events and Information Officer, and Membership Officer.  Other officers may be established by majority vote of the Executive Board, as needed, without requiring a vote by the general membership.

 

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 – Term.  The President and the Membership Officer will be elected/selected from permanent party personnel and shall serve for a term of up to one year, or until their successor assumes the duties of the office.  The Vice President will be selected from rotational personnel and will serve for the duration of his/her rotation.  The Events and Information Officer may be selected from either permanent party or rotational personnel and will serve in accordance with the guidelines set forth for permanent party/rotational personnel above.

 

SECTION 4 – Vacancies. Vacancies occurring among any of the elected/appointed officials shall be filled 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.  Appointment of a replacement shall be made by the Executive Board until the next general election.

 

SECTION 6 – Appointment of Officers.

 

a)      The President is elected by majority vote of the membership.

b)      The following officers are appointed by the President:  Vice President, Events and Information Officer, and Membership Officer.

 

SECTION 7 – Executive Board. The Executive Board shall consist of all Chapter Officers.

 

 

ARTICLE IV

Election of President

 

SECTION 1 – Nominations.  During the regular meeting in August, the President shall take nominations from the floor.  Once all the nominations are taken, the President shall declare that the nominations are closed.  The Events and Information Officer will then prepare the ballot for the September meeting.

 

SECTION 2 – Elections.  Election of the President shall be made by secret ballot majority vote during the September regular membership meeting.  The Events and Information Officer shall tabulate the ballots and announce the results.  In the event of failure to achieve a majority vote on the first ballot, a run-off election will be held between the two nominees having received the most votes on the first ballot.  The President-elect shall assume office at the next scheduled Executive Board meeting or regular membership meeting, whichever occurs first, and shall serve for a period of up to one year.  Should that position be vacated for any reason, the office shall be filled by the Vice President, the membership shall be duly notified, and a new election will be scheduled.  The President may make temporary appointments of acting officers when necessary for the transaction of Association business and in the absence of the appointed officers.  Elections may occur out of cycle as required.

 

 

ARTICLE V

Duty of Officers

 

SECTION 1 – Advisors.  The Maintenance and Mission Support Group Commanders will act as advisors to the Desert Eagle Chapter.

 

SECTION 2 – President.  The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association and Executive Board, appoint the other chapter officers 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 3 – Vice President.  The Vice President shall perform the duties of an absent President and perform such duties as assigned by the President.

 

SECTION 4 – Events and Information Officer. The Events and Information Officer is 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 capitalize on the divers logistics-related educational opportunities available in the contingency location.  This Chapter Officer shall also be responsible for all correspondence for the Chapter, developing the Chapter Website, keeping meeting minutes, and developing a Chapter History.

 

SECTION 5 – Membership Officer. The Membership Officer shall be responsible for expanding membership and submitting nominees for Executive Board approval, as well as the handling all the chapter’s funds.

 

 

ARTICLE VI

Executive Board and Committees

 

SECTION 1 – General.  The Executive Board is governed by the Desert Eagle Chapter Bylaws.  Other Chapter Officers are appointed as required by the President, with approval of the Executive Board.  The President may appoint such ad hoc 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 at a minimum:

                

a)      Consist of all Chapter Officers.

b)      Set the dates for all regular meetings.

c)      Constitute the governing body of the Association and manage the affairs of the Association.

d)      Have, as minimum, regular meetings twice per rotation and special meetings as deemed necessary by the President.

e)      Have a quorum, consisting of at least half of the voting board members before business is transacted.

f)      Review membership nominees for qualification and approve or disapprove the memberships.

 

 

ARTICLE VII

Meetings

 

Regular meetings of the Association shall be held a minimum of twice per rotation.  The date will be set by the President with due notice given to the membership.

 

 

ARTICLE VII

Quorum

 

A quorum shall consist of at least half of the total active membership of the Association for either regular or special meetings.

 

 

ARTICLE IX

Amendments

 

These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of the Association by a vote greater than one-half 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 15 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 greater than one-half of respondents will be required for the passage of the amendment(s).

 

 

ARTICLE X

Rules

 

Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern all meetings of this Association where procedure is not otherwise provided herein.

 

 

ARTICLE XI

Dissolution

 

In the event of dissolution of the Desert Eagle 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.