BOEING EMPLOYEESÕ FLYING CLUB – ST. LOUIS, INC.
BEFC-STL
BYLAWS
July 17, 2005
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE SUBJECT PAGE
I PURPOSE 3
II PLACE OF BUSINESS 3
III MEMBERSHIP 3
IV INITIATION FEE, SHARES AND DUES 5
V MEETINGS 5
VI PROXIES 6
VII RULES OF ORDER 6
VIII BOARDS AND DUTIES 6
IX OFFICER DUTIES 7
X COMMITTEES AND DUTIES 9
XI ELECTIONS 10
XII TERMINATION AND LOSS OF PRIVILEGE 11
XIII GOVERNMENT 12
XIV CLUB PROPERTY 12
XV TREASURY 13
XVI RECORDS, BOOKS AND ACCOUNTS 13
XVII SERVICES AND SUPPLIES 13
XVIII PUBLICATIONS 14
XIX EMBLEM 14
XX SEAL 14
XXI AMENDMENTS 14
XXII DISSOLUTION 14
ARTICLE I – PURPOSE
SECTION 1. General
(a) The Boeing EmployeeÕs Flying Club – St. Louis was incorporated under the laws of the State of Missouri in 2005 as a non-profit corporation for charitable education and other purposes as follows: To foster, promote, engage in and conduct all phases of flying and related activities.
(b) It was incorporated by a group of Boeing employees for Boeing employees, and is totally independent and distinct from The Boeing Company. The Club complies with Boeing Company Procedure PRO-99 to receive Boeing Company recognition and funding support.
(c) Rules of Operation shall be established by the Board of Directors and all members shall comply with said rules.
ARTICLE II - PLACE OF BUSINESS
SECTION 1. The place of business of the corporation shall be BEFC-STL, c/o Recreation Services St. Louis, MC S064-4200, The Boeing Company, PO Box 516, St. Louis, Missouri, 63166
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1. Membership shall be as defined in Boeing Company Procedure PRO-99 or as defined in the following sections of this article and must be approved by the Board.
SECTION 2. BEFC-STL membership shall consist of the following:
(a) Participating Members
(b) Associate Members
(c) Deleted.
(d) Service Members
SECTION 3. Participating Members shall own an interest in the ClubÕs property holdings by a share purchase and shall be open to the following:
(a) Boeing employees and retirees,
(b) Government, Customer, and Vendor personnel assigned full time to The Boeing Company who have a permanent Boeing badge, and CFIs approved by the Board to instruct at BEFC-STL.
SECTION 4. Associate Members shall be open to include immediate family members and former employees. Immediate family members include spouse and dependent children that are IRS dependents of Participating Members. The supporting Participating Member must declare the family membership in a signed statement to the Board. Former Employees are defined as individuals (other than retirees) who voluntarily terminated their employment or individuals who were previously employed by the company and terminated as a result of a reduction in force. Additionally, former employees must have been employed by the company and been active members of the club for which they are seeking associate membership for a minimum of 3 consecutive years immediately prior to their application for associate membership. Former employees must provide evidence of their termination status such as a copy of their resignation letter or a copy of their reduction in force notice, prior to approval of their associate membership. Associate Members shall not own an interest in the AssociationÕs property holdings, and shall not be able to cast a ballot concerning BEFC-STL matters, but shall contribute an amount equal to the cost of a share purchase. The following are conditions of Associate Membership:
á Associate members cannot sponsor an immediate family member for associate membership.
á Associate members shall contribute an amount equal to the cost of a share purchase but will not own an interest in the ClubÕs property holdings and shall not be able to cast a ballot concerning BEFC-STL matters.
á Advance payment of annual dues is required for each associate membership.
á An Associate member may not hold office.
á Associate members shall agree in writing prior to approval of membership to comply with all rules, bylaws, and standards established for the safety and well being of the members of the recreation clubs.
á Associate members who violate safety or conduct rules established by the Recreation Department may have their membership revoked by a majority vote at any business meeting of the club. Dues will be immediately refunded to the terminated member on a prorated basis. No terminated member shall be eligible for reinstatement or his or her membership.
SECTION 5. Deleted.
SECTION 6. Service Members shall be individuals engaged by the Club to provide service to BEFC-STL. Such individuals may or may not be compensated. Flying privileges shall be granted only when necessary for accomplishment of the tasks for which they are engaged. Service Members shall not own an interest in the Club, shall not be able to cast a ballot concerning BEFC-STL matters, and shall not pay fees, dues, nor insurance.
SECTION 7. Application for membership shall be made through the Secretary and membership shall be conferred upon simple majority of the Board and payment of the prescribed initiation charges. The Board shall review and approve applications for membership without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age or national origin.
SECTION 8. All members upon initial acceptance into membership shall be provided with a copy of the Club Bylaws and Rules of Operation.
SECTION 9. Prior to an individual being accepted into membership, they will sign a release from liability and indemnity agreement (for the benefit of The Boeing Company).
ARTICLE IV - INITIATION FEES, SHARES AND DUES
SECTION 1. The cost for a membership shall include the following and shall be published in the Rules of Operation:
(a) Share
(b) Initiation Fee
(c) Monthly dues (prorated for the first month)
(d) Assessments
(e) Other fees
SECTION 2. The amounts authorized for the items in SECTION 1 shall be recommended by the Board based on the financial condition of the Club, approved per ARTICLE XXI and published in the Rules of Operation.
SECTION 3. Adjustment to Shares, monthly dues, and special assessments apply to existing members.
ARTICLE V – MEETINGS
SECTION 1. Regular membership meetings shall be held at the times and places designated by the Board. Members will be notified of the times and places of the meetings not less that ten (10) days prior to the meeting date. Notification may consist of either US Postal mail, e-mail, telecom, and/or Club Website.
SECTION 2. Board meetings shall be held monthly, date, time and place shall be designated by the President. Members will be notified of Board meetings at least five (5) days or otherwise delivered no less than two (2) days prior to the meeting date. Notifications may consist of US Postal Mail, e-mail, or telecom.
SECTION 3. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the Secretary at the request of any two (2) members of the Board. Special membership meetings must be called by the Board upon the written petition to the Secretary signed by one half of the membership.
SECTION 4. Special meetings as defined in SECTION 3 must be held after due notice but no business other than that set forth in the agenda attached to the meeting notice shall be transacted. These meetings shall be closed to non-members except when approved by the Board.
SECTION 5. When club business is transacted, a quorum shall be present in person, by teleconference, or by proxy. A quorum is defined as two-thirds (2/3) of the Board for Board meetings, and one-third (1/3) of the general membership for general membership meetings.
ARTICLE VI - PROXIES
SECTION 1. The right of proxy representation at meetings may be exercised by Participating Members.
ARTICLE VII - RULES OF ORDER
SECTION 1. In case of question concerning methods of procedure at business meetings, RobertÕs Rules of Order shall prevail. Final interpretation shall reside with the Secretary.
ARTICLE VIII - BOARDS AND DUTIES
SECTION 1. There shall be a Board of Directors and a Safety Board.
SECTION 2. Board of Directors (Termed ÒBoardÓ in these Bylaws).
(a) The Board shall consist of the following officers: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Operations Officer, and Safety Officer. If requested by the Board, a Recreation Advisor provided by The Boeing Company shall serve as a non-voting ex-officio member of the Board.
(b) The Board shall decide on all expenditures, promotion of activities, appointments of committees, and the general management of the club.
(c) The Board has the authority to purchase, sell or lease airplanes and equipment as necessary and to secure financing as required.
(d) The Board shall meet each month prior to the first regular membership meeting of the month. Date, time, and place of the meeting shall be set by the President.
(e) Compensation of Board Members shall be recommended by the Board, approved in accordance with ARTICLE XXI and published in the Rules of Operation.
SECTION 3. Safety Board
(a) The President, Operations Officer, Safety Officer and one appointed from the Participating Membership shall constitute the Safety Board.
(b) The Safety Board shall investigate accidents, incidents, and occurrences arising from operations of BEFC-STL aircraft and equipment by BEFC-STL membership.
(c) The Safety Board shall report findings and recommendations to the Board of Directors for final action.
ARTICLE IX - OFFICER DUTIES
SECTION 1. Board Members
(a) Individual officers may exercise specific, lawfully delegated powers of the Board in the management of the business and affairs of the Club.
(b) Any Board member who misses three (3) consecutive scheduled Board meetings shall forfeit his position on the Board and resign. In addition, any Board member who misses five (5) scheduled meetings within any consecutive twelve (12) month period shall forfeit his position on the Board and resign.
SECTION 2. The President shall:
(a) Preside at all business meetings.
(b) Be Chairman of the Board of Directors.
(c) Appoint Committee Chairmen not otherwise provided for, and fill committee and pro-tem vacancies.
(d) Perform such other duties as his office may require.
(e) Attend all meetings of the St. Louis Recreation as Councilor.
(f) Be responsible for all promotion of the Club.
(g) Have authority to delegate above responsibilities.
SECTION 3. The Vice President shall:
(a) Oversee and coordinate the efforts of all major committees.
(b) Perform the duties of the President in the absence of that officer.
(c) Organize general membership meetings and all activities.
(d) Have authority to delegate above responsibilities with the exception on SECTION 3, Para. (b).
SECTION 4. The Operations Officer shall:
(a) Supervise and arrange for all Club flight activities, and for this purpose, will maintain an appointment book.
(b) Be responsible for constraining use of ClubÕs aircraft so as to be consistent with the best interest of the Club, and keep all appropriate records.
(c) Be responsible for proper maintenance of the Club aircraft.
(d) Act as Chairman of the Rules Committee.
(e) Have authority to delegate above responsibilities.
SECTION 5. The Secretary shall:
(a) Keep the minutes of all meetings.
(b) Be the initial contact point for those individuals seeking membership in the Club.
(c) Receive and process applications from prospective members, and obtain Board approval in accordance with ARTICLE III, SECTION 3. Maintain an up-to-date file of all applications.
(d) Maintain an up-to-date membership roster and report additions or deletions to the Recreation Unit.
(e) Keep a record of meeting attendance.
(f) Handle all routine Club correspondence.
(g) Prepare and publish a regular Club Newsletter.
(h) Prepare and distribute ballots pertaining to amendments to these Bylaws.
(i) Have authority to delegate the above responsibilities.
(j) Be the BEFC-STL representative with the Recreation Unit.
SECTION 6. The Treasurer shall:
(a) Be responsible for accurate accounting of all financial transactions of the Club.
(b) Be responsible for receipt and disbursement of all Club funds subject to the will of the Board.
(c) Make disbursements by check only.
(d) Render a monthly financial report.
(e) Prepare a budget for the coming year based on actual Club financial data. A version of the approved budget meeting content and format requirements shall be submitted to St. Louis Recreation as requested.
(f) Have authority to take legal action in the collection of overdue debts owed to the Club as a directed by the Board.
(g) Prepare a multi-year cash flow prediction based on actual Club financial data.
(h) Have authority to delegate above responsibilities.
(i) Be responsible for the annual audit of the Club finances.
SECTION 7. The Safety Officer shall:
(a) Establish guidelines pertaining to Safe Operating Practices and ensure publication.
(b) Establish requirements and curriculum for all familiarization flights, check rides, and flight instructor evaluation/orientation flights.
(c) Review itinerary of cross-country trips for proper planning and consistency with airplane and pilot capability and approve the trip.
(d) Maintain adequate records of all familiarization flights and check rides, licenses and medical examinations for all members
(e) Review qualifications and recommendations and submit names of prospective flight instructor and check pilots for approval of the Board.
(f) Coordinate activities of Board approved flight instructors and check pilots.
(g) Standardize instructional criteria.
(h) Have authority to delegate above responsibilities.
SECTION 8. The Immediate Past President shall:
(a) Serve as Chairman of the Executive Committee.
(b) Serve as Chairman of the Election Committee.
(c) Have authority to delegate the above responsibilities subject to approval by the Board.
SECTION 9. There shall be such agents, as the interest of the Club requires, whose skills the Board may from time to time employ. Their powers, duties, and compensation shall be fixed by the Board.
ARTICLE X - COMMITTEE AND DUTIES
SECTION 1. There may be a Rules Committee, a Budget Committee, a Program Committee, a Membership Committee, an Election Committee, and a Publicity Committee as required. Except for the Rules Committee, each committee shall be chaired by an appointee of the Board and staffed by appointees of the Committee Chairman or the President.
SECTION 2 There shall be an Executive Committee comprised of the Chairman, the President, the Treasurer, and the Operations Officer. Additional members may be appointed from time to time by the Chairman. The Executive Committee shall, upon Board request, review questions of business interest to the Club and make reports and recommendations for disposition by the full Board.
SECTION 3. There shall be an Election Committee comprised of the Chairman and at least two (2) members, all of whom shall be appointees of the Board at least two (2) months prior to the election.
SECTION 4. The Rules Committee shall:
(a) Be chaired by the Operations Officer.
(b) Review, recommend and submit for Board approval rules and/or changes to rules not covered by the provisions of these Bylaws.
(c) Cause to be published, after Board approval, revised Ò Rules of OperationÓ
SECTION 5. The Program Committee shall:
(a) Plan and coordinate the program for the regular membership meetings.
(b) Cause publication of notices and agenda for the regular membership meetings.
SECTION 6. The Membership Committee shall:
(a) Furnish new members with the procedures and operations of the Club.
(b) Acquaint new members with the procedures and operations of the Club.
SECTION 7. The Publicity Committee shall:
(a) Prepare and cause to be distributed all advertising material associated with the ClubÕs activities.
(b) Coordinate with St. Louis Recreation for all publicity prior to release.
SECTION 8. The Election Committee shall:
(a) Nominate Club members for the Officer positions.
(b) Accept additional officer position nominations during the nomination meeting.
(c) Prepare and distribute ballot and voting instructions to all Participating members of record.
(d) Tabulate ballots
(e) Submit election results to the Secretary.
ARTICLE XI - ELECTIONS
SECTION 1. Officer positions shall be filled by secret ballot in October, term beginning January one following.
SECTION 2. Term for each officer shall be two (2) years.
SECTION 3. OfficersÕ position shall be filled by election each year as follows:
(a) The positions of Vice-President, Safety Officer, and Treasurer shall be filled for terms starting with even numbered years.
(b) The positions of President, Operations Officer, and Secretary shall be filled for terms starting with odd numbered years.
SECTION 4. Board membership is open to Participating members according to the following: The Treasurer and President must be an active Boeing employee. The Vice-President and Secretary may be an employee or a retiree from Boeing. No two (2) members of the same family may simultaneously hold offices of President, Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer. Any other Board member positions, whether elected or appointed, may be held by a Participating member. If a Treasurer retires during his/her term, he/she can serve out the rest of the term.
SECTION 5. Only Participating members are eligible to vote.
SECTION 6. DELETED.
SECTION 7. A candidate is elected by a plurality of ballots cast for that office. In case of a tie vote, the Board and the Election Committee shall determine the elected officer by a majority vote of the Board and the Election Committee members.
SECTION 8. The candidate for President must have held a previous Club office, unless approved otherwise by the Board.
SECTION 9. Conflict of Interest. No BEFC-STL member with a conflict of interest with respect to the management of, or operation of, BEFC-STL shall serve as a BEFC-STL officer. Such a conflict of interest shall be defined as follows: Employment by, or direct or indirect interest in any firm, organization, corporation, partnership, or enterprise with which BEFC-STL conducts business. This restriction shall not apply to the ownership of aircraft leased to BEFC-STL by Participating members who have been elected or appointed by the Board. However, any BEFC-STL officer who is or has expressed intent to be involved in any way in the ownership of an aircraft leased to BEFC-STL must abstain from any Board deliberations or votes associated with aircraft leases.
ARTICLE XII - MEMBERSHIP TERMINATION AND LOSS OF PRIVILEGE
SECTION 1. Voluntary termination requires written notice to the Secretary at least thirty (30) days in advance of the effective date. Membership termination shall not relieve any member from any liability for dues, assessments, or other obligations to the Club which are unpaid at the time of termination.
SECTION 1a. Involuntary termination of a Boeing employee also applies to membership in the BEFC-STL. Membership termination shall not relieve any member from any liability for dues, assessments, or other obligations to the Club which are unpaid at the time of termination.
SECTION 2. Expulsion, membership suspension, or revocation of Club privileges for cause may be effected by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Board. The member must be invited to participate in the BoardÕs hearing.
SECTION 3. An expulsion investigation may be recommended by any member by making known the infractions to the Board, Safety Committee, or the Rules Committee.
SECTION 4. Expulsion may occur without the member being invited to participate in the BoardÕs decision when member charges due the Club are 60 days arrears.
SECTION 5. Refund, if any, of the memberÕs share will be made in accordance with the Rules of Operation. Any refund of memberÕs share will be made at the time the Treasurer determines that the ClubÕs resources will permit, but no later than 15 days after sufficient funds are available from sale of shares to incoming members.
SECTION 6. Refunds shall be made in order of the receipt of notice, except that a resigning member who is entitled to sale of his share according to the Rules of Operation, and who arranges the sale of his own share shall be entitled to the refund thereby made available.
SECTION 7. Flying, scheduling, and flight instruction privileges in Club aircraft shall cease on:
(a) The effective date of a voluntary termination.
(b) The date on which charges due the Club are 30 days in arrears.
(c) The date of grounding for any rule infraction.
SECTION 8. If a member resigns from the Club, he/she is not eligible to rejoin for a period of one (1) year unless all dues and assessments accumulated during the drop period are paid with the application for reinstatement. Temporary unemployment for a period of less than one year does not require the payment of accumulated back dues and assessments for reinstatement as employment termination or resignation automatically terminates the Club membership. The Board shall have the right to waive this requirement in unusual cases when requested by the individual.
SECTION 9. The Club Rules of Operation may provide for a memberÕs leave of absence from the Club during which time no new financial indebtedness may be incurred.
ARTICLE XII - GOVERNMENT
SECTION 1. The entire management and government of this Club, except as otherwise expressly provided herein, shall be vested in the Board.
ARTICLE XIV - CLUB PROPERTY
SECTION 1. The Club shall procure and own property holdings as approved by two-thirds (2/3) majority of the whole Board.
SECTION 2. Property holdings purchased by the Club with the ClubÕs funds shall be considered Club property and not the property of any individual member or group of members.
SECTION 3. Any and all use of the ClubÕs property at the ClubÕs expense shall first be approved by the Board, and when required, by Boeing Company Procedure PRO-99, Boeing Recreation. An exemption shall be made for short-duration flights authorized by an Officer for maintenance purposes.
SECTION 4. MemberÕs claims on or interest in the assets, property, or equipment of the Club shall cease upon termination of membership for any cause.
SECTION 5. The Club shall endeavor to provide one airplane for each fifteen (15) Participating members. This ratio shall not be less than one (1) airplane for each 30 Participating members.
SECTION 6. In the event of damage to any property controlled by the Club, the following shall apply:
(a) When damage occurs that is not caused by aircraft, equipment, or engine malfunction, cost of the repairs up to a maximum deductible amount as stipulated in the ClubÕs insurance policy shall be borne by the member at fault. The balance of the repair costs shall be assessed equally upon all members of the Club or be taken from the Treasury.
(b) Where damage is a result of aircraft, equipment, or engine malfunction, repair costs shall be borne entirely by assessment or taken from the Treasury.
SECTION 7. In case of action by a financial institution to foreclose or recall any aircraft, the individual guarantor that is selected by that financial institution shall have the option of obtaining the respective aircraft from the Club at the low value listed in ÒThe Aircraft Bluebook Price DigestÓ and making good the aircraft loan.
ARTICLE XV – TREASURY
SECTION 1. The Board shall specify a commercial financial institution for providing checking and savings services as required. All checks shall bear signatures as duly authorized by the Board and as specified in the Rules of Operation.
SECTION 2. The Board shall establish the amount in excess of budget items which the officers may disburse without Board approval of the specific expenditures. Such expenditures shall have approval of at least two (2) out of three (3) of the following officers: President, Vice President, or Treasurer.
SECTION 3. The financial accounts of the Club shall be subjected to an annual independent audit.
SECTION 4. Club officers shall be covered by an assurety bond to a cash amount equal to or greater than cash on hand and amounts in any club accounts.
ARTICLE XVI - RECORDS, BOOKS, AND ACCOUNTS
SECTION 1. A permanent file of all correspondence, reports, and publications of the Club shall be maintained by the Secretary. The following records are required under these Bylaws:
(a) Summary of policy and procedures for conducting business.
(b) Summary report of Board and members in policy directives.
(c) Minutes of the Board and membership meetings.
(d) Such other records as the Board may direct.
SECTION 2. The fiscal year of the Club shall begin January 1 and end on 31 December.
SECTION 3. Separate financial and budget accounts shall be maintained for the general business operations, and for each aircraft operated by the Club.
ARTICLE XVII - SERVICES AND SUPPLIES
SECTION 1. Services and supplies provided by the Club to its members and charges for same shall be approved by the Board prior to the announcement of the service. The Board shall change the charges as necessary to maintain the Club on a sound financial basis.
SECTION 2. No member, other than officers and agents shall use stationary bearing the letterhead or emblem of the Club.
ARTICLE XVIII – PUBLICATIONS
SECTION 1. The Club shall issue publications as the Board may direct. One (1) copy of each publication shall be placed in the permanent file of the Secretary.
ARTICLE XIX – EMBLEM
SECTION 1. The emblem of the Club shall be in a form approved by the membership.
ARTICLE XX – SEAL
SECTION 1. The seal of the Club shall be in the form of a circle and shall bear the name of the Club, the year of its incorporation, and the word ÒsealÓ.
ARTICLE XXI - AMENDMENTS.
SECTION 1. These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or replaced by the affirmative vote of sixty (60) percent of the Participating members responding to a secret written ballot. Participating members must be notified of such an election not less than five (5) days in advance, indicating that a vote will be taken and the general subject. ARTICLE VI shall apply. Notification will consist of either US Postal mail, e-mail, or telecom.
ARTICLE XXII - DISSOLUTION
SECTION 1. The Club may be dissolved through the procedures specified by the laws of the State of Missouri.
SECTION 2. In the event of the Boeing EmployeesÕ Flying Club – St. Louis, Inc. disbanding, Club proceeds from the disposal of airplanes, airplane accessories, and all other club property, etc., shall be used to first pay any club debts and second to refund the Membership Share Price to Participating Members and Associate Members of record as of date of dissolution of the club. Any remaining proceeds will be dispersed to the Boeing EmployeesÕ Community Fund and directed based on vote of the membership to where ECF should disperse funds.