WRRL Constitution & Bylaws
World Radio Relay League, Inc.
Constitution and By-Laws
CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I: Name
The name of this organization shall be the World Radio Relay League,
Inc. World Radio Relay League, Inc.®
and WRRL®
are registered trademarks.
ARTICLE II: Mission and Purpose
The World Radio Relay League® (WRRL®) is a non-profit public service
organization. Its mission and purpose is to develop, promote and provide
effective emergency communications by trained, skilled, and disciplined
licensed amateur radio operators capable of accepting, originating, relaying,
and delivering tactical and formal message traffic accurately, in a timely
manner, on behalf of agencies (government and non-government) as well as the
general public. This is accomplished through networks of fixed stations and
field deployable Amateur Radio Communications Teams (ARCT). WRRL® does not rely
upon existing infrastructure or commercial services. WRRL® operators observe
all applicable laws, rules and regulations and use standardized operating
procedures including the universal RADIOGRAM format for formal message
traffic.
To promote and preserve the "basis and purpose" of all aspects of
the Amateur Radio Service; as defined by FCC part 97.1; the "Amateur’s
Code"; and, the finest traditions and rich history of the amateur
service.
ARTICLE III: Membership Requirements
1. Must be a currently licensed, active, amateur radio operator in country of
residence.
2. Must maintain an active amateur radio station capable of operating under
emergency conditions.
3. Must be dedicated to operating in accordance with all national and
international rules and regulations.
4. Must strive to maintain the highest standards of on-the-air operating
proficiency and courtesy.
5. Must be capable of handling record message traffic in at least one mode.
6. Must make member station available for message traffic during times of
emergency.
7. Must make application per WRRL®
requirements and pay annual dues as
prescribed.
ARTICLE IV: Officers
1. The first six member Board of Directors shall be elected by unanimous vote of
the founding members during the month of December 2005. This first vote will be
by signed ballot. The term of office is until a director resigns, dies, or is
removed from office by 4/5-majority vote of the other members of the board.
2. Vacancies on the board will be filled by a 4/5-majority vote of the remaining
directors. Any current member in good standing may nominate replacement board
members.
ARTICLE V: Duties of Officers
Officers will be elected by the Board and will vote in all matters of WRRL®
policy.
1. The President shall conduct discussions and preside over voting and shall
enforce observance of this Constitution and By-laws, decide questions of order,
sign official documents, and perform all other duties pertaining to the office
of President.
2. The 1st Vice President shall officiate in the absence or lack of
availability of the President.
3. The 2nd Vice President shall officiate in the absence or lack of
availability of the President and 1st Vice President.
4. The Secretary-Treasurer shall maintain a current membership list, receive and
receipt all moneys, keep accurate accounting records.
ARTICLE VI: Meetings
1. There are no regularly scheduled meetings. Business shall be conducted by
electronic means of communication or surface mail. However, the board of
directors may approve an annual member’s convention.
2. Other meetings and special events may be scheduled by the directors.
ARTICLE VII: Dues
Annual dues and other fees will be determined by a 2/3 vote of the Board of
Directors.
ARTICLE VIII: Amendments
1. Changes in the Constitution and/or By-laws, may only be made by a
2/3-majority vote of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE IX: Disbursement of assets
1. Moneys from dues will be used for printing, mailing, and other expenses (such
as certificates for special events), and other projects necessary to support and
promote the goals, ideals, and projects of the WRRL®.
2. If in the event the WRRL®
is dissolved and/or disbanded, any remaining
tangible assets will be disbursed as determined by a 2/3 majority of the Board
of Directors.
ARTICLE X: Ratification
1. The vote to ratify this Constitution and By-Laws will be by a unanimous vote
of the Board of Directors and ratification becomes effective on December 1,
2005.
BY-LAWS
FEES AND DUES
1. Fees and dues shall be:
NEW (or lapsed) MEMBER APPLICATION: $5.00
ANNUAL MEMBER: $5.00 (paid in advance)
SUPPORTING MEMBER (annual): $50.00
2. Dues are for one calendar year (or any portion thereof), per person, and are
due and payable prior to January 1 annually. Members who do not pay their annual
dues by January 31 will be considered inactive and dropped. Lapsed members may
rejoin by paying the $5.00 re-application fee and their annual dues. They will
be issued a new certificate with a new membership number. All fees and dues are
non-refundable.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY
1.The WRRL®
has a policy of ZERO TOLERANCE for illegal transmissions. (Failure
to properly identify, out of band operation, excessive power, broadcasting,
willful or malicious interference, etc.) Any member that has been documented as
engaging in any illegal operation will be dropped from the membership roll
without recompense.
PROGRAMS
The World Radio Relay League, Inc.®
sponsors three primary programs:
1. The Official Journal EMCOMM MONTHLY.
2. The NATIONAL EMCOMM TRAFFIC SERVICE.
3. The WRRL®
Amateur Radio Communication Teams (ARCTs).
DIRECTORS/STAFF
D.W. Thorne, K6SOJ - President and Editor-Publisher EMCOMM MONTHLY
Jerry Boyd, N7WR - 1st Vice President and Director ARCT Program
Bill Frazier, W7ARC - 2nd Vice President, Webmaster
Nannette S. Thorne, KE6MZT - Secretary-Treasurer
Ed Ewell, K7DXV - Director WRRL®
Laboratories
Ed Trump, AL7N - Director Traffic Handler Qualification Program
Unanimously ratified by founding members
November 30, 2005
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Relay League (WRRL®) - All rights reserved | 
