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Section A: General Information

Club Purpose

The purpose of the club is to provide its members and their families with an organization and facility to learn and enjoy the hobby of flying radio-controlled model aircraft with others having the same interest.

Club Meetings

Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held at:

Central Point Senior Citizen's Center, 123 N. 2nd St., Central Point, OR.

General membership meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Visitors and guests are always welcome. At the meetings, we discuss club business, report on current model-related events, have a show-and-tell session, and sometime have special programs. For show-and-tell, members most often bring a newly finished model, but partially-built models, engines, or any modeling accessory that you think will be of interest to others may be shown. Our special programs may be things like the demonstration of a building technique, a video, or a guest speaker. If you have or would like to give a presentation, bring it up with a club officer so that it can be scheduled. Board of Directors meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, also at 7:00 p.m. Members are always welcome to attend.

Club Newsletter

Our club newsletter, the Rogue Eagles Flyer, is mailed monthly to all members. The newsletter’s primary mission is to facilitate communication within the club. Keep in mind that producing material for the newsletter is not the sole responsibility of the editor. All of us can and should contribute. It’s important for club members to share their experiences and knowledge for the benefit of others. Did you just attend a special event that others might like to hear about? Have you bought a model product lately that you think is just super? Do you have an idea or a building technique you’d like to share? Want to make an announcement? Got something to sell? Remember that only a portion of our membership attends the meetings, but all of our members get the newsletter. Articles, how-to’s, classified ads, etc. are always needed. They can be submitted to the editor on computer disc, typewritten, or neatly handwritten. Short classifieds can even be relayed over the phone.

Academy of Model Aeronautics

The Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) is a national organization, encompassing all facets of modeling, including radio control, free flight, and control line. The Rogue Eagles R/C Club is charter member #534 of the AMA, and with over 100 members, we’re the largest AMA club in Oregon. There are over 2500 clubs chartered with the AMA, and total membership is nearly 200,000. Membership in the AMA is required by the Rogue Eagles. As an AMA member you will receive a monthly magazine, Model Aviation, you will be eligible to fly in AMA sanctioned events like contests and fly-ins, and your modeling activities will be insured. AMA insurance provides general liability coverage; accident/medical coverage; and fire, vandalism, and theft coverage. Keep in mind that AMA insurance is secondary to any other applicable coverage, such as homeowner’s.

Club Dues

The Open Individual Membership dues for the Rogue Eagles R/C Club is $50 per year. Family Membership is set at $60 per year; it includes immediate family members (spouse, children) living at the same household. To fly at our field, the family members must also be AMA members. Junior Individual Membership (not older than 16 years of age) will be waived by the club and AMA dues paid by the club and Associate Membership is $20.00 per year. The amount charged to new members will be prorated on a monthly basis for the remaining number of months in the year. Existing club members who pay their dues late are not eligible for the prorated amount. There is a ONE-TIME $25 processing fee for new members.

Club Merchandise

The club generally has items such as hats, jackets, and decals available for you to purchase. Interested members should inquire at the club meetings about the current supply of items and prices. Club members will be issued a name badge at no charge, one time only.

Flight Instruction

Although our club does not have an organized flight instruction program, we do try to keep a club trainer in flying condition and instructors are generally available to help. If you are in need of flight instruction, please call the Chief Flight Instructor (listed with the club officers and coordinators) for more details.

Club Video Library

We have a great collection of model-related videos that can be borrowed by members. The club purchases about a tape per month, and donations from members are certainly welcome. Videos are usually available for checkout and return at each general membership meeting. The checkout policy is as follows:

Only current Rogue Eagle club members may check out video tapes.

Club members may check out only one video tape at a time.

Video tapes are due at the next club general meeting. The late charge is $1.00 per month. Members will not be allowed to check out video tapes until late charges have been paid. Late charge fees will go into the club general fund.

Any video tape not returned after three months will be considered lost, even if the tape is found later. The club member that checked out the video tape will be charged the cost to replace the video tape. If the video tape cannot be replaced, the club member will be charged $25. Lost video tape fees will go into the club general fund. Lost video tapes are not subject to late charge fees.

Section B: Agate Skyways

Club Field Information

Our current flying site, which many people, consider to be one of the finest in southern Oregon, is located east of White City, near Agate Lake (see map). The club has been using this site since 1975. In 1993, we formalized our agreement with Jackson County and signed a ten-year lease, with an option to renew for another ten years. As part of the lease agreement, our club is required to perform at least $1000.00 of improvements and maintenance each year, on average. The agreement also stipulates that if you live in Jackson or Josephine counties, you must belong to the Rogue Eagles R/C Club to use the field; and all, flyers must belong to the AMA.

The existing runway was poured, at county expense, in 1975. All of the field improvements, including the fencing, signs, shelter, pit stands, pylon course, outhouse, impound box, bleachers, and entry road were funded by the club and the work was done by our members. Work parties are arranged occasionally to make improvements or do maintenance.

Flight Zone

The approved flight zone at Agate Skyways is shown in this diagram. Although the flight line extends to the west to infinity, it is suggested that pilots avoid flying too far in that direction, in order to stay away from the fire station and golf course. Ultimately, it is in the club’s best interest to minimize any chance of conflicts or noise complaints.

Emergency Phone

If there’s an emergency at the field and the fire station is unmanned, use the red emergency telephone on the outside wall of the fire station facing our field. It automatically dials 91 I when picked up. Incidentally, there is an electrical outlet on the same wall, which club members are welcome to use, if needed.

Section C: Club Activities and Events

Club Activities and Events

Over the years, our club has participated in a number of charitable activities and community events throughout the Rogue Valley. We also hold club events that attract model airplane enthusiasts from outside the area, which benefits our local economy. For example:

Rogue Eagles Airshow

Each year the club puts on a two-day airshow at our field. The airshow gives us an opportunity to educate the public about our activities and demonstrate to our neighbors that we are safe, responsible, and skillful pilots. This is our biggest event of the year, requiring the participation of nearly all of our members. We do two shows each day featuring a wide variety of model aircraft. Members are encouraged to develop "acts" that will be interesting or amusing to the spectators. Pilots must be at least Level II to fly in the airshow. Proceeds are used to maintain and improve our field.

Kid's Day at Hawthorne Park

This is a community even1 sponsored by KTVL Channel 10 each August. For the past several years, the Rogue Eagles have participated by displaying our models to the public and answering questions about the hobby. There is no flying, but it is great public-relations event for our club.

IMAA Fly-in

The IMAA event ‘Big Bird Fly‘ held once a year for models upwards of 80” wingspans brings models and their pilots from all around our region. Participants have a great time with friends and food and fun prizes, and everyone goes home with a smile and comes back the next year to do it all over. Thanks to all the pilots over the years who have made this a truly great event. Thanks also to all the volunteers who put in the long hours to make it happen. To visit the IMAA web site go to http://www.fly-imaa.org/

IMAC Contest

The Rogue Valley Challenge is the only IMAC event in Southern Oregon. The event held each spring attracts pilots from all over the west coast. This contest showcases some of the best large scale models in the 30 -45% range, and features a freestyle contest with a pilots purse. If big aircraft doing awesome stuff is what you like, this is it.

OMPRA Racing Events

The Oregon Miniature Pylon Racing Association holds three racing events at our field each year for several classes of Quickie 500 type racers. OMPRA hosts a series of races in southern Oregon, starting at our field in May and ending with the finals in September, again at our field. OMPRA also hosts the North/South Quickie Shootout pitting racers from California against Oregon’s finest. Many of our club members race, and lots of helpers are needed to run the events. Club members are encouraged to volunteer.

Float Fly-Ins

Once or twice a year we have a float fly at nearby Agate Lake. These are noncompetitive events open to any type of model that can operate from the water. Special frequency control procedures are used during our float fly-ins to avoid any possible interference with models flying at the regular field.

Past Club Events

In the past, the Rogue Eagles have displayed and/or flown models at community events like the Medford Airshow, the Ashland EAA Fly-In, the Lion’s Club Mother’s Day event in Sam’s Valley, and the Fourth of July Celebration in Central Point. We’ve displayed models at the Rogue Valley Mall and to a number of local schools, scout groups, and other organizations. The club has also sponsored pattern contests, fun-scale contests, and fun-fly's.

New Events

Any member can organize a new club event. You don’t necessarily need a Contest Director (CD) license to run an event at our field - we have plenty of CDs who can help with paperwork if necessary. The board of directors will usually help with financing, our events coordinator can help set a date to avoid conflicts, but it’s you who must serve as the "spark plug". You will have to organize the event, advertise it, arrange workers, and run it. If you have an idea for a new event or want the club to participate in a community event, bring it up with a club officer so it can be discussed at the next board meeting.

Section D: Club History

Club History

The Rogue Eagles Radio Control Club was initially formed in 1964 by Bob Hawkins, a present member of our club, Dick Wickline, presently Associate Vice President of District Xl of the Academy of Model Aeronautics consisting of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington and Ralph Witt, who was using a corner of his bicycle shop for model aircraft supplies. In 1965 the club had grown to six or seven members, who were flying off the race track located at the North Ashland interchange. In 1966 the membership had increased to about twelve members, so the club decided to charter the club with the Academy of Model Aeronautics, which, at the present time, has over 130, 000 members. As a chartered club with the A.M.A. which is a division of the National Aeronautics Association and is the U.S. aeromodeling representative of the Federation Aeronautique lnternationale headquartered in France, the club became affiliated with other model clubs throughout the United States and other clubs from most continents of the world.   The A.M.A. and the F.A.I. establishes the rules by which contests are conducted, safety rules and procedures, and sanctions the contests conducted by the clubs. Through this affiliation, contact is made not only with other clubs in the U.S.A, but throughout the world.   In addition, A.M.A. provides liability insurance covering use of model aircraft. In 1967 the club found a flying site out Avenue G in White City. This area provided a runway 600 feet by about 120 feet wide, all dirt. This area was just inside the radius of the Medford Airport tower area, however no conflict was encountered, and the club used this site from 1967-l 975.

During the time the club was using the Avenue G area, it was seeking a more permanent place for flying. In 1970, Mrs. Nixon, wife of then President Nixon, turned over 426 acres of Federal land to Jackson County for use as a sports park. A committee of potential users of the sports park was formed, of which the club was one. Initial plans stated that our field was to be prepared and completed in 1977. Because of conflict between our flying activities and other planned facilities in the immediate sports park area, the club was asked to give up our plans for inclusion in the immediate sports park area, and asked to use the area, which we now use at Agate Field. This move provided a benefit for the club, as the facility at Agate Field was available for use by 1975. Jackson County provided the asphalt runway which we now use. Many other improvements were planned by Jackson County for the field area, however they did not come about, due to lack of the necessary funds. Since that time the Agate Field area has been maintained and improved by the Rogue Eagles.

During the period 1975 to 1978 the club experienced moderate growth in membership, however considerable effort was expended by the members in the improvement of Agate Field. For example, the shelter was constructed, and the parking area improved. From 1978 to 1981 increasing growth resulted in a membership of approximately fifty, 15 to 25 of whom were active flyers. During this period there was an increased interest in the building and flying of quarter scale aircraft with a wing span of 80" inches or more. Larger engines were being used, most of them converted chain saw engines. From 1981 to 1983 the club experienced increasing interest by family members in the activities of the club. We also experienced increasing interest by teenagers in Radio Controlled Model Aircraft. Interest in large scale aircraft continued to increase, and pylon racing using small three channel aircraft became popular.

During 1984 and 1985 the club became interested in Pattern Flying, which together with Pylon Racing resulted in increased coordination and competitions with other clubs throughout the western states. Increasing interest by the public in viewing flying events, much of which was created by the clubs participation in the Medford Air Show, and other local activities, resulted in the need for the construction of bleachers for seating at Agate Field. The club members erected the present bleachers at the field. As a result of the increasing interest of teenagers in the club activities, our first teenage Vice President was elected in 1985. In 1985 the "Hobby Tree", hobby shop of Medford, established a perpetual trophy to be awarded each year to the club member who, in the opinion of the membership, contributed the most to the club each year.

The years 1986 to 1988 resulted in rapid growth in membership. Our first female President was elected, signifying the increasing interest of ladies in the club activities.   During these years continuing improvement to Agate Field was being accomplished by the club. A major project was the construction of a new entrance road, and the removal of the old road at the approach to the runway, resulting in much improved safety and flight operations.

During 1993 the club entered into a 10-year lease agreement with Jackson County for Agate Field. This agreement provides us with greater control of field operations and insures that the field will remain available for club members in the future. The lease agreement requires the club to maintain the field and make certain minimum investments in labor or material each year. Since we’ve done this over the years anyway, this agreement is to both the county’s and club’s advantage.

Over the years the club has put on many flying activities for members of the club, such as fun fly's, building contests, flying instruction, float fly's on Agate Lake etc. in addition to the activities listed previously under the purposes of the club. In addition the club has put on many non-flying activities in which all family members can participate, such as barbecues, potlucks, Christmas dinners etc. The Rogue Eagles Radio Control Club has continually grown over the years since it’s establishment until it reached a membership of over one hundred members, not including the families of our members who participate in the activities of the club.

Section E:

CLUB RULES

In addition to the AMA rules, these rules

Have been adopted by the Rogue Eagles

R/C Club for use at this facility.

1. All flyers must be CURRENT members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics.

2. If you are not a member of the Rogue Eagles R/C Club please deposit $3.00 day use fee in the YELLOW stand pipe by the flag pole.

3. Use the appropriate frequency pin and DO NOT FLY if the pin is not available.

4. A MAXIMUM of 5 aircraft in the air at any time. THIS INCLUDES HELICOPTERS AND ELECTRICS.

5. Carry your aircraft from the pit area to the taxi line or in the case Of large scale aircraft have physical control over the aircraft until

reaching the taxi line.

6. Fly ONLY from DESIGNATED pilot stations. There is NO launching Of ANY SIZE OR TYPE of aircraft from behind the FLIGHT LINE.

7. Landing aircraft have the right of way at ALL TIMES.

8. DO NOT fly behind (south) of the flight line over spectators, pit area or parking areas.

9. Stop your engine(s) before bringing aircraft back to pit area. 10. Do prolonged engine run-ups at the run-up stand.

11. ALL FIRST FLIGHT aircraft will be a single aircraft flight. All other aircraft will be grounded for the duration of the flight.

12. ALL engines over 0.10 MUST have effective mufflers (less than92 dB at 3 meters)

13. ALL aircraft MUST fly on the NORTH side of the runway except for landings, takeoffs, dead sticks, touch and go's or low passes, ALL of which MUST be announced LOUDLY by the pilot.

14. ALL 3D flying will be done on the far side of the runway leaving the runway flight path clear for landing and takeoffs.

15. Unsupervised children and pets are not allowed on the flight line or in the pit area.

Transmitter Impound Rules for Agate

Skyways

1. All transmitters must have a frequency pin attached to the antenna denoting the transmitter's frequency.

2. Upon arrival at the field, check your transmitter to be sure it is OFF and place it in the impound area.

3. Before removing your transmitter from the impound box, check to see if the

pin for your frequency is on the frequency board. IF IT IS NOT, DO NOT REMOVE

YOUR TRANSMITTER FROM IMPOUND.

4. If the pin for your frequency is on the frequency board, remove it and place it on your transmitter's antenna.

5. BEFORE turning on your transmitter visually check to see if anyone is in the air on your frequency. Announce your frequency LOUDLY.

6. After each flight MAKE SURE your transmitter is OFF and place pin back on frequency board and return your transmitter to impound.

7. Don't hog the frequency pin-give other people on your frequency a chance to fly also.

8. You are responsible to pay for any damage caused if you turn on while someone else has the frequency pin or if you put your transmitter into impound without turning it off.

Section F AMA Safety Code

www.modelaircraft.org

Academy of Model Aeronautics

5161 East Memorial Drive

Muncie, Indiana 47302

(765) 287-1256 - Business

(765) 289-4248 - Fax

(800) 435-9262 - Membership Services

http://www.modelaircrafl.org

2009 INSURANCE SUMMARY - THE FACTS ABOUT AMA'S INSURANCE-

For Individual Members

All incidents need to be reported to AMA immediately!

Commercial General Liability Coverage (Effective March 31, 2009)

• AMA Liability Protection applies to bodily injury or property damage caused by an AMA member. Any AMA
member who causes an accident resulting in an injury must report that accident immediately to AMA HQ.

• Applies to accidents arising from the operation of model aircraft, rockets, cars and boats, in accordance
with the AMA NATIONAL Safety Code(s).

• The per occurrence limit of coverage available by this policy is $2,500,000 involving bodily injury and/or
property damage. These limits are for claims occurring during the policy period. Coverage is provided only for
accidents arising from the model activities.

• Failure to comply with the AMA Safety Code may endanger insurance coverage.

• A separate policy covers participation in FAI events outside of the United States and Canada. This policy has
a $1,000,000 limit.

• There is no coverage for injury to a member to his own family (Household and Relative(s) living in the
member's household) for claims or suits.

• The policy does NOT cover business pursuits; that is any activity that generates income for a member beyond
reimbursement of expenses, except this business pursuit exclusion does not apply to individual members
providing modeling instructions for pay to AMA members.

• AMA insurance is "excess" to any other applicable coverage, such as homeowner's.

• Has a $250.00 deductible (property damage only), which is the responsibility of the AMA member causing the
accident.

Accident/Medical Coverage (Effective January 1, 2009)

The Accident/Medical coverage applies to injuries while engaged in model operations regardless of who causes the accident. It reimburses an AMA member in accordance with policy terms and conditions for only medical expenses (also the beneficiary for loss of life) incurred within 52 weeks of the accident. The Accident/Medical coverage works as follows:

• Provides up to $25,000 for medical expenses and $10,000 for dismemberment or death.

• Insures AMA member directly - does not require claim action by another person.

• Pays for eligible expenses upon submission of bills or other documents certifying cost of treatment and that
injury was caused by model operations.

• Reimburses medical expenses only after submission to any other health plan, including Medicare.

• Has a $750.00 deductible.

Fire, Vandalism, and Theft Coverage (Effective January 1, 2009)

• Provides up to $1,000 for loss of aircraft models and accessories, including RC equipment. All theft loss
claims must be accompanied by a police report. NOTE: Theft has to occur from a locked vehicle or
residential dwelling. There must be physical evidence of violent forcible entry.

• Has a $100.00 deductible.

• Is "excess" to any other applicable coverage, such as homeowner's.

Please call (765) 287-1256 (Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm EST) for claim forms and filing procedures.

To report an incident involving serious injuries after hours or on weekends please call (765) 749-9210 or 212-0793.

This information is merely a brief summary. Complete details of coverage(s), reporting periods, and exceptions are contained in master policies on file at AMA HQ, available for $5.00 per policy for handling and postage. The policies are also available at www.modelaircraft.org/documents.aspx, documents #500-L, 500-LA, 500-M and 500-N.

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Section G: Flight Level Achievement Program

FLIGHT LEVEL ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM

The purpose of the flight level achievement program is to stimulate club members too try too improve their flying proficiency by advancing through multiple skill levels. Each level is increasingly difficult. Only a few members have completed all four levels. Every member is encouraged to participate in the program. If you have already soloed you should be able to complete Level I. You must be a Level II to participate in any of the clubs public performances such as our air show.

For Levels I and II a pilot needs any TWO club members to witness the maneuvers and verify their completion. Levels III and IV require verification by TWO members with Level III or IV status.

LEVEL I - Solo

All maneuvers must be completed during ONE flight.

Required Maneuvers:

Taxi (Two 90 degree turns then stop)

Takeoff Procedure Turn (90 degree turn to right followed by 270" turn to left to line back up with runway)

Horizontal Figure Eight

Landing

Reward: Level I Badge

LEVEL II Sportsman

All maneuvers must be completed on the same day

Required Maneuvers:

720 degree turn around a fixed point (left or right)

Two landings (One from each end of the runway using left and right hand patterns)

Dead stick landing

Complete any (4) four of the following:

Stall turn (from either direction)

Straight inverted flight

Split S turn

Immelmann turn

Three turn spin

One horizontal roll

Reward: Level II Badge

LEVEL III Advanced

Events completed must be witnessed by two level 3 or 4 club members, but do not have to be on the same day as the maneuvers.

Required Maneuvers:

Side-Slip to a landing

720 degree turn inverted around a fixed point (left or right)

Horizontal figure eight, Inverted

Complete any four of the following:

Twenty minute endurance flight

Three outside loops

Double stall turn

Double Immelmann turn

Knife-Edge flight

Spot landing

Fly in one of the following AMA events:

Pylon Race

Fun-Fly (3 or more events)

Novice Pattern

Float Fly (Enter all events)

Helicopter (Enter all events)

Reward: Level III Badge

LEVEL IV EXPERT

Complete required events when started, but not all are required on the same day as maneuvers. Maneuvers must be completed with precision befitting an expert classification. MUST be witnessed by two LEVEL IV club members.

Required Maneuvers:

Takeoff

Non-Rolling Figure M

Cuban Eight

Four-Point Roll

Three Reverse Outside Loops

Eight-Point Roll

Reverse Knife-Edge Flight

Landing Perfection

Fly in one of the following AMA events

Pylon Race

Pattern (Advanced or Expert class)

Helicopter (Advanced or Expert)

Fun Fly ( Enter all events)

I.M.A.C.

Fly in a Rogue Eagles Air Show demonstrating five extraordinary maneuvers or gimmicks using one of the following types of aircraft:

Airplane (Scale or non-scale)

Helicopter (Scale or non-scale)

Sailplane or powered glider

Any type of home made aircraft

NOMINATED BY A LEVEL IV MEMBER AND VOTED ON BY MEMBERSHIP AT A CLUB MEETING

Reward: Level IV Badge

Section H Constitution and Bylaws

Rogue Eagles R/C Club

Constitution and Bylaws (2010)

(REVISION)

CONSTITUTION

Article I - NAME

The name of this club is the Rogue Eagles Radio Control Club. The club is a mutual benefit, non-profit corporation organized under the State of Oregon Nonprofit Corporation Act.

Article II - PURPOSE AND FUNCTION

Section 1

The objective of this club shall be to promote model building and flying in the Rogue Valley, and to endorse and support the established policies of the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA) in continued advancement of model aviation.

Section 2

All special or local activities of the Rogue Eagles R/C Club shall conform to the policies of the Academy of Model Aeronautics, and to the regulations of that organization governing model aircraft activities.

Article III - MEMBERSHIP

Section 1

All persons shall be eligible for Open, Junior, Family or Associate membership in Rogue Eagles R/C Club provided they meet the qualifications prescribed by the Rogue Eagles R/C Club and by the AMA. These qualifications follow.

Section 2

Members sixteen years of age or over are classified as Open Members. Members less than 16 years old are classified as Junior Members.

Section 3

Persons supporting and active in club activities but not engaged in flying activities are eligible to become Associate Members of the Rogue Eagles R/C Club.

Section 4

Open and Junior Members must be current paid-up members of the Rogue Eagles and AMA and follow all Rogue Eagles and AMA rules.



Section 5

Associate Members of the Rogue Eagles do not have to belong to the AMA. Associate members are not eligible to vote on any flying field or flying activities, but will be eligible to vote on other club activities.

Section 6

Associate Members are not eligible to be elected officers, board members at large, or any position pertaining to flying.

Section 7

Family Membership means husband, spouse, and children. All members must be AMA members in good standing.

BYLAWS Article I - OFFICERS

Section 1

The officers of the Rogue Eagles R/C Club shall be:

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Section 2

The Board of Directors shall consist of:

The Officers of Article I, Section 1

Events Coordinator

Safety Coordinator

Editor of the Newsletter

Public Relations Officer

Three Board Members at Large

All eleven board members listed above shall be voting members. President will

vote only in the event of a tie vote.

Section 3

To be President of the Rogue Eagles R/C Club a member must have been an active member for three full years.

Article II - DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1

The president shall preside at all meetings of the club and shall act as the spokesperson for the club in all matters pertaining to its activities.

Section 2

The Vice President shall assist the President and act for the President when the President is unable to serve.

Section 3

The Secretary shall keep the minutes and attendance roll of all club meetings. The Secretary shall provide an official book of minutes for this purpose, and also keep records of all correspondence relating to club activities.

Section 4

The Treasurer shall collect all monies due, and shall keep a record of monies received and monies disbursed as authorized by the Board of Directors.

                                 Section 5

The Board of Directors will have the authority to exercise any expenditure(s) not to exceed $300.00 over and above normal expenses within any regular month's business; provided these expenditures are approved by a simple majority vote of the voting Board members (of at least a quorum).

                                Section 6

Any event that may exceed $300.00 in expenditures will be at the discretion of the Contest Director/Event Organizer. However, such anticipated expenses over $300.00 must be approved by the Board of Directors at least 30 days in advance of the event

Article III - TERMS OF OFFICE

Section 1

All Officers and Board members of the Rogue Eagles R/C club shall serve a two-year term beginning January after election or appointment.

Section 2

Nomination for officers shall be held at the regular meetings in October and November of an election year, and shall be made by club members. Election of officers will be held at the regular meeting in November.

Section 3

The Events Coordinator, Newsletter Editor, Safety Coordinator and Public Relations Officer shall be appointed at the first general meeting in January.

Section 4

The three Board Members at Large shall be elected from the open membership at the January general meeting.

Article IV-VACANCIES

Section 1

A vacancy in any office shall be filled by appointment of a club member, and such appointee shall serve until the end of the term for which the predecessor was selected.

Article V-MEETINGS

Section 1

Regular meetings shall be held the second Tuesday of each month (except December) beginning at approximately 7:00 PM. Special meetings of the club shall be at any convenient time upon call by the President, and/or three club members. The call must be issued at least three days in advance of the meeting date set, and shall name the time and place of the meeting.

Section 2

The meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held on the fourth Tuesday of each month (except December) beginning at approximately 7:00 PM. All Board meetings shall be open to ALL club members.

Section 3

In the event of a tie vote, the President shall cast the deciding vote.

Section 4

The Board of Directors shall not be held personally liable for the debts, liabilities, or other obligations of the Rogue Eagles R/C Club.

section 5

Club expenditures up to $2500.00 may be made at any GENERAL meeting by MAJORITY vote of those members present at that meeting. Any amount exceeding Twenty Five Hundred dollars requires notification of all club members and a vote per SECTION 1 ARTICLE XI.

Article VI - REGULAR BUSINESS

Section 1

All regular business affairs and enterprises conducted by the club shall be directed by the board, and conducted under Robert's Rules of Order.

Section 2

The regular meeting agenda will be:

1. The President shall bring the meeting to order.

2.            Roll call and introduction of visitors.

3.            Reading and correction of minutes.

4.            Board meeting report.

5.            Treasurer's report

6.            Old Business.

7.            Committee reports if necessary.

8.            New Business.

9.            Announcements.

10.    Entertainment

a.     Presentations

b.     Presentations of projects

Article VII - DUES AND FEES

Section 1

The annual dues of the club shall be established by vote of the club membership, and will be due by the first regular meeting each January. Dues will be established for four categories of membership: Family Membership, Open Individual Membership, Junior Membership and Associate Membership. Annual membership dues are as follows: Family membership will be $60.00. Open membership will be $50.00, Junior membership under 16 year of age for the first year will be waived by the club and AMA dues will be paid by the club. After the first year of membership it will be the junior members responsibility to pay the AMA their yearly fees for junior membership and the club membership of $1.00. Associate membership will be $20.00. New members will be charged an additional processing fee of $25.00.

Section 2

No special assessment shall be levied upon the club membership at any time, except by vote of 2/3 of the entire membership.

Section 3

Current renewing members must show proof of AMA membership to be accepted for membership for the calendar year.

Section 4

Upon application for new membership, the applicant may pay the initial AMA dues to the Treasurer and the AMA dues and application will be immediately forwarded to AMA headquarters; or the new applicant must show proof of current AMA membership.

Section 5

Membership is good for one calendar year. Dues collected from current members after October 31^st shall be considered paid in full for the following calendar year provided proof of AMA membership is provided.

Section 6

Life membership will only be given to existing paid up members of the club and the AMA, who have performed exemplary tasks and/or service to the club and shall be voted on by the membership. Members who are prepared to pay $1500.00 up front may purchase a life membership with the understanding that AMA membership must be maintained throughout, or life membership will be terminated WITHOUT REFUND. NO REFUNDS WILL BE MADE ON A LIFE MEMBERSHIP AFTER (90) NINTY DAYS FROM DATE OF RECIEPT OF PAYMENT.

Article VIII - SPECIAL FUNDS

Section 1

The Treasurer is authorized to receive contributions or specially obtained funds from any individual or institution for club use.

Article IX - BEHAVIOR AT FIELD

Section 1

All pilots at Agate field must abide by all AMA and Rogue Eagles safety rules at all times.

Section 2

Any pilot violating any rules should be warned by the club safety officer or by any (2) two club members. Continued infraction of rules shall be cause for expulsion from the field and/or termination of club membership, depending on the severity of, and frequency of said rule violation.

Section 3

At any event, the contest director (CD) is in total control, including enforcement of rules specific to the event. If rules are broken and/or behavior of any participant or pilot is unacceptable and/or reflects negatively on the Rogue Eagles Club, the CD shall take appropriate action including but not limited to expulsion of the offender(s) from the flying site and possible membership termination by a vote of the Board".

Article    - COMMITTEES

Section 1

The function of the Board is to conduct business and disbursement of funds to conduct club activities and business. It shall also initiate substantive matters to be brought before the membership in accordance with the club Constitution and Bylaws.

Section 2

The responsible directorship for the standing committees; i.e. Maintenance, Safety, etc. shall be appointed by the President to serve during the President's

term of office. Additional special committees as required may be named from time to time by the President.

Article XI - AMENDMENTS

Section 1

1. Amendments may be made to this constitution and the bylaws at any general
meeting of the club, provided the majority vote is 2/3 of the votes cast in the
affirmative by the active membership. Proposed changes will be published in the
club newsletter at least 30 days prior to the scheduled vote tally at the General
Membership meeting, together with a ballot for mail-in absentee voting.

2.     Any club member in good standing may propose changes to the Constitution
and or By-Laws by presenting the proposal in writing and explaining the rationale
at a scheduled club meeting.

Article XII - CLUB DISSOLUTION

Section 1

If at any time the Rogue Eagles R/C Club should cease to operate as a club and be dissolved, any club funds will be used to pay off all debts. Thereafter, any money and assets that are left shall be awarded as a donation to a nonprofit, Rogue Valley, youth organization, as designated by the club members before discontinuance of the club.

Section I                         Duties for Club Officers

DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT

1.   The president is responsible for conducting all meetings in accordance with ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER and presiding over said meetings.

2.   He or She is the contact point for the club with the County, City, Parks or any other organization involved in the day to day operation of the Rogue Eagles.

3.   He or She is the spokesperson for the club in all matters pertaining to its activities. 4. He or She will be included as a signatory on the checking account for the club.

DUTIES OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

1.    It will be the responsibility of the acting Vice President to assume the duties of

the President in his absence -1. E. manage the monthly meetings and board meetings, take over any activities he has planned or arranged for their completion.

2.       Maintain a current and up to date inventory of the club's equipment and their

locations.

3.   He or She is also responsible for the cleaning of and stocking of the bathroom

facilities at the field and at all events.

DUTIES OF THE CLUB SECRETARY

1.   The Secretary should attend all schedule club meetings and make a record of the proceedings for the purpose of producing official minutes that are to be presented by the next scheduled meeting. A list of attendees to each meeting will be taken and associated with the minutes of that meeting.

2.   In the event that the Secretary is unable to attend a meeting then he or she will make every effort to find a substitute individual to act as Secretary for that

meeting

3.   Keep records of all correspondence related to club business and activities, including all meeting minutes both general and board.

4.   Prepare correspondence as required for distribution to club members and or other

organizations.

DUTIES OF THE TREASURER

A. Change of President/Treasurer

1.   New President and Treasurer and other officers authorized to sign checks, go to
Credit Union with minutes of meeting listing them as new officers and complete new

signature cards and other info required by Credit Union. CU address is 1123 Royal

Avenue, Medford, OR.

B. Know the By-laws

1. regarding maximum expenditures for events, when club membership must approve

expenditures, etc.

C. Incomes

1. Deposit all incomes on a timely basis.

2. Enter in the check book. 3. Enter in the electronic version such as Quicken or Quick Books.

4. In a binder, keep a voucher of all incomes itemized by type of income and cash or check including transaction slips received from banks.

D. Expenditures

1. Issue checks for all legitimate expenses. Send check to vendor as needed.

2.   Get proof of expenditures from whoever is asking for money, such as invoices,

customer copy of receipts, customer copy of statements, etc.

3. Enter in the electronic version.

4. Make up a voucher for each expense and keep in voucher binder with income

vouchers. Keep vouchers in chronological order. Many invoices, customer copies of

statements, etc. can be used as vouchers as long as the Treasurer notes thereon the date

check issued, amount of check, to whom issued and check number. All of which will

match checkbook entry.

E. List of Members

1. Establish a member list using a suitable computer program with widespread acceptance such as Microsoft Excel. Include last name, first name, address, city, state zip,

phone number, AMA number, e-mail, and a column indicating how current the number is, plus any other information deemed necessary.

2. Prior to the first meeting of the year, make up a name sticker for each member paid up
for the last year. Stickers include name, AMA number, and expiration date. As members

renew at the first meeting, these stickers are placed on their Rogue Eagles membership

cards.

3. As new members join the club or previous members renew, the member list is updated
as needed. For new members, a sticker is prepared, placed on a membership card and

then the card is sent to the new member. For members that renew after the first meeting, send their stickers to them and they will attach it to their membership card.

4. Purchase new membership cards as needed.

5. Send updated member list on a monthly basis to the President, the Secretary, and the Newsletter Editor. Send club member list to others as requested and authorized.

F. Mailbox

1. Check mail at least weekly, if not more frequently, or make other arrangements to get the mail from the club's mailbox in Medford. Distribute mail to club officers as needed.

2. Pay mail box rental fee in a timely manner.

G. Monthly Meetings

1. Prepare various financial reports as requested and/or required by board members or

the club's tax free status.

    2. Participate in club activities such as several events, work parties, etc. 3. Pay meeting place rent as required by contract.

PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER

1. Prepare or edit organizational publications for internal and external audiences, including club newsletters and AMA releases.

2. Respond to requests for information from the media (with the board approval) or designate another appropriate spokesperson of information source.

3. Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with representatives of the community, partners, club members, and public interest groups.

4. Plan and direct development and communication of informational programs to maintain favorable public perceptions of Rogue Eagles' accomplishments and agenda.

5. Confer with the board of directors to produce or coordinate production of advertisements and promotions.

6.           Arrange public awareness through media releases for club appearances, school
lectures, club contests or exhibits for Rogue Eagles to increase awareness and to promote

goodwill.

7. Confer with other club members to identify trends and key group interests and

concerns or to provide advice on public relations/media opportunities.

8. Consult with board of directors and members to arrange promotional campaigns in all types of media for club events, club accomplishments and community goodwill

programs.

9. Coach members in effective communication with the public and with media as it relates to club specific media opportunities.

10. Prepare and deliver speeches to further public relations objectives.

11.       Partner with non-profit organizations for club events, media exposure and

community goodwill.

12.       Partner with newsletter editor for editorial content, story idea's and general

membership awareness of events.

FIELD MAINTENANCE OFFICERS DUTIES

A. Maintenance Schedule (weekly)

1. As necessary, pick up trash and deposit in trash receptacles, (paper, plastics, aircraft

parts, cigarette butts, etc. )

2. Check toilets for cleanliness. Replenish toilet paper as needed

3. Mow high grass and weeds as needed on landing approach areas, infield, launch pads,

and edges of airstrip.

4. Check for hazardous conditions which may impair the safety of the club members and

or the public at large.

B. Maintenance Schedule (annually)

1. Inspect all structures to determine necessary repair. ( schedule for repair and or

replacement)

2. Check all tables for loose bolts of broken benches and schedule for repair if necessary.

3. Inspect and repair bleachers as needed. 4. Apply pre-emergent and weed killer to all areas to remain clear of weeds and grass.

5. Inspect perimeter fence lines for breaks, loose parts, sagging, etc. Repair as necessary.

6. Inspect airstrip surface for defects such as cracks, settlement or unusual raised areas.

7. Inspect all signs including entrance, drive, staging, and observation areas, etc. Repair

and repaint as necessary. ( This is important for liability reasons.)

EVENT COORDINATOR DUTIES

1. At the Board meeting in October, set up the dates for the event calendar for the club

for the following year.

2. Check with all the clubs with in 200 miles of our club to see that we do not have any

doubles, (No other events on the same weekend) if possible.

3. Most of the events have the same dates year after year, the Event Coordinator must

check and find out for sure.

4. If the Event Coordinator finds a problem with an event, then they must see if the CD

(Contest Director) of that event can change his dates. Sometimes, if you know soon enough, the problem can be fixed. If not, do not worry, there will be doubles and that is

all there is to it.

WEB MASTER DUTIES

1. Keep the website up to date at all times.

2. The photo section - change the pictures at least once a month to keep up with club

members projects.

3. The news letter needs to be put on the web page as soon as you get it.

4. Web Masters should be at all the club meetings and board meetings.

5. Web Masters should be at all the fly-ins at our field.

6. Web Masters should look for things that they think would be good to put on the web

page (Model Related ONLY).