Article I: Name and purpose.

1. This Chapter of the Navy Cryptologic Veterans Association (NCVA) shall hereinafter be known as the FLORIDA CHAPTER NCVA, a non-profit fraternal organization.

2. The purpose of this Chapter is to:

a. Engender the camaraderie, pride and fellowship established while serving on active duty in the Cryptologic community;
b. Provide fraternal, social and/or recreational activities at the discretion of the membership;
c. Voice the concerns of the Chapter membership to National NCVA.

Article II: Membership.

1. Regular Membership

This Chapter will NOT serve in lieu of National NCVA, but rather as an affiliate or extension thereto; therefore, Regular Membership in this Chapter requires National NCVA membership as a prerequisite. Only Regular Members may vote on issues and hold office.

2. Associate Membership

National NCVA recognized Associate Members may likewise serve as Associate Members of this Chapter. Non-Florida resident NCVA members wishing to affiliate with the Florida Chapter NCVA may do so as Associate Members. Associate Membership is precluded from holding office in this Chapter and renders such ineligible from voting on issues.

3. Social Membership

Spouses (including spouses of deceased Regular Members or Associate Members).

4. Honorary Membership

Honorary Membership shall be appointed by a majority vote from the Board of Officers. Nominations for honorary membership may be made by the Board of Officers or by individuals who are Regular Members.

5. Of those categories of membership above, only Regular Membership must meet the Florida residency requirement.

Article III: Dues

1. Only Regular Members are assessed dues on an annual basis that cover the period July 1 to June 30 of the following year. Any changes in dues from the initial $5.00 annual dues established on April 15, 1989 must be approved by a majority of those Regular Members present at the semi-annual meeting at which such change may be proposed.

2. The Treasurer shall maintain an accounting of such assessed dues and deposit same into the Chapter checking account.

3. Dues will be used to support the administrative functions of the Chapter. Any expenditure will be recorded by the Treasurer.

4. Disbursements of funds for other than Chapter administration requires unanimous approval of the Board of Officers.

5. When Florida Chapter NCVA account reaches $1000.00 on January 1 of any year, excess over $1000.00 will be used to subsidize the Spring Affair.

6. Effective April 25, 1998, as approved by the Regular Membership during the 1998 annual Business Meeting, Regular members may pay dues in advance at the rate of $12.00 for the three years or they may pay dues at the rate of $5.00 annually.

Article IV: Officers

1. The Board of Officers will consist of a President (elected annually), First Vice President (elected annually), Second Vice President (elected annually), Secretary (elected every three years) and a Treasurer (elected every three years).

Article V: Meetings

1. Meetings of the Board of Officers will be at the discretion of the President.

2. General Regular Membership meetings will be held annually in the spring.

Article VI: Duties of Officers

1. The president is the host for those meetings held during his/her term of office and as such will preside. He may not be re-elected to office consecutively (succeed himself/herself).

2. First Vice President shall serve in the capacity of President in the President s absence. He may not be re-elected to office consecutively (succeed himself/herself) in the capacity of First Vice President.

3. Second Vice President shall serve in the capacity of First Vice President
or President in the absence of those officers (to serve as President only
when both the President and First Vice President are unable to do so). He
may not be re-elected to office consecutively (succeed himself/herself) in
the capacity of Second Vice President.

4. The Secretary shall maintain the minutes, initiate membership correspondence as directed by the President. Such correspondence may also include reunion schedules, letters, or cards of condolence and overall organizational correspondence. Secretary will also be designated the second signatory for the chapters checking/savings account.

5. The Treasurer shall maintain the financial records {including the checking/savings account) and is the primary signatory for such. Additionally, the Treasurer shall cause the Secretary to generate annual
dues notices.

Article VII: Elections

1. Elections will be held at the spring annual meeting with the President, First Vice President, and Second Vice President being elected for a one-year term. They are not eligible to succeed to their respective offices. The Secretary and Treasurer shall be elected every three years (a three-year term) (i.e., elected Spring 1989, term expires Spring 1992).

Article VIII: Bylaws Amendments

1, Amendments to these Bylaws must be approved by 51% of the polled Regular Members in attendance at the semi-annual meeting at which time the amendment/s are proposed.