ARTICLE I: NAME & PURPOSE

1. NAME
   The name of this team is Rocket City REACT. Our team ID number assigned by REACT International, Inc. is 6285.

2. ORGANIZATION TYPE
   This team is a non-profit organization composed exclusively of unpaid volunteers from our community.

3. NATIONAL AFFILIATION
   This team is affiliated with REACT International, Inc. 

4. OPERATIONAL AREA
   This team is located in Huntsville, AL and operates primarily within Madison County, AL.

5. PURPOSE
   This team performs the following functions in our community:

   1. Utilize radio communication to serve the needs of our residents, local government, and emergency agencies.

   2. Assist other volunteer organizations in their respective missions to serve our community.

   3. Provide for and encourage team member participation in training opportunities for severe weather and emergency preparedness/response.

   4. Help educate residents on the fun and usefulness of radio communication, both as a hobby and for emergency situations where other forms of communication may be unavailable.

6. VISION
   Be a contributor to our community's safety and security while keeping people connected in both good and difficult times.

7. MISSION
   We are driven to work hand-in-hand with local leaders, emergency professionals, volunteer organizations, and the public to fill any communication gaps that arise.

ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP & DUES

1. ELIGIBILITY

   1. Membership is open to all residents of Madison County, AL and bordering counties.

   2. Membership requires annual payment of dues and liability insurance as defined by REACT International, Inc.

   3. Every member is required to hold an active GMRS license, either in their name or one shared with their family. A simple FCC application is available online to obtain a license for 10 years (renewable). No exam is required.

   4. Members are encouraged to have or obtain an amateur radio license but such a license is not required for team membership.

2. PROFESSIONALISM

   1. Members are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and respect for themselves, the team, government agencies, other volunteer organizations, and residents of our community.

   2. Members should exhibit a positive, cooperative, can-do attitude with themselves, the team, government agencies, other volunteer organizations, and residents of our community.

   3. Negativity, rudeness, partisan politics, subversive agendas, and any form of prejudice, discrimination or disrespect are not welcome and will not be tolerated.

3. DUES & LIABILITY INSURANCE

   1. Each member pays dues and a liability insurance fee annually as defined by REACT International, Inc. All of this goes straight to REACT International, Inc.

   2. As of 2024, annual dues are $35/member with an additional $12/member for liability insurance. These amounts may change in the future and any such changes will be communicated to the team in writing prior to membership renewal at the end of each year.

   3. This team does not collect any additional dues or fees beyond those stated above. Tax-deductible donations are appreciated to help cover operational cost of the team's GMRS repeater and any other team-related expenses on behalf of the team or members.

4. RENEWAL

   1. Members must renew their team membership annually.

   2. Renewals are due in December in order to meet the REACT International, Inc. deadline of December 31.

   3. Renewals not received in December will lead to automatic membership termination by January 1 except when alternate arrangements have been made with the President.

5. GOOD STANDING
   A team member is considered in good standing if:

   1. They are current on their dues and liability insurance fees.

   2. They make a good effort to participate in team goals and activities.

   3. They have not been found in violation of the Constitution and By-Laws or any other publicized team policies and procedures.

6. RESIGNATION

   1. A team member can voluntarily resign their team membership at any time.

   2. Former team members cannot continue to promote themselves as part of the team, including the display and use of any ID cards, badges, patches, or other media/material that includes the team name or logo.

   3. Upon resignation, no refunds of membership dues or liability insurance fees will be made.

7. TERMINATION

   1. The President will advise a team member in writing if they are not in good standing to avoid any further violations.

   2. For a team member consistently not in good standing, the President will advise them in writing that their team membership has been terminated. No refunds of membership dues or liability insurance fees will be made.

ARTICLE III: BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1. FORMATION

   1. Initial formation of the Board will be performed by the team founder and will consist of the team founder along with other charter team members at the time of team charter approval by REACT International, Inc.

   2. The Board of Directors must consist of at least 3 active team members in good standing.

2. TERM

   1. There are no set term limits for Board members.

   2. To fill a voluntary resignation by any Board member, the remaining Board members must select and approve a new candidate from the team membership by unanimous vote in a special Board meeting called for that purpose.

   3. In the unlikely event that a Board member must be involuntarily removed from their position, the other Board members can do so with a unanimous vote in a special Board meeting called for that purpose. During the same special meeting, the Board must then select and approve a replacement by unanimous vote.

3. DUTIES

   1. The Board of Directors will oversee team operations and team officers to ensure adherence to the Constitution and By-Laws.

   2. The Board of Directors can make suggestions to the team officers with regard to team activities and policy, but in general will leave daily team management to the officers.

   3. The Board of Directors can, under extreme circumstances, overrule decisions made by the officers and/or team by unanimous vote in a special Board meeting called for that purpose.

ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS

1. OFFICERS

   1. The team will have officers for President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer.

   2. While not an officer position, the team will have a Webmaster appointed by the Board of Directors to handle all operations and maintenance for the team's website and domain name.

2. ELIGIBILITY
   Any team member 21 years of age or older and in good standing for at least 12 months can run as a candidate for any office in a general election.

3. GENERAL ELECTION

   1. Any team member in good standing can nominate a candidate for any office, including themselves.

   2. All nominations must be made during the November team meeting.

   3. A general election will be held by online ballot in December.

   4. Each officer will be elected by a majority vote from team members in good standing.

   5. If no new candidates are nominated for an office, the incumbent officer will automatically continue his/her term for another year.

   6. If no votes are submitted for a given office, the Board of Directors will determine the outcome for that office by a unanimous vote.

4. TERM

   1. Officers will serve a term of one year beginning January 1 of each year.

   2. The position of Webmaster has no set term limit and will be reassigned to another team member by the Board of Directors as needed.

5. VACANCY
   If a vacancy occurs in the office of President, the Vice-President will assume the office for the remainder of the term. Vacancies in other offices will be filled by either a majority vote in a special election or, if needed, unanimous vote by the Board of Directors.

ARTICLE V: OFFICER DUTIES

1. PRESIDENT

   1. Preside at meetings

   2. Vote in general or special elections only to break a tie

   3. Represent the team to partner agencies, organizations and the general public

   4. Propose and plan team activities, including those proposed by the team membership

   5. Appoint leaders for specific team activities when needed

2. VICE-PRESIDENT

   1. Preside at meetings when the President is absent

   2. Provide other assistance to the President as requested

   3. Help the President or appointed team activity leader organize and execute team activities

3. SECRETARY

   1. Assist with all team paperwork and correspondence unless specifically handled by another officer or the Board of Directors

   2. Ensure the audio from team meetings is recorded and provide a summary of each meeting to post on the website

   3. Document and photograph team events, activities and meetings unless prohibited by applicable laws, ordinances, rules or other circumstances

4. TREASURER

   1. Handle all team financial transactions and maintain accurate records of such

   2. Provide annual reports as required for team audits and REACT International

   3. Submit tax filings by or before the established filing date

ARTICLE VI: MEETINGS

1. REGULAR MEETINGS

   1. Regular meetings will typically be held each month. However, depending on team size and planned activities, meetings may occur on an every-other-month schedule or even on-demand.

   2. Meetings will be announced using the team calendar on the website and by email.

   3. Meetings may be either in-person at a pre-selected venue or online.

2. SPECIAL MEETINGS

   1. Special meetings do not occur on a regular basis and will be called either by the President or the Board of Directors as needed.

   2. Otherwise, special meetings follow the guidelines for regular meetings.

3. QUORUM

   1. A quorum for regular and special team meetings will consist of two-thirds or more of the active team roster.

   2. Meetings with less than a quorum will not be able to vote on any team business.

   3. A quorum for Board of Directors meetings will consist of 100% attendance by all Board members. The Board of Directors will be unable to conduct any business without 100% participation.

4. PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

   1. Due to the small size of the team, meetings will follow an informal format consisting of:

      1. Call to order by President or Vice-President

      2. Presentation of any team business by officers

      3. Informal round-table discussion among all in attendance

      4. Call for adjournment by President or Vice-President

   2. Should the team grow too large for an informal meeting format, Robert's Rules of Order will govern meeting procedure.

5. RECORDING
   Every team meeting will be recorded (audio only) for later summary, future reference and archival. By attending a meeting, each team member consents to be part of the audio recording.

ARTICLE VII: AMENDMENTS

1. PROPOSAL

   1. Any team member in good standing can propose an amendment to the Constitution and By-Laws.

   2. Proposed amendments should be submitted in writing to the President, and will be discussed as team business in the next regular meeting.

   3. Prior to the next regular meeting, the President will discuss the proposed amendment with the Board of Directors to ensure that it's appropriate to bring to the entire team.

2. RATIFICATION

   1. A quorum is required to ratify a proposed amendment.

   2. A vote for the amendment by two-thirds or more of the quorum will ratify the amendment.

   3. The vote may be taken by online form or in the next regular meeting.