The purpose of this Club is to promote and advance the interest of large-scale model railroading in Arizona through the camaraderie of its membership, to discuss and share ideas, to assist one another in model railroading projects, and to provide its membership with the opportunity to operate large scale trains.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP

Membership is open to all people interested in large-scale model railroading without discrimination. A membership is considered active upon payment of annual dues, approval by the Executive Board, and notification of the Secretary by the Treasurer.
Active Members are entitled to all rights and privileges as outlined in these Bylaws. Family Members are encouraged to attend Club meetings and functions. Members are asked to sign the Attendance Sheet at each meeting.
Any member may be expelled and his membership terminated for conduct which the Executive Board shall determine to have disturbed the order, dignity, business or harmony of the Club, or to have impaired its good name, good will or prosperity, or to have violated these By-Laws, or any rules or regulations of the Club which are in force at the time of the alleged infraction.
Such expulsion shall be by a 2/3 vote of the members of the Executive Board present at a meeting thereof duly called and held; provided, however, that the Board at a prior meeting thereof shall first have voted to institute expulsion proceedings and that thereafter a statement of the charges have been mailed by registered or certified mail to the accused member, directed to his last recorded address, at least 30 days before final action is taken thereon.
This statement shall be accompanied by a notice of the time when, and place where, the Executive Board is to take action on such charges, and such notice shall state that the accused member will have an opportunity to present a defense at the time and place designated in such notice. The decision of the Executive Board shall be final and conclusive. All rights and privileges of an expelled member shall terminate immediately after the expulsion.

ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP PRIVILEGES

The payment of annual dues entitles a family to one Membership, a copy of the monthly Newsletter, one vote on any issue, and upon initial membership, a Member's Badge and a copy of the Club Bylaws.
A Member's Family may take out more than one Membership per year. Each additional paid active Membership shall entitle the Member to receive the Newsletter, one vote and upon initial membership, a Member's Badge and Club Bylaws.

ARTICLE V - GUESTS

Guests are welcome at Club Meetings. They are allowed to attend only two meetings before becoming Members. Guests are required to also sign the Attendance Sheet so they may be recognized at each Meeting.

ARTICLE VI - DUES

Club dues are $35.00 per year. They shall be collected by the Treasurer on an annual basis and are due in the month of December for the next calendar year. The dues are NOT prorated for the year.

ARTICLE VII - MEMBERSHIP BADGES

Each Member shall receive one badge upon joining the club. Additional badges may be purchased for Family Members.

ARTICLE VIII - MEETINGS

REGULAR MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Regular Membership Meetings shall be held on the third Saturday of each month; generally between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 Minutes of the previous Membership Business Meeting and a Treasurer¹s Report shall be given at each meeting. The Club President shall prepare the agenda for each meeting.

SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Special Membership Meetings may be called at any time by the Executive Board or by a majority vote of the Membership. The Newsletter Editor will send notice of these Special Meetings to all Members.

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS
The Club President or Executive Board Members may call Executive Board Meetings. Notice of these Meetings shall be given in writing or by telephone.

ARTICLE IX - OFFICERS

The Elected Officers of the ABTO Club shall be:

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Member at Large

TERMS

A candidate for office must have been an active member in good standing for 12 months prior to the date of the election. All Officers shall serve in their elected position for a period of two calendar years. No Officer can be reelected to the same position for the next term, but can be elected to another position.

DUTIES: The duties and responsibilities of each Officer shall be as follows:

PRESIDENT:
To preside at all Membership and Executive Board Meetings. To officially represent the Club and conduct its business. To implement direction, policies, and programs as directed by the Club or Executive Board. To have the power to appoint Members to serve on Committees as required.

VICE PRESIDENT:
To assist the President and preside at any meetings in his/her absence. To keep actively informed of activities and events concerning model railroading in Arizona and other related areas which would be of interest to the Membership. To arrange for Club activities and functions, and to ensure that proper planning is done. To maintain the Club Calendar of Meetings and activities.

SECRETARY:
To accurately record, maintain and read the minutes of all Club and Executive Board Meetings where business is conducted. Will handle, retain, and present all Club correspondence. To maintain a role of all active Members based on information from The Club Treasurer. To present and maintain the Membership Attendance List. To maintain the Club Bylaws.

TREASURER:
To properly transact all Club expenses and ensure that all bills which have been pre-approved by the Executive Board are paid in a timely manner. All other bills are to be submitted to the Executive Board for approval before being paid. To maintain accurate accounting and records of all Club income and expenses. To collect dues, moneys, and payments made to the Club and to maintain the Club checking account. In October of each year, Two Club Members will be appointed by the Club President to audit the Treasury Books and statements of the Treasurer and present their report to the Membership at or before the December Membership Meeting.

THE MEMBER AT LARGE:
To serve as a direct representative of the Membership to the Executive Board and to communicate the Member's opinions on all issues that affect the Club's operations and business. To work with the other Officers as may be needed or requested.

NEWSLETTER EDITOR:
The Newsletter Editor will meet with the Executive Board as a Non-Voting Member. The Editor will publish the Club Newsletter monthly with information on upcoming events and shall publish the current Club Membership Roster in the March and November issues.

ARTICLE X - ELECTION OF OFFICERS

A Nominating Committee will be selected from the Membership before the June Membership Meeting of an election year. The Nominating Committee will submit a slate of candidates to be voted upon at the November Membership Meeting. The election of new officers will be by secret written ballot. Officers will serve from January of the even numbered year through December of the odd numbered year.

RESIGNATION: Any Club Officer may resign his position by notifying the Club President in writing.

ARTICLE XI - THE EXECUTIVE BOARD

The Executive Board consists of the five elected Officers named above and the Newsletter Editor (non-voting). They will be responsible for the day to day operations of the Club, including Club direction, development of Club policies, the Club's financial status, and recommend programs to further the Club's purpose. The Executive Board will meet to discuss and decide the issues affecting the Club and present the results to the Membership.

ARTICLE XII - CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND VOTING

The Club President, or a duly elected Officer in order of decent, will preside over all Business Meetings.

All business will be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order (modified) and these Bylaws.

Any Member recognized by the Club President or Presiding Officer may bring forth business before the club.

All issues requiring a vote will be presented in motion form and be seconded. The Club President may ask for discussion before calling a vote.

Successful passage of all motions or actions requires a simple majority vote of the Membership present at a regularly scheduled Membership Meeting.

Each Family Membership will decide on a spokesperson to represent the family and cast the family vote at the Meetings.

ARTICLE XIII - CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS

Any amendments, changes or alterations to these Bylaws shall be by Majority Vote of the Members present at a regularly scheduled Membership Meeting.