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| Bylaws of the Soaring Society of
America (as amended to January 31, 1997) ...continued Annex II, Annex III and Article XIII |
Annex II — SSA Bylaws — State Governors Platforms
The function of a State governor shall be to assist in the promotion of soaring activity within a designated geographical area by contacting persons interested in soaring who may have contacted the Society of whom he may have knowledge of and to serve as a source of information on soaring sites, sailplanes, tow planes, and other equipment and facilities available in his area. He shall also endeavor to attend meetings of the various clubs in his area and seek the assistance of the SSA Directors and Committees in the solution of problems.
The Regional Director is responsible for the selection of the SSA State Governors within his region, subject to approval of the Chair. He is also responsible for insuring that the duties of the State Governors are effectively implemented. In regions where more than one director is elected the implementation of this responsibility will be by mutual agreement between the Directors. The appointment of State Governors shall be for a period of three calendar years.
Annex III — SSA Bylaws — Soaring Safety Foundation Platform
Name:
The organization shall be called the Soaring Safety Foundation.
Purpose and Scope:
The purpose of the Foundation shall be to promote safety in soaring through pilot education, program development, information dissemination and participation in areas of general aviation safety pertinent to soaring. It's scope shall include all activities of the Society dealing with subjects of flight training and safety. It shall be responsible for the development and maintenance of the ABC training program, appointment of SSA instructors, review of manuals, development of procedures, accomplishment of specific programs, gathering of statistics, and dissemination of information related to training and promotion of soaring safety.
Status:
The Foundation (SSF) shall be a separate operational entity within The Soaring Society of America, Inc. The Foundation will not be considered a Committee under any SSA Committee nor will it have a separate vote on the SSA Board of Directors.
Location:
The Foundation shall be headquartered in the offices of the SSA.
The Board of Trustees:
The Foundation Board shall consist of five members, including three (3) members of the SSA Board of Directors. The Foundation Board of Trustees shall be appointed by the SSA Board of Directors and shall serve for a period of three (3) years each, or until their successors are appointed and take office, with staggered terms which shall commence on January first of the year following their appointment, such that one vacancy will occur each year following establishment of the Foundation. The five member Board shall elect a Chairman from among themselves. The Chairman will be the voice of the SSF to the SSA Board and will also be responsible for presenting the SSF Annual Report at the Winter SSA Board of Directors meeting. The SSF Board may form committees, appoint task forces on specific areas, and bring in outside advisors as needed.
Any vacancy in the Foundation Board of Trustees occurring during the year through death, resignation, removal or other cause, shall be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in accordance with the method of selection appropriate to the vacancy.
The Board will be responsible to the SSA Board of Directors for all functions of the Foundation.
Meetings:
The Board shall meet at least twice yearly. One meeting shall be in conjunction with the Winter SSA Board of Director's meeting. A quorum will consist of three (3) Foundation Trustees. Upon due notice, special meetings may be called at any time by the Chairman or at the written request of any two Trustees.
Dissolution:
In the event of the dissolution, for any reason whatsoever, of the Foundation, the remaining assets shall not inure to the benefit of any member of the Foundation, officers, or employees, but such assets and funds shall be transferred to the Soaring Society of America solely for safety program support.
Article XIII — Dissolution
Section 1 — In the event of the dissolution, for any reason whatsoever, of the Society, the remaining assets, including Trust Funds, shall not inure to the benefit of any member of the Society, officers, Directors, or employees, but such assets and funds shall be transferred to a non-profit corporation organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, or educational purposes under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. The designation of such organizations shall be within the exclusive and absolute discretion of the Board of Directors of this Society.
(end of bylaws)
