HONEYWELL RETIREE CLUB OF ARIZONA
ARTICLE I - NAME
The name of the club shall be the HONEYWELL RETIREES CLUB OF ARIZONA. The club shall be freestanding but closely related to Honeywell International Inc.
ARTICLE II - OBJECT
To provide a social organization in Arizona for Honeywell International Inc retirees (and others as defined in ARTICLE III). This organization will be open without regard to prior class of employment, race, creed, sex or geographical residence within the state.
To insure that the organization provides program activities, programs and projects of interest to retirees and spouses
To provide and facilitate effective communication and cordial relations between retirees and Honeywell International Inc.
To provide opportunities to renew acquaintances and promote fellowship among retirees.
To assist retirees in maintaining and enhancing the image of Honeywell International Inc in the eyes of the public.
ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Membership eligibility
Membership eligibility is automatic to anyone who has retired from Honeywell International Inc. Membership is also available to retirees from other companies:
- that have or have had an ownership relationship with Honeywell International Inc in the Phoenix, Arizona area.
- whose employees had a significant working relationship with Honeywell International Inc., and reside in the state of Arizona. These retirees must petition the Board of Directors for membership. They will be called Special Members.
Section 2. Membership classes
Membership classes shall include:
Active members - Are those members paying annual dues and therefore eligible for all programs offered by the Club (Special Members are not eligible for the Honeywell Retiree Club scholarship program).
Special members- Are those Active Members who joined HRC by petition.(see III,1,b above)
Non-Active members - Are those retirees that are eligible for membership but choose not to become members.
Associate members - Are those spouses of deceased Active Members. Such members will not be eligible to vote and shall not be required to pay Club dues. They will be eligible for all programs offered by the Club.
Section 3 - Annual dues
Annual dues will become payable on May 1st of each year and shall cover the period of May 1 through April 30 of the following year.
Members who become Active Members after May 1st of any year shall be considered to have paid their dues through April 30 of the following year.
The annual dues will be determined by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE IV- CLUB MEETINGS
Section 1. Annual meetings
An annual meeting of the Club shall be held during the month of April at a time and place as designated by the Board of Directors
Section 2. Other meetings
Other meetings of the Club may be called either by the President or by the Board of Directors. Such a meeting may also be called through a written request to the Board of Directors stating the purpose of the meeting and signed by at least five Active members of the Club
Section 3. Meeting announcement
Information shall be included in the BRIDGE (official Honeywell Retiree Club newsletter) and the HRC website announcing the time and place of the Club's meetings, at least two weeks in advance of the meeting.
Section 4. Member votes
Each Active member shall be entitled to one vote on each issue presented by the Club.
ARTICLE V - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. Membership of the Board of Directors
There shall be a Board of Directors consisting of five officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Past President) and six “at large” Directors, all elected from the Club's Active membership.
Section 2. Powers and duties
Subject to the provisions of these bylaws and to such action as may be taken from time to time by the Club at an official meeting, the Board of Directors shall control and manage the affairs of the Club. The Board of Directors may also establish committees with prescribed duties.
Section 3. Meetings
The Board of Directors shall meet at least six times per year. All meetings are open to any Active member subject to available space.
Section 4. Quorum
Seven members of the Board present shall constitute a quorum of the Board of Directors provided that this includes at least two Club officers
ARTICLE VI - OFFICERS
Section 1. Officers and directors
The officers of the club shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Past President. In addition there will be six Directors.
Section 2. Powers and duties
- President-The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club and of the Board of Directors and shall perform the duties consistent to the office including establishing committees as needed.
- Vice President-The Vice President shall act at the discretion of the President and will assist the President in the operation of the Club. During the absence, or inability to act of the President, the Vice President shall perform the duties of the President
- Secretary-The Secretary shall perform the duties consistent to the office and keep the records of all meetings of the Club and of the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall give notice of all meetings and shall be responsible for correspondence, files, records, and papers of the Club except those pertaining to the office of the Treasurer. The Secretary will distribute the meeting minutes to all members of the Board in a timely fashion.
- Treasurer-The Treasurer shall perform the duties consistent to this office and keep full and accurate account of all money received and disbursed. The Treasurer shall make deposits in the name of and to the credit of the Club in such depositories as may be designated by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer will make disbursements as directed by the Board of Directors.
The Treasurer shall have authority to receive and to give receipts for all moneys paid to the Club and to complete and record all such transactions. Either the President or the Treasurer shall have the power to sign financial transactions. The Treasurer shall present at each meeting of the Club, a financial report, if requested by the Board of Directors. The books of the Club shall be audited annually, with the audit facilitated by the Treasurer.
- Directors-The Directors will serve and shall act in an advisory capacity on all matters of the Clubs business. Each Director shall have one vote on any issue brought before the Board of Directors.
Section 3. Vacancies
Vacancies in any office of the Club may be temporarily filled by an Active member of the Club when appointed by the Board of Directors. The vacancy must be filled at the next regular election.
ARTICLE VII - ELECTION
Section 1. Election schedule
Election of the Officers and Directors shall be held in March and April of each year. The newly elected Officers and Directors will assume their offices on May 1st
Section 2. Terms of office
Officers are elected for one year terms. The President may be elected for two consecutive terms only.
The terms of office for the Directors will be staggered. Each Director will serve a period of three years with two new Directors elected each year.
ARTICLE VIII - NOMINATION PROCESS
Section 1. Nominating committee
The Nominating Committee will submit their report to the Board and then ballots will be included in issues of the BRIDGE preceding the annual meeting. Ballots may be mailed in prior to the annual meeting or cast at the meeting. The election of the officers and members of the Board of Directors shall be announced at the annual meeting.
Section 2.Selection Procedure
Nominations of candidates for office to the Board may be made by any Active member by submitting the candidates name to the Board of Directors (or the Nominating committee) by January 31. Written or verbal notification to the Board or to the Nominating committee will be sufficient. Nominees must be verified and agree to serve before being placed on the ballot. Candidates can not run for more than one office per election.
ARTICLE IX - AMENDMENTS
Section 1. Proposal
A proposed amendment must be submitted in writing to the Board and signed by three Active members. The Board will make the decision on whether or not to take the proposed amendment to the membership.
Section 2. Adoption
These BYLAWS may be amended by a majority vote of Active members voting. The proposed amendment/s will be published in the BRIDGE and voting will be by mail ballot.
Section 3. Records of amendments
The adopted amendments must be recorded in the minutes of the meeting where the vote is tallied. They will then be incorporated in the Club's BYLAWS.
RECORDED AMENDMENTS TO BYLAWS
Original as adopted by the membership on January 1, 1986
Revisions:
- Changes in (1) fiscal year, (2) Candidate nominating procedures; adopted in April, 1987.
- Addition of (1) two types of memberships, (2) changes in membership dues year, (3) Vacancies of officers and directors, (4) Nominating committee dates, (5) Nomination selection date; adopted in May, 1988
- Changes to (1) procedures awarding Associate Member status to spouses of Active members, (2) meeting announcements, (3) voting, (4) election schedule; adopted May, 1996
- Change to (1 )Bylaws title to add “OF ARIZONA” to the name of the organization, (2) changes to clarify the types of membership eligibility, (3) change to have officers appointed by the elected Board of Directors; adopted April, 1998
- Changes: ( 1) “Honeywell International Inc” has replaced “Honeywell Inc” (2) Membership requirements have been simplified to insure that we do not unduly restrict membership (3) The office of Past President has been added as an officer and voting member of the Board (4) It is documented that officers of the club are elected by the club membership as has been the practice for at least the last seven years; adopted April, 2004.
