CONSTITUTION

 

ARTICLE 1 – NAME

This Association shall be known as the "7/1 ACS Blackhawk Association". It is an organization for all past, present and future members of the 7/1 ACS and members of units historically attached to the 7/1 ACS.

ARTICLE II - OBJECTIVES

The 7/1 ACS Blackhawk Association is dedicated to: the following objectives:

  1. To renew and preserve the camaraderie and esprit de corps among members of the 7/1 ACS Blackhawk Association.
  2. To locate all current and former members of the 7/1 ACS and attached units.
  3. To-encourage all current and former members of the 7/1 ACS and attached units to become affiliated with the Association.
  4. To gather data and material of an historical nature to compile an accurate and detailed history of the 7/1 ACS.

ARTICLE III-OPERATION

The 7/1 ACS Blackhawk Association will operate as a not for profit organization.

ARTICLE IV-REUNIONS

  1. Reunions will be held every other year.
  2. Reunions will be held at a time and place determined by the Executive Council.

ARTICLE V – MEMBERSHIP

  1. Membership is open to all past, present and future members of the 7/1 ACS and members of units historically attached to the 7/1.ACS to surviving family members of KTA/Deceased personnel; and to certain other persons/organizations described below under the Associate classification.
  2. Membership classifications are General, Active, Honorary, Associate and Life and are described as follows:
    1. Any former, present or future member of the 7/1 ACS and members historically attached to the 7/1 ACS automatically become General members by virtue of that assignment
    2. Active membership will be conferred upon an individual eligible for membership who pays a specific amount of dues annually, as directed and approved by the Executive Council. Only Active members are eligible to vote and to hold office.
    3. A lifetime honorary membership will be bestowed upon the surviving spouse, parent, or children of KIA or Deceased members. Other Honorary membership may be awarded to other distinguished persons and must be voted upon by the Executive Council. Honorary members do not pay dues, but enjoy all benefits of the Association except the right to vote and hold office.
    4. Associate membership will be made available to " a person or organization not actually assigned to the 7/1 ACS, but having a deep and lasting association and/or interest in the unit", and who pays a specific amount of dues annually, as directed and approved by the Executive Council. Due paying Associate members enjoy all benefits of the Association except the right to vote and hold office.
    5. Life membership will be made available to an individual eligible for memberships who pay a one-time Life Membership fee established by the Executive Council.

ARTICLE VI ORGANIZATION

  1. Officers of the 7/1 ACS Blackhawk Association will be as follows:
    1. National Director
    2. Deputy National Director
    3. Two (2) Members at Large
    4. Secretary
    5. Treasure
  2. The Executive Council shall consist of:
    1. National Director
    2. Deputy National Director
    3. Two (2) Members at Large
    4. Secretary
    5. Treasurer
  3. Holding office or other positions of influence and trust is limited to eligible members as defined in this Constitution.
  4. Responsibility and authority of the Executive Council:
    1. The Executive Council shall be the governing body of the 7/1 ACS Blackhawk Association. It shall be responsible for management of the affairs of the Association including funds, programs and regulations. It shall have authority to approve budgets, authorize expenditures and approve meeting sites and program managements.
    2. A majority of the Executive Council shall prevail in all matters pertaining to the Association.
    3. In addition to business conducted at the Reunion, unusual and pressing business may be conducted by the Executive Council by mail or by conference calling.
    4. The Executive Council may designate authority and functions to specific members of the Association.
    5. The Executive Council shall perform such other duties as prescribed by the Constitution and Bylaws.
  5. Committees:
    1. The 7/1 ACS Blackhawk Association will have the following standing committees, with duties and responsibilities as outlined in job descriptions approved by the Executive Council.

a. Membership

b. Membership Directory

c. Historical

d. Reunion

ARTICLE VII VOTING

T he Constitution and Bylaws may be amended by the following procedure:

  1. Proposed amendments will be submitted in writing to an Association officer no later than the first day of the reunion or special session.
  2. The adoption of the Amendment(s) at the business meeting of the 7/1 ACS Blackhawk Association will be by two-thirds majority of the members voting and present at the business session.