CONSTITUTION

Article I – Name

This organization shall be known as the Orlando Air Cargo Association operating as a non-profit organization.

Article II – Purpose

 

The purpose of this association is to enhance the communication within the air cargo community relating to an exchange of views regarding:

1. Trade and commerce
2. Regulatory information
3. Industry improvements
4. Government functions
5. Educational developments

Article III – Membership

Any individual actively engaged in having a business interest in promoting air cargo as a viable mode of transportation may apply for membership.

Membership classifications are:

1.      Active Member:  Those members actively functioning within the Greater Orlando Area.

2.      Inactive Members:  Those members not actively functioning within the Greater Orlando Area.

3.      Honorary Members:  Outstanding individuals who have contributed to the purpose of this association and have been approved by the Board of Directors.

It shall be understood that members in good standing are those who have paid their dues on time, those who represent their respective companies, country and this association honorably, and those who actively attend and participate in the various functions sanctioned by this association.

Article IV – Officers and Directors

1. The Officers of this association shall be:

1. President
2. 1^st Vice President
3. 2^nd Vice President
4. Secretary
5. Treasurer

2. The officers of the association, the most recent past president, and the five active members elected by the membership shall constitute the Board of Directors.  The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall be the President as elected for the current year.

3. The officers and directors of this association shall perform and discharge such duties and responsibilities as defined in the By-Laws.

4. The Intent of the association is to maintain a Board of Directors and officers that represent a cross section of the air cargo community

Article V – Meetings

The meetings of this association she be in accordance it the schedule as set forth in the By-Laws.

Article VI – Committees

Committees for special functions may be appointed by the President and its Board of Directors.

Article VII – Amendments

The articles of this constitution may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the membership present at any meeting of the association provided that notice of such amendment is made in writing by the Secretary to each member not less that fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting at which the amendment will be voted upon.

Article VIII – Adoption of Constitution

This Constitution is effective immediately upon adoption by the membership.  Subsequent to adoption, the Secretary shall retain an official copy thereof and shall have this copy present at all meetings of the association and of the Board of Directors. A copy shall be made available to any member of the association upon request.

Witness this day June 13, 1989, the Orlando Air Cargo Association’s constitution was ratified unanimously.