The name of this organization shall be the "Washington State Chapter of Women in Aviation. International" Location of the registered office shall be in the state of Washington.

The purpose shall be consistent with such limitations and purposes of WAI as stated in Article III, Section III of WAI's Bylaws. The purpose of the organization is to encourage, support, and promote women and young people in aviation careers and opportunities through education and networking.

All members shall be members of WAI.

Categories will be consistent with WAI categories and are Sustaining Members, Corporate Members and Affiliate Members. Sustaining membership is an individual membership open to any individual that is a member of WAI Corporate membership is open to any organization or enterprise that is a corporate member of WAI. Affiliate membership is open to any individual member of WAI that is a high school, undergraduate or graduate student in aviation programs or related activities.

Each member other than Affiliate Member is entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members. Proxies are to be in written form (an email is acceptable) and shall be in the hands of the Recording Secretary prior to the beginning of the meeting at which they are to be exercised.

The Executive Board shall determine dues from time to time. All dues shal1 be of the annual rate for the fiscal year. Membership will be terminated if the member is in default of payment of dues for a period of 90 days from the beginning of the fiscal year in which dues are payable.

One tenth of the voting membership or six voting members, whichever is greater, constitutes a quorum. The affirmative vote of 50 percent or more of the quorum shall be required for any action, resolution or election.

Special meetings may be called by the request of at least two members of the Executive Board.

Three members of the Executive Board constitute a quorum. The affirmative vote of 50 percent or more of the Executive Board present at a meeting shall be required for any action, resolution or election.

The Executive Committee shall set the schedule for Nominations and Elections.

Any Officer, who voluntarily absents her or his self without proxy for three consecutive meetings, shall be deemed to have resigned from their position. Any Officer may be relieved of their office for good and sufficient cause, after due hearing, by a two-thirds affirmative vote of a quorum of the Chapter. Special election to replace any vacancy will be held at the next Regular meeting of the Chapter. Due notice of such election shall be sent to each member.

The President shall:

• Serve as chairman for all meetings
• Be the Chief Executive Officer of the Chapter
• Sign and/or countersign all bank checks in excess of $500. and all documents concerning the business of the Chapter
• Perform all other business and duties customarily pertaining to the office of the President.
• Be responsible for the public relations of the Chapter, and in that capacity, shall represent the Chapter at all public functions; the President may delegate duties to any member of the Executive Committee.

The Vice-president shall:

• Exercise all the powers, authority and duties of the President during the absence of the President
• Be the Chapter Historical Chairman responsible for coordinating the annual Chapter report
• Collect and act on chapter mail from the chapter's post box if the Treasurer is unable to perform this activity
• Perform ail business and duties customarily pertaining to the office of the Vice president

The Correspondence Secretary shall:

• Send out official communications, notices and carry out such other correspondence necessary for the club's operation
• Assist the President and committees with correspondence upon request
• Be the custodian of copies of all Chapter correspondence
• Collect and disposition the Chapter mail if the Treasurer is unable to do so
• Extend invitations to individuals and other clubs relative to club functions and social events
• Keep a current list of all active members and all persons interested in club activities
• Fill in for the recording secretary if the recording secretary is not able to attend a meeting

The Recording Secretary shall:

• Keep the minutes of all proceedings of the Chapter and the Executive Board
• Transmit the minutes of all proceedings to the Correspondence Secretary for distribution to the Chapter membership
• Be the custodian of copies of all Chapter minutes
• Present the previous meetings minutes for review and correction at the next regular meeting of the Chapter
• Assist the Chapter Historical Chairman with the annual Chapter report to International

The Treasurer shall:

• Notify all members when dues are payable and receive all moneys
• Give receipts for all moneys and deposit same in the name of the Chapter in such repository selected by the members
• Collect and act on the Chapter mail on a regular basis and forward new contact information tothe Corresponding Secretary
• Keep correct records of the financial affairs of the Chapter
• Use Quicken, or some other financial tracking tools as approved by the Executive Board to maintain an accounting of the financial affairs of the Chapter
• Make monthly reports of said finances, have custody of the funds belonging to the Chapter and disburse same as authorized by the members and/or the Executive Board.

The Director shall;

• Be a Charter Member of the Chapter, a recipient of a Chapter award or a past officer of the Chapter
• Keep current on the WAI policies and regulations and Chapter procedures and by-laws in order to serve as an informed advisor to the Executive Board
• Assist the Executive Board and President upon request
• Serve as advisor to Committees

Each Director and Officer of the Chapter, whether or not then in office, shall be indemnified by the Chapter against any and all claims and liabilities.

Standing committees shall be membership and education and those deemed necessary by the Executive Committee. The President shall be a member of all committees.

The President may appoint special committees

These by-laws shall be reviewed at least every two years. These by-laws may be amended or new by-laws made. subject to the approval of the WAI, and by two thirds vote of members present at any Regular or Special meeting, provided that the proposed changes have been stated in full in the notice for the meeting which the approval is requested.

The Board may consider awards from time to time. The purpose of the awards is to recognize and acknowledge to the membership and/or general public the performance of acts that tend to promote or advance the public image of our aviation interest