ARTICLE I - NAME

 This Association shall be known as the Chief Petty Officer
Association, Fort George G. Meade, Maryland.

ARTICLE II - PURPOSE

This Association is established for the purpose of:

    a.  Bringing the Chief Petty Officers (CPOs) together
        professionally and socially on a regular basis.

    b.  Originating and organizing any functions which, either
        separately or collectively, concern retirement,
        initiation or social activities within the Association.

    c.  Enhancing leadership by affording all CPOs the
        opportunity to informally receive information from
        invited guests, discuss mutual problems, and exchange
        ideas.

    d.  Enhancing the quality of life throughout the Fort Meade
        community by raising funds for charitable organizations,
        college scholarships,  annual Navy birthday celebration,
        or other purpose as agreed upon by the
        membership.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS

All Naval E-7, E-8, and E-9 personnel on active duty,
reserve, Fleet Reserve, or retired status and all duly initiated
personnel from other services may be members of this
Association.

ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS

The Association will have four officers with the titles of
President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

ARTICLE V - BOARD OF GOVERNORS

The Association will have a Board of Governors whose voting
members shall consist of the four elected officers and the
standing committee chairmen.

ARTICLE VI - MEETINGS

The General Membership of the Association shall meet no
less than twelve times each year.

ARTICLE VII - DISSOLUTION

Provisions for dissolution of this Association shall be as
follows:
    a.  Any motion to dissolve this Association must be approved
        by a two-thirds majority of the members in good standing
        at the association meeting at which the motion is
        proposed.
    b.  Any vote to dissolve this Association will be by written
        ballot and must be approved by a two-thirds majority of
        the full active membership in good standing.
    c.  Upon dissolution of this Association for any reason, the
        treasury will be distributed on a pro-rated basis among
        active membership in good standing.
    d.  The personal liability of Chief Petty Officer
        Association members, for debts owed by the Chief Petty
        Officer Association or for claims made against the Chief
        Petty Officer Association, shall be limited to
        membership dues and membership fees.

ARTICLE VIII - AMENDMENTS

Recommended changes or amendments to the CPOA Constitution
should originate at the member level, in writing, for
presentation to the Board of Governors by the member.  The
proposed change or amendment will be discussed by the Board of
Governors and then presented to the general membership at the
next Association meeting along with their findings and/or
recommendations.  The proposed change or amendment will be voted
upon at this meeting.  A simple majority vote of the membership
in good standing present at this meeting is required for
adoption of the recommended change or amendment.  Changes or
amendments adopted by the membership shall be numbered as
standing rules until such time as the Constitution is
revised.

Standing Rules

1. None at this time.