CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS

OF THE

RANGER REGIMENT ASSOCIATION

24 April 1997

CONSTITUTION

Section 1. Name: This organization shall be called " The Ranger Regiment Association."

Section 2. Purpose: The purpose of The Ranger Regiment Association is to represent past, present and future Rangers of the 75 Ranger Regiment and build the esprit of all Rangers.

Section 3. Goals: To achieve its purpose, the association adopts the following objectives: to encourage cooperation with other Ranger Associations and individual Rangers, to maintain and enhance Ranger lineage and history, to foster the values established in the Ranger Creed, to promote the community's general awareness of Rangers and their service, to honor Rangers who have distinguished themselves in service to the nation, to provide selective financial support to families of Rangers killed in training or combat, and to provide an institution for managing funds and activities which achieve these goals.

ARTICLE I - BYLAWS

Section 1. The Ranger Regiment Association is established as a Type Three private organization under the provisions of Army Regulation 210-1 and its supplements. It exists on the military installation at the discretion of and written consent of the installation commander. Such consent shall be contingent upon the following requirements and conditions as may be appropriate:

a. That neither the Army, nor a non-appropriated fund, as defined in AR 210-1 and its supplements, shall assert claim to the assets of the organization; nor shall the Army or any non-appropriated fund incur any obligation on behalf of the organization and become personally liable for the obligations and debts of the organization.

b. That the nature and authorized function of the organization, together with provisions for proper disposition of residual assets and liabilities upon dissolution, will be established in the Constitution and Bylaws, charter or articles of agreement.

c. That the organization is self-sustaining and receives no support, assistance or facilities from the Army or from defined non-appropriated funds in AR 210-1 and its supplements, except as provided in AR 215-1 and AR 420-80.

d. That the installation commander has authority to enforce compliance by the organization with conditions enumerated herein, to inquire into their activities and to withdraw his consent from its existence on this installation if deemed necessary in the interest of the Government.

e. The organization is and shall be a financially self-sustaining, non-governmental organization, incorporated or not, and constituted, established, and operated by individuals acting exclusively outside the scope of any official capacity as officers, employees, or agents of the government. The organization is not established nor operated pursuant to authority vested in the Army or any official thereof.

f. The organization will carry insurance adequate enough to cover activities in which it is involved. Individual members may become personally liable for their own actions and those of their agents if the assets of the organization are insufficient to discharge all liabilities upon dissolution, bankruptcy, or insufficiency of funds.

Section 3. The property of this association shall consist of such articles as may properly come into its possession. The property shall be accounted for by the Treasurer in accordance with sound business practices using Chapter 9, AR 215-5 as a guide.

Section 4. A historical file consisting of the following permanent records will be maintained by the recording Secretary.

a. Original Constitution with all current revisions.

b. Original Bylaws with all current revisions.

c. Records of approval of Constitution and Bylaws and all amendments thereto.

d. Current list of members.

e. Copy of last audit.

Section 5. All records of this association, excluding permanent files and the uncompleted checkbook, will be cut off at the end of the calendar year, held at least three years after which time they may be destroyed. The checkbook will be placed with related records when it is completed, using the applicable provisions of AR 25-400-2 as a glade.

ARTICLE II - OFFICERS AND GOVERNING BODY

Section 1. Elected officers of the organization shall be the President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Treasurer, and Custodian. Elected officers will serve for the term of one year. If an elected officer resigns prior to vote to replace him, then the Executive Board will appoint a replacement until the next general membership meeting.

Section 2. Appointed of ricers shall be the chairman of each standing committee. They shall be appointed by the President. Each committee chairman shall appoint a Treasurer and the members of the committee. Appointed officers will serve for a term of one year.

Section 3. Nominations, elections, terms of office, and duties are as outlined in the Bylaws. Elected officers of the organization will be elected at the first general membership assembly. Officers will be elected by a majority vote of the members present.

Section 4. The organization shall be administered in accordance with this approved Constitution and the Bylaws of the organization under the supervision of the Executive Board.

Section 5. The Executive Board will consist of the elected officers and standing committee chairmen. The Executive Board will be chaired by either the President or another member of the elected Executive Board.

Section 6. The Executive Board shall carry out the purpose and objectives of this organization by approving the transaction of its routine business in accordance with the approved Constitution and established policies and shall make and enforce such Bylaws as are necessary for the government of this organization.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERSHIP - click here for Membership Application

Section 1. Membership in this organization shall be voluntary and shall consist of active and associate members.

Section 2. Active membership will be limited to Rangers who have been assigned to or are currently assigned to the 75 Ranger Regiment, and who have fulfilled applicable membership requirements. Active members are the only members authorized to vote.

Section 3. Associate membership may be granted to volunteers from other Ranger Associations and to selected individuals and civilians who demonstrated support to the association. The Executive Board is the approving authority for awarding Associate membership.

Section 4. Membership discrimination based on race, color, sex, religion or natural origin will not be permitted. In accordance with General Creighton W. Abrams Charter, the Association reserves the right to refuse and revoke membership of personnel Released for Standards from the 75 Ranger Regiment.

Section 5. The Constitution and Bylaws are available for review by all members.

ARTICLE IV- METHOD OF FINANCING

Section 1. The revenue necessary to pursue the objectives of this organization shall be derived from the dues paid by the active and associate memberships, from donations made to the association, and from revenue producing activities entered into by the association when required, approved, and conducted under the guidance and supervision of the Executive Board. All revenue producing activities shall have prior approval of the Directorate of Community Activities (DCA).

Section 2. The membership dues of this organization shall be of an annual (amount to be annually determined by the Executive Board) or lifetime (no further membership assessment) nature respectively. No dues shall be refunded upon departure or reassignment of any member.

Section 3. The Treasurer's books shall be subjected to audit by a Certified Public Accountant or Public Accountant and subject to review by Office of the Inspector General as well as in accordance with paragraph 2-7, AR 210-1.

Section 4. In no event will the United States Government be held liable, in fact or in spirit, for any indebtedness incurred by the members of this organization.

Section 5. The Executive Board shall expressly approve all expenditures for the operation of this organization and shall ensure that all disbursements are within the purpose for which this organization was established, in accordance with sound business practices, and within the budget.

Section 6. The organization year shall run from January to January. The fiscal year and the membership year shall run from January to December.

Section 7. The Association shall operate a Daily Operating Fund that will allow for the execution of required daily transactions. The Treasurer will account for all expenditures within the Daily Operating Fund prior to any portion of the fund being replenished. The Treasurer will report the status of the Daily Operating Fund to the Executive Board on a monthly basis and provide DCA a monthly financial report.

ARTICLE V - ACTIVITIES

Section 1. This organization will conduct activities in support of the purpose of the organization to include, but not limited to, sponsorship of the Ranger Painting and establishing a Ranger Memorial. Some of the activities which will be conducted in accordance with the purpose of the organization include purchasing and presenting awards and gifts; hosting of dinners, receptions, and other similar socials; and purchasing materials necessary to support the purpose of the organization.

Section 2. Programs and activities conducted shall not prejudice or discredit the military service or other agencies of the United States Government.

Section 3. The organization will not engage in activities, which are in conflict with authorized activities or nonappropriated funds defined in AR 210-1.

Section 4. Under provisions of AR 210-1 all funds will comply with local, state, and federal tax laws.

ARTICLE VI - MEETINGS AND QUORUMS

Section 1. The general membership will meet each summer during Ranger Rendezvous and such other times as deemed necessary by the Executive Board. At each meeting, the treasurer will render a financial status report. A quorum of at least two-thirds of the members present will be required for any issue called to vote.

Section 2. Executive Board Meetings.

a. The Executive Board shall meet as required as designated by the President. A quorum shall consist of a majority of the voting members of the Board. The vote of the majority of the quorum shall govern.

b. Special meetings of the Executive Board may be called at the request of any Board member.

ARTICLE VII - ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS

Section 1. Adoption.

a. All activities and functions of this organization shall be in accordance with applicable Army regulations and as approved by the installation commander.

b. This constitution shall become effective upon adoption in a duly constituted and regular or special meeting of the general membership and by a majority vote of the voting members present. This constitution shall then supersede all previous constitutions and amendments except that it shall not be entered into under the terms of previous constitutions until such terms of agreements or contracts shall have reached their expiration dates.

Section 2. Amendments.

a. Notice of amendments to the Constitution must be given to the Executive Board prior to representation for a vote at a regular or special meeting of the General Membership.

b. Amendments to the Constitution must be approved by:

1) Majority vote of the members of the Executive Board present and voting in a duly constituted regular or special meeting of the Executive Board, and;

2) Majority vote of the members present and voting in a duly constituted, regular or special meeting of the general membership, and;

3) The Installation Commander or his designee.

c. Bylaws may be amended by a majority vote of the Executive Board present and voting in a duly constituted meeting. A member desiring to propose an amendment shall present same in writing with his/her signature to the Executive Board. The Board shall consider the amendment at its next meeting.

ARTICLE VIII - DISSOLUTION

Section 1. Upon dissolution of the organization by an affirmation vote of a majority of the general membership, without any provision to meet again in the future, all funds in the treasury at the time will be used to meet any outstanding debts, liabilities, or obligations. The balance of these assets will be disposed of in a manner consistent with all state and local laws and as determined by the membership. This liquidation may result in a personal liability on part of individual members.

This Constitution and Bylaws was approved by the Executive Board at a regular meeting held on . In witness whereof the following officers affix their signature.

The Constitution and Bylaws will be reviewed and changed or adopted as appropriate by the general membership at the next regular meeting to be held the summer of 1997.

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