ORComx was founded in June 1996 as an extension of ORCA which was founded by Rick Olney.
ORCA & ORComx are © 1998.
All rights reserved.
Founding officers
(1998)
Dave Jacobs: President
John Salvo: Central Mailer (cm)
Steve Wameling: Backup
Current officers
(1998-1999)
Dennis Kininger: President
Alex Tullis: Central Mailer (cm)
Rick Olney: Backup
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Article I
The membership of the ORComx APA is limited at any one time to thirty-five (35) active members & fifteen (15) wait-listers.
Applicants for membership in the ORComx APA must send the CM an initial fee of $5.00 for members within the U.S. ($7.50 for members outside the U.S.) and a signed statement pledging that the applicant will comply with the terms of the ORComx APA Constitution. If the membership is full when the CM receives the application, the applicant will be placed on the waiting list.
Upon receipt of the application, the CM will send the applicant a copy of the most recent available mailing $2.00 will be deducted from the initial fee to be placed in the club treasury, with the remainder of the fee being used to open up the member's account.
This mailing fee must be sent in each month for the mailing cost.
Article 2
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The CM will determine page credit. Entries must be no larger than standard 81/2 x 11. Copy requirements & deadlines will be listed on the APA members page.
Article 3
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Article 4
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A wait lister who contributes to the ORComx APA will receive a copy of that mailing, provided that the sufficient mailing cost is sent in with their entry.
Article 5
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If a copy of an ORComx APA mailing is lost in the mail the CM will replace it at no charge, provided an extra copy is available.
Back mailings are available for purchase at the price of $3.00 and postage & handling provided that the mailings are in stock.
Subtraction of the costs of mailings, postage & handling and printing necessary pages, will be divided equally among the members & waitlisters receiving the mailing, with the exception of the CM. The costs will be subtracted from their accounts.
No refunds will be made for dropped accounts. Any member who resigns or is dropped from the roster owing money must pay the full amount before rejoining the Orcomx APA.
Article 6
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Special emergency elections may be held at any time if the elected official fails to perform their duties to the satisfaction of a majority of the membership, or if the official is unable to complete his term in office.
Article 7
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The CM will call for a vote on an amendment after a two month discussion period. A 2/3 majority of the voting membership is required for the approval of a proposed amendment.
Each member retains all rights to his/her own contributions.
Central Mailer - compiles & distributes APA. Handles mailing fees.
receives incoming entries. Keeps records of members accounts.
Backup - Takes over any duties not able to be performed by the
president or the central mailer.
Must be aware of all club activities at all times.