ARTICLE VII
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

SECTION 1— ANNUAL CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION — The Association shall annually make contributions of not less than $1000.00, to one or more military or veteran oriented charities which benefit current or former members of the United States Air Force or to an Association affiliated charity.

SECTION 2— SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS — Scholarship Awards will be made to deserving and outstanding students who are dependents, grandchildren or great grandchildren of active Association members (to include the dependents or descendants of those individuals who were members at the time of their demise) to pursue college level educations. High school seniors and undergraduate college students are eligible to apply for such awards, as are outstanding undergraduate scholars who have been recipients of AFOSISA scholarship awards in prior years. A minimum of $3,000 in scholarship awards will be granted each year, providing sufficient funds are generated through membership support of the Scholarship Fund, Memorial Fund and other sources. Candidates for these awards will be nominated by the Scholarship Awards Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. The names of the scholarship recipients will be announced annually to the membership in the Global Alliance.

SECTION 3— SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR — The President will appoint a member of the Association and such other members to assist him as may be required. They shall serve for such periods as specified in the appointment or until replaced. The Scholarship Awards Program Administrator will supervise Scholarship Awards Program, report to the Board of Directors and provide periodic reports of progress and awards to the Editor of the Global Alliance.

SECTION 4— SCHOLARSHIP FUND — A Scholarship Fund will be established by the National Treasurer separate from the Association regular funds to fund the awards made under the Scholarship Awards Program. The general administrative expenses incurred in managing this Fund will be funded from the Association's regular funds. Except as may be authorized by the Board of Directors, regular Association funds will not otherwise be used for this program. All specific contributions from members or other benefactors as well as from contributions to the Memorial Fund will be used to fund scholarships.

SECTION 5— MEMORIAL FUND — A Memorial Fund is established whereby members and others may make donations or memorial contributions in memory or honor of another person. Such contributions will normally be deposited in the Scholarship Fund unless the contributor specifies otherwise and the Board of Directors agrees to the condition of the gift.

SECTION 6— AFOSISA SCHOLARSHIP TRUST — This Section authorizes the establishment of the AFOSISA Scholarship Trust to provide a means of accepting major gifts or bequests from individuals wishing to fund a perpetual annual named scholarship award. The Trust will be established in the State where the Association is incorporated, presently Virginia, and be subject to the laws of that State. The Trust will be legally established concurrently with the first such gift or bequest received. The Trust is separate and independent of the AFOSISA Scholarship Fund and Memorial Fund with respect to its funding and accounting.

  A. TRUST MANAGEMENT. A Board of Trustees with a minimum of three members shall be appointed. One member shall be the Association Executive Officer. The remaining trustees shall be appointed by the Association President, subject to a majority concurring vote of the Association Board of Directors.

  B. FUNDING OF TRUST. Gifts and bequests will be accepted in amounts sufficient to insure a perpetual yearly scholarship  award in the amount desired. The Treasurer will provide funding information upon request.

  C. NAMING OF PERPETUAL SCHOLARSHIPS. Each scholarship will be named for the donor, or a person or purpose selected by  the donor, and the Association, e.g., the AFOSISA JOHN ANDMARY DOE SCHOLARSHIP or AFOSI FOUNDERS SCHOLARSHIP.

  D. AWARDING OF PERPETUAL SCHOLARSHIPS. Application, selection and  approval of a person competing for a perpetual named scholarship will be in accordance with the rules for all other AFOSISA scholarships as prescribed in this Article. The only difference is the scholarship will be a named scholarship and funding will come from the Trust rather than regular Association scholarships funds.

ARTICLE VIII
CONVENTIONS AND MEETINGS

SECTION 1 — THE GENERAL MEETING — The regular General Meeting of the Association shall be held every two years in conjunction with the biennial National Convention.

SECTION 2— THE NATIONAL CONVENTION — National Conventions will be held biennially at the time and place approved by the Board of Directors.

SECTION 3$—SELECTION OF CONVENTION SITES — Chapters are invited to make presentations to the Board of Directors at the General Meeting of the Association proposing to host the next National Convention.  All members attending the General Meetings shall be invited to vote on the location and time of the next National Convention.

SECTION 4— CHAPTER PRESENTATIONS — Chapter presentations should include specific information as to proposed dates, places, hotels/motels, and estimate as to costs.

SECTION 5 — HOST CHAPTER DUTIES — When a chapter is selected to host the National Convention, it shall immediately appoint a Host Committee. The Host Chapter will make periodic reports to the Board on convention plans, act as host to the National Convention and render a closing financial report to the Board at the completion of the National Convention.

SECTION 6— NATIONAL CONVENTION PROGRAMS — While National Conventions are primarily social in nature, the program should include provisions for the General Meeting, a Board of Directors meeting, and professional development seminars.

SECTION 7— DELEGATES TO THE NATIONAL CONVENTION — Each National Officer shall be a delegate to the National Convention and each Chapter of the Association shall be entitled to send two voting delegates to the convention. Delegates from the Chapter shall be elected by the Chapter members. Such delegates shall be members in good standing on the records of the Chapter and the Association.

SECTION 8— GENERAL MEETING QUORUM — Fifty Regular Members of the Association shall constitute a quorum at any General Meeting.

SECTION 9— RESOLUTIONS — Proposed resolutions to be presented at the General Meeting of the Association must be presented in writing to the President or the Executive Officer at least 90 days prior to the meeting in order that proper study can be given to the matters and appropriate responses prepared. Any member may bring any issue or legitimate matter to the attention of the General Meeting. However, voting on any such issue or matter may be postponed by a vote of the Board and all matters requiring a vote of the membership shall be referred to the general membership.

SECTION 10— PROCEDURES — Robert's Rules of Order (revised) shall be the authority for the conduct of the General Meetings of the Association.

SECTION 11— SPECIAL MEETINGS — A Special Meeting of the Association may be called:

  A. At any time by the President on his own motion;

  B. By majority vote of the Board of  Directors with or without Presidential approval; or

  C. Upon written application of fifty members to the Board of Directors,  setting forth the reason or purpose of a proposed meeting. Thirty days written  notice as to the purpose, time and place of any Special Meeting must be given to all members.

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