VETERANS COUNCIL

We, the veterans’ organizations identified herein, hereby associate ourselves together as a council for the purpose stated in this charter.

ARTICLE I

The name of this body shall be

          THE POLK COUNTY VETERAN’S COUNCIL

ARTICLE II

The purpose of this Council shall be to

(A)           Function to serve the best interests of military veterans

(B)           Support and promote the objectives of the represented military veterans organizations

(C)           Disseminate legislative and other information of particular value to veterans organizations and their members

(D)           Provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and views among the member organizations

(E)           Coordinate activities involving two or more veterans organizations

(F)            Foster positive community relations by communicating to the local public the goals of veterans and the organizations to which they belong

(G)          Plan and sponsor activities that involve multiple veterans organizations

(H)           Build camaraderie and good will

ARTICLE III

The membership of this Council shall consist of representatives from the following veterans organizations:

The Military Officers Association of America Imperial Polk County Chapter

Korean War Veterans Association Chapter 158

American Legion Post 4

AMVETS Post 32

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4289

Disabled American Veterans Post 28

The Chosin Few

American Legion Post 71

US Military Vets Motorcycle Club

Battle of the Bulge Chapter 32

Marine Corps League

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2405

Vietnam Veterans

495th Transportation Company

Military Order of the Purple Heart

Ex-POWs of America

American Legion Post 72

American Legion Post 3

Elks Lodge 1291

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8002

Each represented organization shall designate a delegate and alternate.  Each member organization shall be entitled to one vote to be cast by the delegate or alternate. 

ARTICLE IV

The officers of this Council shall be:  Chairman and Vice-Chairman.  The officers shall serve a two year term and be eligible for reappointment.  Officers shall be selected by vote of the member organizations with each organization eligible to cast a single vote.  Election of officers shall be held in December of every other year with term of office commencing in January following election.

The officers of the Council shall serve without compensation.

ARTICLE V

The names of the officers of the Council who shall hold office for the first two years, or until successors are chosen, are:

Chairman                Gary Clark, Colonel, USAF(Ret)

Vice Chairman        Donald Selvage, Colonel, USMC(Ret)

ARTICLE VI

Regular meetings shall occur on the second Monday of each month at a location to be announced.  Special meetings may be called by the Chairman provided 24 hour notice is given to the membership.  Meetings shall be open to any and all members of represented organizations. 

A quorum shall consist of a minimum of five member organizations as represented by a delegate or alternate.  A majority of those represented organizations present and eligible to vote shall be required to effect an action.   No action shall be binding unless the corresponding member organization(s) executes a like action. 

Adopted:

May 1, 2003                      _Signed _____________________________

                                        Gary E. Clark, Colonel, USAF(Ret), Chairman