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Section 2. Purpose: The purpose of the OOSC is to organize and sponsor social activities as contemplated by Internal Revenue Code, Section 501(c)(7). As such, it is operated exclusively for pleasure, recreation and other non-profitable purposes. Within these purposes is the goal of disseminating information of interest to its members while fostering ideals of fellowship consistent with those of the United States Armed Forces.

Section 3. Operation: The OOSC will function within all applicable civil and military laws and regulations. Roberts Rules of Order will serve as a parliamentary guide for all matters not specified in this Constitution, Bylaws, and Statement of Policies. This organization will conduct itself in a manner that is free of racial discrimination. The organization will provide equal opportunity and treatment for all members and prospective members, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, handicap, age, or national origin.

ARTICLE II - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 1. Private Organization: The OOSC shall be established pursuant to Air Force Instruction 34-223.

Section 2. Consent of the Installation Commander: The OOSC operates on Offutt Air Force Base only with the consent of the Installation Commander.

Section 3. Liability of Members: In the event OOSC assets are insufficient to discharge liabilities, the membership is liable for organizational debts to the extent allowed under the laws of the state of Nebraska. The OOSC is required to carry liability insurance unless a waiver is received from the Installation Commander. Members have been advised that they are jointly and severally liable for the obligations of OOSC.

Section 4. Private Benefit: The OOSC shall not permit any part of its net earnings to benefit any individual member or officer. If an individual member obligates the OOSC, the obligation should be for the sole use and benefit of the OOSC and have approval of the Governing Board. If such benefit is solely for the use and benefit of the individual member, the member will be held liable.

ARTICLE III - OFFICERS AND GOVERNING BODY

Section 1. Governing Body: The Board of Governors shall be the governing body of the OOSC. The officers of the organization shall be honorary, elected and appointed.

Section 2. Honorary Officers and Advisors.

A. The following spouses shall be, with their consent, honorary officer/advisors to the OOSC.

1. Honorary President: Spouse of the Commander, 55th Wing

2. Advisors:

a. Spouse of the Commander, US Strategic Command

b. Spouse of the Vice Commander, US Strategic Command

c. Spouse of the Vice Commander, 55th Wing

B. Should an honorary president or advisor decline, the OOSC President has the authority to fill the vacant position, with the consent of the other honorary/advisor incumbents.

C. The honorary president and the advisors are non-voting members of the Executive Board and Board of Governors.

Section 3. Elected Positions - The following offices are elected positions of the OOSC:

A. President

B. First Vice-President

C. Second Vice-President

D. Recording Secretary

E. Corresponding Secretary

F. Operational Treasurer

G. Charitable Treasurer

Section 4. Appointed Officer: The President shall appoint a Parliamentarian. The parliamentarian is a non-voting member of the Executive Board, Board of Governors and any committees the parliamentarian is a member of.

Section 5. Executive Board: The honorary president, advisors, the elected officers and the appointed officer shall constitute the Executive Board.

Section 6. Board of Governors: The Executive Board and chairpersons of all standing committees shall be known as the Board of Governors.

Section 7. The OOSC Board of Governors shall also serve as the Board of Directors of the OOSC Charitable Association, Inc., as provided in Article IV, Section 7, of that organization's Articles of Incorporation.

ARTICLE IV - MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. Voluntary: Membership in the OOSC is voluntary and shall include active, associate, courtesy and honorary members. Members are hereinafter referred to as the general membership.

Section 2. Definitions, responsibilities, rights, and privileges of each member are defined in the Bylaws.

ARTICLE V - METHOD OF FINANCING

The activities of this organization shall be financed by membership dues and user charges from all active, associate and courtesy members.

ARTICLE VI - MEETINGS AND QUORUMS

Section 1. General Meetings: The General Membership of the OOSC shall meet regularly at the time and place designated by the President.

Section 2. Special Meetings: Special Meetings of the membership may be called at any time by the President with the approval of the Executive Board.

Section 3. Board Meetings: The Board of Governors shall meet regularly at the time and place designated by the President.

Section 4. Executive Board Meetings: Convened at the discretion of the President and with the Advisors� consent.

Section 5. Quorums

A. A quorum shall consist of a majority of those eligible voting members present at any scheduled meeting.

B. A quorum for Board of Governors' meetings shall consist of a majority of the voting members (22) of said Board.

ARTICLE VII - ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS

Section 1. Adoption: The Constitution and Bylaws shall become effective upon their adoption by a two-thirds vote of eligible voting members present at any duly constituted general meeting of the OOSC, subject to the approval of the Installation Commander.

Section 2. Amendment: An amendment to this Constitution shall be proposed in writing, and presented at a regular or special meeting of the Board of Governors for their approval. With the written approval of the Installation Commander, the proposed amendment shall be made available for examination by the membership for a period of at least 30 days prior to voting. It shall be adopted by a two-thirds vote of the active and associate members present and voting.

Section 3. Administrative changes (ex: Air Force regulations) may be made as necessary without amendments to the Constitution.

ARTICLE VIII - FINAL DISPOSITION OF FUNDS

Upon dissolution of the OOSC, the Board of Governors, subject to the approval of the Installation Commander, shall distribute all funds and property, real and personal, in excess of liabilities and after satisfaction of any outstanding debts or obligations. Distribution will be done through donations to base and local charities, and to other organizations as deemed appropriate. As stated in Article II, no individual member shall benefit from the disposal of funds or property.

Reviewed & Updated: August 2004