ARTICLE I: NAME, PURPOSE, AND AUTHORITY
This organization is known as Travis Officers' Spouses' Club, hereafter known as TOSC and is established pursuant to the provisions of AFI 34-223, and in accordance with all applicable civil and military laws and regulations. Operation is contingent on compliance with the requirements and conditions of all applicable Air Force regulations. This is a private self-sustaining, nonprofit, 501(c) 7 (EIN# 94-6181328 organization and operates on Travis Air Force Base only with the written consent of the Commander of the 60th Air Mobility Wing.
The purpose of the TOSC shall be to develop, organize, and sponsor educational, charitable, and social activities. The goal is to collect and disseminate information of interest and value to its members and to foster, protect, and preserve the ideals of charity, benevolence, and good fellowship in keeping with the ideals of the United States Air Force.
This constitution is the TOSC's request to operate as a private organization on Travis Air Force Base in accordance with the provisions of Air Force Instruction 34-223, and supplement thereto, and its activities shall be conducted in accordance with these directives. This organization is not an instrument of the United States Government nor is it a non-appropriated fund instrumentality. Therefore, any claims, judgements, or other financial liabilities incurred by the organization may ultimately result in personal financial responsibility by the dues paying members if the organization fails or is unable to discharge its obligations. This may be so even if the organization has meanwhile been redesignated or dissolved. This organization will conduct itself in a manner that is free of racial discrimination. The TOSC 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: MEMBERSHIP
Membership in this organization is voluntary and shall consist of regular, associate, and honorary members as described in the bylaws. This organization prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, or national origin.
ARTICLE III: METHOD OF FINANCE
Funds to support social activities of the OSC shall be raised through membership dues and through General Fund activities.
Funds to support the charitable and educational activities of the OSC will be raised through the operation of the Thrift Shop and other fund raising events.
ARTICLE IV: ADMINISTRATION
The direction of the OSC shall be vested in the Executive Board with the President responsible for all aspects of the organization.
ARTICLE V: OFFICERS
An invitation to serve on the OSC Executive Board will be extended to the spouse or designated representative of the Commander, 60th Air Mobility Wing; Vice Wing Commander, 60th Air Mobility Wing; Commander, 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force; Commander, 349th Air Mobility Wing; and Commander, 615th Contingency Response Wing. These honorary spouses/designated representatives will be hereafter referred to as “Advisors”. Additional advisors may be appointed at the discretion of the Governing Board.
"This is a private organization. It is not a part of the Department of Defense or any of its components and it has no government status".
The Executive Board shall consist of the Advisors, the President, First and Second Vice Presidents, the Welfare and General Treasurers, Recording and Corresponding Secretaries and the Parliamentarian.
The Governing Board shall consist of the Executive Board, and standing committee chairs. Appointed positions are the Parliamentarian and standing committee chairs.
ARTICLE VI: NOMINATIONS
The nominated officers for the Executive Board shall be a President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, and Welfare Treasurer.
Nominations for the Executive Board shall be made by the Nominating Committee and/or floor at the general membership meeting.
ARTICLE VII: PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Robert's Rules of Order, most recent edition, shall be the parliamentary authority in all matters not specified in the Constitution or Bylaws.
ARTICLE VIII: BUSINESS AND MEETINGS
The OSC is governed by the Governing Board, which consists of the Executive Board (including advisors) and standing committee chairs. Governing Board motions require approval by a majority vote. A quorum shall consist of a majority of Governing Board voting members. The Governing Board shall meet at least once a month or at the discretion of the President.
OSC business shall be conducted at general or special membership meetings. A majority vote of regular and associate members present shall be sufficient to approve any action or decide any issue. General membership meetings shall be held monthly September through May unless otherwise designated by the President with approval of the Governing Board.
ARTICLE IX: INSURANCE
Liability and bonding insurance commensurate with the risk involved shall be obtained by this organization for its sponsored activities, unless waived by the appropriate base authority.
ARTICLE X: PECUNIARY LIABILITY
INDEBTEDNESS: If an individual member obligates the organization, the obligation may only be for the sole use and the benefit of the organization. Should any member obligate the organization without proper authority to do so, the member will be liable to the organization.
SOLVENCY: Should assets be insufficient to discharge all liabilities, it shall be the responsibility of the dues paying members to make payment for all liabilities of the organization.
Members do not have proprietary rights in the club's assets and income will not accrue to individuals except through wages or salaries of employees of the OSC.
ARTICLE XI: AUDIT/REVIEW
An audit/review of the funds of the organization shall be accomplished when the Executive Board deems it necessary, to comply with Article I of this Constitution.
ARTICLE XII: DISSOLUTION
DISSOLUTION PROCEDURE: Dissolution of this organization shall be by a majority vote of the membership or by the order of the 60th Mission Support Group Commander.
DISPOSITION OF ASSETS: Upon dissolution of this organization, the assets in excess of liabilities shall be disposed of in accordance with pertinent Air Force and base instructions. Remaining welfare assets shall be donated to a charity or non-profit organization approved by a majority of the members and the 60th Mission Support Group Commander.
This article may not be amended or deleted without the approval of the 60th Mission Support Group Commander. In the event that liabilities or obligation of the Officers' Spouses Club shall exceed its assets, The OSC shall be obligated and shall insure that such liabilities are discharged. "Private Organization members must be made aware that they are jointly and severally liable for the obligations of the Private Organization and their understanding of the liability must be documented" in accordance with AFI 34-223, para 10.11.
ARTICLE XIII: AMENDMENTS
This Constitution may be amended at any general membership meeting of this organization by a majority of the voting members present, provided the membership is given 30 days notice of intent to amend. Amendments must also be approved by the 60th Mission Support Group Commander, after being reviewed by the 60th Services Squadron Commander and the Staff Judge Advocate.
ARTICLE XIV: CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW
The Executive Board and the 60th Services Squadron Commander shall review the Constitution and attached Bylaws, annually.
ARTICLE XV: ADOPTION AND APPROVAL
This Constitution and attached Bylaws shall become effective upon the majority vote of the voting members present at a general membership meeting and subsequent approval by the 60th Mission Support Group Commander or designated representative.
I certify the Constitution and attached Bylaws have been approved by the membership as indicated in Article XV of the constitution.