Section 1. These bylaws recognize the founding of the San Francisco Amateur Astronomers and later incorporation, within the jurisdiction of the California Corporations Code.

Section 2. These bylaws supersede all previous bylaws. Officers and Directors in office at the time these bylaws are adopted shall remain in office for the remainder of their term of office, but shall be subject to these bylaws.

Section 3. All singulars shall refer to both singulars and plurals.

Section 4. Unless the context requires otherwise, the general provisions, rules of construction and definitions contained in the California Corporations Code shall govern the construction of these bylaws.

Section 1. The name of this corporation shall be The San Francisco Amateur Astronomers, Inc., and shall hereinafter be referred to as "the Corporation."

Section 1. The purpose of this corporation is to promote and popularize astronomy and related disciplines.

Section 2. No person shall use the tangible or intangible property, endorsements, or any publication of the Corporation for any purpose other than corporate business.

Section 1. The Officers of the Corporation shall consist of a President, Vice President, secretary and Treasurer. The offices of the Secretary and Treasurer may be filled by the same person simultaneously.

Section 2. The Directorate of the Corporation shall consist of seven members.

Section 3. The Officers and the Directorate shall constitute the Board of Directors of the Corporation.

Section 4. Candidates for Officers and the Directorate shall be nominated at the November membership meeting, elected at the following December membership meeting, and installed at the following January membership meeting.

Section 5. The term of any elective office shall be from the day of installation to the next following January membership meeting.

Section 6. Should the office of President become vacant, the Vice President shall assume the office of President for the remainder of the unexpired term of that office. Any other vacancy occurring on the Board of Directors shall be filled for the remaining unexpired term by appointment as determined by a majority of the remaining members of the Board of Directors.

Section 7. Duties of the President. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Corporation and shall appoint Committee Chairs and members of the committees who shall serve during the term of the President. The President shall affix the seal or signature of the Corporation to all proper instruments in writing that may require the same, direct the Corporation business, supervise the other Officers and members of the committees in compliance with Section 2 of Article Two of these bylaws.

Section 8. Duties of the Vice President. The Vice President shall assist the President and preside in the absence of the President or at the request of the President. In the case of the inability or refusal of the President to act, as determined by the Board of Directors, the Vice President assumes the Presidency.

Section 9. Duties of the Secretary. The Secretary shall keep proper records of the membership and Board of Director's meetings. The Secretary shall also keep an accurate roster of the membership, and shall conduct correspondence and publicize notices as directed by the President with the approval of the Board of Directors. The Secretary shall make available to each member a current membership roster and bylaws upon joining and as often thereafter as is reasonably necessary.

Section 10. Duties of the Treasurer. The Treasurer shall maintain proper financial accounts and books of the Corporation and shall perform all such duties as pertain to this office as may be required by the President and the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall be responsible for collections of all dues from the membership and shall maintain an accurate record of the receipts and disbursements. The treasurer shall deposit all monies received and valuable effects in the name and to the credit of the Corporation, in such depositories as designated by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall disburse the funds of the Corporation as may be ordered by the Board of Directors, take proper vouchers for such disbursements and render to the President and Board of Directors, whenever they require, an account of these transactions and the financial condition of the Corporation, including current balance. The Treasurer shall also read similar reports at the December membership meeting, and shall maintain a petty cash fund at all Corporate meetings large enough to meet anticipated disbursements at those times.

Section 11. Duties of the Directors. The Corporate powers, business and property of the Corporation shall be vested in and exercised, controlled and conducted by the Board of Directors for the benefit of the membership and the purposes stated in Article Two of these bylaws. The Board of Directors shall be directly responsible to the membership for the conduct of the Corporation business and for the Treasurer's records audited annually. The Directors shall approve or disapprove all expenditures in excess of $50.00 cumulative per month.

Section 12. Parliamentarian. The Board of Directors shall appoint either a Director or a member to serve as Parliamentarian. It shall be the duty of the Parliamentarian to attend all of the Corporation meetings and to advise when requested. The Parliamentarian shall maintain current and accurate copies of the Corporations Constitution, Bylaws, Robert's Rules of Order and the California Corporation Code, and shall become familiar with them. The Parliamentarian will also notify the Board of Directors, including the Officers, if any of their actions are in conflict with either the Corporation's Constitution, Bylaws, Robert's Rules of Order, or the California Corporation Code.

Section 13. Shop Foreman. The Board of Directors may appoint an adult member to be Shop Foreman and shall delegate to the appointee such authority and powers as they deem necessary. Duties of the Foreman shall be to maintain the workshop and the Corporation's machinery and equipment in the shop in a satisfactory manner, purchase such material as the Board of Directors may approve, and encourage and guide members in the construction of telescopes. If the Corporation is not currently maintaining a telescope-making workshop, this office may be unfilled.

Section 14. The Parliamentarian and the Shop Foreman shall serve until relieved of such duties by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

Section 15. The Board of Directors may consider an office, including Directors, vacant if the incumbent fails to attend three consecutive Board of Director's meetings.

Section 16. Bulletin Editor. The Board of Directors shall appoint a Bulletin Editor who shall assemble, edit, and regularly publish, with whatever assistance is necessary, a bulletin. The Bulletin Editor shall serve until relieved by the Board of Directors.

Section 1. Any person is eligible to apply to the Corporation for membership.

Section 2. Acceptance of application is subject to:

1) Approval by a majority vote of the Board of Directors at its option, and, 2) Payment of dues as determined by the Board of Directors.

Section 3. Each member whose dues are current shall have the right to vote at membership meetings of the Corporation and to attend all such meetings. Members shall have the right to the use of the Corporation property subject to rules as established by the Board of Directors.

Section 4. A majority vote of the Board of Directors is required to discontinue membership of any member whose conduct disturbs the harmony or endangers the good name of the Corporation, providing such member has been notified of the intention of the Board of Directors at least ten days prior to the meeting at which such action is to be considered. If the member so chooses, he or she shall be given an opportunity to be heard at said meeting.

Section 5. Classes of membership shall consist of the following:

	1.	General membership includes all members of the family when dues for one general membership are paid. Each general membership shall receive Corporation-sponsored or endorsed publications and shall be entitled to one vote at corporate functions.
	2.	Limited membership includes all members of the family when dues for one limited membership are paid. This membership does not include certain corporation-sponsored or endorsed publications, but shall have the same voting privileges as a general membership.
	3.	Student membership shall be reserved for people who are full-time students and shall have all of the benefits of limited membership.
	4.	Honorary membership shall be assigned by the Board of Directors at its discretion by majority vote. Honorary membership shall have not voting or receipt of publication privileges.
	5.	Service memberships shall be granted by majority vote of the Board of Directors. Service memberships are granted at no charge for individuals performing valuable service to SFAA. Service members may vote at membership meetings and receive publications, but may not hold elected office. A service member may convert to a member with full eligibility by paying appropriate annual dues. Service memberships will be reviewed by the board annually.
	6.	Honorary Life memberships may be granted by a 2/3 vote of the Board of Directors. Honorary Life membership is awarded for extraordinary long-term service to SFAA, and at most one Honorary Life membership may be awarded annually by the Board of Directors. Honorary Life members may vote at membership meetings, and receive publications at the member's discretion. Honorary Life members are not eligible for elected office, but may become eligible by paying normal annual membership dues for an eligible membership class. Honorary Life memberships may not be revoked.

Section 1. The dues schedule shall be set by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Membership shall commence on the first day of the month following payment of dues; and shall expire on the first day of the month, twelve months later.

Section 3. Dues will be considered delinquent if not paid within the month due. Members whose dues are delinquent shall be so notified by the Treasurer. If such dues are not paid within one month following such notice, the member's name may be removed from the membership roll of the Corporation with loss of all privileges. Reinstatement will be made upon payment of dues.

Section 1. Membership meetings shall be held each month at a time and place determined by the Board of Directors.

Section 2. The minutes of the previous Board of Director's meeting shall be available at the following membership meeting.

Section 3. At a membership meeting, a majority of the members present shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. A member who is not present may be represented by a proxy delivered to the Secretary.

Section 4. Board of Directors meetings shall be held at a time and place determined by the President or by any two directors, providing the membership is given at least five days notice prior to such meeting.

Section 5. A majority of directors shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business. Members may also attend the Board of Directors meeting. However, members shall not have a vote at such meetings, but, by permission of the Chair, shall have the right to be heard.

Section 6. All meetings shall be conducted under Robert's Rules of Order.

Section 7. The Board of Directors may designate certain activities other than those found in these Articles as corporate functions.

Section 1. The President shall authorize the creation of such committees as deemed necessary or advisable from time to time to assist in the conduct of the Corporation's business. Such committees shall have powers and duties as may be specified by the President, and serve at the President's discretion.

Section 1. These bylaws shall become effective when ratified by a majority vote of the membership at any membership meeting.

Section 1. These bylaws may be repealed, amended, or new bylaws adopted at any General Membership Meeting by a vote representing a majority of the members present, provided that notice of any proposed amendment, repeal or replacement of these bylaws has been given in writing to the President or other Officer not less than forty days prior to the membership meeting at which time it is to be considered, and provided that such proposed amendment, repeal, or replacement of the bylaws shall have been read at a prior meeting.

Section 1. Any Director or Officer may be removed from the directorate or office, with or without cause, by a majority vote of the membership. Any Director or Officer who misses three consecutive meetings of the Board of Directors, or a total of six meetings in the course of the annual term, may be considered to have tendered his or her resignation as a Director or Officer, which may be accepted or not at the discretion of the Board.

Section 2. Any Director or Officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board of Directors or fellow Officer. In such cases, a vacancy shall exist and shall be filled in accordance with Article Six of these bylaws and shall serve for the balance of the term.

A two-thirds majority of Members at a general membership meeting upon thirty days notice of intent to dissolve, may dissolve the Corporation. In the same manner, a plan for distribution of corporate assets may be approved. These assets shall be distributed only to another nonprofit corporation according to the majority vote of the general membership and in accordance with the designee's bylaws for receipt of such assets.