Constitution of Joseph B. Stahl Squadron #30,
attached to Joseph B. Stahl Post #30 Department of Delaware
Preamble
Proud possessors of a priceless heritage, we male descendants of veterans of the Great Wars, associate ourselves together as "Sons of The American Legion' for the following purposes:
To uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a true spirit of Americanism; to preserve the memories of our former members and the associations of our members and our forefathers in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity the principles of justice, freedom and democracy- to consecrate and sanctify our friendship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness; to adopt in letter and spirit all of the great principles for which The American Legion stands; and to assist in carrying on for God and Country
Article I - Name
Section 1. The name of this organization shall be the Sons of The American Legion Joseph B. Stahl Squadron #30, attached to Joseph B. Stahl Post #30, Department of Delaware.
Article II - Nature
Section 1. The Sons of The American Legion Joseph B. Stahl Squadron #30, attached to Joseph B. Stahl Post #30 Department of Delaware, is a civilian organization. Membership therein does not affect nor increase liability for military or police service.
Section 2. The Squadron shall be absolutely nonpolitical and shall not be used for the dissemination of partisan principles nor for the promotion of the candidacy of any person seeking public office or preferment.
Section 3. The Squadron shall be absolutely non-sectarian.
Section 4. Each member shall perform his full duty as a citizen according to his own conscience and understanding, in accord with the law.
Article III – Organization
Section 1. This Squadron is organized as a subordinate body of the Sons of The American Legion, Detachment of Delaware and under the sponsorship and jurisdiction of Joseph B. Stahl Post #30, Department of Delaware, The American Legion.
Section 2. This Squadron shall be governed by such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the National Executive Committee of The American Legion, by such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Detachment Headquarters, approved by the Department Executive Committee of The American Legion, and by such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by its sponsoring Post of The American Legion, not inconsistent with those prescribed by the National Organization.
Article IV - Eligibility
Section 1. All male descendants, adopted sons and stepsons of members of The American Legion, and such male descendants of veterans who died in service during World War 1, World War 11, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, and the Persian Gulf War, as defined in the Constitution of The American Legion, or who died subsequent to their honorable discharge from such service, shall be eligible for membership in the Sons of The American Legion.
Article V - Officers
Section 1. The officers of this Squadron shall be a Commander, First Vice Commander, Second Vice Commander, Adjutant, Finance Officer, Sergeant-at-Arms, Chaplain and Historian, all of whom shall be elected at the annual meeting of the Squadron.
Article VI – Executive Committee
Section 1. Between Squadron meetings, the administrative power of the Squadron shall be vested in the Squadron Executive Committee, which shall consist of all elected officers for the current year and in addition the three immediate Past Commanders.
Section 2. All other Past Squadron Commanders shall be members of the Squadron Executive Committee without vote.
Article VII – Duties
Section 1. The annual membership dues of this Squadron shall be payable on October 20th of each year, for the following year.
Section 2. A member whose dues for the current year have not been paid by January first shall be classed as delinquent. If his dues are paid on or before February first, he shall be automatically reinstated. If he is still delinquent after February first, he shall be suspended from all privileges. If he is still under such suspension on June thirtieth of such year, his membership in the Sons of The American Legion shall be forfeited. A member so suspended or whose membership has been so forfeited may be reinstated to active membership in good standing by vote of the Squadron and payment of current dues for the year in which reinstatement occurs. Provided, however, that the Squadrons, Detachments, and the National Organization may waive the provisions hereof, upon payment of dues for the year in which reinstatement occurs, with reference to former members who have been prevented from the payment of dues by reason of active military service.
Article VIII – Amendments
Section 1. This Constitution is adopted, subject to the provision of the National Constitution and the Detachment constitution of which this Squadron is a subordinate member. Any amendment to the National or Detachment Constitutions, which is in conflict with any provision hereof, shall be regarded as automatically repealing or modifying the provisions of this Constitution, to the extent of such conflict.
Section 2. This Constitution may be amended at any regular Squadron meeting by vote of two-thirds of the members attending such regular meeting, provided, that the proposed amendment shall have been submitted in writing, and read at the immediate preceding Squadron meeting, and provided further, that written notice shall have been given to all members at least five days in advance of the date which such amendment is to be voted upon, notifying said members at such meeting a proposal to amend the Constitution is to be voted upon.
NOTE: Only members in good standing will be privileged to participate in the business of a meeting, vote or hold office in Joseph B. Stahl Squadron #30, The Sons of The American Legion.
By-Laws of Joseph B. Stahl Squadron #30,
attached to Joseph B. Stahl Post #30 Department of Delaware
ARTICLE I - MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. Applications for membership shall be made in writing on blanks prescribed therefore by the National Organization.
Section 2. All applications for membership shall be acted upon at the next meeting of the squadron. If one-third or more Squadron members cast their vote against the acceptance of such applicant, then such applicant shall be recorded as rejected. A rejected applicant shall not again be considered until the expiration of six months from the date of such rejection.
Section 3. Eligibility for membership shall be as defined by the Squadron Constitution of The Sons of The American Legion Joseph B. Stahl Squadron #30 Article IV.
ARTICLE II - NOMINATIONS & ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Section 1. At the regular meeting in March, the commander shall appoint a nominating committee of three members who will, acting together with and under the advice of the Supervisory Committee of the Post, candidates for each office required to be elected under the Constitution of this Squadron.
Section 2. At the conclusion of the report of the nominating committee, any Squadron member may present the name of any other Squadron member for nomination to any office for which such Squadron member is not nominated by the nominating committee, and upon said nomination being seconded, the same shall be considered as though contained in the report of the nominating committee after said report has been accepted and adopted by the Squadron.
Section 3. Those officers shall be declared elected who received a majority of the votes of the Squadron members present at the regular meeting in April.
Section 4. The newly-elected officers and members of the Executive Committee shall take office at the regular Joseph B. Stahl American Legion Post #30 installation, at which time they shall be installed by proper authority.
ARTICLE III - DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. Commander: The Commander, who corresponds to the President of an organization, shall be the executive head of this Squadron of the Sons of The American Legion, with full power to enforce the provisions of the local Constitution and By-Laws and the policies and mandates of the National and of the Department Committees on the Sons of The American Legion, and of the Executive committee of the Squadron.
Section 2. First Vice-Commander: The First Vice-Commander, who corresponds to the First Vice-President of an organization, shall act as representative of the Commander on all matters referred to him and shall specifically be in charge of membership. He shall perform such other duties as are usually incident to the office.
Section 3. Second Vice-Commander: The Second Vice-Commander, who corresponds to the Second Vice-President, shall likewise act as representative of the commander, and he shall specifically be in charge of Squadron activities. He shall perform such other duties as are incident to the office.
Section 4. Adjutant: The Adjutant, who corresponds to the Secretary of an organization, shall be charged with the administrative duties organization, shall be charged with the administrative duties required in carrying out the policies and mandates of the National and Department Committees on the Sons of The American Legion and of the Executive Committee of this Squadron.
Section 5. Finance Officer: The Finance Officer shall be the custodian of the funds of the Squadron. He shall be charged with receiving and disbursing the funds of the Squadron and shall make reports upon the condition of the Squadron treasury when called for by the Commander or Executive Committee: provided, however, that all disbursements shall be first approved by the Post Committee heretofore referred to in Section 3, Article IV, of the Constitution. He shall perform such other duties as are incident to the office.
Section 6. Sergeant-at-Arms: The sergeant-at-Arms shall be charged with the responsibility of preserving order at all Squadron meetings and shall be given the custody of the Squadron Colors. He shall perform such other duties as are usually incident to the office.
Section 7. Chaplain: The Chaplain shall perform such divine and non-sectarian service as necessary, adhering to such ceremonial rituals as may be prescribed by the National Membership and Post Activities Committee of The American Legion.
Section 8. Historian: The Historian shall collect from year to year all records and data of value and interest to the Sons of The American Legion and The American Legion, and shall compile during his term of office a complete history of the year’s activities.
Section 9. Any other officers deemed appropriate by the Squadron.
ARTICLE IV - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Section 1. The Squadron Executive Committee shall fill any vacancy in the membership of the committee occurring between annual Squadron Meetings for the remainder of the unexpired term.
Section 2. Any officer or executive committeeman may be removed for inefficiency by the Executive Committee, two thirds vote of said committee being necessary to effect such removal. An officer or executive committeeman who absents himself for three or more consecutive Squadron or Executive Committee meetings can, on due investigation, by the Executive Committee, be held to be sufficient proof of inefficiency, warranting such removal.
ARTICLE V POST - SUPERVISORY COMMITTEE
Section 1. The jurisdiction of Joseph B. Stahl Post #30, Department of Delaware, The American Legion, over this Squadron shall be exercised through a Liaison appointed annually by the Post Commander.
Section 2. The appointed Liaison is to report the status of the Squadron at regular Post meetings.
ARTICLE VI - STANDING COMMITTEES
Section 1. Upon election of the Squadron officers, the Squadron Commander shall annually appoint such standing committees as it shall deem advisable for the benefit of the membership of the Squadron as a whole with the approval of the Executive Committee. The following committees shall be appointed annually: Membership Committee, Ways and Means, Americanism, and Children and Youth.
ARTICLE VII - MEETINGS
Section 1. The installation of Squadron Officers shall be held in conjunction with the Post and Unit installation.
Section 2. The regular stated meeting of this Squadron shall be held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm.
Section 3. Special meetings shall be called upon a majority vote of the Executive Committee or upon the written request of ten (10) Squadron members.
Section 4. Every member shall furnish to the Adjutant his address, to which all notices and documents may be sent and the same shall be held to have been duly sent to or served upon a member if mailed to such address to be furnished. In default of an address having been furnished by a Squadron member, any notice or documents will be held to have been served upon such member five days after the same shall have been deposited in the local post office addressed to such member at such post office address.
Section 5. Notice of all special meetings of the Squadron shall be mailed to each Squadron member at least five (5) days prior to the holding of such meeting.
Section 6. The notice of special meetings shall state the object and purpose thereof, and no business shall be transacted at such special meeting except such business as is contained in the notice therefore.
Section 7. The Executive Committee shall meet for organization and such business as may come before it within ten (10) days after the annual election on the call of the Commander. The Commander shall call a meeting of the Executive Committee upon the request of five (5) members of the Committee.
ARTICLE VIII - QUORUM
Section 1. Seven (7) members including 1 qualified presiding officer shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Squadron.
Section 2. Five (5) members of the Executive Committee shall constitute a quorum for the legal transaction of business.
ARTICLE IX - FINANCES
Section 1. All funds of this Squadron shall be deposited in a bank by the Finance Officer. Withdrawals shall only be made upon draft or check signed by 2 of the 3 designated signers.
ARTICLE X - RULES OF ORDER
Section 1. The procedure at all Squadron meetings shall be governed by Roberts’ Rules of Order, except as herein provided.
ARTICLE XI - AMENDMENTS
Section 1. These By-Laws are adopted subject to the provisions of the National By-Laws, and the Detachment of Delaware By-Laws, of which this Squadron is a subordinate member. Any amendment to the National or Detachment By-Laws which is in conflict with any provision hereof shall be regarded as automatically repealing or modifying the provisions of these By-Laws to the extent of such conflict.
Section 2. These By-Laws may be amended at any regular Squadron meeting by vote of two-thirds of the members attending such regular meeting, provided that the proposed amendment shall have been submitted and read at the immediate preceding Squadron meeting and provided further, that written notice shall have been given to all members at least ten (10) days in advance of the date when such amendment is to be voted upon, notifying said members that at such meeting a proposal to amend the By-Laws is to be voted upon.
Having complied with all provisions of the previous Constitution & By-Laws of Joseph B. Stahl Squadron #30 The Sons of The American Legion, Detachment of Delaware concerning revisions of the same a vote on the above changed documents was held on 21st of April at which time the membership with __ members present voted to accept __ or reject __ the proposed changes to the Constitution & By-Laws by a vote of __ to accept, __ to reject, __ abstentions.
Attested by:
Commander __________________________ Adjutant _____________________________
Scott Panichelli Francis Clymer
BY-LAWS
OF THE
JOSEPH B. STAHL MEMORIAL POST #30
THE AMERICAN LEGION
DEPARTMENT OF DELAWARE
JUNE 1, 2009
ARTICLE I
Section 1. The organization existing under these By-laws shall be known as the Joseph B. Stahl Memorial Poet #30, Inc., The American Legion, Department of Delaware.
Section 2. The objectives of this post are as set forth in the Constitution.
ARTICLE II
Section 1. The government and management of this post are entrusted to the Executive Committee.
Section 2. The election of officers shall be held annually and the following procedures shall be followed. The Commander shall appoint a nominating committee, consisting of five active members, by the first meeting in March. Nominations will be taken from the floor at this meeting and further nominations can be made at the second meeting in April, at which time the nominations are to be declared closed. The elections shall be held the first meeting in May by closed ballot with the provision for any write-in candidates and the candidate receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected and take office on June 1. The installation of officers shall be held upon availability of the Department Commander.
Section 3. All vacancies existing in the Executive Committee, or in any office of the post from any cause other than the expiration of the term, shall be filled by majority vote of the general membership and hold the office until the next regular election. A vacancy shall exist when a member of the Executive Committee or officer is absent from his post for two consecutive meetings without cause at either the post or executive meeting. In addition, an officer or Committee member whose conduct is determined by a unanimous vote of the General Membership to be detrimental to the interest of the Post or the American Legion shall also vacate their office.
ARTICLE III
Section 1. The Post Executive committee shall meet at least once a month, prior to the first meeting of the month, upon call of the Commander. The Commander may call for more than one meeting a month if he deems it necessary or upon written request of three (3) or more members of the Executive Committee. Seven (7) members shall constitute a quorum for the Executive committee meeting. Upon call of a meeting of the Executive Committee meeting, a reasonable notice shall be given to the members as to the time and place of the meeting.
Section 2. The Post Executive Committee shall approve all expenditures of monies by majority vote. Expenditures in excess of $500 for any one item must be approved by the Executive Committee and the general membership at the regular post meeting. Expenditures necessitated by an emergency in excess of $500 between regular post meetings may be approved by unanimous vote of the Executive Committee when delay waiting for a Post meeting would be detrimental to the Post. Such expenditures shall be presented and fully explained to the members at the next Post meeting.
Section 3. Any disposal of Post property must be with the approval of the Executive Committee and the membership.
ARTICLE IV
Section1. Duties of the Commander
The Commander shall preside at all meetings of the Post and the Executive Committee. He shall have general supervision over all business and affairs of the Post. He shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Post; approve all orders directing the distribution of funds and shall make an annual report covering the business of the Post for the year and make recommendations for the ensuing year, which shall be read at the second meeting in May. He shall appoint such committees as is necessary to carry out the programs and policies of the American Legion and the Post; appoint committees to carry out the business affairs of the Post. He shall perform such duties as directed by the Post.
Section 2. Duties of the First Vice-Commander
The First Vice-Commander shall assume and discharge the duties of the Commander in the absence of, or disability of, or when called upon by the Commander and serve as the Chairman of the Membership Committee.
Section 3. Duties of the Second Vice-Commander
The Second Vice-Commander shall assume and discharge the duties of the First Vice-Commander in case of absence or disability of the First Vice-Commander. He shall be Chairman of the Entertainment Committee. He shall be obligated to raise necessary monies to foster and perpetuate normal Post activities.
Section 4. Duties of the Adjutant
The Adjutant shall have charge of and keep a full and accurate record of all proceedings of every meeting; keep such records as the Department and the National organizations may require; and under the direction of the Commander, handle all correspondence of the Post.
Section 5. Duties of the Finance Officer
The Finance Officer shall have charge of all finances of the Post and see that they are safely deposited. He shall pay all bills authorized by the Executive Committee and the general membership. All checks will be countersigned by a member of the Executive Committee appointed by the Commander. He shall report once a month to the Executive Committee the conditions of the finances of the Post. He shall report to the general membership at the first meeting of the month of the receipts for all monies received. He shall be the Chairman of the Finance and Budget Committee. He shall issue all membership cards, make proper returns of such cards to the Department, and send such subscription cards to the National organization.
Section 6. Duties of the Post Historian
The Historian shall be charged with the individual records and incidents of the Post and post members, and shall perform such duties as may properly pertain too the office or determined by the Post or Executive Committee. It shall be the duty of the Historian to secure a picture of the outgoing Commander and have it properly framed and hung in the Post Home.
Section 7. Duties of the Chaplain
The Chaplain shall be charged with the spiritual welfare of the post members and will offer divine but nonsectarian services in the event of dedications public functions and at funeral of veterans. He shall adhere to such ceremonial rituals as recommended by the National or Department from time to time.
Section 8. Duties of the Sergeant-at-Arms
The Sergeant-at-Arms shall preserve order at all meetings and perform such duties as may be assigned to him by the Commander or the Executive Committee.
The Service Officer shall be charged with keeping the post members informed of their rights and benefits as veterans and shall assist them in every way to obtain their rights and benefits. He shall assist in filling out all VA forms, which are obtainable from such officers.
ARTICLE V
Section 1. The Post Commander, immediately upon taking office each year shall appoint the following standing committees: Membership & Post Activities, Americanism, Children & Youth, Veteran Affairs & Rehabilitation, Athletic, National Security, Public Relations, and Auditing, Finance & Budget. The Commander shall also appoint the Chairman and members of the Board of Managers. This committee is appointed subject to the approval of the Executive Committee. Such committees shall consist of such members and the Chairperson thereof as shall be designated by the Commander. The Commander shall appoint special committees as the need arises.
Section 2. The Membership & Post Activities Committee shall consist of Five (5) members, one of which shall be the First Vice-Commander, who shall be the Chairperson. The Committee shall be responsible for the membership of the Post. It shall send out dues statements on September 1 and supervise the proper drives to secure new and renewal members. It shall post a list of members on the bulletin board.
Section 3. The Americanism Committee shall be charged with the inspiration of patriotism and good citizenship by arrangements for proper observance of patriotic occasions; encouragement of patriotic and civic phases of instructions in school; Americanism of aliens; combating anti-American propaganda by education of the general public in American ideals through public forums and activities for community and civic betterment. Prepare and submit all reports as requested by the Department.
Section 4. The Children & Youth Committee shall be charged with aid and service to children of veterans, cooperating with other established agencies in the community; laboring for the betterment of child conditions and in coordinating services and agencies in the community for the above purposes. To act as intermediary for the needy child of a veteran in obtaining the fulfillment of the American Legion's pledge that "no child of a war veteran shall be in need of the necessities of life" and a "square deal for every child." Prepare and submit all reports as requested by the Department.
Section 5. The Veterans' Affairs & Rehabilitation Committee shall be charged with carrying out the programs as set forth by the Department and the National organizations. Shall aid all distressed veterans in the community and see the proper entertainment is supplied to the Veterans’ Hospital at the Elsmere site and any other Veterans’ facility that the general membership allows. Prepare and submit all reports as requested by the Department.
Section 6. The Athletic Committee shall be charged with the carrying out the promotion of physical development and clean sports by the organization of post athletics teams, recreation programs and by cooperation in the general recreation and athletic programs of the community. Prepare and submit all reports as requested by the Department.
Section 7. The National Security Committee shall coordinate the American Legions' efforts with the local defense organizations on matters pertaining to the national, civil and home defenses, to assist the Armed Forces of the United States in recruiting efforts and in every way be active in community activities for the defense of the nation and the security of the American home.
Section 8. The Public Relations Committee shall be responsible for the promotion of public support for the American Legions' programs by the establishment of proper contact with newspaper, radio and television personnel who will print and broadcast our news release of the programs, which the post has performed in the community and state.
Section 9. The Auditing Committee shall consist of six (6) members. They shall be responsible for auditing the financial books of the Post every three (3) months. They shall make recommendations they see fit to expedite or correct the accounting system.
Section 10. The Finance & Budget Committee shall prepare and present to the membership at the next regular meeting following the installation of officers, a budget for the ensuing year. This shall include all monies allotted to each standing committee of the Post. The committee spending such monies shall raise all monies spent over the sum established by the Finance & Budget Committee. Each committee shall be responsible for the report of their expenses upon request of the membership, Executive Committee, or Finance Officer at the next regular meeting. All other committees shall be responsible for raising their own funds for said committee activities.
Section 11. The Board of Managers shall consist of seven (7) members who shall be responsible for maintaining and operating the Post Home and Canteen. They shall display and enforce all House rules. They shall hire all personnel deemed necessary to carry out the operation of Post Home and Canteen. They shall be responsible to the Executive Committee and must give a financial report each month at their meeting. They shall approve all expenditures for the operation of the Post Home and Canteen and for purchase of merchandise for resale. All expenditures for expansion or for new equipment shall be presented to the Executive Committee for approval in accordance with Article III, Section 2 of the By-Laws.
ARTICLE VI
Section 1. All resolution of state or national scope presented by a member of this post or reported to this post by a committee shall morally embody the opinion of this post on the subject. A copy of it shall be forwarded to the to the Department Headquarters for its approval before any publicity is given or action other than mere passage of the post is taken, and approved by the Post membership.
ARTICLE VII
Section 1. The regular meeting of the post shall be held the second Tuesday of each month. A meeting on the fourth Tuesday in April for the purpose of election of officers shall also be held.
Section 2. The Post Commander or a majority of the Executive Committee shall have the right to call a special meeting at any time.
Section 3. Upon written request of five (5) members of the post, the Executive Committee shall call a special meeting if the situation warrants such action.
Section 4. Twelve (12) members shall constitute a quorum at a regular post meeting.
Section 1. Every member shall furnish the Adjutant with their address for mailing purposes.
Section 2. The Adjutant shall cause notice of the annual elections to be given at least two (2) weeks prior thereto.
Section 3. All persons handling funds of the post shall be bonded in sufficient amounts to protect the interests of the Post.
ARTICLE IX
Section 1. All proceedings of this Post shall be conducted and pursuant to Roberts Rules of Order, except as herein otherwise provided.
ARTICLE X
Section 1. This Post shall incur, or cause to be incurred, no liability nor obligations whatsoever which will subject to liability any other post, subdivision, group, members of the American Legion, or other individuals, corporation or organizations.
ARTICLE XI
Section 1. These By-Laws shall be amended at any regular meeting by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present at such meeting, provided that the proposed amendment shall have been submitted in writing and read at the preceding regular meeting of the post. It is further provided that written notice shall be posted on the post bulletin board and the post web site and mailed to each member at least ten (10) days in advance of the date such amendment is to be voted upon.
CONSTITUTION and BY-LAWS
of
JOSEPH B. STAHL MEMORIAL POST #30, INC.
THE AMERICAN LEGION,
DEPARTMENT OF DELAWARE
FOR GOD AND COUNTRY
AMENDED
JUNE 1, 2009
CONSTITUTION
OF THE
JOSEPH B. STAHL POST #30, INC.
THE AMERICAN LEGION
DEPARTMENT OF DELAWARE
PREAMBLE
For God and Country, we associate ourselves together for the following purposes; to uphold and defend the constitution of the United States of America; to maintain law and order; to foster and perpetuate a one hundred percent Americanism; to preserve the memories and incidents of our associations in the Great Wars; to inculcate a sense of individual obligation to the community, state and nation; to combat the autocracy of both the classes and the masses; to make right the master of might; to promote peace and good will on earth; to safeguard and transmit to posterity, the principles of justice, freedom and democracy; to consecrate and sanctify our comradeship by our devotion to mutual helpfulness.
ARTICLE I
Name
Section 1. The name of this organization shall be the Joseph B. Stahl Memorial Post #30, Inc., The American Legion, and Department of Delaware.
Objectives
Section 1. The objectives and policies of this post shall be to promote the principles and policies set forth in the forgoing preamble, the National and Department Constitutions of the American Legion.
ARTICLE III
Nature
Section 1. This post is a civilian organization and membership therein does not affect or increase liability for military or police service.
Section 2. This organization shall be absolutely non - political and shall not be used for the dissemination of partisan principles or for the promotion of the candidacy of any person seeking public office or preferment.
Section 3. Rank does not exist in the American Legion; No member shall be addressed by his military or naval title in any meeting of this post.
ARTICLE IV
Membership
Section 1. Eligibility to membership in Joseph B. Stahl Memorial Post #30 shall be prescribed by the National Constitution of the American Legion.
Section 2. Application for membership shall be in writing on membership forms supplied by the National Department. A member of the American Legion must propose all new members.
Section 3. The First Vice-Commander shall inspect all applications and Form DD 214 for membership and present the names of such applicants at the next Post meeting. The application, at such meeting, shall be accepted, rejected or referred for further investigation and consideration. If the majority of the members cast their vote against the acceptance of said application, then such application shall be recorded as rejected.
Section 4. Any member of this post may be expelled for cause by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the General Membership after charges are preferred under oath in writing, and a fair trial, as prescribed in the National By-laws of the American Legion, Article IV, Section 2 is held upon the same.
ARTICLE V
Officers
Section 1. Supervision of the administrative affairs of the Post shall be by the Executive Committee, which shall consist of four members in addition to the Commander, two Vice Commanders, Finance Officer, Chaplain, Historian, Adjutant, Sergeant-at-arms and the immediate Past Commander.
Section 2. The officer of the Post, who shall be elected, shall consist of a Commander, First-Vice Commander, Second-Vice Commander, Finance Officer, Chaplain, Historian, Adjutant and Sergeant-at-arms.
Section 3. All officers along with one Executive Committeeperson, to a four year term, shall be elected annually and serve until their successors take office on June 1.
Section 4. Every member of this post shall be eligible to hold office in this post, except as otherwise provided in Article II, Section 2 thereof.
ARTICLE VI
Section 1. The revenue of this post shall be derived from membership dues and any other sources as may be approved by the Post Executive Committee or membership at large.
Section 2. The annual dues shall be that amount fixed by the Post Executive Committee at the beginning of each year and upon the approval of the body of members at the next regular meeting. The Post Finance Officer shall forward Department and National per capita dues to the Department Adjutant. The balance shall go into the general fund
ARTICLE VII
Charter Members
Section 1. Charter Members shall be all members who joined this post prior to September 1, 1951.
ARTICLE VIII
American Legion Auxiliary
Section 1. This post shall recognize an auxiliary organization known as the Joseph B. Stahl Unit #30, the American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Delaware.
Section 2. Membership in the auxiliary shall be as prescribed by the National Constitution of the American Legion Auxiliary.
ARTICLE IX
Sons of the American Legion
Section 1. This post recognizes an auxiliary organization known as Sons of the American Legion Squadron #30 of Joseph B. Stahl Post #30, The American Legion, Department of Delaware.
Section 2. Membership in the Sons of the American Legion shall be as prescribed by the National Constitution of the Sons of the American Legion.
ARTICLE X
American Legion Riders
Section 1. This Post recognizes an auxiliary organization known as the American Legion Riders of Delaware.
Section 2. Membership in the American Legion Riders of Delaware shall be as prescribed in the National Constitution of the American Legion Riders
ARTICLE XI
Amendments
Section 1. This Constitution adoption is subject to the provisions of the National Constitution of the American Legion and the Department Constitution of the Department of Delaware. Any amendments to said National or Department Constitutions, which is in conflict with any provisions hereof shall be considered as automatically repealed or modifying the provisions of this constitution to the extent of such conflict.
Section 2. This constitution may be amended at any regular post meeting by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members present, providing the proposed amendment shall be submitted in writing and read at the next proceeding meeting of the post and providing further, that written notice shall be posted on the web site and mailed to each member at least ten (10) days in advance of the date when such amendments are to be voted on.