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USS GATLING (DD-671) REUNION ASSOCIATION RULES
ADOPTED 09/28/90 NASHVILLE, TN
MODIFIED 10/07/95 SEATTLE, WA

ARTICLE I
NAME
SECTION 1. The name of the organization shall be the USS GATLING (DD-671) REUNION ASSOCIATION.  Hereafter referred to as the ASSOCIATION.

ARTICLE II
PURPOSE
SECTION 1. The purpose of the ASSOCIATION is to promote the common bond among former crew members, officer and enlisted of the USS GATLING (DD-671) through communication, reunions and the preservation of its history.

SECTION 2. No use may be made of the members' names and addresses, for other than the PURPOSE.

ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1. All former crew members, officer and enlisted, of the USS GATLING (DD-671) will be included in the ASSOCIATION'S Master Crew List  and are eligible for ACTIVE membership.

SECTION 2. CLASSIFICATION of MEMBERS
  a. INACTIVE:  One who has not paid his current Annual dues.
  b. ACTIVE:    One who has paid his current Annual dues.
  c. ASSOCIATE: An eligible SURVIVOR of a deceased crew member who wishes to remain active with the Association. No  dues.
  d. HONORARY:  May be conferred by the President or a majority vote at the Annual Reunion Business meeting. No  dues.

SECTION 3: ELIGIBLE to NOMINATE:
  a. An ACTIVE MEMBER who is present at the Annual Reunion Business Meeting.
  b. An ACTIVE MEMBER who is unable to attend the Annual Business Meeting may submit a written statement that he  is willing to be considered for nomination for a specific office.

SECTION 4: ELIGIBLE to VOTE:
  a. An ACTIVE MEMBER who is present at the Business Meeting

ARTICLE IV
ANNUAL DUES
SECTION 1. Annual dues are currently TEN DOLLARS per year.  The Association year is from the first day of the Annual Reunion to the day before the first day of the next Annual Reunion.  Dues are not pro-rated.

ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
SECTION 1. President, Vice President from Group 1, Vice President from Group 2 and Secretary/Treasurer.

SECTION 2. Shall be elected for a one year term by a majority of ACTIVE MEMBERS voting at the Annual Reunion Business Meeting.  May be reelected.

SECTION 2. PRESIDENT: Shall:
  a. Coordinate the activities of the ASSOCIATION.
  b. Preside at the Annual Reunion Meetings.

SECTION 3. VICE PRESIDENT; One each from Group 1 and Group 2:  Assist the President in his duties.

SECTION 4. SECRETARY/TREASURER: Shall:
  a. Maintain the ASSOCIATION'S records, correspondence and bank account.
  b. Manage the funds and make all deposits and disbursements.
  c. Be responsible for the NEWSLETTER. 
  d. Coordinate the ASSOCIATION'S mailings.

SECTION 5. VACANCY: In the event an Officer resigns or unable to meet his responsibilities, the remaining officers will confer and make a decision.

ARTICLE VI
COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
SECTION 1. Shall be appointed for a one year term by the President to assist  as required.  May be reappointed.

SECTION 2. EXECUTIVE: President shall be the Chairman, consists of the Vice President (Group 1), Vice President (Group 2) and the Secretary/Treasurer.

SECTION 3. REUNION: Site Chairman shall be responsible for coordinating matters pertaining to the Annual Reunion including lodging, banquet, meeting and hospitality facilities; registration; memorial services; local tours; airport transportation and financial accountability.  Chairman will provide the Secretary/Treasurer with materials and information for the NEWSLETTER.

SECTION 4. REUNION NOTICE: Chairman shall coordinate the for annual reunion notices to newspapers, magazines etc. Secretary/Treasurer will provide appropriate materials.

SECTION 5. CREW MEMBER SEARCH: Chairman shall coordinate the annual crew member search.  Secretary/Treasurer will provide current ASSOCIATION data to chairman. 

SECTION 6. VACANCY: In the event of a Chairman's resignation or incapacity,  the officers shall assume his responsibilities pending appointment of a new chairman.

ARTICLE VII
MEETINGS
SECTION 1. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Shall meet as necessary at the Annual Reunion.

SECTION 2. BUSINESS: Shall be held at the Annual Reunion, with the following agenda.
  a. General business.
  b. ACTIVE MEMBERS may nominate from the floor. 
  c. Nominations shall include those from an ACTIVE MEMBERS who has submitted a written statement that he is willing to serve.
  d. Voting will be by ACTIVE MEMBERS only in a secret ballot.  In the event of a tie, another vote with those tied will be taken immediately.
  e. If there is but one nomination for an office, election may be made by voice acclamation.
  f. The nomination and election sequence shall be
    (1) President
    (2) Secretary/Treasurer
    (3) Vice President from Group 1
    (4) Vice President from Group 2.
    (5) Reunion Chairman and site location.

ARTICLE VIII
COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION 1. Initial correspondence to an INACTIVE MEMBER/INACTIVE ASSOCIATE shall consist of a returnable DATA UPDATE form, and other information deemed necessary.
  a. RESPONSE; DATA UPDATE form and current dues.  Name placed on the ACTIVE list.
  b. RESPONSE; DATA UPDATE form and no dues.  Name remains an INACTIVE list.
  c. ASSOCIATE/HONORARY MEMBER RESPONSE with DATA UPDATE form: Name placed on the ACTIVE list.
  d. ASSOCIATE/HONORARY MEMBER with no RESPONSE: Name placed on the INACTIVE list.

ARTICLE IX
MAILINGS

SECTION 1. MAILINGS: May consist of NEWSLETTERS, NEWSGRAMS, Informational Post Cards, the Annual Master Crew List and other information deemed necessary.

ARTICLE X
AMENDMENTS
SECTION 1. These RULES may be amended by a two thirds vote of ACTIVE MEMBERS at the Annual Reunion Business Meeting.

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