SECTION 1- Name
and Location. The name of this organization shall be the
Logistic Officer Association, Kanaloa Chapter, hereinafter
referred to as the Kanaloa Chapter. The principle mailing
address of the organization shall be that of the organization's
Information Officer. Meetings of members shall be held at such
places designated by the President.
SECTION 2 - Purpose. The purpose of the Kanaloa Chapter
is to promote quality logistical support and maintenance and to
enhance the image, visibility, and promotability of the
professional Logistic officer. To enhance development of
logistics officers and civilian professionals through the
exchange of ideas, plans, policies, and procedures from
differing perspectives. To promote professionalism, develop
camaraderie, and to encourage social interaction within the
logistics community.
SECTION 3 - Method of Accomplishment. To accomplish said
purpose, the Kanaloa Chapter shall:
a) Promote the active exchange of ideas and professional
networking
b) Provide opportunities for increased awareness of logistics
c) Assist in the development of professional logisticians
SECTION 4 - Authority. The Kanaloa Chapter shall operate
as a Type 2, Private Organization under AFR 34-4 as
supplemented, and other pertinent USAF directives. Any USAF
Regulations and Directives which succeed and/or supersede the
above mentioned regulation and other pertinent USAF directives
shall be considered applicable to the operation of the Kanaloa
Chapter. The National LOA incurs no liability for actions or
debts of the Kanaloa Chapter or its members.
SECTION 5 - Liability. All members must be informed that
financial liability incurred by their private association fund
may (unless the fund is incorporated) ultimately result in
individual personal financial responsibility, if the fund fails
to discharge obligations, even though the fund meanwhile may
have been redesignated or dissolved. The National LOA incurs no
liability for actions or debts of the Hickam Chapter or its
members.
SECTION 6 - Restrictions. This organization shall be
nonprofit, nonpartisan, and nonsectarian.
ARTICLE II
Membership
SECTION I - Qualifications. Every person
shall be eligible for membership in Kanaloa
Chapter who is EITHER:
a) A professional logistics officer (AF active
duty, ANG, AFRC or retired) or
civilian equivalent (GS-9 or WG 9 or above or in
the appropriate NSPS pay band)
b) A member of a military related civilian
organization who is the equivalent of a
professional logistician
c) "In Good Standing" which is defined as
members that has not had their membership
terminated by the local chapter of National LOA
and has paid their dues
SECTION 2 - Selection. Anyone who
qualifies for membership in Hawaii is eligible.
Members must pay dues for each year. Membership
discrimination based on race, religion, color,
age, national origin, creed, or sex is
prohibited.
SECTION 3 - Types of Membership.
a) Active Member. Those members qualifying and
selected under Sections 1 and 2 of
Article 11 will be known as active members with
the authority to vote and hold office.
b) Honorary Member. Membership conferred upon an
individual as a compliment. Such
membership confers no rights or privileges.
c) Corporate Member. Those members who are
designated by corporations in
conjunction with a fee or approved by LOA
National Executive Board. Corporate
members may not vote or hold office. Corporate
members who qualify for active
membership must hold a separate membership to
vote or hold office in the chapter.
SECTION 4 - Dues. Membership dues shall be
payable at intervals and rates as determined by
the Executive Board. Dues shall be at a rate or
rates, and payable at such intervals, as
prescribed by the Executive Board. Each newly
elected Executive Board will review the previous
Executive Board's dues decision.
SECTION 5 - Termination.
a) Any member may resign from the organization
upon written request to the Executive
Board. In such event, dues, in whole or part,
are not refundable.
b) Any member shall be expelled for nonpayment
of dues after 90 days from the due
date, unless otherwise extended for good cause.
Upon written request by the
member, the Executive Board, by three-fourths
vote may extend the membership.
c) Any member may be expelled by a three-fourths
vote of the Executive Board for
conduct unbecoming a member or for conduct
prejudicial to the aims or repute of the
organization. Notice and opportunity for a
hearing are afforded to the member. in
such event, dues, in whole or in par, are not
refundable.