The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-04-05

literary, mechanical or engineering nro-
duction; but the opinion Of the associa-
ton may be expressed on suoh subjects
as effect the public welfare, provided
TINS opinion does not carry with 1t the
interests OF any individual.
ARTICLE IH.-MEMBERs
Section 1. The Association shall con-
sist of active members and honorary
members.
Sec. 3 Competent civil. mechanical,
mining or electrical engineers, arcb:-
tccts' biologists, metallurgists, and
those who have SHOWN themselves pro-
nciehS engineers, in practice or teach
ing, shall be eligible to membership.
Sec. 3. There shall be two classes of
active members, viz: Resident members,
being those who reside within seven
hve miles of Roanoke; and nonresident
members, being those who reside for
one fiscal year or more beyond that
limit. Both classes shall have the
same duties and privileges, except as
provided in the by laws.
Sec. q. Honorary members shall be
persons OF acknowledged eminence in
engineering, who have rendered some
special service to their profession.
sec. .. Honorary members shall not
be entitled to vote or hold Office, but
shall enjoy all other association privi-
1eges equally with active members.
ARTICLE Iv.-oFFICERs.
The officers of the association shall
consist of president, two vice-presid-
entS, secretary, treasurer and n
board of directors, all of whom shall be
elected as provided in the bylaws, and
no one person shall be eligible for moro
than one OF these Offices at tho Same
time, eXpectthat the offices of secre-
tary and treasurer mag be united at the
option of the board of directors.
ARTICLE v.-ANNUAL MEETING.
The annual meeting of the association
shall be held in January in each wear
for the election of officers, reception of
annual reports and the transaction of
general business.
ARTICLE VI.-AMENDMENTs
Amendments to this constitution shall
be presented in writing at q business
meeting of tho association, signed by at
least five active members. They NAV
then be amended, ana shall then be laid
over until the second regular meeting
thereafter, lat which timo a business
meeting shall be held, and in tho notices
for which meeting it shall be stated that
an amendment to the constitution has
been proposed, and giving the wording
OF such proposed amendment.
at this meeting the proposed amend
ment may be discussed and amended.
In the notices for the next meeting,
which shall also be business one, il
shall be stated that proposed amend
mont to the constitution will be acted
upon; giving the text of tho portion of
the constitution which it is proposed to
change, and also as it will read if
amended. If two-thirds of the votes
cast by letter ballot arc in favor of the
proposed amendmentit shall be adopted.
BYLAWS.
ARTICLE I.-MEETINGs.
Section 1. Regular meetings for the
reading of papers and discussion of
scientific subjects shall be held on the
second Saturday in each month, except
the months of July and August and as
hereinafter provided.
Sec. 3. The annual meeting of the
association shall be held in January in
each year, and there shall be summer
meeting held in July, both to be held at
such place and date as tho board of
directors may determine. Business
meetings shall be held when required
by the constitution and bylaws, when
ordered by the president, the board of
directors or on the written request of
five active members of the associa-
ton. When so held the subject
to be considered or acted upon
Shall be stated in the written notice,
which shall bo sent by the secretary
not less than two weeks prior to the
day of meeting to every active member
and no other business than that so
stated shall Tho acted upon, but this
shall not be construed to prohibit the
holding OF regular meeting as sson as
tho business for which the meeting was
called has been disposed of.
Sec. 8. Alta business meeting a quorum
shall consist of not less than fifteen
active members.
Sec. 4. The secretary shall be at the
place OF meeting properly prepared with
all necessary documents promptly at
the hour named in the notice.
ARTICLE Ir.-ORDERs OF BUSINESS.
The following Shall be the orders of
business:
REGULAR MEETING.
l. Reading of tho minutes Of last
regular meeting and action thereon.
:. miscellaneous announcements.
3. Report of committee on informa-
ton, reading of papers and discussion.
4. Adjournment.
BUSINESS MEETING.
]. Reading of tho minutes OF last
business meeting and action thereon.
2. Business OF meeting as stated in
notice.
3. Miscellaneous announcement.
4. Reading of papers and discussion.
5. Adjournment.
ANNUAL MEETING.
l. READING of the m,nutaS Of last