U.S.S. CHOPPER
(SS-342) ASSOCIATION
This charter establishes the U.S.S. CHOPPER
(SS-342) ASSOCIATION hereinafter referred to as "the Association". This
is in accordance of a simple vote by the majority of members in good standing at the
reunion April 05 through 07, 2001 in Kingsland, GA.
The purpose of this association is to further enhance the camaraderie, fellowship and
personal relationships among the officers and crews that served aboard the CHOPPER during
her long and illustrious career. The Association will conduct periodic reunions determined
by the officers and members of the Association before the close of the business meeting
during the reunion. The following offices are established to conduct the business of the
Association on behalf of the members.
PRESIDENT
2001-2003 Term: Patrick Householder (62-63)
Responsibilities:
(1) Determine the exact dates and location of the next reunion with due consideration
given to the desires of the members and the advice and consent of a majority of the
Association officers.
(2) Advance planning for the next reunion and implementation of the plan.
(3) Appoint two (2) advisors to assist with planning and implementation of the plan.
(4) Appoint a “Coordinator/Host” from the general locale of the next reunion to
assist the president in the planning, interfacing and preparations for the reunion.
(5) Authorize expenditures from The Association treasury.
VICE PRESIDENT
2001-2003 Term: (Acting) Bob Stamper (55-57)
Responsibilities:
(1) Assist the president in discharging his responsibilities.
(2) Replace the president if he becomes incapacitated or unable to discharge his duties.
(3) Receive, log and maintain artifacts of The Association and U.S.S. CHOPPER (SS-342)
until a proper place of display is found.
SECRETARY
2001-2003 Term: (Acting) Patrick Householder (62-63)
Responsibilities:
(1) Maintain the membership roster and mailing list.
(2) Record and distribute the minutes of business meetings.
(3) Coordinate the timely preparation and distribution of The Association's newsletter.
TREASURER
2001-2003 Term: Bob Stamper (55-57)
Responsibilities:
(1) Responsible for collection of annual dues.
(2) Maintain financial records and account for the Association. Prepare a semi-annual
report on the 1st of November and the 1st of May and cause the report to be published in
the appropriate newsletter after the approval of the president.
(3) Disburse any funds necessary for the business of The Association.
(4) Present financial report at reunion business meetings.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
(1) The election of officers will be completed before the close of
the business meeting at every reunion.
(2) Candidates will be nominated from the floor and officers elected by a simple majority
vote of members in good standing present at the business meeting. Members not in
attendance may be nominated and vote via U.S. Postal Service. Mail nominations must be
received by the President two (2) months and votes two (2) weeks before the reunion
business meeting. Votes will be tabulated by two Association members in good standing
appointed by the president and announced at the reunion business meeting.
MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
(1) Membership in The Association is open to all former crew members
and their families and friends. Dues are ten dollars ($10) per year. Only one fee per
family is required. The Newsletter will be mailed to that family member that pays dues.
The Association dues may be waived in unusual incidents upon approval of The Association
officers. Acceptance of an amendment will be by a majority vote of members present.
(2) For the purpose of collecting annual dues the fiscal year will run from JULY 1 through
JUNE 30.
NOTE: The initial dues collected at the founding of the Association will run from the date of establishment through June 30, 2002.