Article I
Name and Objects

(A) The name of this organization shall be "The SCIENTECH CLUB."

(B) The objects of this club shall be:

1. To give the City of Indianapolis and the State of Indiana the benefit of the united scientific and technical knowledge and experience of its members.
2. To promote scientific and technical study and research.
3. To maintain a high professional standing and to further acquaintance and fellowship among scientific and technical men.
4. To encourage and support selected activities that further the cause of scientific, technical and vocational education.

Article II
Membership

(A) The membership shall consist of two classes - Resident members and Non-resident members. Resident members shall be those residing or having their principal place of business or employment in Marion County, Indiana or contiguous counties. Non-resident members shall be all other members.

(B) Members of both classes shall be professional scientific or technical persons or persons interested in some business or calling of scientific or technical character.

(C) Applications for membership in either class must be endorsed by two members of the club. For election they must be recommended by the membership committee and receive a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors in accordance with the provisions of the By-Laws. Any person elected as a member of either class shall pay the stipulated dues within thirty days after notification of election and failure to do so shall be considered as having forfeited election.

(D) Any member meeting the requirements and qualifications prescribed in the By-Laws may be elected a member emeritus by the Board of Directors.

Article III
Officers and Directors

(A) The officers of the Club shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Secretary, and a Treasurer to be elected for one year at the annual meeting of the club. The Officers shall hold office until their successors have been elected and have qualified. The Officers shall perform such duties as usually pertain to their respective offices. No person shall serve as President for more than two terms consecutively.

(B) The Board of Directors shall consist of 23 members as follows:

(1) The officers of the Club, who shall be members of the Board ex-officio, shall also be the officers of the Board.
(2) The immediate past-president who shall be a member ex-officio.
(3) Eighteen Directors elected by the membership, six to be elected each year and serve for three years.

(C) All Officers and Directors must be resident members of the Scientech Club.

(D) Each year the secretary shall, with the approval of the Board, provide the Nominating Committee with a list of the retiring Board members, as well as any vacancies. Nominations shall be made to fill these vacancies and retirements.

(E) The Officers and Directors shall be chosen on one ballot. That nominee for each office and directorship receiving the highest number of votes shall be declared elected. No member shall vote for the same nominee for more than one office or directorship. Violation of this provision shall render the entire ballot of that member void. If any person shall receive the highest number of votes for an office and for a directorship, he shall be declared elected to such office, and the person having the next highest number of votes for such directorship shall be declared elected thereto.

(F) Any vacancies existing or occurring in the Board of Directors or Officers may be filled by a quorum of the Board of Directors to serve until the next annual election

(G) The interests of the club shall be administered by the Board of Directors, which shall have full responsible charge of the affairs and resources of the club to carry out its objects and purposes. No action of the club shall be binding until approved by the Board of Directors.

(H) A majority of the Board shall be a quorum for the transaction of business.

(I) Any member of the Board of Directors who shall not attend the regular meetings of the Board of Directors for four consecutive meetings shall thereby forfeit membership on the Board.

Article IV
Committees

(A) There shall be the following committees:

1. A Membership Committee consisting of three members to be elected by the Board of Directors. The Membership Committee shall thoroughly investigate the character and professional standing of all applicants for membership and make recommendations thereon to the Board of Directors.

2. A Nominating Committee consisting of five members (at least two not Directors) shall be elected by the Board of Directors at least forty-five days before the annual meeting. The Nominating Committee shall nominate one qualified person for each office and directorship to be filled. The Nominating Committee shall report its nominations in writing to the secretary at least twenty days in advance of the annual meeting and the secretary shall send notices of such nominations to all members at least fifteen days before such annual meeting. Any group of five members wishing to make nomination shall report their nominations to the secretary at least eight days before the annual meeting and the secretary shall send notices to all members on or before the fourth day before such annual meeting.

3. Such other special committees as the President or Board of Directors shall establish from time to time.

Article V
Dues

Membership dues shall be due and payable in accordance with schedules established by the By-Laws. Penalties may be imposed for non-payment or late payment.

Article VI
Meetings

(A) The annual meeting of the club for the election of officers and directors and for the transaction of other business shall be held in the month of December of each year at a time and place to be determined by the directors.

(B) The club may have other meetings from time to time as the Board of Directors may arrange.

(C) Advance notice of all meetings of the Scientech Club and all public meetings held in quarters provided by the Scientech Club shall be sent to all members.

(D) Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held each month at such time and place designated by the Board. Special meetings in addition may be held at the call of the President or a majority of the Directors.

Article VII
Amendments

(A) This Constitution may be amended at any regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors by the affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire Board of Directors as then constituted with the subsequent approval by a majority of the members present at any meeting of the club; provided that notice of the proposed amendment has been mailed to each Director at least a week before the Directors meeting passing thereon, and each member at least a week before the club meeting passing thereon.