Nebraska OrnitJwlo gists' Uiiiott, 13 



CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS 



ARTICLE I. (Name and Object) 



Section i. This Association shall be known as The Nebraska 

 Ornithologists' Union. 



Sec. 2. Its aims shall be to promote the study of ornithology 

 bv more closely uniting the students of this branch of natural his- 

 tory, and to encourage the study of birds in the state of Nebraska. 



ARTICLE II. (Members) 



Section I. Any student of ornithology resident in Nebraska, 

 not less than sixteen years of age, may become a member on re- 

 ceiving a majority vote of the members present at any meeting. 

 All members in good standing shall have the right to vote and 

 hold office. 



Sec. 2. Honorary members shall be elected for their eminence 

 in ornithology or for distinguished services in furthering the aims 

 for which this Union is established. 



Sec. 3. Application for membership in the interim between 

 meetings may be considered by the Executive Committee, and 

 the application granted by a unanimous vote of the committee. 



ARTICLE III. (Quorum) 



Section i. A quorum for the transaction of business shall be 

 the active members present at any annual meeting, provided the 

 number is not less than nine. 



ARTICLE IV. (Officers and Committees) 



Section i. The officers of this Union shall be: a President, a 

 Vice-President and a Secretary-Treasurer. 



Sec. 2. There shall be an Executive Committee consisting of 

 the officers. 



Sec. 3. Staneiing committees shall be appointed by the Presi- 

 dent with the concurrence of the Executive Committee. 



