Nebraska Ornithologists' Union 19 



CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS 



ARTICLE I 

 Name and Object 



Section 1. This Association shall be known as The Nebraska 

 Ornithologists' Union. 



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

 by more closely uniting the students of this branch of natural 

 history, and to encourage the study of birds in the state of 

 Nebraska. 



ARTICLE II 

 Members 



Section L Any student of ornithology resident in Nebraska 

 or adjacent states, not less than sixteen years of age, may become 

 a member on receiving 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 1. 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. 



