Bylaws of the ALPA ACE Club
at Central Washington University,
Ellensburg, Washington
Revision Date: February 26, 2016
Upon signature by each member of the acting Executive Board of the ALPA ACE Club at
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington, this document and all policies and
procedures contained herein shall be fully adhered to and upheld to their utmost.
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Mychal Hornbeck
President
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Jacob Hoag
Vice President
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Conner Martin
Treasurer
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No’eau Reynolds-Sonoda
Secretary
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DeAundre Cola
Senator
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David Schmidt
Senior Promotion Liaison
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Ryan Hamilton
Junior Promotion Liaison
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Jason Underhill, MBA, ATP, CFII
ALPA ACE CWU Facility Advisor
ARTICLE I – NAME
The name of this organization shall be the “Air Line Pilots Association Collegiate
Aviation Professional Development Airline Career Education (ACE) Club”. The
organization shall be referred to as “ALPA ACE Club” within these bylaws.
ARTICLE II – MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the ALPA ACE Club at the Ellensburg, Washington campus of Central
Washington University is to propagate, promote, and uphold professionalism and a
culture of safety among the future airline pilots at Central Washington University;
represent the interests of each ALPA ACE Club member as a whole; be a strong, visible
force in advocating an airline pilot career; and to be the primary student organization by
which Central Washington University future airline pilots can be industry recognized.
ARTICLE III – VISION STATEMENT, STRATEGIC GOALS & INITIATIVES
Section 1 – Vision Statement
The ALPA ACE Club student organization serves as a unified group of CWU
airmen committed to exemplifying the values of an ALPA pilot both in the air and
on the ground, while promoting a culture of professionalism and safety among
tomorrow’s leaders in the cockpit. As well, the ALPA ACE Club will strive to
give students the best education possible about current topics and events within
the airline industry, as well as education on topics not discussed in the classroom.
Lastly, the ALPA ACE Club will strive to provide mentorship to aviationinterested students at Central Washington University.
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Section 2 – Strategic Goals
The ALPA ACE Club shall:
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Strive to maintain excellence in flight, and advocate for a professional
flight environment
Work together as an organization to maintain high standards for each
member and the organization as a whole
Strive to build membership unity and maintain a constant growth rate
within the Department of Aviation
Remain devoted, dependable, and accountable to the ALPA ACE Club
Take pride in their actions both on and off the flight line, representing the
ALPA ACE Club at all times whether in the air or on the ground
Section 3 – Strategic Initiatives
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Sustain an open and valued relationship with the Air Line Pilots
Association
Keep contact with the Air Line Pilots Association to ensure the goals of
the ALPA ACE Club are always in line with the Air Line Pilot
Association’s expectations
Create a core value system so that the ideals of an ACE Club member are
always known
Create more exposure of an airline-like environment for interested
students and the community in general
Provide leadership examples within the aviation community and
Ellensburg, WA community
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ARTICLE IV – CODE OF ETHICS
The ALPA Code of Ethics outlines the values, integrity, and behavior that ALPA
members strive for, as follows:
 An Airline Pilot will keep uppermost in his/her mind that the safety, comfort, and
well-being of the passengers who entrust their lives to him/her are his/her first and
greatest responsibility
 An Airline Pilot will faithfully discharge the duty he/she owes the airline that
employs him/her and whose salary makes possible his/her way of life
 An Airline Pilot will accept the responsibilities as well as the rewards of command
and will at all times so conduct him/herself both on duty and off as to instill and merit
the confidence and respect of his/her crew, his/her fellow employees, and his/her
associates within the profession
 An Airline Pilot will conduct his/her affairs with other members of the profession and
with the Air Line Pilots Association in such a manner as to bring credit to the
profession and the Air Line Pilots Association as well as to himself
 An Airline Pilot will always honor his/her profession and will always remember that
his own character and conduct will reflect honor or dishonor upon him/herself, the
airline, and the industry as a whole
As Department of Aviation students and members of the ALPA ACE Club at CWU, we shall
endeavor to follow to their utmost and strive to faithfully fulfill the obligations of the Air Line
Pilots Association Code of Ethics and Canons for the Guidance of Air Line Pilots. Doing so will
develop the level of professionalism and integrity required for a career as an Airline Pilot.
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ARTICLE V – MEMBERSHIP STATUS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PRIVILEGES1
Section 1 – Membership Categories
Association membership shall fall under the following categories: Active Student
Membership, Inactive Student Membership, and Active Student Membership in
Good Standing. All members are expected to uphold the values and ethics of the
ALPA ACE Club as described in Articles II, III, and IV. All membership
categories shall be reviewed at the conclusion of each quarter.
Section 2 – Membership Requirements and Privileges
I.
Active Student Member Status
A. Requirements
1. Shall attend the majority of General Session meetings (50%
of yearly meetings)
2. Shall be connected via social media
3. May be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
B. Privileges
1. May vote
2. May hold officer positions
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Inactive Student Member Status
A. Criteria
1. Member who is connected via social media
2. Does not show up to a majority of meetings
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Adherence to this article is under the discretion of the ALPA ACE Club Executive Board
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III.
Active Student Members in Good Standing
A. Shall be reviewed as needed by the Executive Board
B. Criteria
1. Attends two-thirds ACE Club General Session meetings
2. Shows general interest in the ALPA ACE Club by
demonstrating high levels of professionalism and respect
3. May be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
C. Privileges
1. Shall be given special consideration for special events,
drawings, and benefits of the ACE Club as defined by the
Executive Board
2. May hold officer positions
Section 3 – Attendance
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Attendance will be taken at each meeting
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Attendance is not required but encouraged
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Special attendance consideration will be given to members of the ROTC program
and the CAP
Section 4 – Inactive Members
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Students on internships, cooperative education programs, or extended leave will
be considered Inactive Members but are still included on the Club’s roster. They
will be included when calculating total organizational size.
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Inactive Members who are degree complete within the Commercial Pilot or Flight
Officer degree major and will not be returning as Active Student Members will be
considered Alumni Members of the ALPA ACE Club and will not be included
when calculating total organizational size
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ARTICLE VI – ORGANIZATIONAL SIZE AND MEETINGS
Section 1 – Organizational Size
The goal of the ALPA ACE Club is to provide a structure for future pilots at
Central Washington University to learn more about the airline piloting
profession. Thus, any student meeting the membership requirements is eligible to
join.
Section 2 – Committees
The ALPA ACE Club can develop committees as needed.
Section 3 – General Session Meetings
Air Line Pilots Association-led General Session meetings shall be held once per
quarter provided ALPA can organize the event. General
Session meetings will focus on a particular topic in the airline industry with Air
Line Pilots Association pilots leading the discussion and presentation. Other nonALPA pilots may also attend.
Section 4 – Student Led Meetings
Student-led meetings will be held at the discretion of the Executive Board and
will generally preview and cover a topic in the airline industry that will be
presented at the General Session. The Air Line Pilots Association may provide
input as to which topic to cover, as well as give material to use, such as scenarios,
videos, PowerPoints, etc.
Section 5 – Executive Board Meetings
Executive Board meetings will be held on an as needed basis and must consist of
an executive quorum, or at least one less Executive Board Members present than
there are positions (i.e. six positions, five members must be present for an
executive quorum).
Section 6 – Election Meetings
Election meetings will be held on an as needed basis in the event where an
election is not feasible. The chairs of the Executive Board can make interim
election decisions on an as needed basis.
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ARTCLE VII – OFFICER DUTIES
Section 1 – President
1. Must represent the University and the ALPA ACE Club in the best possible
way
2. Shall be directly responsible for all actions of the ALPA ACE Club
3. Be the primary contact between the Air Line Pilots Association, Central
Washington University, the CWU Department of Aviation, any other
professional organizations, and the ALPA ACE Club
4. Maintain professional and open lines of communication with the above parties
said in Article VII, Section 1, Paragraph 3
5. Shall preside and co-chair all Executive Board, General Session, Election, and
professional meetings including but not limited to teleconferences, video
conferences, etc.
6. Host on-campus visits by the Air Line Pilots Association and other industry
personnel
7. Shall keep a calendar of all events
8. Shall keep an accurate set of attendance records for each General Session
meeting
9. Shall ensure all old officers meet with new officers to pass on duties and
responsibilities
10. Shall fulfill all other duties associated with the office
11. Shall represent the Club in a positive and professional manner
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Section 2 – Vice President
1. Shall assume President’s duties in the event of the President’s absence
2. Should provide input in the design of the ALPA ACE Club’s meetings,
existence, and direction
3. Shall co-chair with the President all Executive Board, General Session,
Election, and professional meetings
4. Shall keep a calendar of all events
5. Shall coordinate the academic and alumni activities of the Club, as well as
those between this and other organizations
6. Shall coordinate with the Treasurer on the upkeep of the Club’s financial
needs
7. Shall oversee all matter of policy with respect to the Club
8. Shall perform any other duties as assigned by the President
9. Shall represent the Club in a positive and professional manner
10. Must be able to perform all duties of all positions on the Executive Board, as
needed, on an interim basis
11. Report directly to President
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Section 3 – Treasurer
1. Is responsible for applying for Student Government Funding (if needed) and
following the process through
2. Manage the ALPA ACE Club budget (if applicable)
3. Perform any other duties as assigned by President and Vice President
4. Shall represent the Club in a positive and professional manner
5. Must be able to fulfill duties of all members of the Executive Board, if
needed, on an interim basis
6. Shall be directly responsible for presenting proposals for meeting locations,
location rentals, and all other matters related to venue scheduling and payment
7. Report directly to Vice President for general duties and directly to the
President for financial related issues
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Section 4 – Secretary
1. Shall keep detailed minutes of each General Board and Executive Board
meetings
2. Shall fill out required documents for student activities or other University
departments
3. Shall supply copies of the General Board and Executive Board meeting
minutes and agenda to all members in a timely matter
4. Shall keep an up-to-date meeting list/roster of all Active Student Members,
Active Student Members in Good Standing, and Inactive members.
5. Shall jointly work as a Promotion Liaison in promotion of all events through
electronic media, word of mouth, etc.
6. Shall perform any other duties as assigned by the President or Vice President
7. Must be able to fulfill duties of all members of the Executive Board, if
needed, on an interim basis
8. Shall represent the Club in a positive and professional manner
9. Shall report directly to Vice President
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Section 5 – Senior Promotion Liaison/Junior Promotion Liaison
1. Shall be directly responsible for all promotional materials relating to the Club,
Club events, electronic media, and word of mouth around campus and the
flight line
2. Must be able to fulfill duties of all members of the Executive Board, if
needed, on an interim basis
3. Shall represent and promote the Club in a positive and professional manner
4. Shall be directly responsible for all duties and responsibilities that the position
of senator entails
5. Junior Promotion Liaison shall work as a team with the Senior Promotion
Liaison and split duties accordingly
6. Shall report directly to the Vice President and to the President for flyer design
approval
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Section 6 – Senator
1. Shall be directly responsible for all matters pertaining to the ACE Club’s
voting power within the Club Senate and any other applicable votes campus
wide
2. Shall report all agendas pertaining to Club Senate and any other applicable
voting opportunities campus wide to the Executive Board at every board
meeting
3. Shall vote according to how the Executive Board decides via a quorum-based
majority vote (See Article IX)
4. Shall represent and promote the Club in a positive and professional manner
5. Shall report directly to the President
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ARTICLE VIII – Executive Board
Section 1 – Composition
The Executive Board will consist of (In order of seniority):
1. President
2. Vice President
3. Treasurer
4. Secretary
5. Senior Promotion Liaison
6. Junior Promotion Liaison
7. Senator
Section 2 – Attendance
All Executive Board members will attend all Executive Board and General Board
meetings for the duration of the entire meeting unless prior arrangement with the
President has been made to provide an alternate for that position.
Section 3 – Executive Board Member Voting Status
Each member of the Executive Board will have one vote in all matters voted on
by the Executive Board.
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ARTICLE IX – QUORUM, NOMINATIONS, ELECTIONS, TERMS OF OFFICE, OFFICER
VACANCIES
Section 1 – Quorum
A quorum shall consist of at a minimum 30 members of the Active Student
Membership
Section 2 – Election Process
1. At a time deemed appropriate by the acting Executive Board Co-Chairs, the
ALPA ACE Club may hold elections. The election for Executive Board
members should be at least one meeting prior to the last one of the spring
Quarter, in order to provide time for new Executive Board members to be
oriented to their new position
2. Any active member enrolled in the Commercial Pilot or Flight Officer degree
programs may run for a cabinet position on the Executive Board
3. On Election Day, each candidate may give a short speech, no longer than 10
minutes, describing their desires and why they constitute a vote. Voting must
take place with a quorum of active members and be a closed ballot.
4. If a quorum cannot be attained in due time, the Executive Board Co-Chairs
will make an executive decision on a remedial basis
5. The acting Executive Board shall not vote. The board will instead proctor the
vote and tally the votes. The top candidates will then be selected for review
i.
The number of candidates selected for review shall be not more
than two more than the number of open seats on the Executive
Board. Example: if there are three seats available, then five
candidates shall be selected for review
ii.
In the event there are not enough candidates, then the
Executive Board reserves the right to limit the amount of open
seats at their discretion to ensure a review process
iii.
The inaugural Executive Board will be hand picked by the
founding President Mychal Hornbeck
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Section 3 – Executive Review
1. Candidates who place well in the popular vote and are selected for Executive
Review will be subject to an interview with the acting Executive Board
2. A résumé must be provided during the interview process
3. Once all the candidates have been review, the current Executive Board will
vote on the final placements of the candidates
4. Executive review occurs to ensure all candidates are capable of representing
the best possible interests of the ALPA ACE Club and are clear in what the
Code of Ethics is, as well as ensure the candidates are of “good moral
character”
Section 4 – Election of the President
1. In order to be considered for President, the candidate must have been an active
member of the Executive Board for at least two quarters
2. The acting Executive Board will conduct an internal vote, with at least three
votes, with the candidates abstaining. In the event that there are less than three
votes with the candidates abstaining, then the vote will default to a quorum by
the general membership
3. In the event where the President graduates before other Executive members,
the Vice President will assume the President’s position and a new Vice
President will be elected with preference given to the Executive Board
Section 5 – Terms of Office
1. All officers will maintain their positions until graduation, self-termination, or
at the discretion of the Executive Board Co-Chairs
2. The President shall maintain his/her position until self-termination, or
graduation
3. All the Board Members have the option to run for office again
4. Incumbents must run for election using the same process as outlined in Article
IX, Section 2
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To avoid conflict of interest or a tied vote, if Executive Review
occurs, the President will vote on whether or not the incumbent
remains in his or her place
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Section 6 – Officer Vacancies
The current officers, if needed, will call an emergency Election Meeting to fill
officer vacancies on an interim basis until the next regular election meeting takes
place, if it is deemed necessary that the position needs to be filled.
Section 7 – Dues
1. Dues and membership fees shall be determined by a majority vote of the
Executive Board prior to the first General Board meeting of each quarter (as
needed)
2. Dues shall be collected by the fourth General Board meeting of each quarter
(as needed)
3. All Associate members shall pay a one-time membership fee during their first
quarter in a method deemed acceptable by the Treasurer (as needed)
4. Dues and membership fees will be non-refundable
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ARTICLE X – IMPEACHMENT
Section 1 – Procedure
1. Any active student member may call for an impeachment committee to be
formed
2. The Executive Board will convene to discuss the nature of the case
3. Members of the Executive Board (excluding the President) may be relieved of
their positions on the Executive Board by a quorum vote of the Executive
Board
ARTICLE XI – AMENDMENTS AND SUSPENSION OF BYLAWS
Section 1 – Initiating an Amendment
A proposal to amend or suspend any bylaw can be presented at any time to the
President. The amendment will then be proposed at the next Executive Board
meeting subject to approval by resolution.
Section 2 – Amendment and Suspension Procedure
The Bylaws may be amended or suspended by a majority vote of the quorum
present at a meeting called for that purpose or by the President.
Section 3 – Emergencies
In case of emergency, any part of the bylaws may be suspended or amended by a
three-fourths vote of the voting members present or in extreme cases, by the
President. Only the Co-Chairs may call an emergency meeting for the purpose of
amending or suspending any part of the Bylaws.
ARTICLE XII – HAZING/NAGGING/DEVIANT MISCONDUCT
Under no circumstances will there be any hazing, harassment, nagging, or deviant
misconduct within the scope of the ALPA ACE Club. Any persons found
violating this article will immediately be removed from the ACE Club and
reported to campus authorities and all applicable law enforcement.
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ARTICLE XIII – DISCRIMINATION
In no way shall any member of the ALPA ACE Club racially or sexually discriminate
against any individual in the Club. Any persons found doing so will immediately be
removed from the ALPA ACE Club and reported to campus authorities and all applicable
law enforcement.
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