1. The Association shall be known as the U.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association - New England (NCVA-NE) Chapter, a non-profit fraternal group.

2.The functions of the Association shall include:

a. Conducting periodic reunions.
b. Providing fraternal, social and recreational activities for members and guests.
c. Advocating strong and adequate U.S. armed Forces sufficient to maintain security interests worldwide.
d. Supporting efforts to preserve and strengthen the capabilities of the Cryptologic agencies of the Department of Defense.
e. Encouraging and supporting the preservation of the history of cryptology by members of the association and appropriate Federal agencies.
f. Encouraging membership in the National level, parent U.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association organization.
g. Hosting the NCVA National reunion, when appropriate

1. Regular Membership: Eligible for regular membership are those individuals who currently reside in one of the six New England states (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, and VT) and who are/were:

a. Regular or Reserve veterans of the U.S. Naval Cryptologic organization who have served on active duty under honorable conditions.
b. Regular or Reserve veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Army, or U.S. Air Force who served on permanent duty with the U.S. Naval Cryptologic organization and whose service was under honorable conditions.
c. Regular or Reserve personnel on active duty who have served or are serving in the U.S. Naval Cryptologic organization.
d. Residents of other states who qualify for membership under provisions of 1 a, b, or c above and who desire regular membership in NCVA-NE.

Such persons shall be appointed to membership immediately upon application to the Secretary and payment of dues.

2. Family Membership: In cases where both husband and wife are eligible, a Family membership will be available at a reduced rate. Both will be regular members, be listed on the roster, and be entitled to vote. However, only one mailing of NCVA-NE materials will be made to a family membership.

3. Associate Membership: Eligible for Associate membership are those U.S. Civil Service personnel who have served ten (10) or more years in the U. S. Naval Cryptologic organization. Sections 501 and 502 of the Internal Revenue Code limit associate membership.

4. Honorary Membership: Honorary membership is granted to those persons who have served or are serving as Commander, Naval Security Group Command or Force Master Chief of the Naval Security Group Command or such future organizations as may succeed to the function.

5. Social Membership: Eligible for social Memberships are those spouses of deceased personnel who were members or were qualified for membership and who desire to maintain close contact with friends and wish to receive NCVA-NE mailings.

1. For administrative and financial purposes, the Chapter year will be from 1 July to 30 June of the following year.

2. Membership dues for the following year shall be determined at the spring meeting of the Association Chapter for each class of membership, and shall be payable in advance. Honorary membership is conferred without a dues expense to the individual.

3. The dues established shall be sufficient to pay the predictable operating expenses of the Chapter.

4. Supplementary donations to the Chapter Treasurer for administrative expenses are encouraged.

1. The elected officers of the Chapter shall consist of a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary. These Officers shall by virtue of their office be voting members of the Board of Directors. Each elected Officer shall serve for three years.

a. The office(s) of Treasurer and Secretary may be combined in any manner dependent on the individual running for office and the desires of the BOD.

2. If the position of any other officer or committee chairman becomes vacant, the President shall appoint a replacement to complete the remainder of the term.

3. Only Regular members are eligible to hold office.

1. The President shall be the presiding member of the Board of Directors at all meetings.

2. The President shall appoint two regular members from meeting attendees at each semi-annual meeting to review the receipts and disbursements of the Treasurer and report their findings to the BOD.

3. The Vice President shall assist the President and shall assume the duties of the President as may be required.

4. The Treasurer shall collect, have charge of and disburse all funds, report the financial standing of the Chapter at each meeting/reunion or when requested by the BOD. Approval of a majority of the BOD shall be required for all disbursements of funds in excess of $100.00.

5. The Secretary shall send notice of and take the minutes of all meetings and shall maintain the active membership roster of the Chapter. Copies of the minutes and the roster shall be made available at each meeting.

1. The BOD shall function as the Chapter nominating committee for all elections. Members may submit nominations to the President at any time prior to the election. All nominations must have the concurring statement of the nominee, signifying a willingness to serve. Nominations may be made from the floor at the time of elections.

2. A President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary shall be elected triennially. These officers may succeed themselves only once.

3. The President with the consent of the BOD shall fill appointive positions. Elected officers may serve in appointive positions.

4. Elections shall be determined by a plurality of members present at each election meeting

The members attending the business meeting of the Chapter at which elections are held shall constitute a quorum for elections or the conduct of business.

In the event of a dissolution of the NCVA-NE, all of the assets and property remaining after all debts, obligations, and expenses have been paid shall be distributed to the U.S. Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association (the national organization)

The following is suggested as the normal order of business to be observed at any meeting of the Chapter:

1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call/Introductions
3. Minutes of the previous meeting
4. Reports of Officers
5. Reports of Committees
6. Elections
7. Unfinished business
8. New/special Business
9. Summary of current meeting minutes
10.Adjournment

The fiscal and membership year of the New England Chapter of the Naval Cryptologic Veterans Association shall be the twelve-month period ending at midnight June 30th.

The rules contained in Robert's rules of parliamentary procedure (revised) shall govern meetings of this Association Chapter in all cases to which they apply and in which they are not in conflict with these bylaws.

These bylaws may be amended by a vote of the majority of members attending any scheduled NCVA-NE general meeting/mini reunion.

Submitted: 11/1/98
Albert St.Onge, Secretary

Approved: 11/1/98
Larry Peterson, President
Edward Carey, Vice President
Norman Landino, Treasurer

Revision 2.0 of these by-laws , as amended, was approved by acclamation at the October 31st, 1998 meeting of the NCVA-NE. Rev 3.0 contains these approved amendments