2026 Charter and Bylaws Review

Why We Are Doing This:

To modernize the Club’s governance, separate foundational governance from operating rules, protect nonprofit/tax-exempt status, and make future updates easier.

Documents For Review:

2026 Charter and Bylaws – What Members Need to Know
Proposed Charter (2026)
Proposed Bylaws (2026)

Supporting Documents:

2026 Operating Rules – What Members Need to Know
Proposed Operating Rules (2026)
Side-by-Side Comparison (2022 vs. 2026) by a Condor Member

Important Dates:

August 7th: Start of Membership Feedback Period
August 14th: Update
August 21st: Update
August 28th: Feedback Deadline
September 1st: Membership Meeting and Voting

How to Provide Feedback:

Click HERE to Provide Feedback
The deadline to provide feedback is August 28th.
General questions can be send to: CondorAeroClub@gmail.com

How Voting Will Work:

Full members in good standing are eligible to vote, and a quorum consists of a minimum of ten (10) percent of dues paying members in good standing and include at least one officer. A quorum is necessary to transact business at a regular, annual, or special meeting of the Corporation.  Each qualified member is entitled to one vote. No member shall vote by proxy.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: Why are we updating these documents?
A: To modernize the Club’s governance, separate foundational governance from operating rules, protect nonprofit/tax-exempt status, and make future updates easier.

Q: Does this change who can fly Club aircraft?
A: Not directly. Flying eligibility remains governed by Operating Rules, FAA requirements, insurance requirements, checkout, currency, payment status, and Board-approved procedures.

Q: Does this change aircraft scheduling?
A: Not directly. Scheduling is an Operating Rules matter. The Board will continue to approve and update Operating Rules separately.

Q: Who approves the Charter and Bylaws?
A: Voting members vote on the Charter and Bylaws.

Q: Who approves the Operating Rules?
A: The Board approves, amends, interprets, and enforces Operating Rules under the Bylaws.

Q: Can Social Members vote?
A: No. Social Members are non-voting unless the Bylaws are amended otherwise.

Q: Can non-voting members speak at meetings?
A: Yes, when recognized by the presiding officer. They may not make motions, second motions, or vote.

Q: Can members force Board review of an issue?
A: A petition signed by at least 10% of voting members in good standing can require agenda placement and, for Board matters, formal Board review and recorded disposition.

Q: Are proxies allowed?
A: No. Proxy voting is not permitted.

Q: What happens after ratification?
A: The Charter and Bylaws become the member-approved governance documents. The Board will continue work on updated Operating Rules.