A. Meetings:

1. The general procedure of meetings shall be in keeping with the parliamentary procedures set down by "Robert’s Rules of Order Revised."

2. The regular business meeting will be held at the site of the annual reunion.

3 The executive committee shall meet prior to the general meeting, time and place to be set by the President.

1.President:

a shall preside at all association meetings b. . shall call special meetings as necessary. c. shall be responsible for the conduct of the organization business and officers. d .shall act within the constitution of the organization and by-laws e. shall serve a term in office of three years.

2. Sr. Vice President:

a. shall preside at executive committee meetings in the absence of the president.

b. shall assume the duties of the President in his absence due to illness or resignation.

c. shall serve as ex-officio chairman of all appointed committees.

d. shall serve a term in office of three years.

3. Jr. Vice President:

a. shall assume the duties and responsibilities of the Sr. Vice President in his absence.

b. shall serve a term in office of three years.

4.Chairman:

a. shall be responsible to set up the reunion at the chosen site voted on by the general membership.

b. shall report to the executive committee on all recommended events for the reunion.

c. shall appoint a committee of personnel to assist in reunion functions.

d. should no nominations be received for this office, if willing continue in office.

5. Treasurer:

a. shall receive all dues and monies of the organization.

b. shall dispense these monies as directed by the Executive Committee when possible.

c. shall open an interest bearing bank account with the President, Sr. Vice President or . Jr. Vice President as the second joint owner of the account.

d. shall maintain an on-going checking account for deposits and disbursals.

e. shall maintain a bi-annually treasurer report, a copy to be submitted to the President.

f. shall submit an annual report to the general membership at the yearly meeting.

g. should no nomination be received for this office, if willing, continue in office.

6. Secretary:

a. shall keep the minutes of all organization meetings.

b. shall read immediate past minutes at general meetings.

c. shall be responsible to keep an archive of all organization business and custodian of records.

d. shall keep a roster of all paid up members.

e. shall publish a roster to the general membership at annual meetings.

f. should no nomination be received for this office, if willing, continue in office.

7. Master-At-Arms:

a. shall be responsible to maintain good order and discipline at general meetings.

8. Storekeeper

a. shall maintain merchandise to be offered to the general membership for purchase.

9. Chaplin:

a. to attend to membership religious needs as necessary.

10. Web Master:

a. shall maintain a web site of the organization, keeping it in good taste for all to view.

11. Amendments:

a. amendments to these by-laws must be submitted in writing to the executive committee

b. any change must be approved by two-thirds vote at the general meeting

Certified to be a True Copy November 2, 2004:

President : USS POWER DD 839 ASSOCIATION: William Lou House

Chairman: USS POWER DD 839 ASSOCIATION: John S. Pinto