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The
undersigned, a majority of who are citizens of the United States,
desiring to form a non-profit corporation under the Non-Profit
Corporation Law of Ohio, do hereby certify:
First. The name of
said corporation shall be Professional Pilots Association, Inc.
Second. The place in this state where the principal office of the
corporation is to be located is Columbus, Franklin County.
Third. The purpose or
purposes for which said corporation is formed are fostering and
extending the cause of aviation; promoting professionalism in the pilot
community; encouraging wise and needful legislation; opposing the
enactment of laws and ordinances prejudicial to aviation interests;
educating interested parties toward improved flying safety; collecting
and disseminating information among the members of said corporation;
promoting social intercourse among persons engaged in aviation; and
doing any and all things necessary or incident thereto.
Fourth. The names and
addresses of the persons who are to be the initial trustees of the
corporation are as follows:
Names
|
Addresses
|
| Jack
Littlefield |
2641
York Road
Columbus, OH 43221 |
| Richard
N. White |
1701
Alcoy
Columbus, OH 43227 |
| C.J.
Kinnas |
204
Flint Ridge Drive
Gahanna, OH 43230 |
| John
H. Corrier |
60
South Harding Rd
Columbus, OH 43209 |
| Jack
W. Griese |
Carpenter
Rd.
Gahanna, OH 43230 |
| Wayne
O. Kumm |
6728
Red Coach Lane
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 |
| G.F.
Moser |
135 W. Royal Forest Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43214 |
Fifth.
The
following persons, (together with the subscribers to these Articles,)
are to be the initial members of said corporation upon organization:
(list the present 151 members) [Currently 460 and counting]
Sixth. Memberships in
said corporation shall be subject to the following qualifications:
To
become a member of the association, a person,
1. Must hold a
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Commercial Pilot Certificate and
must have logged 1200 hours flying time [Modified by trustee action,
to 600 hours], (subject to FAA certification or certification by the
Membership Chairman of the Professional Pilots Association, Inc.) and,
Shall be, by primary employment, a professional pilot, and, In
fulfilling the above requirements may, by application and without
further consent of the Board of Trustees, become a member, OR,
2. Must meet FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate and 1200 hour
flying requirements as stated above, and,
Shall contribute substantially, in the course of his employment,
to aviation, and,
If such person in the opinion of the Board of Trustees fulfills
the above requirements may, by application and with the consent of the
Board of Trustee, become a member.
3. Each member in good standing shall be entitled to one vote on
each matter properly submitted to the members for their vote, consent,
waiver, release, or other action. A
member in good standing is one with dues currently paid.
Seventh. Professional
Pilots Association, Inc. (PPA,
Inc.) will encourage the formation of Chapters of the PPA, Inc. to be
organized and operated along similar lines.
Toward this end, PPA, Inc. will provide technical assistance and
advise, make available the Articles of Incorporation, Regulations and
Bylaws of Trustees as a guide to any interested Chapter.
Also, PPA, Inc. shall
provide at their cost the Trademark “Professional Pilot’s Design”
(United States Patent Office-Registry No. 815,641), Membership Card and
Decal for use by the chapter membership.
To cover mailing and correspondence costs, PPA, Inc. shall
require an annual fee of twenty-five cents per member be paid by the
Chapter. [this has never been done]
END
Note:
Bracketed italicized notes are not part of the original document, and
indicate changes made over time by Trustee action.
RAC
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