By-Laws

The by-laws of the Reaction Research Society are listed below.

  1. Static tests and/or mixes occurring on other than regular launches at the Mojave Test Area (MTA) may be performed providing:
    1. At least 2 members are present,
    2. President must be notified in advance.

(exec. Council 18 Jan 1985)

  1. Dues – Rates to be reviewed annually.

(exec. Council 30 Jun 1985)

  1. Official monthly meeting time – Official starting time for meetings is 7:30 PM on the second Friday of each month.

(exec. Council 10 Jan 1986)

  1. Executive Council Meetings – Executive Council meetings will be open to all members who wish to attend, but voting is restricted to Executive Council only. The Executive Council reserves the right to have closed door meetings.

(exec. Council 10 Jan 1986)

  1. Any Executive Council member can spend up to $50.00 for the Society and be reimbursed by the Society providing they get approval from at least one other Executive Council member and submit a receipt.

(exec. Council 18 Jan 1988)

  1. Launch Dates – At least 2 launches will be scheduled per year preferably.

(exec. Council 18 Jan 1988)

  1. Mojave Test Area (MTA) Modification Policy – The Executive Council is charged with approving any modifications on the MTA.

(exec. Council 18 Jan 1988)

  1. Anyone attending a Reaction Research Society Test activity must sign a Waiver.
    1. Full responsibility for minors (under 18) shall rest with the parents and/or guardians; all minors must be listed.

(exec. Council 08 June 1992)

  1. Administrative Member – Members must be an Associate Member for a minimum of 1 year before consideration for Administrative Membership. Thereafter, Administrative Membership will be decided at the discretion of the Executive Council. The Secretary and Treasurer will be responsible for keeping these records.

(exec. Council 04 April 2021)

  1. Fees for membership are established by the Executive Council and/or pro-rated from January 1st. Current fees are as follows:
    1. Administrative …………………. $40.00
    2. Associate ………………………..$40.00
    3. Student …………………………. $20.00

(exec. Council 04 April 2021)

  1. A majority of the members of the Executive Council shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting thereof. The Executive Council shall act by a majority vote.

(exec. Council 04 April 2021)

  1. Usage of the MTA shall be subject to the following fee structure. Deviation from this fee structure shall require documentation and a majority vote of the Executive Council, but the President may otherwise approve usage of the MTA according to it at his sole discretion. Member projects require that each participant is a member, and that the project is personal in nature, in order to be entitled to free use of the MTA. Payment shall be rendered within 30 days of the last day of MTA usage.
    1. Private groups and companies……… $1,500 per day
    2. Universities and school events……….$950 per day
    3. Members…………………………………$0 per day

(Exec. Council 04 January 2022)

13. Facilities Manager

  1. Appointment.
    1. The Executive Council may appoint a qualified member to the Special Office of Facilities Manager on an annual basis.
  2. Duties.
    1. The Facilities Manager shall be in charge of the Society’s rocketry facilities, including maintaining site equipment, structures, roads, gates, and other site assets.
    2. The Facilities Manager shall report any issues with the Society’s rocketry facilities to the Executive Council.
    3. The Facilities Manager shall be given a discretionary budget by the Executive Council for annual maintenance of Society rocketry facilities.
    4. The Facilities Manager may vote on matters before the Executive Council.

(Exec. Council 14 December 2023)