For Information on Satellite Chapter Charters
(within a 50-mile radius from Qwest Field and East of Puget Sound), click here.

For Information on Associate Satellite Chapter Charters
(outside the 50-mile radius from Qwest Field or West of Puget Sound), click here.

 

1. Satellite Chapter Charters A. Anyone wishing to form a Satellite Chapter within a 50-mile radius from the Qwest Field and East of Puget Sound must form a Satellite Chapter. B. The Satellite Chapter must submit an application to the Central Council with the following items:   1. A minimum of 25 names and addresses of paid members in the proposed Satellite Chapter. 2. Proposed name of Satellite Chapter. 3. Geographic description of the area to draw members from (state and/or city). 4. Application accompanied by $50.00 fee (non-refundable). 5. Proposed Bylaws for the Satellite Chapter. 6. Proposed Articles of Incorporation as a non-profit corporation.

C. The application shall be given to the "New Charter Committee" for its prompt review and consideration. D. The "New Charter Committee" shall report its findings and recommendations to the Central Council at the earliest time possible, (but, no later than two months), at which time the Central Council may:   1. By not less than a 60% favorable vote, grant a Trial Status to the new Satellite Chapter to organize. 2. If Trial Status is granted - monitor for a one (1) year trial period before Satellite Chapter status is granted. 3. Request further information or study. 4. Deny the application by failing to approve it.

E. "Trial Satellite Chapter Status" - If the Central Council acts favorably and approves a "Trial Satellite Chapter Status" being issued to the prospective new, said "Trial Satellite Chapter Status" shall include the following requirements to be completed within one (1) year:   1. That the proposed Satellite Chapter be incorporated as a non-profit corporation. 2. That the proposed Satellite Chapter approves and adopts Chapter Bylaws. 3. That the proposed Satellite Chapter increases its paid membership to not less than 40 members. 4. Such other conditions as the Central Council may reasonably impose, including:   a. Demonstrate a strong and healthy Chapter with not less than an average of 20 members at a meeting. b. Regular attendance at all Central Council meetings. c. Good participation at all Central Council Functions (Highlight Film, Draft Day, All Club Picnic and All Club Party). d. Supportive of the purposes and goals for which we were founded. (To promote and support the Seattle Seahawk Football Team. their coaches and staff.) f. At the end of one (1) year the Trial Status Satellite Chapter is eligible to full Satellite Chapter Status by a 60% favorable vote of the Central Council. If Central Council fails to approve the Regular Satellite Status, the Central Council may either extend and/or modify the Trial Status, or may terminate said status. g. Satellite Chapter shall be entitled to all advantages of preexisting Regular Satellite Chapters including voting at Central Council meetings. h. During the time that a proposed Satellite Chapter is operating under a "Trial Satellite Chapter Status" it should send non-voting representatives to the Central Council meetings and participate in the social activities sponsored by the Sea Hawkers, but such Satellite Chapter shall not necessarily be entitled to all the benefits that may originate with the Seahawks or Sea Hawkers. i. Pay annual dues as set forth by the Board (currently $150.00).

2. Associate Satellite Chapter Charters A. Anyone wishing to form an Associate Satellite Chapter outside the 50-mile radius from the Qwest Field or West of Puget Sound must form an Associate Satellite Chapter. B. The Associate Satellite Chapter must submit an application to the Central Council with the following items:

1. A minimum of 15 names and addresses of paid members in the proposed Associate Satellite Chapter. 2. Proposed name of the Associate Satellite Chapter. 3. Geographic description of area to draw members from (state and/or city). 4. Application accompanied by $50.00 fee (non-refundable). 5. Proposed Bylaws for the Satellite Chapter. 6. Proposed Articles of Incorporation as a non-profit corporation.

C. The application shall be given to the "New Charter Committee" for its prompt review and consideration. D. The "New Charter Committee" shall report its findings and recommendations to the Central Council at the earliest time possible, (but no later than two months), at which time the Central Council may:

1. By not less than 60% favorable vote, grant "Trial Club Status" to the new Associate Satellite Chapter. 2. Request further information or study. 3. Deny the application by failing to approve it.

E. At the December Annual Meeting, the "Trial Status" Associate Satellite Chapter is eligible to full Associate Satellite Chapter Status by 60% favorable vote of the Central Council. If Central Council fails to approve the Associate Satellite Chapter Status, the Central Council may either extend and/or modify the Trial Status, or may terminate said status. If approved by the Central Council, the new Associate Satellite Chapter shall pay annual dues as set forth by the Board (currently $75.00). Upon receipt the new charter will be issued and the Associate Satellite Chapter will within ninety days furnish the following.

1. That the Associate Satellite Chapter be incorporated as a non-profit corporation in its home state. (Copy sent to Central Council) 2. That the proposed Satellite Chapter approves and adopts Chapter Bylaws. (Copy sent to Central Council)

F. The Associate Satellite Clubs may attend Central Council meetings but will not have voting privileges, but can participate at all Central Council social activities sponsored by the Sea Hawkers. G. Associate Satellite Chapter shall have a one-time privilege to convert to Satellite Chapter status by notifying the Central Council President prior to January 31 of the year in which they will make such conversion and shall pay the same annual dues and have the same voting privileges as the other Satellite Chapters.

Such Chapters shall have the privilege to revert to Associate Satellite Chapter status by notifying the Central Council President prior to January 31 of the year they will exercise such reversion privileges. After an Associate Satellite Chapter has once exercised the reversion privilege, Board approval must be obtained for any subsequent conversion to Associate Satellite Chapter status. No nominations of a member of such clubs for the Board will be accepted prior to their obtaining Satellite Chapter status and the Board shall not fill any Board vacancy from such clubs prior to their obtaining Satellite Chapter status. Any Chapter that has a representative serving as an Officer on the Board must retain their status as a Satellite Chapter for the duration of their representative’s term. Nominations of members of such Chapters that exercise the conversion privilege for a Board position must be made in good faith and with a commitment that such nominees, if elected, would attend a minimum of eight (8) Board Central Council meetings a year. If you have any questions or would like additional information you can contact us on our toll-free message phone line at 1-888-HAWK-FAN or by email at president@seahawkers.org.