SOLDIERS OF ODIN U.S.A

BYLAWS

Purpose

Soldiers of Odin U.S.A. is a division of the original Soldiers of Odin located in Finland. We are a multi-cultural, pro constitutional organization striving to keep Americans safe in their daily activities while upholding and protecting our rights as Americans by acting as a nationwide community watch group. We believe that the elected government officials are failing American citizens by allowing illegal immigrants into this great nation and giving them the ability to vote and drive, accepting refugees from other countries that are against freedom in the American way of life while our own citizens are still living in poverty, releasing confirmed terrorists back to their organizations to cause more harm against America, and demonizing anything that has to do with European Culture to try and create racial tensions to turn citizens on one another. We as Soldiers of Odin U.S.A. realize that it is time to take back our streets, cities, states, and country. We believe in protecting the streets with observe and report style patrols and if necessary come to the defense of anyone who may need us or report to local authorities. We are striving to help make our local communities and furthermore America better. Although we do not involve ourselves in the business of other groups or organizations we will come together to host family friendly events and give back to the local charities in our communities by doing benefits, fundraisers, and simple day to day tasks to help families in need. We are NOT a racist group, gang, motorcycle club, religious group, or any sort of criminal organization. We have members of different races, religious beliefs, and cultures. When members don the S.O.O. U.S.A. Odin’s head all personal beliefs are forgotten and we all stand together.

Club Regulations

  • RESPECT is to be shown to all club members, officers, members, wives, girlfriends, house, job, etc. at all times. NO EXCEPTIONS MADE.
  • COLORS
  1. When a member chooses to leave the club or gets removed he is to turn over his colors to the active president of the local division.
  2. Respect your colors. Do not let anyone take them from you except the president of the local division.
  3.  Upon retirement of a Soldiers of Odin member he may keep his colors if his local officers authorize him. Minimum time for retirement is five (5) years.
  • CLUB REGULATIONS

The rules of this organization will be strictly enforced. The punishment for any regulation broken will be determined by the elected officers of the local chapter. This could mean immediate dismissal, suspension or whatever the executive board deems fit.

  • RULES
  1.  NO DRUGS in or around anything having to do with Soldiers of Odin.
  2.  If a member or prospect throws his colors or quits, Colors are immediately taken and there will be no readmission to membership status.
  3. Members may belong to other clubs or organizations so long as they do not directly interfere with S.O.O. business.
  4. There will be no intentional violence by any member at any time. If a group or individual attacks a member the entire club shall stand behind him and defend him in any way necessary. If, however, the member is intoxicated, aggressive or purposely starts an argument, the rest of the members are to escort him away or step between the situation arising before trouble starts.
  5. No member or prospect will destroy club property purposely.
  6. No member or prospect will take the attitude that he does not have to help other members or that other members do not have to help him. “ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL”
  7. No member will go against anything the club has voted for and passed.
  8. No member will plan something by themselves at club meetings. It is to be brought up to their officers and they will participate in anything that is decided.
  9. The chapter will ALWAYS stay together at meetings, patrols, parties, field meetings etc. The only way a member will be permitted to leave the main group will be by notifying the president or whoever is in charge at the time. When the time comes that the majority feels it is time to leave, everyone will leave together. Anyone staying behind for a good reason will do so at his own risk.
  10. All members will be expected to put in work for benefits, patrols, activities, etc. You will not be allowed to use the club for your personal gain. THERE WILL BE NO WARNING.
  11. Members and prospects will be expected to keep integrity at all times while in representation of S.O.O.
  12. If you end up in jail for any reason you are to inform the officers of your local chapter so they can inform your immediate family and determine rather they will get involved.
  13. Everyone must be employed or actively seeking employment.
  14. Absolutely no talking about club business to persons outside of the club. Publishing any private club related material to social media will not be tolerated.
  15. All comments or contact with the media will go directly through your S.O.O. National spokesman. Go through your chain of command to relay the information to such person.
  16. If you are intoxicated at any time you are to relinquish your keys to a sober S.O.O. member to avoid illegal activity or harming innocent bystanders.
  17. No member or prospect will be allowed to get in the way of local law enforcement duties.
  18. Always defend your family, club and yourself within the limits of the law.
  19. Patrols are meant to observe and report. Awe are to stay within legal boundaries of the law. The only alterations tolerated by this group are self-defense scenarios. We do not go looking for trouble. Meeting Regulations CLUB DUES Club dues will be up to your local divisions to decide on if there will be membership costs and/or dues to support their division. Dues will be put towards the club and are not to be used for personal gain. If your chapter chooses to have costs and/or dues these will be paid in full at the monthly meeting.

Meeting Regulations

  • CLUB DUES

Club dues will be up to your local divisions to decide on if there will be membership costs and/or dues to support their division. Dues will be put towards the club and are not to be used for personal gain. If your chapter chooses to have costs and/or dues these will be paid in full at the monthly meeting.

  • MEETINGS
  1. There will be one organized members meeting per month. There will be an officers meeting weekly.
  2. If a vote is taken at a meeting the majority vote is final. If a member is not present at the time of voting, his vote is void.
  3. Meetings will be closed except for prospective members and anyone there on business.
  4. All members will attend any meeting unless the member is working, sick, or out of town for a period of time therefor he will be excused. However if a S.O.O. member repeatedly uses work as an excuse for not attending meetings, he will be spoken to.
  5. Members will be expected to wear club uniform when attending meetings.
  6. Members must be of sound mind (sober) when attending meetings.
  7. If a member attends a meeting and is intoxicated he will be fined. (Determined by the local chapters officers)
  8. There will be absolutely no alcohol consumed during meetings or patrols at any time. If you would like to meet for drinks after the meeting or patrol is over that is fine.
  9. During a meeting there will be no talking among members until they are given the floor through the president. A sergeant-at-arms, if not present will be appointed and anyone not abiding by the above will be removed.
  10. If a member misses three (3) meetings in a row his membership status will be voted on by the officers of the local chapter.
  11. If a member is choosing to relinquish his membership status he must do so at a meeting and immediately turn in his colors, T-shirts, or any S.O.O. gear he may have.

Rank Structure

Soldiers of Odin U.S.A. are divided into five (5) regional chapters. Each regional chapter is divided into states within the region, and each state is divided down by county or city; however the state leadership sees fit. Rank Structure Soldiers of Odin U.S.A. are divided into five (5) regional chapters. Each regional chapter is divided into states within the region, and each state is divided down by county or city; however the state leadership sees fit.

  • NATIONAL COUNCIL

The national council is made up of the five (5) Heads of Region/Regional Brass. The National Council is responsible for voting on any changes to the S.O.O. bylaws or any decision that affects S.O.O. on a national scale.

  • REGIONAL LEADERSHIP/BRASS

Each of the five (5) regions will have one (1) Head of Region/Regional Brass who will be in charge of the states in that region. He will report back to the National Council concerning anything that happens in his region. The Head of Region has to be a Local Division President to hold the title.

  • STATE LEADERSHIP/BRASS

State Leadership/Brass will consist of 1 Head of State/State Brass per state who reports to their Head of Region concerning anything in the state They are responsible for allowing new divisions within their state that can be divided by county, city, or however else the Head of State/State Brass sees fit. The Head of State/State Brass has to be a Local Division President to hold the title.

  • CHAPTER OFFICER POSITIONS

Local Division Officers/Local Brass will consist of: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Sergeant of Arms of the local chapter.

  • PRESIDENT

The executive duties of the president are as follows

  1. To preside over meetings of both the Executive Board and the Local Division as a whole.
  2. To judge items not covered in the constitution or in the rules or regulations and report his findings to the State Head.
  3. To act as the personal representative of the club in the area of local public relations; as a liaison between the S.O.O.U.S.A. and local law enforcement agencies along with being a connecting link between S.O.O.U.S.A. and other organizations/clubs.
  4. To represent the local chapter in any club business contacts and to supervise major economic transactions.
  5. To assist S.O.O.U.S.A. local officers in the interpretation of their club responsibilities, and to promote club life among members in general. VICE-PRESIDENT The executive duties of the vice-president are as follows 1.The executive duties of the vice president are to assume the responsibilities of the presidency when the president is unable to do so.
  •  SECRETARY

The executive duties of the secretary are as follows

  1. To record and safeguard the minutes of the club meetings.
  2. To maintain the club constitution, recording any additions, deletions, or modifications that the National Council has decided on.
  3. To handle any club correspondence.
  • TREASURER

The executive duties of the treasurer are as follows

  1. To monitor and record the club’s income and expenditures
  2. To collect the dues and fines owed by members if the local chapter has them in place.
  3. To keep a clear record of all money paid in and out during the week and will balance the books before every meeting. The books will be gone over one a week.
  • SERGEANT AT ARMS

The executive duties of the sergeant at arms are as follows

  1. To maintain order at club meetings in particular, and club activities or patrols in general.
  2. To ensure that members adhere to club rulings, policies and expected models of conduct when dealing with other members or outsiders.
  3. To defend club members, property, or territory from outside threats.
  • LOCAL DIVISION EXECUTIVE BOARD

The executive board consists of those members who were elected as officers of the Local Division/Chapter. The board holds regular meetings set by the officers. Emergency meetings can be called if a situation was to arise that demands immediate attention. The executive duties of the president are as follows

  1. The monitoring of conflicts within the Local Division.
  2. The application of disciplinary procedures.
  3. The evaluation of prospects and their progress.
  4. The presentation of summarized assessments of the overall club situation to the membership (officers).

Membership qualifications/Prospects

  1. Prospects must be at least eighteen (18) years old (Local division can set his age requirement higher but not lower)
  2. Prospects must be employed or actively seeking employment.
  3. Prospects must show a sincere interest in S.O.O.U.S.A.
  4. Prospects must be sponsored by one member who has known him at least one year. (May be waived by vote)
  5. Sponsor is responsible for prospect.
  6. Sponsor can pull a prospect’s colors at his discretion.
  7. Prospect must attend all meetings and club functions, benefits, patrols, etc. unless deemed a good reason.
  8. Prospects must do anything another member tells him to do, that a member has done or would be willing to do himself.
  9. Prospect will stand behind S.O.O. and members.
  10. 10. Potential Prospect members must be voted in. Two (2) “no” votes equal a rejection. One (1) “no” vote must be explained
  11. Prospective member’s prospecting period is at the discretion of sponsor and the chapter, usually a minimum of a year.
  12. Every member must vote for prospect to make full member. Vote must be unanimous.
  13. No prospect will be voted for membership with outstanding debt.
  14. Only the sponsor or an officer may hand out membership colors to a prospect. This will be done at a meeting with only members present.

Officer Elections

Officers of the local divisions will serve a twelve (12) month term of office, annual elections are held at the last regular meeting of the year in December.

  1. In order to be eligible for office, a member has to have been an active member in good standing for a minimum of one year.
  2. Members who aspire towards a particular position will campaign informally for one month prior to the election.
  3. Electioneering is conducted on an interpersonal face to face basis.
  4. Hopeful candidate will approach a member, inform them of what he is willing to stand office if nominated, ask for member’s opinion of his qualifications and solicit the member’s support.