The EARS Mission Statement

EARS (the Engineering And Recording Society of Chicago) is an independent non-profit group dedicated to the advancement of excellence in audio production. Recording engineers, studio owners, musicians, students, and pro-audio representatives meet monthly to discuss techniques and issues facing the recording industry.

Many years ago, a handful of Chicago engineers gathered at an AES show in New York realizing that they met more away from town than they did back at home. The concept of EARS was born: a monthly social get-together where competitors could meet in an atmosphere of fun and friendship, to talk about gear, business, and music. Everyone is encouraged to attend the meetings with an inquisitive attitude and a thirst for adventure in audio! EARS meetings are held on the last Tuesday of every month at various studios around the Chicagoland area.

EARS Bylaws

  1. EARS membership


    1. Everyone is welcome at EARS meetings. EARS membership is not a prerequisite for attendance.
    2. EARS dues are $15.00 per year (Now $25/yr as of 7/30/02), due by the last Tuesday in October.

  2. EARS Election


    1. Only dues-paying EARS members can vote in EARS elections and referenda.
    2. Only dues-paying EARS members can nominate or be nominated for EARS President & Vice President.
    3. Nominations for the EARS election will be held at the EARS meeting on the last Tuesday of September. Candidates must be present to be nominated.
    4. The ballots will be sent out with the October EARDRUM. They can be mailed back or brought to the October or November meeting. All ballots must be received by the start of the November meeting. The final count will occur at the November meeting.
    5. Nominees will be given the opportunity to address the EARS membership at the October meeting.
    6. The election will be won by a simple majority vote. In case of a tie, a coin toss will determine the winner.
    7. The President will pick his or her Vice-President. The Vice-President will fill in for the President to lead meetings and other EARS duties.

  3. The EARDRUM


    1. The analog version of the EARDRUM will be available only for dues-paying EARS members & the media.
    2. An digital version of The EARDRUM will be e-mailed free to everyone. EARS members with e-mail addresses are encouraged to save EARS postage costs by accepting the e-mail version.
    3. The EARS mailing list will not be sold or used for any purpose other than EARS related business.

  4. EARS Meetings


    1. The EARS President & Vice President will coordinate the meeting site & agenda with EARS members & studios.
    2. Each month's meeting site and agenda will be announced during the previous month's meeting. The EARS membership will be advised of any last minute changes as soon as possible before the meeting date.

  5. EARS Steering Committee


    1. The EARS Steering Committee consists of


      • Current & former EARS Presidents
      • EARS Corporate officers
      • The EARDRUM editor
      • "The Founders": Marty Feldman, Michael Freeman, and the Spirit of the late Mike Rasfeld

    2. An EARS Steering Committee meeting will be convened from time to time with proper advance notice to the Steering Committee members. For a Steering Committee meeting to be official, at least five Steering Committee members must be present, including at least three corporate officers.

 
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