The
purpose for which the Corporation is organized is to be a social club, to pursue
and encourage a safe and effectual manner of group riding that will enhance the
image of the motorcycle riders; to promote good public relations through their
general behaviors, club activities and community affairs; to promote cooperative
coexistence between other motorcycle clubs and organizations; to promote
dialogue among members of matters pertaining to motorcycles; and in general, to
abide by all local, state and federal laws.
ARTICLE 1
The
name of the Corporation is Memphis Tour Riders, herein referred to as the club.
ARTICLE 2
The
officers of the Memphis Tour Riders shall be a President, Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer, and Road Commander. These officers shall constitute the
Executive Board.
ARTICLE 3
The
duties of the President shall be:
1. To preside at all meetings of the club.
2. To have general supervision of the affairs of the
club.
3. To appoint any person or committee not otherwise
ordered by the club.
4. To personally represent the club on proper
occasions and in business
5. To assist all other officers of the club in their
records, correspondence
6. To promote interest on the part of each member in
the club life and
7. To vote only when necessary to break a tie.
ARTICLE 4
The
duties of the Vice President shall be:
1. To perform the duties of the president in his
absence.
2. To perform other duties as assigned by the
President.
3. To be chairperson of a three-member Charity
committee.
4. To succeed to the Presidency if the President is
unable to perform his /her
ARTICLE 5
The
duties of the Secretary shall be:
1. To keep a record of the meetings of the club.
2. To send out notices of regular or special
meetings.
3. To handle all club correspondence.
4. To perform such other duties as generally fall to
that office.
ARTICLE 6
The
duties of the Treasurer shall be:
1. To collect dues from all members.
2. To collect other money due the club.
3. To maintain a list of all active members.
4. To maintain club financial records and deliver
reports on a timely basis.
ARTICLE 7
The
duties of the Road Commander shall be:
1. To plan all club tours, runs, events or
activities, etc.
2. To lead the club in formation riding or parades.
3. To stimulate interest in activities.
4. To assist in handling club socials, parties and
other functions.
5. To enforce all rules of club riding.
6. To appoint assistants deemed necessary.
ARTICLE 8
The
duties of the Executive Board shall be:
1. To act for the club in all matters ordered by the
club.
2. To make final decisions on member expulsions.
3. To properly investigate and present to the club
all business or important
4. To have general control over all club affairs.
ARTICLE 9
The elective offices shall be filled with an annual
election. Nominations to be made at the regular October meeting and the election
to be held during the regular November meeting with the officer’s term
effective office January 1. All officers shall hold office for one year, or
until there successors are elected.
ARTICLE 10
The
regular meetings of the club shall be held monthly but the President or
Executive Board may call a special meeting at any time by advance notice.
ARTICLE 11
A
majority of the Club Officers and a simple majority of active members present
for regular meetings shall constitute a quorum for transaction of Club business.
ARTICLE 12
The
bylaws may be amended or added providing the proposed amendment is submitted in
writing at a regular club meeting. The
amendment will be voted on after a notice is published and circulated
electronically or in the newsletter. This will allow members not present at the
last meeting the chance to be informed of the issue and be present to vote at
the next meeting. A two-thirds vote of all active members in good standing shall
be required to pass an amendment. Proxies are not allowable but absentee ballots
will be a permitted.
ARTICLE 13
GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.
Roberts Rules of Order govern the parliamentary proceeding of this Club
unless otherwise provided by these Bylaws. The order of
a. Members/visitors
sign attendance book
b.
Review minutes of previous meeting as published in newsletter
c.
Unfinished business
d.
Report of Officers
e.
New business
2.
The activities committee shall be made up of three (3) members, with the
Road Commander acting as Chairman shall have general
charge of all tours,
runs, events, activities and Club social functions subject to such orders as the
Club may give. The President may appoint other Committees as necessary
3. All bills must be reviewed and
approved by the Executive Board before they
are paid. The Treasurer and an additional officer should sign all checks.
Receipts must accompany any transactions in cash.
4.
The Club annual dues shall be $24.00 payable the first meeting in April.
Any member two (2) months or more behind in dues shall be considered not in good
standing and shall not be entitled to vote. Any member more than six (6) months
behind in dues may be expelled from the Club by two-thirds vote of those present
at any meeting.
5.
Officer nominations for Club Officers must be proposed in advance of
elections and published in the newsletter. Only members in good standing can
make nominations. All elected officers shall hold office for one (1) year or
until there successors are elected.
6.
All voting during Club general elections will be by secret ballot, by
members in good standing, one (1) vote per applicant, one (1) vote per
co-applicant. Proxy votes will not be allowed. Absentee ballots may be requested
in advance, completed and mailed or electronically received by the Club
Secretary 48 hours prior to the election meeting. All ballots will be verified
by the Secretary to preserve anonymity of the vote. The activities committee
shall oversee the elections and report to the Executive Board.