ARTICLE I – NAME AND INSIGNIA

Section 1 – Name
This organization shall hereafter be known as

“River to River Corvette Club” , hereafter referred to as the “Club”.

Section 2 – Insignia
This club has such insignia as designated by the membership.

ARTICLE II – PURPOSE

Section 1

The purpose of this organization is to promote ownership, safe operation and preservation of the Corvette sports car through social activities with fellow Corvette owners and to make new friends and create good fellowship and sportsmanship among the members. Therefore, the Club shall endeavor to strengthen Corvette owner’s interest in the Corvette through various planned social activities, trips and related events.

ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP

Section 1 – Member Status

Initial membership to the club shall be open to Corvette enthusiasts and their family members/significant other.
Full Membership Status – Open to Corvette owners and their family members/significant other.

A full member may attend all meetings, functions and will receive club newsletters.
A full member may hold an elected office and may vote.
A full member who no longer owns a Corvette may retain his/her membership only through the current membership year.
Associate Membership Status – Non-Corvette owners who desire to join the club.
An associate member may attend all meetings, functions and will receive club newsletters.
An associate member may not hold an elected office.
An associate member may join for only one year.
An associate member will be allowed to vote.
Honorary Membership Status – Anyone who has established himself/herself in the club esteem and is extended honorary membership by majority vote of the members present at a regular meeting.
An honorary member may attend all meetings, functions and will receive club newsletters.
An honorary member may not hold an elected office.
An honorary member will be allowed to vote.
Honorary membership will be for one year and may be renewed annually.
ARTICLE IV – VOTING

Section 1 – Voting Privilege

All full and associate memberships are awarded two votes maximum per membership. One primary membership vote is awarded and one secondary vote is awarded to his/her family member/significant other if applicable.


Section 2 – Voting

All action shall be by the majority vote of those present for voting at predetermined and scheduled club meetings.


ARTICLE V – DUES

Section 1 – Membership Fees

All membership terms are for a one year period of time. Membership fees are due annually at the February meeting and are non-refundable. New members will pay an adjusted prorated amount so that the annual fee will be again due at the February meeting. Dues will be considered delinquent after July 1st of each year. If dues are delinquent, membership is automatically revoked.

Section 2 – Assessment of Dues

The amount of annual membership dues shall be reviewed and floored by the Executive Committee at the November meeting. This shall be reopened for discussion and membership vote at the December meeting. A membership majority vote will then establish the upcoming year dues.


ARTICLE VI – GOVERNING BODY

Section 1 – Officers

The officers of the Club shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, Activities Director/Historian and three trustees to make an Executive Committee.

Section 2 – Duties of Officers

Section 1
The President shall preside over all meetings of the club, appoint such committees as necessary to carry out the activities of the club, serve as Chairman of the executive Committee, act as ex-officio member of all committees, issue the call for regular and special Executive Committee meetings, see that regular elections are held in accordance with the Club’s by-laws and carry out the directives of the Executive Committee.

Section 2
The Vice President shall assist all officers as needed and preside at meetings in the absence of the President.

Section 3
The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep the minutes of the meetings of the club, give notice of all regular and special meetings of the membership and the Executive Committee, handle club correspondence and keep custody of all records of the club. The Secretary/Treasurer shall collect dues, collect all monies due the club, keep the books, make payment from club funds when so ordered by the Executive Committee, shall countersign all club checks, keep an account of all club money matters, make regular reports of the financial conditions of the club during regular meetings and ensure that all club events are sufficiently publicized.

Section 4
The Activities Director/Historian shall be responsible for developing ideas for club car runs and trips, promotional items such as shirts, decals, etc. The Activities Director/Historian shall serve as facilitator for the club activities but will not necessarily be responsible for individual club trips, parties, etc., shall report on club activities during regular meetings and shall take pictures of all events and maintain a scrapbook to document the activities of the club.

Section 5
Trustees shall perform such duties to support and assist the club as identified by the President and/or the Executive Committee.

Section 3 – Term of Officers

Newly elected officers shall assume office on January 1st, following the December election and shall serve from January 1st to December 31st.

Vacancies in any office shall be filled by vote of the membership at the next regular meeting. Such newly elected person will serve the duration of the original term.

Officers and Trustees shall hold office for a term of one year or until their successors are elected.

There shall be no limit to the number of consecutive terms that an elected officer can serve in any elected position.

Section 4 – Special Committees

Special committee chairpersons and vice-chairpersons shall be presented by the President and subject to the approval of a majority membership vote at the next scheduled club meeting. Nominations for special committee membership will be floored by any club member and approved by present majority membership vote at the next scheduled meeting.

Section 5 – Liability of Officers (Indemnity)

During the term of office and thereafter, no officer shall be liable to the club or its membership by reason of any action taken or omitted by him/her in good faith in his/her capacity as an officer.


ARTICLE VII – ELECTIONS

Procedures for elections, nominations and voting counts.

Ex. Majority vote of membership present at the meeting and by absentee ballots.
Secret vote
Counting will be done by Trustees

 
ARTICLE VIII – MEETINGS

Regular membership meetings shall be held on the third Thursday of each month unless directed otherwise by the Executive Committee, at a place to be determined and time to be determined by the Executive Committee.

The Executive Committee shall hold meetings at a time and place set.
The President may call a special Executive Committee meeting and the Executive Committee may call special membership meetings.
The order of business for all meetings of the club and the Executive Committee shall be as follows:

1. Call to order
2. Introduction of officers, special guests, dealer reps, etc.
3. Introduction of guests brought by members or on their own.
4. Reading and approval of the minutes of the previous meeting.
5. Report of the Treasurer.
6. Reading of correspondence (Secretary).
7. Membership report.
8. Activities report.
9. Report of Committees.
10. Old and new Business
11. Announcements
12. Adjourn
 

  
All meetings shall be conducted by Roberts Rules of Order. A copy shall be present at all meetings whenever possible and shall be the basis for parliamentary authority for the club unless in conflict with the By-Laws or any special rules the club may adopt.