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month (except December) @7pm at the Rawlings Public Library
100 E. Abriendo Ave.
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ARTICLE 1
SECTION 1 NAME
The name of the club shall be Southern Colorado Corvette Club, Inc., hereinafter called SCCC.
ARTICLE 11
SECTION 1 PURPOSE
The general purposes of the club shall be to encourage planned trips, events and social activities for members, of the SCCC, to provide and regulate events and exhibitions for Corvette owners and to encourage careful and skillful driving on public highways. Due to the liability involved no SCCC monies will be used for the purchase of alcohol.
SECTION 2 MEMBERS
Membership in the club shall be restricted to owners, spouses of owners, significant others of owners, or persons who have at their disposal a Corvette.
SECTION 3 CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP
A. Active Any person duly elected as provided in Section 1 of this article and having paid such annual dues and fees as required.
B. Associate Former SCCC member who no longer owns a Corvette.
C. Honorary -Any person who has commended himself/herself to club esteem or who may be elected by majority vote or the members present at the annual meeting.
SECTION 4 MONETARY FEES
A. Active Single: $60.00. Couple: $80.00. Associate No Dues $60.00 per year for the SCCC Newsletter.
B. Honorary No Dues. $60.00 per year for the SCCC Newsletter.
Fees All events will charge a fee to be collected at the time of the event by the event chairman. Charges will be determined at a meeting prior to the event.
Newsletter Non members may subscribe to the SCCC monthly newsletter for $60.00 per year.
SECTION 5 PAYMENT OF DUES
A. SCCC dues are to be paid at the annual meeting and are applicable for the fiscal year following the annual meeting. Members joining the SCCC prior to the annual meeting shall initially pay one full year of dues. The second year shall be prorated by the number of months remaining in the fiscal year and the remaining amount of the SCCC annual dues shall be as determined by the SCCC Treasurer.
B. Any member who wishes to resign will not receive unused portion of dues upon request and withdrawal of membership.
C. If fee is paid, spouse or significant others have all voting rights.
SECTION 6 PRIVILEGES
Active members are entitled to all club privileges. Associate and Honorary members are entitled to all club privileges, except they shall not have the right to vote or hold office.
SECTION 7 EXPULSION
Membership will automatically lapse for non-payment of dues. Any member may be expelled for infraction of the Club rules, or such other causes as may be determined by the majority of the officers as being in the best interests of the Club. However, before such action is taken, the member shall have the opportunity of submitting in writing or in person his/her position on any charge of which he/she shall be notified.
SECTION 8 RESIGNATION
Any member may resign by directing a letter or resignation to the Secretary. The resignation shall be effective on receipt, provided all indebtedness the SCCC is paid.
ARTICLE III
SECTION 1 ANNUAL MEETING
The Annual Meeting shall be held in October at the regular business meting for the purpose of selecting nominees for the offices. Election of officers shall be held at the next regular business meeting and or event.
SECTION 2 MONTHLY MEETING
Regular monthly meetings shall be held on the third Tuesday of each month.
SECTION 3 SPECIAL MEETING
In addition to any provision of the law, special meetings of the members may be called by the President or by a majority of the officers.
Notice of meetings, stating the place, day, hour and purpose of any meeting of the members, including special meetings, shall be given by the Secretary and sent not less than seven (7) days nor more than twelve (12) days before such meetings to each member.
Those members present at a scheduled Business Meeting shall constitute a quorum for voting purposes.
SECTION 6 -VOTING
A. All action except election of officers and amendment of the By-Laws shall be by majority of those present voting. Except as hereafter provided, noting by proxy or absentee ballot shall not be allowed except with the approval of the majority of the Board of Directors in accordance with the rules they prescribe and with notice to all members.
B. Each member shall have one vote. Elections of officers will be by secret ballot. All other actions will be show of hand vote unless THE SCCC PRESIDENT requests a roll call or secret ballot. General business of the SCCC shall be decided by majority show of hand vote of members present.
SECTION 7 ABSENTEE BALLOTING
Absentee balloting towards election of officers is permitted by written vote mailed to the SCCC President.
ARTICLE IV
SECTION 1 ELECTED OFFICERS
A. Elected officers shall consist of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
B. The elected officers shall be elected for a two- (2) year period.
SECTION 2- BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Board of Directors shall consist or all above mentioned officers.
SECTION 3 PAID OFFICERS
There will be no compensation for any officers except the office held by Secretary and Treasurer. Dues will be waived while in office.
SECTION 4 SIGNATURE OF OFFICERS
The Treasurer will have the sole responsibility for signature of checks and will be held responsible for all monies in said account. An audit will be held annually and will be reported at least once during the current year.
ARTICLE V
SECTION 1 DUTIES OF OFFICERS
A. President The President shall preside at all meetings of the members and Board of Directors and shall perform the duties pertaining to this office. He may call special meetings of members under the provisions of Article III. He shall be the Chief Executive of the club.
B. Vice President In the absence of the President or in the case of death, resignation or inability to act, the duties usually appertaining to that office shall be performed by the Vice President. He shall also serve as Chairman of the Activities Committee and shall appoint two other members to his committee.
C. Secretary The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the members and directors and shall record all minutes and votes in a book kept for this purpose. He/she shall give all notices of meetings of the members required by law or by the majority vote of the Board of Directors. He/she shall have custody of the clubs records. In the absence of the Secretary from any of the said meetings, a secretary por tempore shall be chosen by the presiding officer.
D. Treasurer The Treasurers duties are subject to such conditions and restrictions as may be made by the Board of Directors, have custody of all monies o the club and deposit same in the club account. He/she shall receive all monies of the club and deposit same in the club account. He shall make all payments of club debts upon approval of the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall give a report on the financial statues of the club at the annual meeting and monthly meetings, and if so requested, at any other meeting or the Board of Directors. No obligation, debt or other liability shall be incurred by the Treasurer without the specific approval of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VI
SECTION 1 APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES
The President shall appoint such committees as he/she finds desirable from time to time and shall outline the duties and responsibilities of such committees. All reports or action taken by a committee must be voted by a majority of the entire committee. In addition to the authority granted above, certain standing committees, as set forth shall be appointed annually by the Vice President.
The activities of the SCCC shall consist of planned trips, social gatherings, and events for active members, associate members, honorary members, and guests as planned by the Activities Committee and other members appointed by them.
ARTICLE VII
SECTION 1 FISCAL YEAR
The fiscal year shall be from November 1 to October 31.
ARTICLE VIII
SECTION 1 PERSONAL LIABILITY
All persons or corporations extending credit to, contracting with, or having any claim against club or the Board of Directors, shall look only to the funds and property of the club for payment of any such contract or claim or for payment of any debt, damage, judgment, or decree, or any other money that may otherwise become due or payable to them from the Corporation or the Board of Directors, present or future shall be liable personally therefor.
ARTICLE IX
SECTION 1 AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS
A. The Board of Directors of the SCCC, or any active members in good standing, by written proposals submitted to the Secretary, may propose an amendment to the By-Laws. Upon such proposal being made, a copy thereof shall be included in the notice of the next meeting of the members. If two-thirds (2/3) of the members in attendance vote in favor of the proposal at the meeting, the proposed amendment shall thereby be approved and adopted.
B. By Laws must be reviewed and updated every three- (3) years. Last review (9/2002).
SECTION 1 - DISSOLUTION
A. If for any reason, this Corporation is disbanded or dissolved, any property held in the corporate name shall be liquidated and turned into cash in accordance with the decision made by the then members. After all Corporation liabilities have been paid, the remaining cash shall be used for a final SCCC event, to which present and past members would be invited.
B. Dissolution of the Corporation shall be made in accordance with all applicable Federal and State of Colorado laws.