CLASSIC CRUISERS
CAR CLUB INCORPORATED
BY-LAWS
(Effective 6 October 2009)
GENERAL
1. The organization shall be known as the “Classic
Cruisers Car Club”.
2. The
purpose of the club is to enjoy, promote and preserve classic vehicles (cars, trucks and motorcycles) and
support local charities. Classic vehicles are defined as at least twenty years old.
OFFICES AND OFFICERS’ DUTIES
Club officers will consist of President,
two Vice Presidents,
Secretary, Assistant Secretary,
Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. Officers will hold office for one year or until their successors
are elected and installed. The President and the Vice Presidents will serve as the Corporate Board of Directors, with the President serving as the Board
Chairman. Nomination and election to the offices/board will be in November and the installation will be in December.
1. President: Shall preside at all meetings, act as official at all club
functions. Shall assign Vice Presidential responsibilities and appoint all committees and chairpersons. Standing
committees shall be an Auditor Committee and a By-Laws Committee to be appointed at the beginning of the year and serving
the entire year.
2. First Vice President: Shall preside in the absence
of the president.
3. Second Vice President: Second Vice President will share responsibilities of Vice President with the First Vice
President.
4. Secretary: Shall handle all official correspondence for the club. Shall prepare and record minutes of all club
meetings and record attendance at said meetings.
4a. Assistant Secretary: Shall assume all duties of the Secretary in Secretary’s absence.
5. Treasurer: Shall collect and disburse all funds as may be
required. Shall prepare financial statements as of June and December and as required by the President.
5a.
Assistant Treasurer: Shall assume all duties of the Treasurer in Treasurer’s absence.
MEMBERS AND MEMBERSHIP
1. Member must demonstrate a sincere interest in preservation, restoration,
and enjoyment of older classic cars and trucks.
2. All new membership applications must be accompanied by a picture of vehicle(s)
or present the vehicle(s) in person for consideration. Vehicle(s) must be 20 years old at the beginning of the calendar year
and should be classic/custom/muscle type. Low rider and non-factory equipped 4x4’s do not qualify. (Tires are the only
exception to the rule.) Membership acceptance requires an affirmative vote by at least 3/4 of the members present
at a regular meeting.
3. Club
dues are $40 per year. Dues must be paid by the close of business at the March meeting of each year or the member will lose
membership status. Dues for new members will be $4 for each month remaining in the year not to exceed $40, with no less than
$20 being paid in a year.
4. The
membership of any club member may be terminated for conduct unbecoming a member of the Classic Cruisers Car Club. An
affirmative vote by at least 3/4 of the members present at a regular business meeting is required to terminate a membership.
5.
The spouse/companion of any member becomes a member with full privileges in the club.
6. Membership is unlimited,
but may be capped by an affirmative vote of ¾ of the members present at a regular business meeting if deemed necessary
to control growth and maintain club integrity.
7. The club will sponsor
at least one monthly activity in addition to the membership meeting. Members will be asked to volunteer and/or be assigned
specific months to recommend an activity for club participation. Should the club decide to participate in space-limited functions,
the Corporate Board of Directors will decide which members will participate. This decision will be made based activity, participation
and/or other criteria as appropriate.
8.
The club may offer honorary
memberships to nonmember individuals or families. These memberships will be offered sparingly and will normally be
based on exceptional voluntary contribution to club activities. An affirmative vote
by at least 3/4 of the members present at a regular business meeting is required. Honorary members are nonvoting members and
will not be required to pay dues. They may be invited to participate in club activities. The list of honorary members will
be reviewed annually at the January meeting, for the purpose of dropping any members who no longer warrant honorary membership.
MEETING OF MEMBERS
1. Monthly meeting will be held normally on the 1st Tuesday of
each month. Fifteen
percent of the club's membership at any meeting shall constitute a quorum. No official business
shall be conducted without a quorum. The majority vote of the attending members will carry each issue,
unless a provision of these by-laws stipulates differently. A copy of these by-laws will be provided to each member and will
serve as official notification of meeting dates.
2. The President may call special meetings if required. Advance
notice will be given to the membership of all such meetings whenever possible.
OTHER
1. In the event the Classic Cruisers Car Club is dissolved for any reason,
all property and assets of the club shall be donated to a charity as designated by the membership. No member
shall derive any benefit or profit in the event the club is dissolved. Personal property shall revert back to the original
owner unless donated to the club.
2. The
club will not be held responsible for any personal injuries or property damage occurring during or as a result of club functions.
