Chaparral Riders Club

Chapter Bylaws

ARTICLE I

Membership

Section 1: Membership is open to any person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age, has a valid Motorcycle license, and valid insurance.

 

Section 2: Members must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with promoting a positive image of motorcycling and the Chaparral Riders Club. Misconduct of any kind may be grounds for termination of membership in this chapter and will be addressed and decided by the Executive Board.

 

Section 3: The consumption of any alcoholic beverages during any club activity is discouraged. The consumption of any alcoholic beverage during riding activity is prohibited and is grounds for termination of membership.

 

Section 4: Members who miss three (3) consecutive meetings without notifying a member of the Executive Board are subject to loss of membership. Arrangements made in advance to miss more than 3 consecutive meetings will usually be accommodated. Members who lose their membership may be reinstated by paying dues again and by approval of the Executive Board. Members who lose their membership for any reason will also lose their 15% discount rate at Chaparral Motorsports.

 

ARTICLE II

Fees and Dues

Section 1: The dues of this chapter shall be $15.00 per member per year, payable in advance at such time as the chapter shall designate. Dues shall be paid by all members and by the dates specified to maintain membership in the chapter.

 

Section 2: The amount of dues payable shall be determined by a majority vote of the Executive Board as needed.

 

ARTICLE III

Meetings

Section 1: Regular meetings of the chapter shall be held every 1st Sunday of every month at 8:00 AM.  Any modification to this schedule will be voted upon and communicated to the members.

 

Section 2: The Executive Board shall meet whenever it is necessary.

 

ARTICLE IV

Election of Officers

Section 1: The officers of the chapter shall be a President, a Vice President, a Secretary, a Treasurer, and a Safety Officer.

 

Section 2: Nominations for all officers of the chapter shall be made from the floor at the time of the election. All elections shall be by ballot with a majority vote of all members present at the time of the election necessary for the election.

 

Section 3: The terms for all officers shall be one (1) year. There will be no term limitations. Elections will be held at the first meeting of December each year.

 

Section 4: Any vacancy in office shall be filled by special election held at the next meeting following the announcement of the vacancy.

 

Section 5: The Executive Board shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary, the Treasurer, the Safety Officer, and the sponsoring Honda Dealer(when present).

 

ARTICLE V

Duties of Officers

Section 1: The President presides at the meeting of the chapter and the Executive Board. The President has general supervision of the operation of the chapter. The President cannot make any actions or contracts binding against the chapter without authorization of the chapter requiring two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present or majority of the Executive Board.

 

Section 2: The Vice President shall preside in the absence of the President.

 

Section 3: The secretary shall have custody of the chapter bylaws and all other records. The secretary will maintain an accurate record of all club meetings and activities.

 

Section 4: The treasurer receives and disburses all funds of the chapter. The Treasurer will be responsible for paying any debts owed by the chapter and will make regular financial reports when requested by the President or Executive Board.

 

Section 5: The Safety Officer disburses important and pertinent riding safety information to the club members, observes riding habits, attire, and makes suggestions towards improvements.

 

ARTICLE VI

Rules of Order

Section 1: The general procedure of meetings of this chapter shall be in harmony with the guidelines set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order as long as there are no conflicts with these bylaws or the Honda Rider’s Club of America’s charter.

 

 

ARTICLE VII

Liability and Dissolution

Section 1: This chapter and its members shall be responsible for expenses incurred at its discretion in the activities approved by the membership or Executive Board. In the event of dissolution of the chapter, all indebtedness will be paid from the existing funds with any remaining funds being donated to the Loma Linda Children’s hospital.

 

ARTICLE VII

Amendments

Section 1: These bylaws may be amended at any regular meeting of this chapter by two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present and voting. Any amendments must be submitted in writing prior to a vote being taken. Upon its adoption by this chapter, any amendment to these bylaws must be with the consent of the administrators of the Honda Rider’s Club of America.

 

Section 2:  Any amendment or any other matter voted on by the membership may be vetoed by unanimous vote of all members of the Executive Board.

 

 Regardless of the affiliation with the Honda Rider’s Club of America, chapters are separate entities responsible for their own actions. Considering that, the Honda Rider’s Club of America strongly encourages each chapter to modify, alter and change this sample outline of “Chapter Bylaws” as needed and desired by its membership. If the sample is used the chapter, may of course, write their own bylaws within the guidelines established by the HRCA Administrator

AMENDMENTS

March 7, 2011

Honorary Members: Honorary Members are provided free membership to members who can no longer ride for medical/physical ability reasons but wish to remain a member in the club.  Honorary Members will not be held accountable for the mandatory meeting or ride requirements.  Club members can nominate other members for this status.  Voting of acceptance will be conducted in the same fashion as the Officers election.  Majority vote means acceptance.  Honorary Member status can be denied or revoked by a Unanimous vote of Executive staff.