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DRN Bylaws
The name of the association shall be "TeamDRN (insert chapter name) Chapter," hereafter referred to as "this association" or "this organization".
II. OBJECT
A. The prime object of the association shall be the promotion and encouragement of off road motorcycling and the education of the public to its benefits.
B. In furtherance of objective "A" this association may hold championships, races on the trails or track, lectures, fun rides, other educational activities, demonstrations, clinics and social events; to print and publish books, magazines and newsletter; make awards; and do all such other things as may be conducive to the encouragement of riding off road motorcycles.
C. Other objectives are to engage in community activities, to publicize by appropriate means the benefits of off road motorcycling as a means of physical fitness and recreation.
III. AFFILIATION
This association shall be a chapter of TeamDRN of the AMA, and all measures adopted by that body must be considered by this organization.
IV. MEMBERSHIP
There is no specific membership requirements. Membership should include ever rider in your area that chooses to join. The organization should encourage all members to join DRN. It is not necessary for all members of a club to be AMA members but it is encouraged. Membership dues are NOT required.
V. MANAGEMENT OR GOVERNMENT
A. The management of this association shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and up to four separate Board Members that head up various committees established by the President.
B. Duties of officers:
1. President - to preside over meetings, represent this association in the AMA, to call any special meetings, and to appoint committees and chairpersons thereof.
2. Vice-President - to assume the powers of the president in his/her absence, and to take on special assignments as requested by the president.
3. Secretary - to record minutes at meetings, to keep a file of such minutes, and, when requested by the president, to accept assignments involving correspondence and the keeping of records.
4. Treasurer - administer all financial dues and to have authority to sign or disburse necessary appropriations, as directed.
5. Insurance officer – locate and negotiate insurance for racing events and to work with the AMA to help to keep insurance affordable.
6. Referee – will settle all disputes involving racers. The referee’s decision is final.
C. Eligibility:
1. Officers may be elected to succeed themselves.
D. Term of office:
1. Term of office shall be one year, beginning at the first quarterly meeting held on March 15. (this date is adjustable)
2. Offices filled upon resignation shall expire at the time of the first meeting of the calendar year.
E. Elections:
1. The first election shall be held at the first quarterly meeting of the new calendar year beginning in 2002 and shall be elected by a majority vote of those present at the meeting.
2. Elections shall be held annually.
F. Procedural requirements:
1. Parliamentary procedure will be carried on at meetings, and every effort will be made to discuss any measures coming before the group.
2. A majority vote of the members present is necessary to pass ordinary measures. All measures shall be deemed ordinary except those proposing a constitutional amendment.
3. A quorum shall consist of twice the number of elected officers plus one. No official meeting shall be held unless a quorum is present.
4. Bylaws amendment:
a. A bylaw amendment may be accomplished by a two-thirds vote of the members present at the meeting.
b. Only those who have been members of this organization for 30 days prior to the proposal of such an amendment may vote upon such.
c. All members must be notified at least 7 days prior to voting that bylaw amendments will be discussed and voted on.
5. Meetings will be held at least once each quarter and more frequently if called by the president. Meetings can be held via the internet with rules decided by the club at inception.
VI. FINANCES
A. Dues, if any, shall be as determined by a majority of the members present at a business meeting and shall not be changed more often than once per year.
*B. This is a non-profit organization. Dues, entry fees, and other monies received by the organization will be spent entirely for carrying out the stated purpose to the organization.
C. No part of the net earnings of the club shall inure to the benefit of its individuals.
D. This organization shall be empowered to participate in fund-raising activities.
*VII. DISSOLUTION
In the event of dissolution of this association, the funds in the treasury, after all creditors have been paid, shall go to TeamDRN of the AMA or other verified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization friendly to running as voted on by a majority of the members present at the final meeting.
* These two statements are requirements for membership in TeamDRN of the AMA (I.R.S. rules).
The name of the association shall be "TeamDRN (insert chapter name) Chapter," hereafter referred to as "this association" or "this organization".
II. OBJECT
A. The prime object of the association shall be the promotion and encouragement of off road motorcycling and the education of the public to its benefits.
B. In furtherance of objective "A" this association may hold championships, races on the trails or track, lectures, fun rides, other educational activities, demonstrations, clinics and social events; to print and publish books, magazines and newsletter; make awards; and do all such other things as may be conducive to the encouragement of riding off road motorcycles.
C. Other objectives are to engage in community activities, to publicize by appropriate means the benefits of off road motorcycling as a means of physical fitness and recreation.
III. AFFILIATION
This association shall be a chapter of TeamDRN of the AMA, and all measures adopted by that body must be considered by this organization.
IV. MEMBERSHIP
There is no specific membership requirements. Membership should include ever rider in your area that chooses to join. The organization should encourage all members to join DRN. It is not necessary for all members of a club to be AMA members but it is encouraged. Membership dues are NOT required.
V. MANAGEMENT OR GOVERNMENT
A. The management of this association shall be vested in a Board of Directors consisting of a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and up to four separate Board Members that head up various committees established by the President.
B. Duties of officers:
1. President - to preside over meetings, represent this association in the AMA, to call any special meetings, and to appoint committees and chairpersons thereof.
2. Vice-President - to assume the powers of the president in his/her absence, and to take on special assignments as requested by the president.
3. Secretary - to record minutes at meetings, to keep a file of such minutes, and, when requested by the president, to accept assignments involving correspondence and the keeping of records.
4. Treasurer - administer all financial dues and to have authority to sign or disburse necessary appropriations, as directed.
5. Insurance officer – locate and negotiate insurance for racing events and to work with the AMA to help to keep insurance affordable.
6. Referee – will settle all disputes involving racers. The referee’s decision is final.
C. Eligibility:
1. Officers may be elected to succeed themselves.
D. Term of office:
1. Term of office shall be one year, beginning at the first quarterly meeting held on March 15. (this date is adjustable)
2. Offices filled upon resignation shall expire at the time of the first meeting of the calendar year.
E. Elections:
1. The first election shall be held at the first quarterly meeting of the new calendar year beginning in 2002 and shall be elected by a majority vote of those present at the meeting.
2. Elections shall be held annually.
F. Procedural requirements:
1. Parliamentary procedure will be carried on at meetings, and every effort will be made to discuss any measures coming before the group.
2. A majority vote of the members present is necessary to pass ordinary measures. All measures shall be deemed ordinary except those proposing a constitutional amendment.
3. A quorum shall consist of twice the number of elected officers plus one. No official meeting shall be held unless a quorum is present.
4. Bylaws amendment:
a. A bylaw amendment may be accomplished by a two-thirds vote of the members present at the meeting.
b. Only those who have been members of this organization for 30 days prior to the proposal of such an amendment may vote upon such.
c. All members must be notified at least 7 days prior to voting that bylaw amendments will be discussed and voted on.
5. Meetings will be held at least once each quarter and more frequently if called by the president. Meetings can be held via the internet with rules decided by the club at inception.
VI. FINANCES
A. Dues, if any, shall be as determined by a majority of the members present at a business meeting and shall not be changed more often than once per year.
*B. This is a non-profit organization. Dues, entry fees, and other monies received by the organization will be spent entirely for carrying out the stated purpose to the organization.
C. No part of the net earnings of the club shall inure to the benefit of its individuals.
D. This organization shall be empowered to participate in fund-raising activities.
*VII. DISSOLUTION
In the event of dissolution of this association, the funds in the treasury, after all creditors have been paid, shall go to TeamDRN of the AMA or other verified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization friendly to running as voted on by a majority of the members present at the final meeting.
* These two statements are requirements for membership in TeamDRN of the AMA (I.R.S. rules).
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