Post by pistonschick on Sept 10, 2009 10:49:44 GMT -8
Listed below (and attached) please find the Constitution and Bylaws for Piston's Wild Motorsports. This document is currently under review by the board of directors to determine if any proposals for change would benefit the future of the club.
Anyone including applicants and guests can please feel free to review and comment - but only active club members will be allowed to submit proposals for change.
Thank you for your interest in the workings of the Piston's Wild Motorsports Club.
Kind regards,
Crystal Crowder
Club President
(360) 606-1648
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Constitution and Bylaws
Piston's Wild, Inc.
A Washington Non-Profit Corporation
The Constitution and By-Laws were written and devised by the originating Founding members: Crystal L. Crowder, Darel C. Crowder & Bill Manbeck on February 7, 2007.
ARTICLE I
NAME AND PURPOSE
Sec. 1 The name of the Corporation is PISTON’S WILD, Incorporated of Ridgefield, Washington. The club will also be known as Piston’s Wild Motorsports.
Sec. 2 The primary purpose of this Corporation is to promote family recreation and to promote the efforts of maintaining off-road recreation in the Pacific Northwest through the use of recreational vehicles and to preserve the land and surroundings, which are traveled. The secondary purpose of this Corporation is to promote integration and coordination of outdoor off-road recreation user groups in the Pacific Northwest. PISTON’S WILD, Incorporated is a non-profit corporation.
Sec. 3 The mission of PISTON’S WILD, INC. is to serve the interests of motor sports enthusiasts by pursuing, promoting and protecting the future of amateur motorsports (competition and recreation) in the Pacific Northwest.
Sec. 4 All PISTON’S WILD, INC. members will abide by the written rules of this Constitution.
ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 1 Membership of this Corporation shall be open to the residents of The Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon and Idaho), of good moral character and in good standing in the community, over the age of 18 and must possess a desire to compete, spectate or otherwise participate in off-road activities including recreational and/or competition.
Sec. 2 Card holding members: A paid membership to the club includes all of the paying members immediate family members (spouse, children under 18 years of age).
Sec. 3 New applicants for membership shall be given a copy of the constitution and by-laws. This is the responsibility of the sponsoring member and the active Vice-President of the corporation.
Sec. 4 Each member shall be required to attend one regular meeting and one annual outing each year to remain in good standing.
Sec. 5 Withdrawl of any member of this Corporation shall become effective upon their written notice to any officer of the Corporation.
Sec.6 The member is responsible to inform the Club of any changes in contact information.
ARTICLE III
FEES AND DUES
Sec. 1 All club members shall pay club dues of $10.00 per year. In addition, all club members must be a paid member, in good standing of at least one recognized organization dedicated to the future of motorized recreation (PNW - $35, OSSA - $25, AMA - $39). Dues shall be payable on or before January 1, of each year. Members will not be allowed to participate until club dues are paid and will then have 60 days to provide proof of associated membership.
Sec. 2 All club patches, decals and flags shall be purchased by card holding members and their immediate families only.
Sec. 3 Honorary members pay no dues.
ARTICLE IV
MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES
Sec. 1 This Corporation shall meet regularly on a quarterly basis, at a day and time agreed upon by the majority vote of the members. A meeting of officers and trustees shall be held when called by a Trustee. The meeting place will be decided at each preceding meeting.
Sec. 2 A special meeting may be called by the President or next officer as needed.
Sec. 3 The order of meetings shall be as specified:
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Call of roll.
3. Read minutes of previous meeting.
4. Read Treasurer report.
5. Delegates report.
6. Events report.
7. Old Business.
8. New Business.
9. Any good of the order.
10. Adjourn.
Sec. 4 Club members will review the minutes from the past year at a Special meeting in January. This will be to determine errors, omissions and follow-up on any outstanding issues.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Sec. 1 The Corporation Officers shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and two Delegates who will be elected every year.
Sec. 2 Nomination of officers shall be held at the 4th quarter meeting and elections will be held at that same. Dues must be paid in full to be eligible to vote or hold an officer position. New officers will preside at the January meeting. A member must be active in the club for one year to be elected to an officer position, however may be appointed to an office.
Sec. 3 There is one elective vote per paid membership card.
Sec. 4 A vacancy of any officer other than the President will be filled by nomination by the remaining board officers.
ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS RESPONSIBILITIES
Sec. 1 PRESIDENT: It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings. The President shall have the power to appoint positions or committees as necessary to carry on the activities of the Corporation. The President shall be the Chief Executive of the Corporation and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The President, with the Secretary or Treasurer shall sign all certificates of membership, deeds, contracts or other instruments necessary to the operation of the Corporation. The President shall take care of all Corporation equipment. It is his duty to make sure all necessary equipment gets to each event. If he cannot attend an event, he must make arrangements to have equipment taken by another club member.
Sec. 2 VICE PRESIDENT: It shall be the duty of this officer to assist the President at all meetings and club functions. During the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall take charge. He will also be in charge of all new applicants and visitors as far as introductions and necessary forms. The Vice-President is also Sergeant-of-Arms, and as such maintains order at meetings.
Sec. 3 SECRETARY: The Secretary shall perform all duties connected with reports, correspondence, minutes, history of the organization and record keeping of the Corporation. Any other officer may be the agent of record with the Oregon State Corporation. The Secretary shall take roll and minutes at all club meetings and outings.
Sec. 4 TREASURER: The Treasurer shall handle all receipts, disbursements and funds of the Corporation and shall be required to keep necessary financial records and to submit a financial report at the Corporations regular meetings. Use of any Corporation funds shall require a majority vote of all members present at any regular or special meeting. If approved, the Corporation checks are to be signed by the President or Vice President and Treasurer, who will be on record at the bank in which the Corporation does business. The Treasurer shall collect membership dues and money from the sale of promotional items and all other club monies. There shall be an annual financial review effective January of each year. Those present shall be at least the President, Vice President and the Secretary (or three Members in good standing).
Sec. 5 DELEGATES: The delegates will attend to business meetings so designated by the Corporation which pertain to the Corporations purpose and then report to the members at the next club meeting.
Sec. 6 THERE SHALL BE NO MONETARY COMPENSATION to any officer, trustee, or any member of the Corporation for work rendered on any Corporation business or activity. No officer or member of the Corporation shall use it as a means of furthering any personal, political, or other aspiration, nor shall the Corporation as a whole, take part in any aims or purposes. The organization may vote to pay expenses of any representative. Reimbursement will not be made until receiving receipts. Two board members must initial all receipts.
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
Proposals to amend this Constitution and By-Laws must be in writing and approved by two-thirds members. Such proposals must be submitted to an Officer at the February or August meetings (unless an emergency exists). Any active member in good standing shall have the right to make a motion. Amendments so adopted will take effect immediately. At least one Charter member must approve the proposals before they are voted on as long as there are active Charter members in good standing in the club.
ARTICLE VIII
DISILLUSIONMENT
Distributions of all assets upon dissolution of final liquidation are:
1. Payment of all debts of the Corporation.
2. The return of all loaned equipment.
3. All surplus assets to be given to Doernbecher’s Children’s Hospital.
ARTICLE IX
LEGAL LIABILITY
The Corporation shall in no way be legally liable and/or responsible for the actions of its members. All applicants for membership shall sign such an acknowledgement, waiver or disclaimer, which is incorporated into the membership application.
Competition members of the organization in good standing may utilize the indicator of “Piston’s Wild Racing Team” with the understanding that fair play, good sportsmanship and accordance with governmental laws are a prerequisite for utilization of said indicator. All printed materials using “Piston’s Wild” shall be approved in advance by Darel and Crystal Crowder. All requests for uses of the trademarked “Piston’s Wild” must be submitted in writing to Darel and Crystal Crowder for approval at least 60 days prior to publication.
ARTICLE X
MISCELLENEOUS
Sec. 1 All club members are expected to respect and abide by all state laws while on state roads and while on off-road recreation areas.
Sec. 2 Voting on new officers and members shall be by secret ballot. Prospective members will be notified in writing within one week. Absentee ballots may be cast in writing by members who have to work or are sick, with the approval of the President and the Board of Trustees.
Anyone including applicants and guests can please feel free to review and comment - but only active club members will be allowed to submit proposals for change.
Thank you for your interest in the workings of the Piston's Wild Motorsports Club.
Kind regards,
Crystal Crowder
Club President
(360) 606-1648
* * * * *
Constitution and Bylaws
Piston's Wild, Inc.
A Washington Non-Profit Corporation
The Constitution and By-Laws were written and devised by the originating Founding members: Crystal L. Crowder, Darel C. Crowder & Bill Manbeck on February 7, 2007.
ARTICLE I
NAME AND PURPOSE
Sec. 1 The name of the Corporation is PISTON’S WILD, Incorporated of Ridgefield, Washington. The club will also be known as Piston’s Wild Motorsports.
Sec. 2 The primary purpose of this Corporation is to promote family recreation and to promote the efforts of maintaining off-road recreation in the Pacific Northwest through the use of recreational vehicles and to preserve the land and surroundings, which are traveled. The secondary purpose of this Corporation is to promote integration and coordination of outdoor off-road recreation user groups in the Pacific Northwest. PISTON’S WILD, Incorporated is a non-profit corporation.
Sec. 3 The mission of PISTON’S WILD, INC. is to serve the interests of motor sports enthusiasts by pursuing, promoting and protecting the future of amateur motorsports (competition and recreation) in the Pacific Northwest.
Sec. 4 All PISTON’S WILD, INC. members will abide by the written rules of this Constitution.
ARTICLE II
MEMBERSHIP
Sec. 1 Membership of this Corporation shall be open to the residents of The Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon and Idaho), of good moral character and in good standing in the community, over the age of 18 and must possess a desire to compete, spectate or otherwise participate in off-road activities including recreational and/or competition.
Sec. 2 Card holding members: A paid membership to the club includes all of the paying members immediate family members (spouse, children under 18 years of age).
Sec. 3 New applicants for membership shall be given a copy of the constitution and by-laws. This is the responsibility of the sponsoring member and the active Vice-President of the corporation.
Sec. 4 Each member shall be required to attend one regular meeting and one annual outing each year to remain in good standing.
Sec. 5 Withdrawl of any member of this Corporation shall become effective upon their written notice to any officer of the Corporation.
Sec.6 The member is responsible to inform the Club of any changes in contact information.
ARTICLE III
FEES AND DUES
Sec. 1 All club members shall pay club dues of $10.00 per year. In addition, all club members must be a paid member, in good standing of at least one recognized organization dedicated to the future of motorized recreation (PNW - $35, OSSA - $25, AMA - $39). Dues shall be payable on or before January 1, of each year. Members will not be allowed to participate until club dues are paid and will then have 60 days to provide proof of associated membership.
Sec. 2 All club patches, decals and flags shall be purchased by card holding members and their immediate families only.
Sec. 3 Honorary members pay no dues.
ARTICLE IV
MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES
Sec. 1 This Corporation shall meet regularly on a quarterly basis, at a day and time agreed upon by the majority vote of the members. A meeting of officers and trustees shall be held when called by a Trustee. The meeting place will be decided at each preceding meeting.
Sec. 2 A special meeting may be called by the President or next officer as needed.
Sec. 3 The order of meetings shall be as specified:
1. Meeting called to order.
2. Call of roll.
3. Read minutes of previous meeting.
4. Read Treasurer report.
5. Delegates report.
6. Events report.
7. Old Business.
8. New Business.
9. Any good of the order.
10. Adjourn.
Sec. 4 Club members will review the minutes from the past year at a Special meeting in January. This will be to determine errors, omissions and follow-up on any outstanding issues.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Sec. 1 The Corporation Officers shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and two Delegates who will be elected every year.
Sec. 2 Nomination of officers shall be held at the 4th quarter meeting and elections will be held at that same. Dues must be paid in full to be eligible to vote or hold an officer position. New officers will preside at the January meeting. A member must be active in the club for one year to be elected to an officer position, however may be appointed to an office.
Sec. 3 There is one elective vote per paid membership card.
Sec. 4 A vacancy of any officer other than the President will be filled by nomination by the remaining board officers.
ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS RESPONSIBILITIES
Sec. 1 PRESIDENT: It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings. The President shall have the power to appoint positions or committees as necessary to carry on the activities of the Corporation. The President shall be the Chief Executive of the Corporation and Chairman of the Board of Trustees. The President, with the Secretary or Treasurer shall sign all certificates of membership, deeds, contracts or other instruments necessary to the operation of the Corporation. The President shall take care of all Corporation equipment. It is his duty to make sure all necessary equipment gets to each event. If he cannot attend an event, he must make arrangements to have equipment taken by another club member.
Sec. 2 VICE PRESIDENT: It shall be the duty of this officer to assist the President at all meetings and club functions. During the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall take charge. He will also be in charge of all new applicants and visitors as far as introductions and necessary forms. The Vice-President is also Sergeant-of-Arms, and as such maintains order at meetings.
Sec. 3 SECRETARY: The Secretary shall perform all duties connected with reports, correspondence, minutes, history of the organization and record keeping of the Corporation. Any other officer may be the agent of record with the Oregon State Corporation. The Secretary shall take roll and minutes at all club meetings and outings.
Sec. 4 TREASURER: The Treasurer shall handle all receipts, disbursements and funds of the Corporation and shall be required to keep necessary financial records and to submit a financial report at the Corporations regular meetings. Use of any Corporation funds shall require a majority vote of all members present at any regular or special meeting. If approved, the Corporation checks are to be signed by the President or Vice President and Treasurer, who will be on record at the bank in which the Corporation does business. The Treasurer shall collect membership dues and money from the sale of promotional items and all other club monies. There shall be an annual financial review effective January of each year. Those present shall be at least the President, Vice President and the Secretary (or three Members in good standing).
Sec. 5 DELEGATES: The delegates will attend to business meetings so designated by the Corporation which pertain to the Corporations purpose and then report to the members at the next club meeting.
Sec. 6 THERE SHALL BE NO MONETARY COMPENSATION to any officer, trustee, or any member of the Corporation for work rendered on any Corporation business or activity. No officer or member of the Corporation shall use it as a means of furthering any personal, political, or other aspiration, nor shall the Corporation as a whole, take part in any aims or purposes. The organization may vote to pay expenses of any representative. Reimbursement will not be made until receiving receipts. Two board members must initial all receipts.
ARTICLE VII
AMENDMENTS
Proposals to amend this Constitution and By-Laws must be in writing and approved by two-thirds members. Such proposals must be submitted to an Officer at the February or August meetings (unless an emergency exists). Any active member in good standing shall have the right to make a motion. Amendments so adopted will take effect immediately. At least one Charter member must approve the proposals before they are voted on as long as there are active Charter members in good standing in the club.
ARTICLE VIII
DISILLUSIONMENT
Distributions of all assets upon dissolution of final liquidation are:
1. Payment of all debts of the Corporation.
2. The return of all loaned equipment.
3. All surplus assets to be given to Doernbecher’s Children’s Hospital.
ARTICLE IX
LEGAL LIABILITY
The Corporation shall in no way be legally liable and/or responsible for the actions of its members. All applicants for membership shall sign such an acknowledgement, waiver or disclaimer, which is incorporated into the membership application.
Competition members of the organization in good standing may utilize the indicator of “Piston’s Wild Racing Team” with the understanding that fair play, good sportsmanship and accordance with governmental laws are a prerequisite for utilization of said indicator. All printed materials using “Piston’s Wild” shall be approved in advance by Darel and Crystal Crowder. All requests for uses of the trademarked “Piston’s Wild” must be submitted in writing to Darel and Crystal Crowder for approval at least 60 days prior to publication.
ARTICLE X
MISCELLENEOUS
Sec. 1 All club members are expected to respect and abide by all state laws while on state roads and while on off-road recreation areas.
Sec. 2 Voting on new officers and members shall be by secret ballot. Prospective members will be notified in writing within one week. Absentee ballots may be cast in writing by members who have to work or are sick, with the approval of the President and the Board of Trustees.