BY LAWS
ARTICLE I – History
The Cruzin’ Camaro Sports Club was established in May 2010 to generate fellowship, provide information, technical assistance, and share the interest of the Chevrolet Camaro. Our main goal is to preserve, restore and maintain the Camaro and its history. This includes all styles: stock, restored, original or modified, from the 1st generation 1967 to the current F-body performance cars. Membership in Cruzin’ Camaro Sports Club, herein after will be referred to as CCSC.
ARTICLE II – Purpose
CCSC is a non-profit organization established to benefit the charity of our choice based on membership vote. The purpose of the CCSC is to conduct the activities of a social and service club for persons having a common interest in the appreciation, construction, and use of vintage, antique, and classic camaros. The Organization will carry on sporting events, social activities, rallies, tours, and other non-speed events at which members of the CCSC are entitled to participate.
ARTICLE III – Governing Body
Officers shall consist of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Any club member in good standing shall be eligible to hold one of these offices. ELECTIONS OF NEW OFFICERS for the CCSC will be held each year at the May general meeting. Announcement of elections shall be made to the membership not less than two months prior to the elections and candidates announced no later than the March general meeting. Absentee ballots may be mailed to the club address or emailed to the Secretary and must be received by the election date. Each membership in good standing may cast only one vote. The current president will request volunteers to act as an election supervisor, and assistant prior to the voting for the purpose of tallying the election ballots. Election results are to be announced prior to meeting adjournment. Special committee members will first be volunteers, and then appointed by the President as necessary. Candidates shall be elected by a majority vote. Officers are limited to two consecutive terms per office, unless unopposed, in which case the term of office will be extended yearly as re-elected.
PRESIDENT:Shall be the chief officer of this club and shall preside at all meetings of its membership. The President shall supervise all affairs of the club and meetings of its membership. At the end of each club year the President shall appoint two auditors, for the purpose of auditing the club treasury. One of the appointed auditors must be currently serving as an officer of the Cruzin’ Camaro Sports Club.
Vice President: Shall act as President of the club when the office becomes vacant, until a meeting of the membership elects a successor. The vice president shall head all committees and provide all reports. These committees will include a minimum of two (2) club members in good standing for a minimum of three (3) special committee members. Vice President will supervise all club meetings that the President is unable to attend.
SECRETARY:Shall record all the proceedings of this club and shall be empowered tocertify jointly for the President as to such proceedings. The Secretary shall handle all correspondence.
TREASURER:Shall have custody of all club funds and shall keep in books belonging to the club full and accurate accounts of all receipts and disbursements, he/she shall deposit all monies, and other valuable effects in the name of the club, in such depositories as may be designated for that purpose, by the membership. He/she shall disburse the funds of the club as may be directed by the officers, and the membership, taking proper vouchers for such disbursement, and shall render to the officers and membership whenever requested by them, an account of all his/her transactions as Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be in charge of all membership documents.
ARTICLE IV – Membership
Membership shall be open to persons with any year, make, and model of camaros. Membership dues are $35 annually. New members will be required to complete the CCSC application form provided. Proof of insurance is required. Membership dues are payable at the expiration of membership.
ARTICLE V – Meetings
Monthly meetings shall be encouraged and held on the third Saturday of each month. Special meetings may be called at the discretion of the President and must be called at least seven to ten days in advance. An annual meeting shall be held each year for the purpose of elections of officers, annual reports and committees. The time and place for the next meeting will be published on the website and Facebook. All club announcements will be sent out by email. It will be the secretary’s responsibility to maintain the domain name, post announcements in a timely manner, and maintain the website. The web master will first be a volunteer, approved by membership, or appointed by the President. All costs incurred for the website will be paid by CCSC.
ARTICLE VI – Club Rules
The following additional Club rules are designed to help reduce fuel costs for members and to avoid damage to members' vehicles while promoting a positive attitude toward the Club by the general public.
A. When the Club, as a group, is caravanning on an Interstate Highway or State
Highway, the group shall not exceed the posted speed limit, will stay in the "slow lane" except when passing other slower vehicles, will drive in a manner so as not to obstruct other vehicles, and will show courtesy to other drivers.
B. When the Club, as a group, is caravanning in town, the group shall travel in a single file, maintain a safe distance between vehicles, and observe all posted speed limits.
ARTICLE VII – Resignation
CCSC officers wishing to resign must submit a letter of resignation to the club address at least forty-five (45) days prior to the effective date. All CCSC property must be returned within the forty-five (45) day period. CCSC officers resigning without forty-five days notice, and/or missing two consecutive meetings without just cause, will have club membership and all privileges revoked. His/her resignation shall become effective upon receipt and upon payment of any and all indebtedness due the club. In the event of any officer vacancy/vacancies, the remaining officers will advance in natural progression until the vacancy/vacancies is/are filled. These officers will then appoint member/members to fill the resulting vacancy/vacancies. The appointee’s term will also expire April thirtieth.
A. Natural progression is as follows: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
General members may resign at any time without prior notification. Membership dues however will not be refunded.
ARTICLE VIII – Amendments to By Laws
Any member in good standing may propose written notice to the officers, at any regular meeting, any irregularities, changes, additions, deletions, and/or corrections that need to be made to the By Laws of the Cruzin’ Camaro Sports Club. The written proposal shall than be presented to the voting membership. If said proposal passes by majority vote, then the By Laws will be changed, added or whatever action is required. (Copies of the Cruzin’ Camaro Sports Club complete By Laws shall be given to every member).
These by-laws are for the safe and healthy running of the Cruzin’ Camaro Sports Club. The club reserves the right to vote any one out if they do not adhere to them. Camaro owners in general are among the finest people in the world, and an article in the BY LAWS covering conduct seems unnecessary. All CCSC members are however, expected to promote a positive public image and be of good character at all times. Members are encouraged to use good judgment and be well mannered when dealing with our sponsors, beneficiaries, and above all, other members.
This constitution and By Laws were approved and adopted by majority vote of the membership present at the meeting held on the twenty-second day of September 2012.