MILE HIGH FIEROS
CLUB CHARTER AND BY-LAWS
(Approved by a quorum vote of members present at the regular business meeting 08/10/2008))
ARTICLE I
PURPOSE AND CLASSIFICATION
Section 1. PURPOSE:
The general purpose of the Mile High Fiero Club, and hereinafter called MHFC, shall be to preserve and maintain the Pontiac Fiero automobiles manufactured by General Motors in model years 1984 through 1988, and to serve as an accurate source of technical information concerning these automobiles for the benefit of its members.
Section 2. CLASSIFICATION OF VEHICLES:
In order to facilitate the general purpose, the vehicle identification number must be traceable to a Pontiac Fiero model manufactured by General Motors from 1984 through 1988. Kit Cars built from Pontiac Fiero chassis are therefore endorsed and welcome.
ARTICLE II
DEFINITION AND QUALIFICATIONS
Section 1. DEFINITION:
The membership of the Mile High Fiero Club consists solely of interested parties from Colorado and the surrounding states, and is not connected to any other organization or club.
Section 2. QUALIFICATIONS:
A. This club must include, and maintain, a minimum of ten (10) members in good standing.
B. All officers of this club must be members in good standing.
ARTICLE III
OFFICIAL EMBLEM
Section 1. EMBLEM:
The official emblem of MHFC shall consist of a drawing of mountain with a Fiero Pegasus to the left of center above the mountains, with the lettering “MILE HIGH FIEROS” under the mountains in a Bevause font, as previously adopted by the Executive Committee.
A. The official club emblem may be used and displayed by any member in good standing of MHFC.
B. Promotional items are authorized to display the official club emblem in unaltered form on any product for the promotion or development of the Club provided it is offered for distribution or sale solely by the club.
C. All electronic or printed use of the Official Emblem shall be approved by the Executive Committee, which shall establish guidelines.
ARTICLE IV
ELECTIONS
Section 1. NOMINATIONS:
A nominating committee shall consist of three (3) members appointed by a quorum vote of membership present at a meeting held no later than August 31 of each year.
A. The nominating committee shall prepare a ballot to have not less than one nomination for each elected office.
B. The Nominating Committee will certify the qualifications of the prospective candidate before placing the name on the ballot.
C. The Nominating Committee shall prepare a brief statement describing each nominee by name; and qualifications (including offices previously held).
Section 2. ELECTIONS
A. Names and qualifications of each candidate nominated will be posted on the MHFC website no later than October 15 of each year so that Active and Charter Members may have an ample opportunity to select their choice.
B. At the beginning of the November general meeting, the ballots prepared by the nominating committee shall be distributed to all Active and Charter members present. The completed ballots will be collected by the nominating committee, and tallied by the Executive Committee.
C. In the event of a tie vote, a run-off vote will be held immediately prior to the end of the November meeting, and the 3 members of the Executive Committee will abstain from voting.
D. Results of the election must be posted on the MHFC website immediately.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section 1. TYPE OF OFFICERS:
The officers of this club shall be President, Vice-President, , and Secretary/Treasurer. Officers shall serve for one (1) year or until their successors are elected. No member may serve more than four (4) consecutive full terms in the same office; however the member may be re-elected any number of times to other offices in a lifetime, or re-elected to an office already held after others have served a minimum of four full terms in that office.
Section 2. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION:
Any officer may be removed for cause by a three-fourths (3/4) majority vote of the members at the time in office at a regular or special meeting of the members. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the President or Secretary/Treasurer of the Club. Any such resignation shall take effect on the date of receipt of such notice or at a later time specified therein. The acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.
Section 3. VACANCIES:
A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or any other cause shall be filled in the manner prescribed in the Bylaws for regular election, or by appointment to such office by the Executive Committee. In the event of appointment, ratification by a quorum vote of members present at the next regular meeting is required.
Section 4. VOTING:
All Officers shall have the right to vote with the assembly and to debate questions, as may any other member. Appointment or election to office shall not preclude the officer's right to vote on any matter for which they would be eligible to vote. The exception is in the event of a tie vote, the three officers must abstain from voting in this case so as to break the tie.
Section 5. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
An Executive Committee shall consist of the President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer. The Executive Committee shall have the authority to conduct emergency business, and set the agenda for meetings.
ARTICLE VI
DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1. PRESIDENT:
The President shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Club and shall, subject to the control of the Executive Committee, have general supervision, direction, and control of the business and affairs of the Club. The President shall sign all contracts and other instruments in writing. Positions to which members may be appointed by the President include, but are not limited to, Parliamentarian, Sergeants-at-Arms, Historian, Show/Event Coordinator, Publisher, Webmaster, and Public Relations Officer.
Section 2. VICE-PRESIDENT:
The Vice-President shall perform all the duties of the President in the President's absence, and when so acting shall have all the powers and restrictions of the President as set forth in Section 1. The Vice-President shallkeep or cause to be kept, a current register of members and give notice of all meetings of members.
Section 3. SECRETARY/TREASURER:
The Secretary/Treasurer shall attend all meetings of the members and record the minutes of all meetings. The Secretary/Treasurer shall have control of valuable papers and books of the club. The Secretary/Treasurer will certify and file amendments and revisions of the Bylaws. In the absence of the Secretary/Treasurer from any meeting of the members, the presiding officer shall appoint a Secretary/Treasurer pro-tempore.
A. The Secretary/Treasurer shall compile copies of the minutes of all previous meetings filed in such a way as to be available for reference during meetings and at other times.
The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep a correct accounting of the Club's business transactions. The Treasurer or designee shall deposit all monies and other assets in the Club depository; disburse the funds of the Club; and shall render to the President an accounting of the Club's assets and liabilities when requested. The Treasurer without specific approval from the Executive Committee shall incur no obligation, debt, or other liabilities.
ARTICLE VII
MEMBERSHIP
Section 1. TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP:
Membership shall be open to any person interested in promoting the purposes of this club.
A. CHARTER MEMBERSHIP: Those members whose contribution to the club during its formative years exceeded $50 in value, or who served the club as an Officer during that period. Charter members are exempt from dues until 2010, however are entitled the same club privileges as an Active Member during this period, including the right to vote with the assembly.
B. ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP: Those members whose application has been accepted and whose dues have been paid. Active members are entitled to all club privileges, including the right to vote with the assembly.
C. TRIAL MEMBERSHIP: Those persons who have expressed an interest in the club and have participated in at least one club activity or attended one meeting. A Trial membership is valid for 90 days from their first activity or meeting, after which they are liable for dues and are moved from the Trial Membership status to either the Active or Inactive membership rolls. Trial members are entitled to all club privileges, with the exception of the right to vote with the assembly.
D. INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP: Those persons who have:
a. Expressed an interest in the club, but not attended any meetings or activities
b. Been a previous Trial Member, but after 90 days were not accepted for membership or did not pay their annual dues.
c. Been an Active Member which has allowed their dues to lapse.
d. Previously been a Charter Member which After January 1, 2010 has not paid dues, or in subsequent years allowed their dues to lapse
e. Inactive Members may be removed from club rolls after 180 consecutive days of inactivity
E. FAMILY MEMBERSHIP:
a. All family members of the household of Active, Charter, or Trial members are eligible to participate in any and all club events and activities.
1. Only one Active or Charter membership vote will be allowed per household.
b. In the event multiple members of a household own one or more Pontiac Fiero(s), separate Charter, Active, or Trial memberships will be required.
1. Each household with multiple Charter or Active memberships will have an equivalent number of membership votes.
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ARTICLE VII
MEMBERSHIP (CONTINUED)
Section 2. REVOCATION AND REINSTATEMENT BY THE SECRETARY/ TREASURER:
Any Active Member, Trial Member, Inactive member, or Charter Member (after 01/01/2010) may be transferred to the Inactive rolls by the Treasurer for non-payment of dues after their anniversary date. Upon payment of back dues, a member transferred to the Inactive rolls, or removed from the rolls after 180 days of inactivity due to non-payment shall be automatically reinstated providing any additional dues that have accumulated together with the delinquent amount that caused the suspension or revocation are paid.
Section 3. GENERAL:
Upon the resignation, suspension, or expulsion of a member, the member’s rights and privileges shall cease.
Section 4. QUORUM:
At all meetings of the club two-thirds (2/3) voting members in good standing shall constitute a quorum entitled to conduct legal business of the assembly.
Section 5. PROCEDURE:
Each voting member (one vote per membership number) in good standing shall be entitled to one vote at any meeting.
ARTICLE VIII
DUES
Section 1. DUES:
Membership dues shall be fixed by the Officers from time to time and adjusted as necessary to provide a balanced budget. Dues shall be payable on the members anniversary date of joining MHFC, and are delinquent thereafter.
ARTICLE IX
PERSONAL LIABILITY
Section 1. MEMBERS:
Neither the members of the Club,nor Officers, present nor future, shall be held personally liable for any claim, damage, or debt against the Club or its members.
Section 2. CLUB ASSETS:
No officer or member of this Club shall have the right to individual proceeds of club assets or property.
ARTICLE X
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Section 1. RULES:
The rules contained in the current edition of Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the club in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with this Charter and these Bylaws. Any special rules of order may be adapted by either the Executive Committee or a quorum vote of two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the membership present at a meeting.
ARTICLE XI
INSPECTION OF BY-LAWS
Section 1. AVAILABILITY:
The Secretary/Treasurer shall keep in his principal office the original (or a copy) of the Charter/ Bylaws as amended or otherwise altered, to date, as certified by the President. This original (or copy) shall be open to inspection by the members at all reasonable times.
ARTICLE XII
AMENDMENTS
Section 1. BY MEMBERS:
New Bylaws may be adopted or these Bylaws may be amended or repealed by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the active voting members, present at a meeting where a quorum is present.
Section 2. RESTRICTIONS:
Not less than six (6) months must elapse between a meeting defeating a proposed amendment or repeal, and a new presentation of the same or substantially the same, amendment or repeal.
