Adopted October 8, 2011
Amended – October 13th 2012
Article I
Name, Emblem, Purpose
Section 1 – Name.
The name of the Club shall be known as Heartland Camaros.
Section 2 – Emblem.
The club’s emblem shall consist of a drawn outline of a Camaro over the words “Heartland Camaros”
Section 3 – Purpose.
The general purposes of Heartland Camaros are as follows:
Promote public appreciation of the efforts put forth by individuals in restoring and maintaining Camaros; to assist, serve and benefit members in any phases of charity, local or otherwise; promote camaraderie among all Camaro automobile enthusiasts; and serve as an organization for members with mutual interest in the Camaro community. The club will also coordinate and cooperate with federal, state, and local authorities.
Article II
Officers, Elections, Vacancy
Section 1 – Officers.
The elected officers of this club shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. Officers shall hold office for one (1) term. One term shall be defined as one (1) year from date of election. If the elected officer is interested in serving an additional term at the end of theirs, he or she must be re-elected into office by the members. There shall be no term limits on the club’s elected officer positions.
Section 2 – Elections
The manner for the election of officers shall be:
- At the annual October meeting, nominations(s) are to be submitted in writing by club members. Absentee nomination(s) will be accepted from current club members. Absentee nomination(s) shall be submitted via email, phone or face to face communication to the appointed sub-committee up to one (1) week prior to the scheduled November meeting.
- At the annual November meeting, the club members shall submit their votes via written ballot to the appointed sub-committee. The appointed sub-committee will tabulate the written ballots and announce to the members the names and positions of the newly elected officers.
- At the annual December meeting, the President (new or current) shall introduce the newly elected officers who shall being conducting the duties of their positions.
Section 3 – Vacancy.
A vacancy of an elected officer which occurs during the term shall be filled by appointment by the President. If the vacancy is the position of the President, then the vacancy shall be filled by the Vice President. Special nomination(s) and election(s) by the members may be necessary. The individual appointed shall serve for the remainder of the original officer’s term.
Article III
Duties of Officers, Duties of Overseer
Section 1- President.
The President shall preside at all meetings of the club members. In the absence of the President, the Vice President shall preside. If both the President and Vice President are absent, the members meeting can nominate a spokesperson to officiate the meeting. The President shall appoint subcommittee chairpersons as required by the club’s needs. The President will be responsible for any business outside of the membership.
Section 2 – Vice President.
The Vice President shall act as President in the absence of the President. The Vice President shall assist the President in his or her duties as needed. The Vice President shall send out emails to club members regarding club business. In addition, the Vice President shall coordinate club events.
Section 3 – Secretary.
The Secretary shall keep minutes of the meetings of the club, keep accurate attendance records at club meetings, forward the minutes and attendance of the meetings via email to the President within one (1) week of the meeting and perform other similar duties as required by this position. The Secretary shall maintain a roster of current club members. The Secretary shall be responsible for making and dispersing new member packets.
Section 4 – Treasurer.
The Treasurer shall collect and disburse the funds of the club as voted by a majority of club members. The Treasurer shall hold and manage all club inventories such as but not limited to; Decals, Shirts. The Treasurer shall render a printed financial report at the monthly meetings and also when the President requires one. The Treasurer shall collect all dues payable by the club members. All checks shall bear the signature of the Treasure and the President of the club. No member, subcommittee or officer, other than the Treasurer, shall hold funds belonging to the club for a period longer than thirty (30) days. No appropriation shall exceed the amount of funds available. At the annual December meeting the President shall appoint two (2) members, who are not officers or currently serving on a subcommittee to audit the account of the Treasurer.
Section 5 – Overseer.
The Overseer shall be a club elected position but is not an officer held position. Overseer is to be a trusted intermediary between Officers to assist in resolving any controversy that may arise. The Overseer is to be proficient with the bylaws to determine if the bylaws are being followed by Officers and Members.
Article IV
Membership, Dues, Termination
Section 1 – Membership.
Membership shall be open to individuals who own a Chevy Camaro from 1967 to the current model year. Upon receipt of an application, new members shall be accepted or rejected by an Officer. Membership status is granted when an application is accepted, dues are paid and the individual possesses a valid driver’s license. When the aforementioned are accomplished and individual is considered as an active/voting member. Members should conduct themselves in a manner favorable to the club and its purpose, especially when visibly expressing their membership. Each new membership will receive a member packet that shall include one (1) free white Heartland Camaros window decal. A membership, as used in these bylaws can consist of Camaro owners and their immediate family with a valid driver’s license.
Section 2 – Dues.
Dues are $20.00 per year and payable to the club Treasurer by January 31st of each year. Dues will be pro-rated ($10.00) if the member joins from July 1st through December 31st. The amount of yearly dues can be periodically adjusted as needed by the membership at its discretion. Dues shall include immediate family with full membership privileges.
Section 3 – Termination.
The membership of any club member may be subject to terminated by a majority vote by the members and a unanimous vote by the Officers for conduct unbecoming for a member of the Heartland Camaros. The member in question will be given full opportunity to hear and reply to the charges or reason for such action within thirty (30) days of the offense. The member’s reply shall be received by the President thirty (30) days from the time the member is confronted with cause for concern. A member that is dismissed from Heartland Camaros will forfeit any fees, dues or monies paid to the club. Reasons for termination may include but are not limited to:
- Unlawful conduct resulting in an arrest.
- Public intoxication while visibly expressing club membership.
- Failure to exhibit integrity and respect towards club members as well as members of the community when visibly expressing club membership.
- Failure to abide by club bylaws.
Section 4 – Resignation
A member that chooses to resign from Heartland Camaros will forfeit any fees, dues or monies paid to the club.
Article V
Meetings, Amendments, Voting
Section 1 – Regular Meetings.
There shall be a meeting of the club on the second Saturday of each month. A change in regular schedule can be made by the President. Meetings will be held in a membership agreed upon location which will be published on the Heartland Camaros website (heartlandcamaros.com). Any changes will be updated on the website followed by an email sent to members of the club. The President shall conduct the order of business at all regular meetings as follows:
- Welcoming Remarks
- Roll Call & introduction of visitors
- Reading and approval of minutes
- Treasures Report
- General Announcements
- Reports by Committee Chairpersons
- Unfinished Business
- New Business
- Adjournment
Section 2 – Special Meetings.
The President may call a special meeting. Notice of the meeting shall be sent to all the members at least three days prior to the meeting. The notice must be given via (2) two communication methods such as but not limited to; email, postal mail, telephone, or website.
Section 3 – Officer Meetings.
There shall be a meeting of the club officers on a quarterly basis. The meeting will be held in a mutually agreed upon location at a time agreeable to all officers.
Section 4 –Quorum.
Proposes conducting business at regular or special meeting of the club, fifteen percent (15%) of the general membership shall constitute a Quorum. A vote of a majority of such a Quorum shall be sufficient to deal with items of business as any come before such a meeting. Amendments or Additions to these Bylaws shall require a majority vote of all club members present at the meeting.
Section 5 – Bylaw Amendments.
Amendments or additions to these bylaws shall require a majority vote of all club members present at the meeting.
Section 6 – Voting.
Voting at regular meetings will be done by show of hands of club members. Each membership is allowed a maximum of one (1) “active/voting” members; equating to one (1) vote. To be eligible to vote, members must be present, in good standing and annual dues must be paid in full.