ARTICLE I. NAME
Sec1.01 The name of the association shall be SACRAMENTO SNO-BUSTERS.
ARTICLE II OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE
Sec2.01 To provide group association of snowmobile riders and their families,
Sec2.02 To provide opportunity to enjoy the fun of organized recreational snowmobiling,
Sec2.03 To provide opportunity for organized snowmobile riding activities and events,
Sec2.04 To provide family activities in snowmobiling,
Sec2.05 To provide opportunity for snowmobile riders and their families to meet and socialize at organized events and activities,
Sec2.06 To promote safe and responsible recreational snowmobiling,
Sec2.07 To promote public goodwill toward recreational snowmobiling,
Sec2.08 To promote good fellowship among all snowmobile riders,
Sec2.09 To adopt, establish, and maintain quality snowmobile trails which are to be used in a safe and environmentally responsible manner to further the enjoyment of organized snowmobiling.
Sec2.10To promote snowmobiling and the preservation of our natural resources, respect for nature, and to keeping our forest clean for all to enjoy.
Sec2.11 To encourage and provide assistance to other snowmobile riders.
ARTICLE III MEMBERSHIP
Sec3.01 Membership shall not be affected by race, color, creed or national origin.
Sec3.02 There shall be three types of membership.
A. Individual Membership shall consist of any person age 18 or older who is interested in the objectives of this association.
B. Family Membership shall consist of an individual and any legal dependents.
C. Honorary Membership shall be granted by the board of directors.
Sec3.03 Application for membership.
A. Application for membership shall be made to the membership chair with one year’s dues in advance.
B. Applicants may be rejected only for failure to pay dues or by two-thirds majority vote of the board of directors.
Sec3.04 Dues.
A. Annual dues for membership are payable on or before October 1 each year. Drafts, checks or money orders shall be made payable to Sacramento Sno-Busters.
B.The fiscal year shall be from January 1 through December 31.
C.Membership dues shall be delinquent on December 31.
D.Amount of dues may be adjusted by majority vote of the members present at the annual general membership meeting
E. Dues are $35 for an individual, $45 for a family.
F. Dues automatically include membership to the California Nevada Snowmobile Association.
Sec3.05 Voting rights of members.
A. Each Individual Membership in good standing and 18 years or older shall have one vote in all general meeting elections and motions.
B. Each Family Member in good standing and 18 years or older is entitled to one vote in all general meeting elections and motions.
C. Honorary Membership of 18 years or older shall have one vote in all general meeting elections and motions.
D. No individual shall have more than one vote in any election or motion.
ARTICLE IV. OFFICERS
Sec4.01 The officers of the association shall be a President, Vice President-CNSA Representative, Secretary, Treasurer and Immediate Past President.
Sec4.02 The officers, with the exception of the immediate past president, shall be elected at the annual general membership meeting to be held at the discretion of the board of directors—the new officers to assume their duties at the end of the annual general membership meeting.
A. All officers, with the exception of the immediate past president, shall be elected by a vote of more than 50 percent of the general membership present.
B. Should no candidate for office receive more than 50 percent of the vote during the annual general membership meeting, a runoff vote between the two candidates receiving the highest vote for an office shall be held.
C. In the event that an officer must vacate a position held, the presiding officer shall seek volunteers and appoint a replacement to complete the term of the officer with the approval of the board. The selection shall be made at the board meeting immediately following the vacating of the position.
D. Nominations will close only after floor nominations at the General Membership meeting.
Sec4.03 Duties and Terms of office.
A. The President shall preside at all meetings of the general membership and Board of Directors.
B. The Vice President shall have the duties of the President when the President is absent. The Vice President shall also be the immediate successor to the President in the event of a vacancy in the office of President, and will retain this office until the next general membership meeting.
C. The CNSA Representative shall be the liaison between the Sacramento Sno-Busters (club) and the California-Nevada Snowmobile Association (CNSA). The CNSA representative shall be the club’s representative director to the CNSA board of director meetings.
D. The Secretary shall keep the records of the association and shall give all necessary notices and handle all correspondence. The secretary shall serve at all board of directors’ meetings, executive board meetings, and general membership meetings. The secretary shall keep the minutes of the meetings and submit copies of same to all board members within two weeks after each meeting. The secretary may delegate regional duties.
E. The Treasurer shall collect all revenues and pay all bills as approved in the budget. The treasurer shall provide a written copy of the financial statement for the annual general membership meeting. The treasurer shall also draft an annual budget for approval by the executive board.
F. The Immediate Past President shall attend all executive board meetings, board meetings and general membership meetings, and shall handle such duties as assigned by the President.
G. All officers shall serve a two-year term and may succeed themselves.
H. No individual shall serve more than three successive terms in the same office.
I. No two family members can hold an elective office concurrently.
J. The President may appoint a lead person or coordinator for necessary services as necessary.
K. All currently elected officers shall have signature authority on all accounts held by the association. All checks shall be signed by no fewer than two officers.
ARTICLE V. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sed5.01 Membership.
A. The board of directors shall consist of the five officers.
B. The new directors shall assume their duties at the end of the annual general membership meeting.
C. Directors shall serve a two-year term.
D. Any board member may succeed himself.
E. Each member shall appoint an alternate when they are unable to attend any meeting. Any member without representation for two consecutive meetings shall not be counted for a quorum.
Sec5.02 Responsibilities of the board of directors.
A. The board of directors shall have the full power to direct the business of the association.
B. At the first meeting of the board of directors after Annual General Membership Meeting the board will elect a Chairman.
ARTICLE VI. MEETINGS
Sec6.01 Scheduling
A. Monthly membership meetings shall be held on the first Tuesday of each month or on dates set at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Selection of the location for monthly membership meeting is at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The date and location of the next monthly membership meeting should be determined and in advance and announced at the last meeting by the President.
B. The Annual General Membership Meeting date and location shall be set at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The Annual General Membership Meeting and shall be held in May at the end of the snow season.
C. The president upon a one-week notice may call special meetings.
D. The Board of Directors meetings shall be held prior to the monthly membership meetings or as agreed on by the Board of Directors. Board of Directors meetings shall be called as necessary by the Chairman of the Board to carry out the business of the association.
Sec6.02 Quorum.
A. A quorum of the general membership for the Annual General Membership Meeting shall consist of thirty percent of the board of directors and any number of the general membership in good standing.
ARTICLE VII. COMMITTEES
Sec7.01 Qualifications.
A. The president may appoint committees as needed.
Sec7.02 Duties and Powers.
A. Committee shall be approved by the Board of Directors.
Sec7.03 Types of Committees.
A. None specified.
Sec7.04 Special committees may be appointed by the president as needed.
ARTICLE VIII. ORGANIZATIONAL DISCIPLINE
Sec8.01 Members not having paid their dues by December 1 will be dropped from membership for nonpayment of dues and shall not be entitled to vote or receive any notices of this association.
Sec8.02 Expulsion or suspension of a membership may be effected by a two-thirds vote of a quorum of the Board of Directors when the actions or conduct of said member bring discredit or censure to the association. Said member shall be allowed a fair and impartial hearing by the Board of Directors, with all parties involved present before any action is taken. Such action shall not release said member from any obligation owed the association.
Sec8.03 Any member or applicant having been dismissed from the association may, after one year, reapply for membership.
Sec8.04 The property of this association is irrevocably dedicated to the objectives and purpose of this association and no part of the income or assets shall ever inure to the benefit of any officer, member or other private individual.
Sec 8.05 No officer, chairman or member shall gain personal benefit by advantage of position. Such benefit shall constitute conflict of interest and require expulsion from membership per article VIII, section 8.02.
Sec8.06 In the event this association is dissolved and terminated
A. Any property remaining shall be sold to the highest bidder,
B. Any funds remaining after all obligations are paid shall be disbursed to any organization or association whose objectives and purpose as determined by the Board of Directors to be in agreement with this associations objectives and purpose as set forth in Article II, or to a charity to be selected by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE IX. PROCEDURE
Sec9.01 Roberts Rules of Order, latest edition, shall prevail where these bylaws do not cover.
Sec9.02 A majority shall consist of the simple majority of the members present unless stated otherwise in these bylaws.
Sec9.03 There shall be no absentee ballots or proxy votes.
Sec9.04 A copy of these bylaws shall be made available to every membership in good standing.
Sec9.05 More than one member of one household may not hold office simultaneously.
Sec9.06 This association shall comply with California corporation codes pertaining to nonprofit, non-stock corporations.
Sec9.07 No committee, officer or member may commit this association to any expense without approval of the Board of Directors.
Sec9.08 All officers, board members and committee members shall hold association membership in good standing throughout their terms.
Sec9.09The financial records kept by the treasurer shall be reviewed biannually. For the purposes of this review, the fiscal year shall be the calendar year.
ARTICLE X. AMENDMENTS
Sec10.01 These bylaws may only be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of the membership attending the annual general membership meeting. This change is to take place at the end of the meeting.
ARTICLE XI. STANDING RULES
Sec11.01 All non-parliamentary decisions of the Board of Directors shall be recorded in a separate document called Standard Operating Procedures.
Sec11.02 These standing rules may be adopted, amended or rescinded by a simple majority vote of the Board of Directors.
Sec11.03 No officer, chairperson or member shall express or imply any endorsement on behalf of the association of equipment, services or other commercial venture except by explicit action of the board. Solicitation and receipt shall be on an equal and impartial basis for all potential providers. The association newsletter shall notice this standing rule.
Sec11.04 The association membership mailing list shall not be released without prior approval of the Board of Directors.
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