ARTICLE I

SECTION 1.

                                                                        NAME:

           The Shelby American Automobile Club - Motor City Region shall be the name of the club and is designated as a non-profit organization by the laws of the state of Michigan.

 

SECTION 2.

                                                                    PURPOSE:

           This club is dedicated to the preservation, care, history and enjoyment of the Ford powered vehicles from Shelby American and the enjoyment of performance vehicles from Ford Motor Company.

 

                                                                    ARTICLE II

SECTION 1.

                                                                    MEMBERS:

          A.      Regular membership is open to all persons interested in the purpose of the club. (ownership is not required, only enthusiasm)

           B.      Honorary membership may be given by a vote of the board of directors.

 

SECTION 2.

                                                                        DUES:

          A.      Annual dues shall be set by the board of directors

          B.      Dues payment is a requirement for regular membership.

          C.      Application for renewal must be made thirty days prior to expiration.

 

SECTION 3.

                                                                  EXPULSION:

           A.      Regular membership will terminate for non payment of dues.

           B.      Membership may be suspended for thirty days by a vote of the board of directors.

           C.      Any member suspended for more than thirty days in a year must have his or her membership voted on and approved by a majority of the club members.

 

                                                                   EXPULSION:

           D.      Membership can be terminated by a 2/3 majority vote of the regular members.

           E.      Membership will be terminated upon receipt of written request by the member upon receipt by the board of directors.

 

                                                                   ARTICLE III

 SECTION 1.

                                                                    MONTHLY         MEETINGS:

           General membership meetings shall be held on the first Thursday of each month at a time and place to be specified and run by the board of directors.

 SECTION 2.

                                                          SPECIAL MEETINGS:

           A.      Special meetings can be called by the board of directors or by a petition of 10% of the regular members stating the purpose for the meeting.

           B.      Notice is to be sent to all members within ten days stating the purpose, time and place.  The time and place is to be specified by the board of directors.

           C.      The above written notice is to be sent out at least 7 days in advance of the special meeting.  Telephone calls or email may be utilized to contact the members if agreed by the requesting member(s) and the board of directors.  A listing showing which members were contacted and whether actual contact was made is to be maintained by those making the contact.

           D.      The special meeting must be scheduled within 21 days of receipt of the request for the meeting, unless agreement on alternative timing is reached by the requesting member(s) and the board of directors.

 

SECTION 3.

                                                                     QUORUM:

           A.      DEFINITION:

           A quorum shall consist of 10% of the regular members and 50% of the board of directors.

 

SECTION 4.

                                                                      VOTING:

          A.      All actions except amendments to the by-laws or expulsion of members shall be decided by a majority of the voters.

          B.      Should a quorum fail to attend two consecutive meetings, voting shall be done by mail or Email.

C.    Ballots sent by mail or Email shall be counted at the next membership meeting held at least fifteen days after the ballots were to be mailed.

 

                                                                   ARTICLE IV

 SECTION 1.

                                                       BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

          A.      Shall consist of at least 6 and no more than 13 members who will be elected annually by popular vote of the members

           B.      Must be members of the club

          C.      The editor of the club newsletter shall be a member of the board of directors

           D.      The board of directors shall be responsible for the management and control of the property and affairs of the club.

           E.      Shall enforce the by laws

 

SECTION 2.

                                                            BOARD MEETINGS

           A.      Periodic meetings are to be held with the time and place determined by the board of directors.

           B.      Special meetings may be called by three board members.

           C.      Any member may attend the board of directors meeting, but only board members have voting privilege.

 

SECTION 3.

                                                                 RESIGNATION

           A.      A written resignation must be submitted if a board member chooses to resign before his term expires.

           B.      This written resignation shall be published in the next published newsletter.

         

SECTION 4.

                                                                   EXPULSION

           A.      A board member may be removed from office by a majority vote of the board of directors.

           B.      A Board member may be removed from office by a majority vote of the general membership

 

SECTION 5.

                                                                   VACANCIES

          A.      If a vacancy is created, the board of directors may choose to complete the year with that vacancy not filled.

          B.      If the board of directors chooses to fill the vacancy, the board of directors can appoint someone to fill the vacancy by a majority vote of the board of directors.

SECTION 6.

                                                               EXPENDITURES

           A.      It requires the approval of one member of the board of directors to authorize an expenditure of up to $50.00

           B.      It requires the approval of three members of the board of directors to authorize an expenditure of up to $200.00

           C.      It requires the majority approval of the board of directors to authorize expenditures in excess of $200.00

 

                                                                     ARTICLE V

 SECTION 1.

                                                                      LIABILITY

           A.      All persons or corporations extending credit to, contracting with or having any claims against the club or the board of directors, shall look only to the funds and property of the club for payment of any contract, claim, damage, debt, decree or judgment or any other monies that may become due or payable to them from the club or board of directors, so that neither the members of the club nor the board of directors shall be liable personally therefore.

                                                                     ARTICLE V        I

 

SECTION 1.

                                                                AMENDMENTS

 

          A.      All proposed amendments must be submitted to the board of directors in writing.

          B.      The board of directors may veto, by a majority vote, the submission of a proposed amendment submitted by either a singular board member or singular regular member.

           C.      The board of directors may not veto a proposed amendment if it is submitted by petition of more than 10% of the members.  If more than 10% of the members petition the board to consider an amendment, it must be submitted to the general membership for voting.

           D.      A 2/3 majority of the membership is required to ratify any amendment to the bylaws.