The Sun Cities Power Riders Constitution and Bylaws
ARTICLES:
1. NAME: The club shall be named The Sun Cities Power Riders, headquartered in the Sun Cities.
2. PURPOSE AND POLICIES: The purpose of the club is to provide a friendly association among motorcycle owners, riders and enthusiasts, with the intention of promoting fellowship and goodwill. It shall promote motorcycling as a hobby, courtesy on the road, and motoring safety.
3. MEMBERSHIP:
Section 1: Classes of Membership
(a) Active Member – shall be a rider, spouse or companion of a rider or an inactive rider or spouse or companion no longer riding, who is current in payment of his/her dues. Such a member may vote and hold office.
(b) Life Member – may be nominated by any active member and approved by a two-thirds vote of those present at any quorumed meeting. Life Member nominees must have been a member of the club in good standing for 10 years and must be at least 80 years old.
(c) Quad Squad Member – shall be a former Motorcycle Rider Member, spouse or companion of a member, who no longer can ride and was formerly a member in good standing. Such a member keeps current in payment of dues, and may vote and hold office.
Section 2:
All Members shall be required to execute the “Application for Membership” form and Liability Declaration thereon in order to affirm membership in the Club. All riders shall possess a valid Motorcycle Operator’s License and insurance on their motorcycle.
4. FISCAL YEAR AND DUES:
Section 1:
The dues of the Club shall be set from time to time by the officers and approved by the membership at a regular meeting of the Club. Dues for the next fiscal year not paid by December 31st of the current year shall result in removal of a person from the roster and all privileges revoked.
Section 2:
The fiscal year shall begin January 1 and end December 31.
5. OFFICERS, DUTIES AND TERMS:
Section 1: Officers
The officers of the organization shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary(s) and Treasurer.
Section 2: Terms of Office
The term of office shall be one year or until a successor is declared elected or appointed, with a limit of two terms in succession for officers.
Section 3: Duties of Officers and Committees
(a) The President shall preside at all meetings of the organization, carry out the collective wishes of the membership, be the spokesperson for the organization, appoint the Nominating Committee and other committees as deemed necessary. Nominating Committee shall include a past President or a past Board Member.
(b) The Vice President shall assist the President and carry out the duties of the President in his/her absence.
(c) The Secretary(s) shall be responsible for accurate recording of all meetings of the club and shall look after all correspondence.
(d) The Treasurer shall be responsible for monitoring the fiscal affairs of the Club, keeping records and collecting dues.
(e) Nominations may be made online through the website at any time throughout the year. Election of nominated officers shall occur at the March meeting.
6. MEETINGS:
Section 1:
Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of the Organization.
Section 2:
The Organization shall meet the second Thursday of March and November at a time and place approved by the membership. The President may call a special meeting at any time or place by advance notice of the membership of seven days.
Section 3:
Quorum – twenty percent of active members in good standing must be present in order to constitute a quorum for transaction of Club business.
7. ACTIVITIES:
Section 1: Rides
Regular rides are scheduled for Wednesday and shall depart promptly. Regular rides depart from a location determined by the Club membership for Wednesday rides. Special rides will depart from a different location at the ride leader’s discretion. Riders should arrive with a full tank of fuel at least fifteen minutes prior to departure time. Departure times for the year are as follows:
9:00 AM November, December, January, February and March
8:00 AM April, September and October
7:00 AM May, June, July and August
Section 2: Safety
All motorcycles used on club rides should have safety equipment in good working order. All riders and their passengers are required to use approved helmets. It is strongly recommended to wear other safety apparel such as gloves, long sleeve shirt/jacket, long trousers and over the ankle boots/shoes on all club rides.
Section 3: Other Activities
The Club, for the benefit of members, may organize other activities such as social activities, instructional classes and overnight trips.
8. AMENDMENTS:
Section 1: These Bylaws may be amended provided that the amendments:
(a) Have been submitted at least 30 days before the next scheduled meeting.
(b) Have received a two-thirds vote at a subsequent meeting.
Section 2: The new Bylaws become effective at the close of the meeting at which they are adopted by a two-thirds vote.
Articles 1 to 7 approved on February 12, 1998.
Article 8 approved on March 11, 1999.
Amendments to the Constitution/Bylaws adopted February 12, 2004.
Activities Section 1: Rides amended October 12, 2006.
Activities Section 1: Rides amended November 10, 2016.
Amendments to the Bylaws adopted January 11, 2018; Membership Sections 1 & 2, Fiscal Year and Dues Section 1, Meetings Section 2, Officers, Duties and Terms Section 3, Activities Section 1.
1. NAME: The club shall be named The Sun Cities Power Riders, headquartered in the Sun Cities.
2. PURPOSE AND POLICIES: The purpose of the club is to provide a friendly association among motorcycle owners, riders and enthusiasts, with the intention of promoting fellowship and goodwill. It shall promote motorcycling as a hobby, courtesy on the road, and motoring safety.
3. MEMBERSHIP:
Section 1: Classes of Membership
(a) Active Member – shall be a rider, spouse or companion of a rider or an inactive rider or spouse or companion no longer riding, who is current in payment of his/her dues. Such a member may vote and hold office.
(b) Life Member – may be nominated by any active member and approved by a two-thirds vote of those present at any quorumed meeting. Life Member nominees must have been a member of the club in good standing for 10 years and must be at least 80 years old.
(c) Quad Squad Member – shall be a former Motorcycle Rider Member, spouse or companion of a member, who no longer can ride and was formerly a member in good standing. Such a member keeps current in payment of dues, and may vote and hold office.
Section 2:
All Members shall be required to execute the “Application for Membership” form and Liability Declaration thereon in order to affirm membership in the Club. All riders shall possess a valid Motorcycle Operator’s License and insurance on their motorcycle.
4. FISCAL YEAR AND DUES:
Section 1:
The dues of the Club shall be set from time to time by the officers and approved by the membership at a regular meeting of the Club. Dues for the next fiscal year not paid by December 31st of the current year shall result in removal of a person from the roster and all privileges revoked.
Section 2:
The fiscal year shall begin January 1 and end December 31.
5. OFFICERS, DUTIES AND TERMS:
Section 1: Officers
The officers of the organization shall consist of a President, Vice-President, Secretary(s) and Treasurer.
Section 2: Terms of Office
The term of office shall be one year or until a successor is declared elected or appointed, with a limit of two terms in succession for officers.
Section 3: Duties of Officers and Committees
(a) The President shall preside at all meetings of the organization, carry out the collective wishes of the membership, be the spokesperson for the organization, appoint the Nominating Committee and other committees as deemed necessary. Nominating Committee shall include a past President or a past Board Member.
(b) The Vice President shall assist the President and carry out the duties of the President in his/her absence.
(c) The Secretary(s) shall be responsible for accurate recording of all meetings of the club and shall look after all correspondence.
(d) The Treasurer shall be responsible for monitoring the fiscal affairs of the Club, keeping records and collecting dues.
(e) Nominations may be made online through the website at any time throughout the year. Election of nominated officers shall occur at the March meeting.
6. MEETINGS:
Section 1:
Robert’s Rules of Order shall govern the proceedings of the Organization.
Section 2:
The Organization shall meet the second Thursday of March and November at a time and place approved by the membership. The President may call a special meeting at any time or place by advance notice of the membership of seven days.
Section 3:
Quorum – twenty percent of active members in good standing must be present in order to constitute a quorum for transaction of Club business.
7. ACTIVITIES:
Section 1: Rides
Regular rides are scheduled for Wednesday and shall depart promptly. Regular rides depart from a location determined by the Club membership for Wednesday rides. Special rides will depart from a different location at the ride leader’s discretion. Riders should arrive with a full tank of fuel at least fifteen minutes prior to departure time. Departure times for the year are as follows:
9:00 AM November, December, January, February and March
8:00 AM April, September and October
7:00 AM May, June, July and August
Section 2: Safety
All motorcycles used on club rides should have safety equipment in good working order. All riders and their passengers are required to use approved helmets. It is strongly recommended to wear other safety apparel such as gloves, long sleeve shirt/jacket, long trousers and over the ankle boots/shoes on all club rides.
Section 3: Other Activities
The Club, for the benefit of members, may organize other activities such as social activities, instructional classes and overnight trips.
8. AMENDMENTS:
Section 1: These Bylaws may be amended provided that the amendments:
(a) Have been submitted at least 30 days before the next scheduled meeting.
(b) Have received a two-thirds vote at a subsequent meeting.
Section 2: The new Bylaws become effective at the close of the meeting at which they are adopted by a two-thirds vote.
Articles 1 to 7 approved on February 12, 1998.
Article 8 approved on March 11, 1999.
Amendments to the Constitution/Bylaws adopted February 12, 2004.
Activities Section 1: Rides amended October 12, 2006.
Activities Section 1: Rides amended November 10, 2016.
Amendments to the Bylaws adopted January 11, 2018; Membership Sections 1 & 2, Fiscal Year and Dues Section 1, Meetings Section 2, Officers, Duties and Terms Section 3, Activities Section 1.