The name of this non-profit organization shall be The Clinton River Riders Bicycle Club, Inc. The mailing address shall be 34506 Utica Road, Fraser, MI 48026.

The official colors shall be red and gray.

To promote the general interest of cycling.
To encourage and facilitate all forms of bicycling.
To defend safe cycling through education.
To practice and demonstrate safe riding techniques.

The fiscal year of this organization shall be from January 1 through December 31.

Section 1: Qualifications of Individual Membership

Anyone attending 18 years of age shall be entitled to an individual membership in this organization upon receipt of payment of annual dues and signed application.

Section 2: Qualifications of Family Membership

A family consisting of parent(s) with dependent child(ren) or a couple residing at the same address shall be entitled to a family membership in this organization upon receipt of payment of annual dues and signed application. Those who are under the age of 18 years within the family must be accompanied by an adult member of that family at all activities, unless a signed written release is received.

Section 3: Rights of Membership

All current dues paying members at or over the age of 18 years are entitled to full voting rights. Members must be present to vote. In addition each member or family shall receive the club newsletter.

Section 4: Membership Dues

The amount of the annual membrship dues shall be determined by the elected officers and shall be due before the expiration of the calendar year. Any new members joining the club between October 1 and December 31 shall be entitled to membership through December 31 of the following year. There will be no proration of dues for partial years.

Section 1: Regular Meetings

Regular meetings shall be held once a month at a place designated by the Executive Board.

Section 2: Conduct of Meetings

Meetings shall be conducted according to Roberts Rules of Order.

Section 3: Voting at Meetings

A vote of the membership at meetings shall be required for: all expenditures outside of routine operating expenses; all amendments and additions to the By-laws; and election of the Executive Board.

Section 1: Eligibility for Election

The Executive Board consists of the President, Ride Director, Secretary, Treasurer, and Newsletter Editor. To be eligible for election, the following criteria must be met: Current dues paying member; minimum one year membership; 18 years of age or older.

Section 2: Nomination of Executive Board

At the January meeting, a nominating committee of two members shall be appointed by the Executive Board to oversee the election proceedings. Current officers may not serve on the nominating committee and members of this committee may not be canidates for office.

Section 3: Term of Executive Board

At the February meeting, the Executive Board of this organization shall be elected by the general membership and will be responsible for the proper governing of the organization. The term of office will begin at the March meeting and run until the next election. No one may be elected to more than one official position. Should any member of the Executive Board be unable to fulfill his or her duties, a special meeting of the Executive Board will be called to address the issue.

Section 1: Elected Officers

The President has the repsonsibility to preside over all meetings and to regulate all club activities unless such responsibility is delegated to another member. He is to appoint all committee chairmen necessary to fulfill the goals of the organization.

The Ride Director has the responsibility of assisting the President in the execution of his duties and assume those duties, if the President is unable to perform them. He also has the responsibility of administering the activities schedule.

The Secretary has the responsibility for maintaining the minutes of every meeting and an up to date schedule of all activities, dates, times, and such information pertinent to the matters of this organization.

The Treasurer has the responsibility for maintaining an accurate roll of the members and to collect dues that result from such membership. He/she is also responsible for paying the monthly costs that this organization shall incur as part of its normal operation and to maintain an accurate accounting of all transactions.

The Newsletter Editor has the responsibility of gathering articles, information, and overseeing the publication and distribution of the monthly newsletter.

Section 2: Authorization of Special Committees

The Executive Board shall appoint or retain an auditor to examine annually the financial records of the club. The auditor shall assist the Treasurer in the prepartion of the annual financial report and all necessary tax reporting documents.

The Executive Board may authorize the formation of a special or standing committee to deal with important issues necessary to fulfill the goals of this organization.

The Executive Board may authorize a fund raising committee consisting of a chair and any other persons needed to secure the funding necessary to further the goals of the club.

The By-Laws may be altered, amended, or repealed and new By-Laws may be adopted by a majority vote of the membership present at any regular meeting of the membership.

Section 1: Quorum of Members

Twenty (20) members of the club entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the membership.

Section 2: Quorum of Executive Board

A majority of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum at any meeting of the Executive Board.

Upon approval of two-thirds of the Executive Board, a motion to dissolve the club shall be put to a vote by the membership, a majority of whom must approve provided however, that at least ten percent (10%) of the membership must participate in the voting, provided further, that if at the time the Executive Board approves such a motion, the membership of the club stands at less than one hundred (100), the motion may be approved at any membership meeting at which a quorum is present. If dissolved by the membership, all club debts or obligations, shall be contributed to tax exempt cycling organizations identified and in amounts determined by the Executive Board.

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