Adopted - January 1989
Revised - August, 2009
ARTICLE I
NAME AND LOCATION
Section
1 - The name of the Club shall be Southland Car Club, Inc.
Section
2 - The principal location of Southland Car Club, Inc. is Johnston County,
North Carolina.
ARTICLE II
PURPOSE
Section 1 -
The purpose of Southland Car Club, Inc. will be for: The preservation
and restoration of Antique, Classic or Special Interest vehicles, fellowship
and enjoyment of it's members and the betterment of the community we
serve.
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
Section
1 - This organization's prospective members must attend one (1) meeting
and fill out an application for membership. If prospective member joins
and pays annual dues in October, November or December, said
member(s) do not have to pay dues the following year.
Section 2 -
All Dues are to be made to the Club Membership Committee Chairman.
Non-payment
of dues by the February meeting will result in automatic
termination. Each new member will receive a name badge and a copy
of the Club Constitution and By-Laws.
Section 3 -
Members of Southland Car Club are not required to own an
Antique or Classic Automobile.
Section 4 -
The amount of dues payable to the Club shall be fixed by the Executive
Board at their discretion. Membership dues may be used at the Club's
discretion.
Section 5 -
The termination of any club member must be made by a unanimous
vote
of the Executive Board of the Club, for conduct unbecoming a
member or any other cause, upon giving the member in question full
opportunity to hear and reply to the charge(s) or reason(s) for such
action.
Section 6 - Any member
may resign by tendering his resignation in writing to
the Executive board, but such resignation shall not relieve the member
from payment of any dues in arrears.
ARTICLE IV
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Section 1 -
The Executive Board shall consist of the Officers of the Club and
five (5) other elected members.
Section 2 -
The Executive Board shall have the power to proceed in any manner
as may, in their judgement, serve the interest of the Club.
Section 3 -
The decision of a majority of the Executive Board on any issue
shall be binding until the next regular or special meeting of the Club,
when such decision may be approved or disapproved.
Section 4 -
There shall be nine (9) Board members, (President, Vice- President, Secretary,
Treasurer & five (5) duly elected and
Qualified Board Members). The Past President is not required
to be on the Board.
ARTICLE V
OFFICERS
Section 1 -
The elected Officers of this Club shall be: President, Vice-President,
Secretary and
Treasurer.
Section 2 -
Said Officers shall hold office for a one (1) year term or until
successors are duly elected and qualified. Additional Officers may
be created by the Executive Board or by general meeting and
approved by majority vote.
Section 3 -
A Nominating Committee shall nominate a slate of Officers to be
presented at the October meeting. Any additional nominations may
be made from the floor.
ARTICLE VI DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section 1 - The
President shall preside at all meetings of the Club and
the Executive Board. Other duties are to appoint such committees
as he deems necessary.
Section 2 -
The Vice-President shall, in the absence of the President,
preside
over the Club meeting.
Section 3 -
The Secretary shall handle all official correspondence of the
Club
and keep accurate records of the Club and Executive Board
meetings.
Section 4 -
The Treasurer shall manage the financial affairs of the Club,
keep accurate records of transactions and be custodian
of the Club's money. The Treasurer shall render a financial
report
at the annual meeting of the Club or whenever the
President
or Executive Board shall request a report.
ARTICLE VII
MEETINGS
Section 1 -
Club members shall hold monthly meetings.
Section 2 - The
Executive Board will have quarterly meetings. Special Board
meetings may be called by the President or any Board member at
any time deemed necessary. Club members may attend board
meetings.
ARTICLE VIII AMENDMENTS
Section 1 - The
Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of
the
members present at any meeting.