Membership
Joining the club and becoming a part of our organization is a simple task. Come to one of our meet-ups or
cruise-ins, fill out an application, and pay dues; which are $25 per year.
(If you join in the last quarter, this will cover the following year)
cruise-ins, fill out an application, and pay dues; which are $25 per year.
(If you join in the last quarter, this will cover the following year)
Club Charter (Constitution & By-Laws)
Constitution
Adopted - January 1989 Revised - August, 2017 ARTICLE I NAME AND LOCATION Section 1 - The name of the Club Will 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 Treasurer. 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. Section 5- Membership dues and proceeds from the monthly 50/50 drawing (only) may be used at the Club's discretion. Section 6 - The termination of any club member may 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. ARTICLE IV EXECUTIVE BOARD Section 1 - The Executive Board will consist of the Officers of the Club and five (5) other elected members. Section 2 - The Executive Board will 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 will be binding until the next regular or special meeting of the Club, when such decision may be approved or disapproved. Section 4 - There will 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 will 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.Board Members are elected for (2) two years; 1/2 every year. Additional Officers may be created by the Executive Board or by general meeting and approved by majority vote. Section 3 - A Nominating Committee will nominate a slate of Officers to be presented at the October meeting. Additional nominations may be made from the floor during the October and November meeting. ARTICLE VI DUTIES OF OFFICERS Section 1 - The President will 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 will, in the absence of the President, preside over the Club meeting. Section 3 - The Secretary will handle all official correspondence of the Club and keep accurate records of the Club and Executive Board meetings. Section 4 - The Treasurer will manage the financial affairs of the Club, keep accurate records of transactions and be custodian of the Club's finance. 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. SOUTHLAND CAR CLUB, INC. ByLaws ARTICLE I CONDUCT OF MEMBERS Section 1 - Due to the fact that this Club is formed for the enjoyment of our automobiles and is solely a family affair, the following Code of Ethics will be adopted by the Club. A - Any member convicted of "DUI" shall be terminated from the club. (Article III Section 5 - Termination of Membership) B - Any abusive language or conduct at any meeting or Club function shall not be tolerated. (Article III Section 5) C - No acoholic beverage shall be served or consumed at any Club function or meetings. ARTICLE II MEETINGS Section 1 - All meetings will be conducted according to ROBERTS RULES OF ORDER. ARTICLE III ELECTIONS Section 1 - The President will have the deciding vote in case of a tie. Section 2 - The Nominating Committee will present their slate of officers at the October meeting, to be voted on at the November meeting. The new officers will take their office in January. ARTICLE IV MEMBERSHIP Secrion 1 - The President shall appoint a Membership Committee each year. Section 2 - Any child of a member, still living at home, is considered a member until age of eighteen (18) under their parent's membership. ARTICLE V PROCEDURE OF MEETING Section 1 - The By-Laws may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the active members of the Club present at any regular meeting. |