CONSTITUTION
AND BY-LAWS OF
LINCOLNLAND
COACHMEN (FMCA)
The
Name of this organization shall be the Lincolnland Coachmen chapter
of
the FMCA ( chartered in July 1974 ).
(July 13, 1974)
The
chapter colors will be black on white. The chapter symbol will
be
a black Lincoln head on a white background in an oval shape.
The
purpose of this chapter will be:
A. To cooperate with all matters which are
working toward conservation
of our natural resources.
B. To better promote the use of our coaches
for family enjoyment
and fellowship.
C. To promote the use of our coaches for
educational and scenic purposes
for children and adults alike.
D. To plan group campouts and weekend
trips.
E. To promote safety in travel and camping.
Section
1. This chapter was formed as part of FMCA, and is a non-profit,
volunteer,
national organization of motor coach owners.
Section
2. The membership in the Lincolnland Coachmen will be limited
in
number to a workable group.
Section
3. Any motorhome owner who is a member of FMCA (in good standing)
and
who will abide by the local chapter by-laws, and is sponsored by two
members,
is eligible for membership. Full
Lifetime and Life Members shall not be
required
to own a qualifying motorhome, but must abide by all chapter by-laws.
Section
4. The annual dues of the Lincolnland Coachmen are $15.00 per year.
The
dues will be for the fiscal year of
March 2 through March 1. The annual dues
will
be payable at the November meeting or before March 2nd. A member
shall
be considered not in good standing and shall have no voting rights, if the
dues
are not paid by March 2nd. If a member's dues are not paid by March 2nd,
he
is automatically dropped.
Section
5. All members must attend a minimum of three (3)
campouts
or meetings, or any combination of both, per year.
Failure
to comply, will result in loss of membership in the
Lincolnland
Coachmen. Members who have not complied with the
requirements
due to extenuating circumstances, may be
reviewed
for exception by the officers.
Section
1. Each family membership shall have one (1) vote
each
for the husband and wife, provided they qualify under
Article
IV, Section 4 and 5.
Section
1. The officers of the chapter shall be a President,
two
vice-presidents, a Secretary, a Treasurer, a National
Director,
an Alternate National Director, a MAC Representative,
and
an Alternate MAC Representative, all of whom shall per-
form
the duties that usually pertain to these offices.
Section
2. The officers will be nominated by a nominating
committee
and from the floor. Election will be by written
ballot.
New officers will take office at the March meeting.
The
term of office will be for one year.
Section
3. If any vacancies occur during the year, a special
meeting
shall be called by the officers. The membership will
elect
a replacement officer.
Section
4. The officers shall be the governing body of the
Lincolnland
Coachmen chapter, and shall perform such functions
and
duties as may be ordered by a majority of the membership
in
good standing, in attendance at the regular meeting. The
officers
shall also act as the membership committee.
Section
1. A Planning Committee Chairman shall be appointed
by
the President.
Section
2. Other committee chairmen may be appointed by the
President
as the need arises.
Section
3. Annually, the President shall appoint a committee to review the club's
financial
records and report their findings to the membership. Such review shall
be
conducted in conjunction with the Treasurer.
Section
1. The annual meeting will be the September meeting at
which
nominations for officers shall be received and voted
upon
by written ballot. Officers will take office the following
March.
Each member will be notified by letter thirty (30) days prior
to
the September meeting.
Section
2. Short business meetings will be held at each campout
if
needed.
Section
1. The fiscal year of the chapter will begin March 2nd
through
March 1st.
Section
1. This constitution may be amended by two-thirds
majority
vote of the membership. The intention to amend the
constitution
shall be communicated, in writing, to the
membership
thirty (30) days prior to the time taking vote.
Section
1. These by-laws may be amended by a majority of the
members
via a mail in ballot or in person, provided the intention
to
amend the by-laws shall have been made, in writing, to the
membership
at least thirty(30) days prior the deadline set for
receiving
votes.
Section
2. "ROBERTS" rules of order shall govern all meetings
of
the chapter. A quorum to conduct club
business shall be
considered
as twenty-five (25) percent of the current paid
membership.
Section
3. The individual rights of all members shall be
respected
at all times.
Section
4. Drinking of alcoholic beverages in moderation and
within
the confines of the coaches, only.
Section
5. Off color stories and abusive language around
campfires
and camping area, are strictly forbidden.
Section
6. The regular order of business at all meetings
shall
be as follows:
A.
Call to order
B.
Reading of the minutes of the previous meeting by the Secretary.
C.
Reading of the Treasurer's report.
D.
Introduction of guests and non-members.
E.
Unfinished business.
F.
Nomination of officers at the September meeting, and installation of new
officers at the March meeting.
G.
New business
H.
Program.
I.
Adjournment
ARTICLE XII -
Incorporation
Section
1 Lincolnland Coachmen shall be
incorporated as an Illinois Not-for-Profit
Corporation.
Section
2 For purposes of incorporation, the
club officers shall be the Board of
Directors.
Section
3 The President shall appoint the
corporation's registered agent, and his/her
address shall serve as the
corporation's current mailing address.
Section
4 The Secretary shall be responsible
for filing the State of Illinois Report.
Section 5
The Treasurer shall be responsible for filing the Annual IRS Report.
Section
6 The corporation's operational year
and fiscal year shall correspond with
the club's operational
year and fiscal year.