Mid Missouri Mudslingers Atv and Dirt Bike--Club By Laws

By Laws

Article  1	Club Name and Address
Article  2	Purpose
Article  3	Mission
Article  4	Composition
Article  5	Executive Board Officers Duties an Officers
Article  6	Election Process
Article  7	Membership Dues
Article  8	Membership Rights and Responsibilities
Article  9	Meetings
Article  10	Committees
Article  11	By-Law amendments
Article  12	Dissolution

Article 1: Club Name and Address

Name

Mid Missouri Mudslingers Inc

Address

16007 Hinkle Ave.

Belton, Mo. 64012

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Article 2: Purpose

• The purpose of the Mid Missouri Mudslingers ATV Club Inc. is to promote the sport of OHV riding through safety training, public awareness and respect for the environment. We are predominantly a family oriented group that enjoys riding OHV s and having fun, with a further goal of promoting user cooperation, such as shared trails, with other outdoor environmentally aware people.
•  We require that club members and nonmember participants wear appropriate safety gear when participating in club events.

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Article 3: Mission

• Our Mission shall be to create a state wide forum of open communications with ATV enthusiasts and the public. The partnership will help us to raise the public image, improve and maintain existing OHV riding areas.

Article 4: Composition

• The membership of this club shall be open to all who enjoy the sport of OHV ridding or those who support our purpose and mission. Membership shall be ongoing, subject to termination for good cause, as determined by the executive committee and the established policies of the club.

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Article 5: Executive Board

•   The executive board shall be composed of the elected officers and elected committee chairs. All officers must be paid members age 21 or over.
• Duties

1. To preform the essential organization activities that must be enacted upon between meetings of the membership.
2. To formulate and recommend programs and activities to the members of the organization and approval.
3. To identify and help formulate committees necessary to further the purpose and functions of the organization.
4. To carry on such other business as may be delegated to it by the organization membership.
5. The executive board shall meet in sufficient time prior to regular meetings to formulate the agenda and have it printed for the meetings and on other occasions as called by the chair. A simple majority [51%] of the elected executive board members must be present to constitute a quorum for the transacting of business.

• Officers

1. President
2. Vice President
3. Secretary
4. Treasurer 
5. Webmaster

• Duties of the Officer

President

1. Will exercise general supervision of the club and work with the members during conflicts.
2. Will be the initial and primary contact with outside agencies.
3. Will conduct meetings.
4. Assigns committee chairs, committee tasking and receive committee reports.
5. Will petition for vote at regular meetings.
6. Other duties as required.
7. will assume the duties of  Vice President if absent.
8. Store club Properties.
9. Other duties as required and assigned by the directors.

Vice President

1. Will count and record results of all club votes.
2. Assist the president in maintaining composure during meetings.
3. If an officer position becomes vacant the Vice President shall temporarily assume their duties.
4. Will promote group rides and community service projects. Club members are encourage to provide information regarding events.
5. Handle club correspondence.
6. If the President is unable to be present at functions the Vice President will assume the duties of that position.

Secretary

1. Keep a record of all membership applications and an up to date roster. Members are encourage to update the Secretary when their information changes. Information on club members will include emergency contact.
2. Issue membership cards to members and advise when dues are past due.
3. Keep a record of meeting attendance.
4. Verify that anyone participating in any group events have a signed release form.
5. Take notes at meetings and report minutes.
6. Shall prepare all to maintain the clubs 501c3 status for non profit.
7. Will be in charge of preparing and executing the any type of grant paperwork that the club is eligible to receive .
8. If a grant is awarded, will also keep and maintain all records associated with that grant until it is completed in full.
9. Will facilitate and organize all outside vendors and contractors.
10. Will be the main contact for all grant and government affairs. The officer will report the progress of each item and prepare a report for the club at each meeting The report in writing will be kept with all club records by the secretary.

Treasurer

1. Collect and distribute all monies, maintain accurate financial records and present a current balance report at each meeting.
2. Prepare an annual audit for review by club officers.
3. Maintain a club checking account requiring two officers signatures for withdrawal of funds.

Web master

1. Shall be responsible for our website, email and other Internet based activities. 
2. Shall be responsible for the newsletter, calendar of events, advertising, thank you replies, posters, and distribution of club information

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Article 6: Election Process

• All executive officers shall be elected by vote of membership, with the nominations starting during the August general membership meeting, closing September 30 and elections conducted during the October general membership meeting, with terms starting inJanuary. All officers of the Mid Missouri Mudslingers ATV Club Inc. must be at least 21 years of age with current paid membership and have attended at least 50% of all club meetings and other functions in the post year. .

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Article 7: Membership and Dues

• There shall be 2 classifications of membership:
  1. Individual membership-$15.00 per year.
  2. Family membership ----$25.00 per year.
• The membership year shall be from January 1st through December 31st.
• All dues will become due during the October membership meeting and past due December 31.

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Article 8: Membership Rights and Responsibilities

• All prospective Members must fill out a membership application.
• Memberships starts with the payment of the yearly dues.
• Any member over the age of 18 has one vote.
• Members under the age of 16 must have written parental consent and be supervised at all Mid Missouri Mudslingers ATV club functions
• Members 16 to 17 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian to attend club events.
• A Member may resign at any time, or have their membership revoked by a two-thirds [2/3] majority vote or by executive board
  decision for violation of club bylaws.

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Article 9: Meetings

• Meetings will be held the second Saturday of every other month for all members.
• Officers will have a meeting every month ½ hour prior to the general membership club meeting.
• Special meetings may be called at any time with all members involved to be notified at least one week in advanced.

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Article 10: Committees

• The President shall appoint committees as necessary from time to time for specific purposes. Upon completion of the assignment such committees shall be relieved to that assignment.

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Article 11: By-law Amendments

• These by-laws may be amended by a two thirds [2/3] vote brought before a general membership meeting of members present at the meeting.

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Article 12: Dissolution

• This corporation may be dissolved by a two thirds [2/3] vote of the complete general membership, when determination by the said group that the corporation is no longer  viable or effective in achieving its purpose. Upon dissolution and after satisfying all legal and financial obligations and liabilities,the executive officers shall donate all remaining assets of the Mid Missouri Mudslingers ATV Club Inc. to a non for profit organization of the same purpose.

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