Bob Sommers
Martin Egan
John Harper
Steve Melius
Dale Hess
BY-LAWS OF CLASSICAL GLASS,INC.
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ARTICLE I
SECTION 1: NAME. The name of the Club shall be CLASSICAL GLASS, INC.
SECTION 2: PURPOSE. The general purpose of the Club shall be to encourage planned trips, events, and social activities for members and families, to provide and regulate events and exhibitions for Corvette owners, and to encourage careful and skillful driving on public highways.
ARTICLE II
SECTION 1: MEMBERS. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, possess a valid drivers license, carry and maintain at least the minimum automobile insurance as required by the State of Wyoming.
SECTION 2: CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP.
A. Member. Any person duly qualified as provided in Section 1 of this article and having paid such annual dues and fees as required. Voting procedure is based on one vote per each dues paying member.
B. Active Member. Any person who meets the requirements of a member--in addition attendance of at least one meeting per quarter during the year (four minimum) is mandatory to maintain active status.
C. Honorary Member. Any person who has commended themselves to Club esteem or who may be elected by the majority vote of the members present at the annual meeting.
SECTION 3: DUES. Annual dues shall be:
1. Members and Active Members- $15.00 per year
2. Honorary Members - None
A. Payment of Dues. The annual dues of members shall be made payable to Classical Glass, Inc. by the monthly meeting in January each year. Payments shall be collected by the Club Treasurer.
B. Pro-ration of Dues. Dues shall be pro-rated per month for the first year for new members beginning with the month of their application submittal.
SECTION 4: PRIZES. Prizes, awards, trophies, etc. given for Classical Glass, Inc. sponsored general public events shall be awarded to the Club and/or associated Club winner(s) as determined by a "People's Choice" voting. Voting by members and families of Classical Glass, Inc. and associated Club(s) is not allowed. However, if the event is for Classical Glass, Inc. and, if applicable, associated Club members only, the selection of a winner(s)) will be determined from the voting by the members of the Club(s) present at the event.
SECTION 5: REVOCATION OF MEMBERSHIP. Any member may submit a written complaint of a member(s) to the Chairperson of the Board, and the Board of Directors will investigate both sides of the complaint and make the final ruling. If a membership(s) is revoked, the club dues for the remainder of the year will be refunded to the member(s), based on the number of months remaining in the fiscal year.
ARTICLE III
SECTION 1: ANNUAL MEETING. The Annual Meeting of the members shall be held on the second Thursday of October. The purpose of the Annual Meeting will be for the final nomination of officers each year, reports of officers and committees, and such other business as lawfully may come before the meeting.
SECTION 2: MONTHLY MEETINGS. Regular monthly meetings shall be held on the second Thursday of each month.
SECTION 3: SPECIAL MEETINGS. In addition to any provisions of the law, special meetings may be called by the President or by a majority of the Officers.
SECTION 4: NOTICE OF MEETINGS. Notice of meetings, stating the place, day, hour, and purpose of any meeting of the members, including special meetings, shall be given by the Secretary and sent in the club newsletter, Glass Facts, no less than ten days before such meeting to each member.
SECTION 5: PRESIDING OFFICER. All meetings shall be presided over by a Club Officer or Board of Director in the following preferred order:
1st - by the President
2nd - by the Vice-President
3rd - by the Treasurer
4th - by a Board Member
SECTION 6: VOTING. All action except election of officers, which shall be by controlled mailed balloting with proxy or absentee ballots allowed, shall be allowed provided that at least two-third (2/3) of the Club's qualified voting members are present. A voting member is any member as described in Article II, Section 2. The proposal being voted on shall be passed if the majority of the said 2/3 of the voting members vote in favor of the proposal. The Secretary shall be responsible for assuring there is a quorum present and recording the number of votes. If 2/3 of the Club's qualified voting members are not present, all the qualified members shall be contacted personally or by phone call by the Officers and/or the Board of Directors to canvass their vote, and the results given in the Club newsletter.
ARTICLE IV
SECTION 1: BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The board of Directors shall consist of five active members; they shall serve in perpetuity until resignation, become inactive status, or death. New Board of Director members shall be elected by the Board of Directors from the active membership rolls as needed. A Chairperson shall be elected by the Board of Directors from the Board of Directors to serve a calendar year; such election to be each January. Board of Director meetings to be called by the Chairperson as needed between regular meetings.
SECTION 2: OFFICERS. The membership shall elect from its body a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, all to hold office for a one (1) year term.
SECTION 3: NOMINATION OF OFFICERS. Nomination of officers shall be held at the regular September and October meeting of each year.
SECTION 4: ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Election of officers shall be held at the November meeting of each year with newly elected officers assuming their duties the following January.
ARTICLE V
SECTION 1: DUTIES OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD. He/She shall inform the members of all pertinent issues being decided upon and any changes which are taking place within the rule book, etc. He/She shall keep members advised of the events being held within the Region and should encourage members to attend other club's events, as well as sponsor events for their club.
SECTION 2: DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT. The president shall be the administrative officer of the Club. He/She may call special meetings of the members under the provisions of Article III. He/She may appoint standing committee chairpersons and members, and create special committees and appoint chairpersons and members thereof as the need arises. He/She shall be the Chief Executive of the Club.
SECTION 3: DUTIES OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT. In the absence of the President or in the case of the President's death, resignation, or inability to act, the duties usually appertaining to the President shall be performed by the Vice-President. He/She shall also serve as Chairperson of the various Activities Committee and shall appoint two (2) other members to this committee.
SECTION 4: DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY. The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the members and Directors and shall record all minutes and votes in a book kept for this purpose. He/She shall keep an up-to-date roll of all Club members. He/She shall issue the monthly Club newsletter, "Glass Facts", to inform all members of upcoming meetings, events, general Club information, etc. He/She shall perform all duties incident to this office required by law or by the majority vote of the Board of Directors. He/She shall have the custody of the Club's records. In the absence of the Secretary from any of the said meetings, a Secretary for the time being shall be chosen by the presiding Officer or Board member.
SECTION 5: DUTIES OF THE TREASURER. The Treasurer shall, subject to such conditions and restrictions as may be made by the Board of Directors, have custody of all monies, debts, and obligations belonging to the Club. He/She shall make all payments of the Club debts. All contracts, checks, drafts, notes, or other orders for payment of money shall be signed in the name of the Club by the Treasurer and counter-signed by the President or Vice-President. He/She shall give bond, at the Club's expense, if required by the Board of Directors. The Treasurer shall give a report on the financial status of the Club at the Annual Meeting and Monthly Meetings, and if so requested at any other meeting of the Board of Directors. No obligation, debt or other liability which would deplete the Club funds below a $500.00 minimum shall be incurred by the Treasurer without the specific approval of the Board of Directors. Disbursement of Club funds above a $500.00 minimum (which is necessary for the Club Sponsor Appreciation Banquet, community activity, and general operating expenses such as stationary and mailing, etc.) is authorized for any one or more proposed events, donations, etc., provided that the proposal(s) is voted on and passed as specified in Article III, Section 7.
ARTICLE VI
SECTION 1: APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. The President shall appoint such committees as he/she finds desirable from time to time and shall outline the duties and responsibilities of such committees. All reports or action taken by a committee must be voted on by a majority of the entire committee. In addition to the authority granted above, certain standing committees, as set forth, may be appointed annually by the Vice-President.
SECTION 2: ACTIVITIES. The activities of the Club shall consist of planned trips, social gatherings, and events as planned by the Activities Committee and other members appointed by them. When an event is established that requires a predetermined number of Club participants to insure an agreed upon cost to the participants (and, if applicable, to the Club), there will be a cut-off date established by the event chairperson that will be at least one week prior to the next scheduled Club monthly meeting and at least one month prior to the event date. If the predetermined number of Club participants have not paid their agreed upon amount by the cut-off date, the event will be cancelled and all money collected up to the cut-off date will be refunded. The event is considered dropped at this point and if it is proposed again or in the future, the procedures as stated will be reinitiated. It shall be the responsibility of the Vice-President to insure that the procedures are adhered to.
ARTICLE VII
SECTION 1: FISCAL YEAR. The fiscal year of the Club shall be from January 1st to December 31st.
ARTICLE VIII
SECTION 1: PERSONAL LIABILITY. All persons or corporations extended credit to, contracted with, or having any claim against the Club or its Board of Directors, shall look only to the funds and property of the Club for payment of any such contract or claim or for payment of any debt, damage, judgment or decree, or any other money that may otherwise become due or payable to them from the corporation or the Board of Directors, so that neither the members of the Club, the Board of Directors, present or future, shall be liable personally therefore.
ARTICLE IX
SECTION 1: AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS. The Board of Directors, or any ten (10) members in good standing, by written proposals submitted to the Secretary, may propose an amendment to the By-Laws. Upon such proposal being made, a copy thereof shall be included in the notice of the next meeting of the members. If the majority of two-thirds (2/3) of the members qualified to vote in favor of the proposal, the proposed amendment shall thereby be approved and adopted.
