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 About Us - PARR Constitution:

PURPOSE

To promote motorcycle road riding and provide an active social club for its members.

GOALS

1. Develop and maintain a strong and active membership.
2. Promote a positive public image of the motorcyclist.
3. Promote and encourage motorcycle safety awareness; and
4. Develop an active and diversified list of activities designed to encourage maximum member participation and enjoyment.

ORGANIZATION

Elected officers of PARR are members in good standing of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) which charters PARR. PARR elected officials and their primary duties are:

A. President
The President administers club policies and oversees all elected and appointed officers. The President presides over PARR meetings, both of the general membership and of the club officers (termed the Executive Board).

B. Vice President
The Vice President assists the President in overseeing club activities, presides at meetings not attended by the President, and performs other duties as assigned by the President. The Vice President succeeds to the Presidency if the President resigns or is unable to perform his/her duties.

C. Secretary
The Secretary's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recording and reporting the minutes of all club meetings; maintaining a current list of club members' names, addresses, and phone numbers; handling general correspondence; and any other responsibilities assigned by the President.

D. Treasurer
The Treasurer's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, entrustment with the receipt, care, and disbursement of all club funds. The Treasurer keeps proper records of all membership dues, reports club financial activities at each meeting and performs other responsibilities as assigned by the President.

E. Road Captain
The Road Captain's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: overseeing all club riding activities; ensuring all standing and perspective members are instructed in club riding rules and formations; and performing other responsibilities as assigned by the President. The Road Captain's authorities may be delegated, by the Road Captain, as necessary.

F. Sergeant-at-Arms
The Sergeant-at-Arms' responsibilities include, but are not limited to preserving order at all meetings and any other responsibilities as assigned by the President.

All Elected offices are filled at an annual election held each November or upon the occurrence of a vacancy. Elections are by secret ballot and are presided over by the President. Elected officers serve for one year and assume office on the first day of the following January. The offices of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer cannot be held for more than two consecutive terms by the same person. No two elected offices can be held at the same time by the same person.

Appointed offices are created as necessary and include the office of the PARR AMA Referee (who, among other duties, ensures referee reports are expeditiously reported to AMA after each sanctioned event held by PARR), PARR AMA Insurance Representative, and Editor of the PARR newsletter, the SPOKE N' WORD. Appointed officers are members in good standing in AMA and appointed by the President with the advice of the Executive Board. Appointed officers serve for one year or until the first day of the year following their appointment to office, whichever time period is shorter. An appointed officer may be selected to serve any number of consecutive years in an appointed office and may simultaneously hold an elected office.

If an elected officer misses four or more consecutive meetings, their office may be considered vacated and the President may appoint a replacement to fill the position until the next regular elections. If the office vacated is that of President, the Vice President assumes office, and appoints a new Vice President with the advice of the Executive Board. Should both the offices of the President and Vice President be vacant, a special election is held to fill these positions for the remainder of their annual terms. A special election is conducted in the same manner as an annual election and is presided over by (in descending priority order) the Secretary, Road Captain, Treasurer, and Sergeant-at-Arms.

If an officer misses two or more consecutive meetings, the President (or someone appointed by the President) will contact the missing officer about their absences.

An elected or appointed officer may be removed from office by not less than a two thirds majority vote of the club membership.

The Executive Board consists of all elected officers. This board meets at the discretion of the President; considers and drafts complex club policy and guidance to be presented to the general membership for final resolution; and advises on candidates to fill appointed positions and unexpected vacancies of PARR elected officer positions (except for President). Appointed officers and other club members may be invited to Executive Board meetings dealing with special interest topics.

BYLAWS

1. Roberts Rules of Order govern PARR meetings. A quorum shall consist of at least ten members or one half of the members in good standing, whichever is less, present at a regular meeting.

2. Admittance into PARR
    A. Upon completing a membership application and payment of an application fee, a person interested in joining PARR becomes an applicant. An applicant is placed on a probationary membership status pending: attendance at two club meetings, one club ride of sufficient length to assess an applicant's motorcycling abilities, receipt of a briefing on club riding rules by the Road Captain, and a vote into full membership by not less than two-thirds of a quorum.

    B. If an applicant is not admitted to PARR, the application fee will be refunded upon request of the applicant.

    C. PARR shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, gender or color.

3. A proposed change to the PARR Constitution or its By-Laws must be submitted and passed by a majority of a quorum. The proposed change cannot be voted upon before the next regularly scheduled meeting. All members must be informed in writing of the proposed change(s), prior to a final vote to institute the change. Two-thirds of the membership is required to institute a change to the Constitution or its By-Laws.

4. Any unforeseen problems occurring in conflict with the general rules contained in this Constitution, may be resolved on a one-time basis by a majority vote of the members present at a meeting or club ride. If an unforeseen problem persists beyond the one-time resolution addressed here, it must be promptly presented for resolution at a future meeting of the general membership or the executive board.

5. A member may be expelled from PARR by not less than a 2/3 vote of the membership.

6. PARR may be dissolved by not less than two-thirds majority vote of the membership. Should this occur all PARR assets will be liquidated and the proceeds distributed for one or more tax-exempt purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, as determined by PARR.

7. No part of the net earnings of PARR shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to its members, officers, or other private persons, except that PARR shall be authorized to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in its Constitution. PARR shall not, except to an insubstantial degree, engage in any activities or exercise any powers that are not in furtherance of the purposes of this organization.

GENERAL CLUB RULES

1. Members operating motorcycles must have a valid motorcycle license.

2. Motorcycles ridden by members must be maintained in conformance with the laws of the state in which they are registered.

3. Members should strive to be neat, courteous, and promote a responsible image to the community.

4. Motorcycles used for club activities must be capable of safely cruising at posted speed limits.

5. No firearms are permitted at any PARR activity, except where carried by authorized law enforcement personnel in conjunction with their official duties.

6. No alcohol consumption is permitted during PARR motorcycling activities

7. Membership Dues:

    A. Annual dues are eighteen dollars ($18.00) payable by the first meeting in April of each year. New members' dues are prorated to the next fiscal year (at the rate of $1.50 per month remaining until April of the next year).

    B. Any member who has not paid his/her dues my May 1 will be considered in arrears and will not be allowed to participate in club activities until his/her dues are paid. If dues are still in arrears by June 1, the concerned member will be dropped from PARR membership. Reapplication will be necessary in order to reestablish membership.

8. Membership Responsibilities and Privileges

    A. Members in good standing may:

        1. Resolve and vote on club resolutions.
        2. Attend PARR rides and other club activities
        3. Help organize and conduct club activities
        4. Hold elected office
        5. Hold and wear the PARR club patch
        6. Use club property for PARR purposes.
        7. Pay dues as required.

    B. Applicants for membership:

1. Complete a PARR application and pay an application fee.

2. Observe PARR rules and regulations while attending club meetings and the necessary ride to complete their membership eligibility requirements. When riding with members, follow PARR Group Riding Rules.

    C. Member Participation Award

1. Appropriate recognition will be given each year to the PARR members determined to have given the most time and energy to PARR. A 3-person committee will be appointed by the President each year to select the award recipients.

2. All PARR members in good standing are eligible to receive appropriate recognition.

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