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 twenty-four dollars ($24.00) payable by the
first meeting in April of each year. New members' dues are
prorated to the next fiscal year (at the rate of $2.00 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.