Bylaws

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
INDIANAPOLIS BMW CLUB, INC.
MAY 1996 (Revised: 5/96)

PURPOSE

This group is formed to provide a friendly association among owners of BMW motorcycles; with the stated intention of promoting fellowship and good will. Goals are to promote motorcycling as a hobby, courtesy on the road and motoring safety. The club is to function primarily in central Indiana, with the Indianapolis metropolitan area as a hub.

OFFICERS

President
Vice-President
Secretary
Treasurer

The club finances and payment of expenses shall be the responsibility of the President or Treasurer as delegated by the President. (Bonding for person(s) signing checks and/or receiving and depositing money collected should be considered on a yearly basis.)

MEMBERSHIP

The membership requirements are as follows:

Ownership of a BMW motorcycle (husband or wife) at the time of application for membership.
Payment of dues (currently $25 per annum), due January 1; name will be removed from Club membership if not paid by March 1 of the same year.
New members joining the Club prior to September 1 will pay the full year's dues; after September 1, dues will be one-half the then-current rate.

Membership privileges consist of full membership for both husband and wife or an individual member who may bring a guest to any Club function.

Honorary membership may be accorded to present or past BMW owners who have made an unusual contribution to the Club or to the sport of motorcycling. Honorary Memberships should be granted only in unusual instances. Such memberships are for a one-year duration and carry no dues requirement; this status is to be conferred by the then-current officers and Executive Committee and should be reviewed yearly.

Lifetime membership may be granted by the then active Executive Committee, with majority approval by the membership.

A Newsletter Membership is also available for a fee to cover the production and mailing costs of one year's worth of Club newsletters. Newsletter Memberships do not include voting privileges.

COMMITTEES

There will be no standing committees except the current Executive Committee which will consist of:

Current officers;
Past president (one-year minimum on Executive Committee);
A minimum of six Club members appointed by the President.

All other committees will be formed by presidential appointment as required.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The nominating committee for selection of President will be the then-current Executive Committee, chaired by one member, to be selected by the President. Election is to be held at a regular monthly Club meeting prior to December 1. The term of office will be from January 1 through December 31.

Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer are to be selected by the incoming President; subject to the approval of the Executive Committee.

Executive Committee members may be replaced when, in the opinion of the majority of the membership, they are no longer performing their committee responsibilities.

MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Meetings will be scheduled on a monthly basis with the membership being notified by newsletter.

Members, when participating in Club functions (including group rides) are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the purpose of the Club.

Indianapolis BMW Club members are encouraged to become affiliated with National BMW Motorcycle organizations of their choice.

ANNUAL AWARDS

Active Rider Award: The President will present an award of recognition to each Club member who rides over 10,000 miles from January 1 to December 31, inclusive.

Most Active Rider Award: The President will present an award or special recognition for having ridden the most miles during the period specified above.

Most Active Member Award: The President may present to the member who has been the most active in the past year at Club events and activities an award of special recognition.

The President may create any other award that he or she feels is appropriate and warranted.

Any exception to these by-laws must be reviewed by an appointed committee of at least three members and presented to the membership, for approval, at a regularly scheduled monthly meeting.

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