Solo Vee Owners Association

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                                                   By-Laws

                                         Adopted………..



                     ARTICLE I    NAME, PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES AND LOGO

Section 1. Name The name of the Association shall be: Solo Vee Owners Association (SVOA)

Section 2. Purpose and Objectives The Solo Vee Owners Association shall be a not-for-profit organization         whose purpose is to encourage the creation, preservation, ownership, and operation of Solo Vee racecars.

The SVOA objectives are to: act as a focal point for contact with the SCCA Solo Events Board work to increase the number of Solo Vee competitors in Solo ll /Autocross provide events, exhibitions and other activities for the members act as a source of technical information promote the growth of Solo Vee ownership help in locating Formula Vees for conversion to Solo Vee racecars own real and personal property as incidental to the foregoing.

Section 3. LOGO The logo shall be the letters SVOA surrounded by two pointer cones.

                                     ARTICLE II  MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

Section 1. Membership Membership in the association is open to all Solo Vee owners and drivers.

Section 2. Classes of Membership There shall be three membership classes Individual Member, Family
                  Membership, and Founding Member.

Section 3. Privileges All members shall be entitled to all Association privileges.

Section 4. Dues A. Amount — The amount of the annual Association dues shall be established by the Officers.

             B. Annual dues shall be payable on joining the association and thereafter on January 1 of each year.

             C. Refunds — There shall be no refunds of Association dues.

Section 5. Termination of Membership

             A. Membership not renewed by payment of dues shall terminate 90 days after the due date.

             B. Resignation — Any member may resign by directing a letter of resignation to the Secretary. Such
                  resignation shall be effective upon receipt, provided all indebtedness to the Association has been
                  satisfied.

                                   ARTICLE III   MEETINGS OF MEMBERS

Section 1. Regular Meetings The Officers shall meet on a regular basis as necessary to conduct the business of the Association. Meetings using email are a valid substitute for face to face meetings.

Section 2. Special Meetings The Officers may call a Special Meeting of the members at any time, for any purpose they deem to be of importance. Notice of a special meeting shall be provided to the membership five (5) days in advance. Meetings using email are a valid substitute for face to face meetings.

                             ARTICLE IV   OFFICERS AND THEIR ELECTION

Section 1. Officers 

            A. Officers of the Association shall be: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Director (Past
                 President)

            B. Duties - The corporate power of the Association shall be vested in the Officers, who shall be responsible
                 for the management and control of the business of the Association. Action by the Officers shall require 
                 a majority vote of the officers.

            C. Method of Election for President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer.

                      1.  Nominations - Not later than the November 1, the Officers shall appoint Nominating Committee 
                           to nominate candidates for the Offices. The Nominating Committee shall make its report on
                           December 1, and nominations from the floor shall then be opened.

                      2.  Election Procedure — The election of the Officers shall be by majority vote of the members.

                      3. All votes shall be by secret ballot on December 10 using email.

              D.  Resignations - An Officer may resign at any time by filing his written resignation with the Secretary.

              E.  Vacancies - The Officers, by unanimous vote, may fill any vacancy of the Offices, except President,
                    that become vacant. The Vice President shall succeed the President. In the event that there are less
                    than three Officers, the Secretary shall be directed to call a special meeting of the Membership to fill
                    the Offices to the proper number for the balance of the year.

              F. Term of Office — The term of office shall be from Jan 1 to Dec 31

Section 2.  Committee Chairmen The Officers may appoint Committees and Committee Chairmen of the Association, as they deem appropriate. The number, titles, and duties of the Committee Chairmen shall be determined by the Officers.

Section 3  Payments to Members and Officers Payment to any officer or member of the Association will be restricted to compensation for expenses incurred in the execution of Association business.

                                   ARTICLE V   PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Section 1. Rules of Order The rules contained in Roberts Rules of Order (current edition) shall govern the Association in all cases where they are applicable, and when they are consistent with the By-Laws and Special Rules of the Association.

Section 2. Publication Proposed By-Laws and revisions shall be distributed to the members by email 3 days prior the time at which action is to take place.

Section 3. Action Adoption of the By-Laws and/or revisions shall require approval of a majority of the Association membership.