Bylaws of The Mid-Continent Corvair Association

Effective May 2002

Article I. Name and Address

1. Name

a. The name of the organization shall be the Mid-Continent Corvair Association (MCCA) hereafter referred to as the “Club”.

2. Purpose

a. Encourage interest in and aid in the preservation, restoration and the operation of the Corvair automobile, trucks and related vehicles.

b. Provide friendly social environment in which members can expand their knowledge and common interest of the Corvair.

c. To promote sociability among its members, to hold and conduct meetings and activities which provide education and entertainment for members and their families.

3. Restrictions

a. The Club shall be a non-profit, non-political, and non-partisan organization.

4. Affiliations

a. The Club shall be maintained as a chartered chapter of CORSA, the Corvair Society of America

5. Mailing Address

a. The mailing address shall of the Club shall be either that of the president, or a Post Box, maintained in a central location accessible to the officers of the Club.

b. The address shall be published in the monthly newsletter.

Article II. Membership and Dues

1. Membership

a. Membership shall be extended to all persons and their families interested in restoration, operation or enjoyment of the Corvair.

2. Dues

a. Members shall pay dues to the Mid-Continent Corvair Association as determined by the Association as follows.

(1) Annual dues will be paid at the June general meeting.

(2) Previous members who do not rejoin in June will be assessed for the full twelve months if joining later in the year.

(3) Any new member who joins during the year will be charged for the remainder of the months until June on a prorated basis.

3. Membership Obligation

a. The member assumes the obligation to support the Association, its officers, activities of the Association to the maximum extent possible.

4. Membership Suspension

a. Any member will be suspended if dues are not received by the August of each year. Full payment of dues must be received prior to reinstatement.

b. Any member can be revoked by a majority vote of the full membership. No refund of dues will be made. Notice of revocation must be printed in the newsletter prior to the vote being taken. The member whose membership is to be revoked has the right to submit to the club the reasons why his/her membership should not be revoked and to be present at the meeting where the vote is taken. The vote shall be by secret ballot.

Article III. Officers

1. Officers

a. The Club shall have the following officers: President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer.

2. Election of Officers

a. The officers of the Club shall be elected annually by the membership.

(1) Candidates shall be active members that express a desire, or are willing to hold the office and carry out the respective duties.

(2) Nominations of candidates shall be announced at the May business meeting. Any candidate selected may decline nomination at that time.

b. The election shall be held by secret ballot at the May general meeting.

c. Any vacancy of officers shall be filled by appointment by the remaining officers, subject to the approval of the majority of the members present at the general meeting following the announcement of the vacancy.

3. Restrictions of Officers

a. Any officer can be removed by majority vote of all members when the best interest of the Club is not served.

b. Any member may decline to serve if nominated, and any officer may resign by giving notice to all officers. In the case of a resignation, written notice must be given a minimum of thirty (30) days in advance for publication in the newsletter.

c. No officer shall be receive compensation for services, however may receive reimbursement for actual documented expenses.

d. When in the opinion of the President that, not to do so, would be detrimental to the good of the Club, he/she shall be empowered to authorize the expenditures of up to one hundred dollars with the approval of a majority of the officers, but without the approval of the Club membership.

Article IV. Duties

1. President

a. The President shall be the principle executive officer and shall preside at all meeting and in general supervise all business of the Club.

b. The President may sign with one other officer any contract, bond, deed, mortgage or title which has been authorized by the majority of the membership.

c. The President will represent the Club in matters pertaining to the operation of the Club.

2. Vice President

a. The Vice President shall function as the President in the absence of same.

b. The Vice President shall carry out all tasks assigned by the majority of the membership or the President.

c. The Vice President shall act as ombudsman and facilitate the distribution of “new member packets”.

3. Secretary-Treasurer

a. The Secretary-Treasurer (ST) shall handle all organizational correspondence and maintain the records of membership, dues, monies received, and monies disbursed.

b. The ST shall be responsible for recording the minutes of the Club meetings.

4. Committees

a. An auditing committee, of at least two non-officers, shall be appointed each June to audit Club financial and physical assets. This committee shall report, in writing, to the President by the first week in July. This report shall be published in the newsletter.

b. Special Committees shall be appointed as required by the President. The committee shall serve until the project or requirement is complete.

Article V. Meetings and Activities

1. Business Meeting

a. Business meetings will be held monthly at a location designated by the officers of the Club.

b. Special Business meetings may be called at any time through the month by any officer of the Club. Notice of special meetings may be given by phone or writing to each member.

c. Topics for consideration at the General Meeting will be discussed at the business meeting.

d. The business meetings will be primarily for the officers, however all members are welcome to attend.

e. Any member may present business to be brought before the membership at the business meeting.

f. A quorum for transaction of business shall consist of the members present at the business meeting.

2. General Meeting

a. General meetings shall be conducted on a monthly basis at a location designated by the officers of the Club, unless substituted by a specific activity.

3. Activities

a. Activities such as rallies, econo-runs, long tech sessions, picnics, car shows etc. will be scheduled as desired and in such a manner as to provide maximum opportunity for participation by all members.

b. All participants of Mid-Continent Corvair Association events shall be willing to sign a waiver absolving the Club of all liabilities.

Article VI. Bylaws and Amendments

1. Bylaws

a. These bylaws will become effective upon publication to all members and upon a majority vote of the members present at the general meeting following publication in the newsletter.

2. Amendments

a. Any member can propose changes to these bylaws by doing so in writing to any officers of the Club.

b. Any proposed change must be published in the newsletter prior to a vote being taken.

c. Amendments will become part of the bylaws by a majority vote of the members present at the general meeting following publication of the proposed change in the newsletter.

3. Certification of Vote

a. Bylaws and Amendments will become official upon voting and certification of vote, signed and dated by the President and the Secretary-Treasurer.

Respectfully Submitted

President

Secretary-Treasurer