BYLAWS OF THE PERFORMANCE CORVAIR GROUP

Effective 2007

Article I. NAME AND ADDRESS

Section 1.01 NAME

The name of the organization shall be the Performance Corvair Group (PCG).

Section 1.02 ADDRESS

The mailing address for the club will either be that of the Secretary, or a Post Office Box, maintained in a central location, accessible to the Secretary and other officers of the club.

Article II. PURPOSES

Section 2.01 PERFORMANCE CORVAIR EDUCATION

Encourage interest in and aid in the modification and operation of modified Corvair powered or bodied vehicles; provide an environment in which members can expand their knowledge and common interest in Corvairs that have been modified to enhance performance. The PCG will maintain a web site that shall contain a technical library of Corvair performance related materials.

Section 2.02 ENJOYMENT OF PERFORMANCE CORVAIRS

Provide a friendly social environment in which members can appreciate and enjoy their Performance Corvairs.

Section 2.03 DOCUMENTATION OF PERFORMANCE CORVAIRS

Provide a means for gathering and publishing data documenting modifications for improving performance of Corvair powered or bodied vehicles.

Article III. RESTRICTIONS

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

Article IV. AFFILIATIONS

PCG shall be maintained as a chartered special interest group of CORSA, the Corvair Society of America.

Article V. MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

Section 5.01 MEMBERSHIP

Membership shall be extended to any and all persons interested in improved performance modifications, and the operation of the Corvair powered or bodied vehicles. Members of the PCG are required to be members of CORSA.

Section 5.02 DUES

The Officers may propose dues to support group activities as deemed necessary for the functioning of the club. Such dues proposals shall be voted on by the membership. A simple majority of those who return ballots is required.

Section 5.03 MEMBERSHIP OBLIGATION

Each member of the PCG assumes the obligation to support the club, its officers, and activities of the club to the maximum extent possible.

Section 5.04 MEMBERSHIP SUSPENSION

(a) In the event that dues have been instated as per above, any member will be suspended if dues are not received by the due date listed in the dues policy. Full payment of dues must be received prior to reinstatement.

(b) Any membership may be revoked by a majority vote of the full membership. No refunds of dues will be made. Notice of the intended 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 taken by secret ballot.

Article VI. OFFICERS

Section 6.01 OFFICERS

The PCG shall have the following officers: President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Newsletter Editor.

Section 6.02 ELECTION OF OFFICERS

(a) The officers of the club shall be elected annually by the voting membership.

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

(c) Nominations of candidates shall be announced at the Annual business meeting and the ballot voted on at that time. Any candidate selected may decline nomination at that time.

(d) In the event of a tie a run off election by secret ballot for that office will be held by the membership present at the Annual Meeting

(e) Any vacancy of officers shall be filled by appointment by the remaining officers, subject to approval of the majority of the members present at the Annual meeting following announcement of the vacancy and appointment in the club newsletter.

Section 6.03 RESTRICTIONS OF OFFICERS

(a) Any officer may be removed by a majority vote of all members of the organization whenever the best interest of the club is 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 or by special mailing to the membership.

(c) No officer shall receive compensation for services; however s/he 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 expenditures of up to one hundred dollars without prior approval of the club membership.

Section 6.04 DUTIES

(a) President

The President shall be the principal executive officer and shall preside at all meetings and in general supervise all business and affairs of the club. He/she may sign with the Secretary or other elected officer any contract, bond, deed, mortgage or title which has been authorized by a majority of the membership. He/she will represent the club in matters pertaining to the operation of the club.

(b) Vice President

The Vice President shall function as President in the absence of same, and carry out all tasks assigned by the majority of the membership, or the President. While acting as President his/her duties will become the same as the President's. The Vice President will act as an ombudsman and facilitate orientation of new members.

(c) Secretary/Treasurer

The Secretary/Treasurer shall handle all organization correspondence and maintain records of membership, dues, monies received and monies disbursed, record notes concerning minutes of each business meeting.

The Secretary/Treasurer shall submit to the President for the Annual meeting a list of members who are delinquent in club membership dues.

(d) Newsletter Editor

The Newsletter Editor will prepare the newsletter as per club policy.

Article VII. COMMITTEES

Section 7.01 YENKO STINGER COMMITTEE

This committee's purpose is to research the history of Yenko Stingers and other cars configured as such and to provide Yenko Stinger owners and other interested persons the opportunity to exchange parts and information.

While the Chairman of the CORSA Competition Committee (or his designated person) is the sole keeper of the Yenko Stinger Registry, this Committee shall aid and cooperated in this effort at the discretion of the Chairman of the CORSA Competition Committee.

This committee is specifically prohibited from stating or implying in any format any verification of authenticity of any cars reported to be Yenko Stingers, for PCG and CORSA liability reasons.

Section 7.02 FITCH SPRINT REGISTERY COMMITTEE

This committee is in charge of researching and maintaining a list of Fitch Sprint vehicle for the purpose of information and parts exchange, and specifically does NOT provide verification of authenticity, for PCG and Corsa liability reasons.

Section 7.03 Special Interest Vehicles [SIV], CorvAIr Powered

This committee is in charge of researching and maintaining a list of Corvair powered specialty vehicles for the purpose of information and parts exchange.

Section 7.04 SPECIAL COMMITTEES

These shall be appointed as required by the President. The committees shall serve until the project or requirement is completed.

Article VIII. MEETINGS, VOTING, AND ACTIVITIES

Section 8.01 MEETINGS

(a) An annual meeting will be held at the Corvair Performance Workshop, described below. This will be the meeting where officer elections will be announced.

(b) An additional meeting may be held in connection with the CORSA annual convention as the convention schedule permits.

Section 8.02 VOTING

(a) A quorum for transaction of business shall consist of those members present at the annual meeting.

(b) All voting shall follow Roberts Rules of Order.

(c) The Secretary/Treasurer shall maintain a record of all votes and report the results to the membership.

Section 8.03 ACTIVITIES

(a) Corvair Performance Workshop

The PCG will sponsor an annual gathering to discuss Corvair related performance subjects. This meeting will be held during the winter season as to not interfere with racing events. This event will also contain a PCG business session that will include election of officers.

(b) Performance Corvair Driving Events

The PCG will not directly organize Performance Corvair driving events. However, the PCG will aid other groups in the promotion and execution of such events to the fullest extent possible.

Article IX. POLICIES, PROCEDURES, RULES OF ORDER

Section 9.01 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

(a) The PCG will operate under documented policies and procedures. Copies will be available to officers, candidates for office, and to the membership when requested.

(b) Operating policies and procedures of the PCG will be approved by the membership by simple majority vote, and will become operative upon signature of the President and Secretary/Treasurer. Policies and procedures may be originated by any person involved in the subject of the policy/procedure or by any committees responsible for the subject of the policy/procedure. A current reproducible copy of all policies and procedures will be kept on file by the Secretary/Treasurer for record purposes.

(c) Any member may request a copy of a policy or procedure. When practical, the policy or procedure will be sent in electronic form.

Section 9.02 RULES OF ORDER

"Robert's Rules of Order, Revised" will be used in the conduct of PCG business in all cases where applicable, and the subject is not otherwise covered in the By-Laws, policies, or procedures of the PCG.

Section 9.03 PROXY VOTING

Proxy voting is prohibited in membership voting.

Article X. BYLAWS AND AMENDMENTS

Section 10.01 BYLAWS

These bylaws will become effective upon publication to all members, and upon a majority vote of the membership following publication in the newsletter. Any member may request a copy of the bylaws. When practical, the bylaws will be sent in electronic form.

Section 10.02 AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS

Any voting member may propose changes to these bylaws by doing so in writing to the President or any elected officer of the club.

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

Amendments will become part of the bylaws by a simple majority vote of the voting members following publication of the proposed change in the newsletter.

Section 10.03 CERTIFICATION OF VOTE

Bylaws and amendments will become official upon voting and certification of vote, signed/dated by the President and the Secretary/Treasurer.

Article XI. DISSOLUTION

Section 11.01 PROCEDURE

The PCG may be dissolved by a vote of 3/4ths of the existing membership.

Section 11.02 DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY

Upon dissolution, any physical property the PCG shall possess shall pass to the Corvair Society of America (CORSA).

Certification:

SIGNED PRESIDENT ______________________________________________Date:_______

SIGNED SECRETARY/TREASURER __________________________________Date:_______