STRAWBERRY HILL FOUR WHEELERS

BY-LAWS

(Revised March 1,2000)

Table of Contents

ARTICLE I – Name & Object

Section 1

The name of this organization shall be: STRAWBERRY HILL FOUR WHEELERS.

Section 2

The object of this organization shall be to promote safe and responsible off-road recreation while having fun as families and friends. When on runs we will stay in authorized areas and preserve the environment. As members of the Pacific Northwest Four Wheel Drive Association (PNW4WDA) we will uphold their Constitution and by-laws.

ARTICLE II – Membership

Section 1

Membership Requirements shall be:

18 years of age or older.

Must own a four wheel drive vehicle.

Hold a valid driver’s license.

Have minimum vehicle insurance as required by State Law.

Must be recommended by a member in good standing.

Must be voted on by the Membership Committee at such time as the prospect is not present. The Membership Committee shall consist of the club officers.

Any family member over 18 who owns their own four wheel drive vehicle must complete their own membership requirements.

Must go on one (1) official run and attend one (1) meeting prior to being voted on by the Membership Committee.

Prospective new members should be given a copy of the by-laws to read before applying for membership.

A prospective new member has a maximum of 6 months/6 runs to complete membership requirements, after which time they will be dropped from the mailing list.

New members are required to attend one (1) Regional Delegates meeting to learn about the region.

New members will be given a membership card to advise them of acceptance.

Section 2

To keep membership current and in good standing, members must attend at least three (3) functions per year, otherwise they become inactive. A function is defined as a meeting or a run.

ARTICLE III – Dues

Section 1

Dues will be the current PNW4WDA amount plus $15.00, which is to be kept by our club. The balance is sent to the PNW4WDA Treasurer. As of this revision, PNW4WDA dues are $25.00. Total dues are $40.00.

Section 2

Dues are due on January 1^st, delinquent on January 15^th. PNW4WDA dues must reach their treasurer by January 31^st. There is a 10% delinquent penalty charged PER MONTH that dues are not paid.

ARTICLE IV – Meeting

Section 1

Meetings will be held once a month.

ARTICLE V – Officers & Duties

Section 1

The officers of the club shall be: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and two (2) Delegates. A person may hold more than one office at a time, with the exception of concurrent President and Vice-President.

Section 2

Duties for each office shall be as follows:

PRESIDENT – presides at all meetings, sign all membership cards, and appoint all committees.

VICE-PRESIDENT - preside at meetings in the event of the President’s absence, handle all Public Relations and inter-club communications, handle all Club Power or We Did It projects including paperwork, and write articles for Tri-Power on club projects.

SECRETARY – maintain membership records, send out meeting notices, keep minutes, maintain correspondence.

TREASURER – keep custody of club funds, make all disbursements, notify all members at least 30 days prior to the annual dues date, handle club level ways-n-means ordering and income.

DELEGATES – attend at least three (3) Regional Delegates meetings annually in representation of our club. Relay to/from Regional meetings all information.

WEB MASTER – make and maintain club web site, set up email accounts relating to club web site.

ARTICLE VI – Committees

The President will appoint any committees deemed necessary.

ARTICLE VII – Amendments to by-laws

Any member in good standing may submit a written by-law change proposal. This will be discussed and voted on at the next meeting and will require a 2/3 majority of members present for ratification.

ARTICLE VIII – Insignia & Decals

Any member in good standing may purchase any insignia and/or decal, which may be available. These insignia’s MUST BE REMOVED when a member is no longer in good standing.

ARTICLE IX – Run Guidelines

All rigs must be in fairly sound mechanical condition. All members will conduct themselves in a responsible manner. Recklessness and flagrant disregard for safety will not be tolerated. Malicious destruction of trails also will not be tolerated. A minimum of three (3) club vehicles must be present to be an official run. There will be a limit of one (1) guest vehicle per member. Other PNW4WDA members are not considered guests.

ARTICLE X – Dissolution

Section 1

Should this organization be dissolved, the following will apply:

All debts will be paid.

All financial obligations will be met.

Section 2