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Wednesday, 23 June 2010

BONNEVILLE200 M.P.H. CLUB BYLAWS

 


1.            PURPOSE

Thisclub exists to recognize achievement in automobile and motorcycle recordbreaking in Land Speed Racing, and to help preserve straightaway speedcompetition and courses.

 

2.            MEMBERSHIP

Any driver or rider of awheel driven automobile or motorcycle who is timed at the Bonneville Salt Flatson two consecutive runs at an average speed of 200 m.p.h. or more over astraightaway course incorporating a speed trap of not less than one mile inlength, in opposite directions if suitable course conditions prevail, to set anew record (or meet a 200 MPH Club Minimum) recognized by the SouthernCalifornia Timing Association / Bonneville Nationals, Inc. (SCTA/BNI) or UtahSalt Flats Racing Association (USFRA) shall automatically become a member. FederationInternationale Motocyclisme (FIM) and Federation Internationale de l’Automobile(FIA) record categories submitted for membership shall be reviewed and subjectto acceptance by a 2/3 majority of the Club Board of Directors.

   Multiple qualifying drivers/riders, running in thesame class, may gain membership on the same race day if qualification is donein the proper sequence. Persons establishing outstanding records in other typesof land vehicles, or at racetracks other than Bonneville Salt Flats, may beelected to Honorary Membership bythe Board of Directors

 

     Asa condition of admission to membership, the vehicle shall be driven by the samedriver or rider who originally qualified it.

     2.1 Membership is in perpetuity, unless revoked by a voteof the Board of Directors due to gross misconduct.

     2.2 Membership Status. Dues paying members are consideredactive and are privileged to all club benefits. A non-dues paying member isconsidered inactive. Said person is still considered a club member and mayattend club functions, but will not receive club mailings and other benefits,and is non-voting.

 

3.            OFFICERS

          Theofficers of the Club shall be:

·        President - Shall schedule and conduct all meetings of theBoard of Directors and members. Shall represent the Club at all official functions.

·        VicePresident - Shallsubstitute for the President when he/she is unable to perform the duties of theoffice.  Shall assume the office ofPresident if vacated.

·        Secretary - Shall record the minutes of all meetings, andgenerate Club related correspondence and publications.

·        Treasurer - Shall be responsible for all revenues andexpenditures, bank deposits and withdrawals.  Shall prepare and submit financial reports.

·        Director - Shall attend meetings of, and vote on issuescoming before the Board of Directors. There shall be no fewer than four, and nomore than six Directors.

 

Eachofficer shall also be a member of the Board of Directors.  All issues coming before the Board ofDirectors shall be decided by a simple majority vote of the memberspresent.  One-half of all Boardmembers shall constitute a quorum.

     3.1 Election of Board - All officers and Directors shallbe elected every two years, with terms commencing in odd numbered years,starting January 1st.  Electionsshall be held in the month of November. There shall be no term limits.

     3.2 Nominations - Nominations may be submitted by anymember in good standing at the general membership meeting held atSpeedweek.  Additionally, anymember may submit his/her own nomination in writing to the board of directorsby October 1st.

     In the event that anoffice, other than that of President, is vacated prior to term expiration, areplacement shall be selected by the Board of Directors.

 

4.            SPONSORS

TheClub may be sponsored by any firms or individuals wishing to help bear orunderwrite the Club’s reasonable operating expenses.  No sponsor shall be adopted without the approval of theBoard of Directors.

 

5.            REGALIA

Clubdecals, patches and other regalia shall be distributed to, and displayed by,members and sponsors only.  Uponadmittance, members shall receive a membership card bearing the member’s name,date of admission, and average speed.

 

6.            MEETINGS

Thereshall be a minimum of two meetings of the Board of Directors, and one meetingof the members each year.  Membersshall meet at or near the Bonneville Salt Flats during the National SpeedTrials.  Meetings may be called atother times and locations by the President.

 

7.            VOTING

Changesof these by-laws, and election of officers and Directors shall be by aplurality vote (more for than against) cast on ballots mailed to all memberswhose dues are current, at their last known address.  In the case of three or more candidates for office, thecandidate receiving the largest number of votes cast shall be deemed elected.

 

AdoptedMarch 11, 1972

RevisedJune, 5 2010

 

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