BYLAWS FOR THE VEGAS ROLLERS CHAPTER OF NEVADA (Revised May 6, 2017)

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1 BYLAWS FOR THE VEGAS ROLLERS CHAPTER OF NEVADA (Revised May 6, 2017) ARTICLE I - Name The name of this organization shall be the Vegas Rollers Chapter of the WIT Club in the state of Nevada. ARTICLE II - Chapter Colors and Emblem The Chapter colors are Red and White and the symbol is a Silver field outlined in Blue with a pair of Red dice with White dots appearing in the center of the field. ARTICLE III - Purposes and Objectives 1. Basic Purpose: To promote fellowship, friendship and fun among all members of the WIT Club; to foster and develop recreational, social and travel opportunities for the enjoyment of Winnebago Industries RVs; and encourage gatherings and outings on state, provincial, local and international levels. 2. Objectives: To assist in protecting members rights as a private RV owner. To serve as a feedback mechanism to Winnebago Industries. ARTICLE IV - Membership Regular members: Any person or persons who is/are a WIT Club member(s) in good standing is/are eligible for membership in the Vegas Rollers Chapter. Honorary members: Local Chapters may name honorary members. Honorary members, who promote or assist WIT Club activities, may include past members who, because of health or age, sold their motor home and can no longer participate as active members; (definition of participation: significant assistance to a club or local chapter and have been active during the past 12 months) are eligible to be nominated for this status. Honorary members may not vote, may not hold office, or be owners of another brand RV. Names must be reported to the WIT Club office for approval by the Consumer Engagement Manager to receive honorary certificate and card. The certificate will be dated as to when honorary membership will start. With this membership, member will receive WIT Club News magazine at no charge for 24 months. After 24 months, member may continue receiving WIT Club News at a rate of $20.00 per year. Honorary members can still be active with club/chapter if they do not wish to continue receiving the WIT 1

2 Club News. Honorary members may attend State and Provincial club meetings, Local Chapter outings and Grand National Rally. Honorary members will be required to pay event fees. Non-member Participation: Non-WIT Club member owners of a Winnebago Industries RV may be guests of a chapter for a maximum of two times without becoming a member. Owners of non-qualifying units (anything other than a Winnebago Industries RV) may NOT attend chapter functions as a guest (except at a Friendship Outing). ARTICLE V - Annual Dues The annual dues for the Vegas Rollers Chapter shall be at a rate $25.00 PER unit which includes Chapter and State Membership plus $10.00 Initiation Fee. New members applying for membership between August 17 and February 17 shall be assessed $12.50 plus the $10.00 Initiation Fee. The $10.00 Initiation Fee shall be used to purchase name badges for the new members. Dues shall be paid promptly and any member not current will be considered inactive and ineligible to vote on Chapter matters. ARTICLE VI - Voting Rights In any voting at the chapter meetings, all adult persons constituting a member in good standing have a right to vote. ARTICLE VII - Elected Officers The officers of the chapter shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, all of whom shall perform the duties that usually pertain to these respective offices. They shall be elected by the chapter at the annual meeting from its membership, and shall hold office for one (1) year or until their successors have been duly elected and installed. A President shall not hold office for more than 5 consecutive one year terms. ARTICLE VIII - Vacancies If a vacancy occurs in the office of president, the vice-president shall become the president for the remainder of the elected president's term. If a vacancy occurs in any other office, the chapter may elect a successor who shall hold office for the unexpired term. 2

3 ARTICLE IX - Duties of the Officers 1. President a. To lead the membership and coordinate affairs and events. b. Preside over meetings. Offers recommendations and suggestions for consideration. In case of a tie, cast a vote. c. Appoints committees as needed and serve as chairman of all except the nomination committee. Committee members serve at the pleasure of the president and may be excused without cause. d. Insures that all provisions of the WIT Club Bylaws are followed. e. Notifies the WIT Club Office immediately of any accident or injury which occurs during any outing, meeting or rally. f. Recruits new members for chapter. g. Talks to dealers and coordinates Show and Tell programs. h. Attends outings of other clubs or chapters as often as possible. i. Encourages members to participate in chapter functions. j. Works with the Area Representative in his/her area. k. Requests certificate of insurance from the WIT Club Office, if required by campgrounds or fairgrounds. l. Follows up with each officer to be sure all duties are being performed. 2. Vice-President a. Presides over meetings, if the president is absent. b. Carries out duties assigned by the chapter Bylaws. c. Assists the president in coordinating affairs and events. 3. Secretary a. Keeps accurate and up-to-date records of the chapter membership. Following the election, sends a complete roster and listing of new officers to the WIT Club Office and the Area Reps. A roster is required annually. b. Records the proceedings of all meetings of the membership and its Executive Board. c. Submits information on chapter outings and Who s Inviting Travelers to the WIT Office at witclubnews@winneagoind.com. See WIT Club News Print Schedule for more information on printed publication deadlines. The WIT Club website is updated regularly. d. Handles correspondence of the chapter. 3

4 4. Treasurer a. Receives, safeguards and keeps accurate records of all chapter funds in the name of the chapter. b. Submits written reports on funds at each meeting of the chapter. Gives oral report to the membership. c. Disburses funds only for authorized purposes and only in accordance with chapter Bylaws. d. Distributes patches, logos and other related materials. e. Verifies that all members and applicants for membership are members of the WIT Club. 5. Immediate Past-President a. Serves as an advisor to the president. b. Is a member of the Executive Board. 6. Other officers a. Other officers may be elected by the chapter pursuant to the members desires and interests. Possible officers include: wagonmaster, director, chaplain, youth coordinator and additional vice presidents. ARTICLE X - Executive Board The Executive Board for the Vegas Rollers chapter should consist of the current officers and the immediate past president. ARTICLE XI - Committees 1. Nominating Committee The nominating committee shall be appointed by the president to serve for the following year and shall be dismissed upon election of new officers. The committee shall place in nomination candidates for all offices. At the meeting when this report is made, other nominations may be made from the floor. 2. Other Committees Other committees may be appointed by the president as required by the president and shall act for the duration of their assigned task or until the end of the chapter year. 4

5 ARTICLE XII - Meetings 1. Regular meetings shall be held at least once each month during the regular monthly outing. The exact day and hour to be designated by the President 2. The regular meeting in October shall be designated as the Annual Meeting at which time officers will be elected. 3. Special meetings of the membership may be called by the president or by any three (3) members of the chapter. No business may be considered at a special meeting except that which was stated in the notice. 4. A quorum shall consist of 20% of the active individual members. 5. In case of disagreement, Robert s Rules of Order shall govern on any item not specifically covered by these Bylaws. 6. The regular order of business at all meetings shall be as follows: a. Call to order b. Reading of the minutes of the previous meeting by the secretary c. Reading of the treasurer s report d. Introduction of guests or non-members e. Unfinished business f. Election and installation of officers (annual meeting only) g. New Business h. Program (if any) i. Adjournment ARTICLE XIII - Fiscal Year 1. The fiscal year of the Vegas Rollers shall begin on February 17th of each year. 2. Prior to the election of new officers, the out-going president shall appoint an audit committee consisting of no more than three members to audit the finances of the previous year. The audit committee is expected to complete its work during the Chapter meeting before the new officers are installed. The audit committee's report shall be made part of the record of the Chapter. 3. At the beginning of the fiscal year, the WIT Club headquarters will be furnished with a list of new officers and roster of membership. ARTICLE XIV - Amendment to the Bylaws Chapter Bylaws may be amended by the Bylaws committee by majority vote. No changes shall be made at the meeting when such changes are first proposed and at least thirty days must pass between introduction and acceptance of amendments. 5

6 ARTICLE XV - Enforcement of the By-Laws The Consumer Engagement Manger with the recommendation of the Area Representative may suspend or revoke the charter of any chapter found to be violating the provision of the Bylaws. The above persons may also place the chapter under trusteeship and reorganize the chapter. The Executive Board of the chapter may petition for reactivation subsequent to the time the offenses have been remedied. ARTICLE XV - POWERS This chapter and these Bylaws exist and draw their authority from the Bylaws of the WIT Club, dated July These chapter Bylaws may not conflict with the WIT Club Bylaws. If there is a conflict, the WIT club Bylaws will take precedence. 6