CONSTITUION

ARTICLE ONE- Name and Preamble

Section A: The title of the society is Peninsula Volkswagen Club and hereafter will be referred to as P.V.C.

Section B: The Peninsula Volkswagen Club (P.V.C.) is organized as a non-profit making club to promote the Volkswagens and to cultivate the friendships arising thereof. Each member shall strive to foster a good public image of P.V.C., to develop new membership and will respect the individual rights of each person. With each member contributing to the club’s continued success, the organization shall attain its primary goal for each member to have fun and enjoy the benefits arising thereof.

ARTICLE TWO- Affiliation

The organization will affiliate with other organizations of like purpose for specific events in a manner to be determined by elected officers and a majority of the membership.

ARTICLE THREE- Membership

Section A: A member in good standing, by definition, is one who is currently on record as a member of the organization and has no indebtedness to the organization in dues and/or fees.

Section B: In addition to complying with Sections A and B of Article Three all members are expected to adhere to all laws, state and federal, governing personal conduct and activity while participating in P.V.C. activities. Beyond this it is expected that each member will respect individual rights of other persons and adhere to the constitution and by-laws of the organization.

Section C: A member in good standing will receive all publications and voting privileges established in the constitution and by-laws.

Section D: Any member can bring an issue to discussion at a regularly scheduled meeting if a proper motion is made.

Section E: The officers of the board are directly accountable to the membership of P.V.C.

Section F: No issue directly effecting P.V.C. policy, events, or finances will be decided by the board of officers without a vote of the membership, with the eception of provisions set forth in Article Three, Section E of the by-laws.

Section G: Members in good standing may participate in any event.

Section H: The organization will in every way attempt to provide activities representative of the membership’s interests.

ARTICLE FOUR- Meetings and Rules Governing Same

Section A: Regular club meetings will be held the first Sunday starting the first Sunday in February 1988 and annual meetings to be held on the third Sunday in February.

Section B: The board of officers may call a special meeting if deemed necessary and the membership is so notified.

Section C: The president shall bring each meeting to order and will not close a meeting until all agenda on the floor has been disposed of.

Section D: Any member in good standing can make a motion for a vote on a particular matter on the floor but each motion must be second before a vote can be taken.

Section E: Each matter brought to the floor shall be thoroughly discussed before a vote is taken. An officer of the board may state an objection to a vote being taken on a particular issue but may not block a vote.

Section F: The secretary shall poll all eligible members present at meeting when a vote is taken and immediately announce the results of the vote.

Section G: Votes shall consist of Yes, or No or Abstain.

Section H: A motion shall pass or fail with a simple majority vote.

Section I: Once a matter has had a motion made pertaining to it or has been brought to a vote it must be moved from the floor before another matter can be brought to the floor.

Section J: The only methods to dispose of a matter on the floor is by a vote or for the person making the motion to rescind it.

ARTICLE FIVE- Officers and Elections

Section A: Four elected officers shall make up the executive board, specifically, President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Section B: The term of office shall extend from the third Sunday in February each year.

Section C: Elections will be held the first Sunday in January.

Section D: Any member in good standing may hold office.

Section E: Any member in good standing may nominate another person for office, nominee must be present, or submit a written or vocal nominations must be second before the nominee becomes a candidate.

Section F: Elected officers assume office the following meeting upon final vote count. In case of a tie the presiding president shall select the best qualified candidate.

Section G: Officers shall serve without compensation or reward.

Section I: No person shall hold more than one office at a time.

Section J: No office may exercise power which violates any section of the constitution or by-laws or impinges on the rights of any member in good standing.

Section K: The duties of each officer are detailed in the by-laws.

ARTICLE SIX- Provisions for Amending the Constitution

Section A: Amendments to the constitution may be brought up at any regularly scheduled meeting but no vote can be taken on the proposed amendment at that time.

Section B: The proposed amendment must be submitted to the secretary in writing by the motioner and the seconder. The proposed amendment must be signed by the motioner, seconder, and the secretary.

Section C: Proposed amendments must be brought to the attention of every member in good standing through the newsletter or flyer.

Section D: Proper notice of a proposed change to the constitution will require the following:

1) Notice in the Newsletter or Flyer at least one issue prior to the vote.

2) The date, time and location of the proposed vote to be clearly set forth.

3) The exact nature of the proposed amendment be clearly set forth.

Section E: The proposed amendment will pass or fail with a majority vote of the members in good standing present at the meeting.

ARTICLE SEVEN- Dissolution

The organization may dissolve by a majority vote of the membership present. In case of dissolution of the organization whatever funds are contained in the treasury at that time will be used to satisfy any outstanding debts. The balance of the assets will be donated to the charity to be decided on by the membership present.