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| The Arizona "Western Area" Winnebago Itasca Travelers (WIT) Chapter |
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| Arizona Sunbirds Bylaws Revised-December 9, 2000 |
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ARTICLE I - Name The name of this organization shall be the Arizona Sunbirds. ARTICLE II - Chapter Colors and Symbols The Chapter colors are Green-Blue-Yellow-Red & Brown. The Chapter Symbol will be a Motorhome. ARTICLE III - Purpose and Objectives Section 1. Basic Purpose: To promote fellowship, friendship and fun among all members of WIT; to foster and develop recreational, social, and travel opportunities for the enjoyment, pleasure and use of the members of WIT and to encourage gatherings and outings on local levels. Section 2. Objectives To assist in protecting members' rights as private RV owners. To Serve as a feedback mechanism to Winnebago Industries for the Development of new motorhomes of high quality. ARTICLE IV - Membership & Fees Section 1. The Chapter was formed as part of Winnebago - Itasca Travelers. Section 2. Any person or persons who is/are a WIT member(s) in good standing, is eligible for membership in the Arizona Sunbird Chapter. Section 3. The annual dues for the Arizona Sunbirds Chapter is $10.00. Persons Joining after July 1st of any year, will be assessed $5.00 for that 1st year. Section 4. There is a $10.00 initiation fee. ARTICLE V -Officers Section 1. Officers A. Officers shall be President, Vice-president, Secretary and Treasurer B. Officers will be elected at the annual meeting and shall hold office for one year or until their successors have been duly elected and installed, and shall not exceed 2 consecutive terms nor more than 2 terms in any consecutive 5 year period. The offices of Secretary and Treasurer may be exempt from this limitation and may be combined. Section 2 - Vacant Office 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. Section 3 - Others Other officers may include wagonmaster, director, chaplain, youth coordinator and additional Vice - Presidents. ARTICLE VI – Committees Section 1 - The Board of Directors shall be composed of the current officers and the immediate past President. Section 2 - The program committee shall consist of not less than three members appointed by the President, and shall be responsible for programs and entertainment. Section 3 - The Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the President shortly prior to the annual meeting to propose a slate of officers chairperson. Section 4 - Committees may be appointed by the President upon approval of the Chapter and shall act for the duration of their assigned task or until the end of the year. ARTICLE VII - Meetings Section 1 - Regular meetings of a local Chapter shall, as far as practical, be held monthly, the day and hour to be fixed by the Chapter. Additional meetings may be held if so desired by the Chapter. Section 2 - Each year the annual meeting shall be the meeting at which officers shall be elected. Said officers shall take office at the next regular meeting. Section 3 -Special meetings of the membership may be called by the President or by any three of the members of the Chapter upon notification to membership and must include at least one Officer. ARTICLE VIII - Fiscal Year Section 1 - The fiscal year of the Chapter shall begin with January of each year and end the following December. Section 2 - Prior to accepting the fiscal year report, the outgoing President shall appoint an audit committee consisting of no more than three members to audit the finances for the previous year. The audit committee is expected to complete work during the meeting, campout or rally when the new officers are installed. The audit committee's report shall be made a part of the record of the Chapter. ARTICLE IX - Bylaws Section 1 Bylaws may be adopted or amended at any regular meeting Section 2 Robert's Rules of Order shall be followed in conducting meetings and shall govern in any item not specifically covered by these Bylaw ARTICLE X - Disciplinary Action. The Board of Directors, in response to a complaint, in writing, by one or more members may consider disciplinary actions or revocation of membership in the Chapter for cause. The accused member shall be provided an opportunity to respond to any and all charges. The final decision to revoke membership must approved by a majority of the board. An officer of the Chapter may be removed from office for inappropriate behavior. In this case, the membership as a whole may vote to remove said officer. A simple majority vote by the legal quorum at a duly called meeting of the Chapter is required. ARTICLE XI - Powers This Chapter and these bylaws exist and draw their authority from the bylaws of Winnebago-ltasca Travelers dated 9/1/87. These Chapter bylaws may not conflict with the WIT bylaws. If there is a conflict, the WIT bylaws rule. |
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Questions? / Comments: Contact Our Chapter President |
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Be Safe Traveling |