Constitution
REVISED JULY 21, 2019
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CONSTITUTION
of the
NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION OF CORVETTE CLUBS
Article I -
Name
Section 1
This organization shall be known
as the “Northwest Association of Corvette Clubs”, hereinafter referred to as
“NWACC”.
Article II – Purpose
Section 1
R16 The purpose of this
organization shall be to assist in organizing Corvette Clubs in the
Northwest; to increase participation, communication, and cooperation among
member Corvette Clubs; to improve the Corvette image to the general public,
to further the development and quality of Corvettes and to improve services
available to Corvette owners. NWACC's goal is also to expand interest in
NWACC program activities such as Auto-Crossing to other sports car owners.
Article III – Membership
Section 1
R16 A Corvette Club with a
minimum of eight (8) members owning Corvettes may be entitled to privileges
of membership in NWACC, after providing NWACC with copies of the club
constitution, bylaws, membership roster, evidence of Incorporation, and
interest in participating in Corvette enthusiast activities. An individual
Corvette owner may be entitled to privileges of Member-At-Large. A member
club will automatically become an associate member after missing two (2)
meetings during a year (this distinction is made because associate members
are not counted toward a quorum). A member club will regain its privileges
after attending a regularly scheduled meeting. Membership in NWACC can be
granted as a Member-At-Large to a non-Corvette owner who has an interest in
the activities of NWACC.
Section 2
NWACC club representatives in
attendance at a regular business meeting will determine acceptance or
rejection of the prospective member-at-large or member club's application
for membership.
Section 3
Annual dues amounts to include
both club membership dues, Member-At-Large dues and insurance premium
payments and the due dates payable for clubs and Member-At-Large shall be
defined in the By-Laws.
Section 4
R16 For the purpose of
determining NWACC membership and insurance premium payments due, the club
membership as listed on the club roster is used. A married couple (or
significant other if not married) is to be considered as two individual club
members regardless of how that membership standing or classification is
defined by that member club. The Insurance Chairperson of NWACC will
maintain a listing of NWACC Members-At-Large for the purpose stated above.
Section 5
R12 Principal place of business
of NWACC shall be the Pacific Northwest region of the United States of
America.
Article IV - Termination of
Membership
Section 1
Any member club or
Member-At-Large may terminate membership by submitting a written resignation
to the Secretary and relinquishing all NWACC properties.
Section 2
Any member club, member of a
member club, or Member-At-Large may be suspended or expelled for acts
unbecoming sportsman, for failure to fulfill NWACC duties, for acts
detrimental to the good name of the Association or by non-payment of dues.
Section 3
Suspension or expulsion requires
a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of all club representatives present at a
regular business meeting provided the accused and the president or governing
board of the club(s) concerned have at least two (2) weeks prior notice of
the charge and hearing by having notices mailed to their last known
addresses.
Article V – Privileges
Section 1
The privileges of club
membership in NWACC shall include the right to representation and
participation in all business meetings, competitive events, social
functions, and promotional activities. Members-At-Large may participate in
all business meetings, competitive events, social functions and promotional
activities. Members-At-Large may elect a voting representative who will then
e-mail copies of NWACC business meeting minutes to the Members-At-Large.
Article VI – Officers
Section 1
The officers of this
organization shall be President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Section 2
There may be no more than two
(2) officers from any one member club at any given time.
Article VII - Fiscal Year
Section 1
R15 The fiscal year shall be
from January 1 through December 31.
Article VIII – Salary
Section 1
No officer or representative
shall receive any salary or compensation for his or her services as officer
or representative of the Association.
Article IX – Liability
Section 1
All persons or corporations, or
partnerships, groups or associations extending credit to, contracting with,
or having any claim against the Association or the officers thereof shall
look only to the funds and property of the Association for payment of any
such judgment, contract, claim, debt, damage or decree or any other monies
that otherwise become due or payable to them from the Association or its
officers, so that neither the Association nor the officers present or future
shall in any manner be personally liable therefore.
Section 2
Under no circumstances shall the
Association, its property, representatives, officers or members be
responsible for any debts, damages or liabilities of any kind or nature,
incurred or sustained by any recognized, sanctioned or otherwise approved
local association club or organization or any person acting in its name,
unless said local group has obtained prior approval in writing from the
NWACC Executive Board.
Article X – Indemnification
Section 1
The Executive Board shall
indemnify and reimburse from the funds of the Association, each
representative or officer of the Association, and his heirs, executors or
administrators, for any judgment against him and for expenses necessarily
incurred by him in connection with the defense or reasonable settlement of
any action, suit, or proceeding to which he is made a party by reason of his
being a representative or officer of the Association or by reason of his
conduct as such.
Article XI – Amendment
Section 1
This Constitution may be amended
at any two consecutive meetings by a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of
the total number of clubs present. Within thirty (30) days after approval,
written notice of amendment(s) shall be mailed to all member clubs and
members-at-large.
REVISED JULY 21, 2019