BYLAWS

LONE STAR CORVETTE CLUB BYLAWS

Approved October 10, 2009

Article I – Name

A. The name of the club shall be Lone Star Corvette Club, Inc. (LSCC),headquartered in Plano, Texas, and is a 501(c)3 Texas non-profit corporation. In this document the organization shall be referred to as LSCC.

B. LSCC shall have a single current logo which is shown in Attachment “A”.

Article II – Duration

LSCC will continue in perpetuity unless dissolved by three-fourths vote of all eligible voting members.

Article III – Purpose

The following are the purposes for which LSCC has been organized, in accordance with guidelines established by the State of Texas regulations for non-profit organizations and applicable 501(c)3 regulations:

 A. Promote fellowship among Corvette enthusiasts through the dissemination of technical and practical information, business meetings and social activities.

 B. Promote community involvement through charitable activities.

 C. Provide support for the National Corvette Museum.

Article IV – Membership

A. Full membership in LSCC will be open to Corvette enthusiasts and their significant other.

1. A full member may attend all meetings and functions and will receive a newsletter.

2. A full member may hold an elected office and may vote.

 B. Honorary Lifetime membership may be extended to anyone by nomination from the membership at a regular club meeting or by a nomination from the Board of Directors, provided the nomination is published prior to the next club meeting; a majority vote of the eligible voting members at a regular club meeting is required to approve the Honorary Lifetime membership.

1. An honorary member may attend all meetings and functions and will receive a newsletter.

2. An honorary member may not hold an elected office.

3. An honorary member may not vote.

4. An honorary member will not be assessed dues.

C. A junior membership is part of the Full (family) membership and is available to any family member up to the age of 18, at no additional charge.

1. A junior member may attend all meetings and functions.

2. A junior member may not hold an elected office.

3. A junior member may not vote.

D. Persons wishing to join LSCC will submit a completed application with the applicable annual dues to any member who will promptly forward the application and dues to a member of the Board of Directors.

1. Applications shall be approved by a majority vote of the eligible voting members present at a business meeting.

2. Membership shall not be denied on the basis of race, color, sex, religious or sexual preference or national origin.

3. If an applicant is not accepted, his or her dues will be promptly refunded.

E. All membership terms are for 12 months, excluding Honorary Lifetime memberships.

Article V – Dues

A. Dues will be assessed as stated in the LSCC Financial Policy. (Attachment “B”)

B. The amount of dues can be reviewed by the membership; changes to the dues must be published prior to the club meeting where voting occurs and require a two thirds majority ballot vote of the eligible voting members present at the meeting.

C. Membership dues will be collected at the time of application.

D. Annual dues are nonrefundable and due annually in the member’s anniversary month. Members who become two months in arrears on dues may be deleted from the membership at the discretion of the Board of Directors.

Article VI – Voting

A. Every full member is entitled to one vote.

B. Unless otherwise stated in the Bylaws, a simple majority vote of those eligible voting members present at a business meeting will carry a vote.

Article VII – Meetings

A. The business meeting will be held monthly at a location, date and time agreed upon by a consensus of the Board of Directors. The locations will be determined in advance and will be published in the Club newsletter and on the LSCC website.

B. The meeting of the Board of Directors will be held each month prior to the business meeting at a time and place to be determined by the President.

C.  The President will preside at all meetings. In the absence of the President, the Vice President or other designated officer will preside.

D. The minutes of the prior month’s business meeting will be published in the newsletter and/or read at the monthly business meeting.

1. The published minutes will stand as published unless changes are submitted in writing to the President, prior to the next business meeting.

2. The minutes will be approved by a majority vote of the eligible voting members present a business meeting.

Article VIII – Board of Directors

LSCC shall be governed by a Board of Directors comprised of the following:

 Officers of the Club

Non-voting Appointed Members

Officers of the Club shall be:

President, Vice President, Competitive Events, Financial, Recreational Events, Recording Secretary, Membership, Treasurer, Newsletter Editor, Classic and   Technical Officer

 Non-Voting Appointed members shall be:

 National Corvette Museum Ambassador

 Public Relations Manager

A. The Board of Directors may include, but is not required to include for governance purposes, a Non-Voting Representative of the LSCC Sponsor.

B. The term of office for Officers will be not more than two full, consecutive terms.  Partial terms are not counted as part of a full term.

1. Each officer will be elected by a majority vote of the eligible voting members by secret ballot.

2. Officers will be nominated in Octoberand November, voted on in December,   and installed into office in January (except the Classic Officer-elect), and will serve for one calendar year. Any office that is not decided by majority vote in a secret ballot will be decided by a majority vote of the voting membership that is present at the December business meeting.

3. The Classic officer will take office upon the completion of the upcoming Lone Star Corvette Classic and will serve until the completion of the next Lone Star Corvette Classic.

C. To be nominated for a position on the Board of Directors, either elected or appointed, the candidate must be a full member for twelve months prior to the nomination month.

D. Nominations for officers will be made from the floor by the membership at the October and November business meetings, or in writing to an officer prior to the November business meeting.

E. If the office of President becomes vacant for any reason during the calendar year, the Vice President will assume the office of President.

F. If any other officer position becomes vacant during their elected term, that vacancy will be filled by an election for the remaining term.

Article IX – Removal from Office or Membership

A. A request to remove a member for conduct unbecoming a Board of Director or LSCC member will be presented in writing to the officers of LSCC.

B. The Officers will appoint a committee comprised of one Officer and four members in good standing within fifteen days of receipt to investigate the allegations.

C. Copies of the request and charges must be presented to the accused, via registered mail, within fifteen days of receipt.

D. The committee will investigate and report to the Board of Directors of the club within thirty days.

 E. The findings and recommendations of the investigating committee must be reported at the first business meeting following the report to the Board of Directors.  Removal will only be accomplished by a two-thirds vote of the eligible voting members present at the business meeting and will be permanent.

F. At the conclusion of the investigating committee’s report, the committee will be dissolved.

G. Any LSCC member or Board of Directors member who circumvents or invalidates any Bylaw without due process will be subject to removal.

Article X – Property and Finance

A. The members of LSCC will not be personally liable for the debts, liabilities or obligations of LSCC.

B. Property and items purchased by LSCC will be the sole property of the club.

C. If LSCC disbands, the property of the club will be disposed of in accordance with the majority vote of the eligible voting members present at a business meeting.

D. Checks and other orders for payment of money in the name of LSCCwill be signed by three officers.

E. Changes to the LSCC Financial Policy or logo must be published prior to the club meeting where voting occurs, and requires a two-thirds majority ballot of the eligible voting members present at the meeting.

F. The Board of Directors may, at its discretion, request the Treasurer or Financial Officer to present such reports related to the club's Assets or financial records as are necessary to ensure the club is adhering to all applicable State and Federal requirements.

G. All contracts and agreements negotiated by any member of the Board of Directors or by any coordinator or club member on behalf of the LSCC must be approved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors prior to execution. All such contracts and agreements must be signed by the Board member, coordinator or club member negotiating the contract or agreement, and two other Board members.

H. The Board of Directors, at its sole discretion, and by a majority vote of the Board of Directors may empower a Board member, coordinator or club member to negotiate a contract or agreement in good faith on behalf of the LSCC. Approval by the Board of Directors must be obtained prior to any negotiations occurring.

Article XI – Amendments to the Bylaws

A. Amendments to the Bylaws will be by a two-thirds vote of the voting members present at a business meeting.

B. Amendments to the Bylaws will not be voted on until the meeting following publication of the proposed amendments.

Article XII – Board of DirectorsJob Descriptions

A. There will be a separate comprehensive written job description for all Board of Director positions which will be reviewed annually by the Board of Directors. Any changes shall be made in accordance with Article XI – Amendments to the Bylaws.

B. The duties of the President will include, but not be limited to:

1. Preside over business and Board of Director meetings and serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

2. Appoint committees, as necessary, to meet the needs of the club.

3. Maintain and develop relationships with: Club Sponsor, General Motors, National Corvette Museum and other clubs.

4. Provide planning strategies that support LSCC’s welfare and future success.

C. The duties of the Vice President will include, but not be limited to:

1. Preside at the Board of Director and business meeting in the absence of the President.

2. Arrange and schedule monthly business and Board of Directors meetings.

3. Assist the President, when required.

4. Coordinate charitable activities.

5.  Maintain, update and coordinate Board of Director job descriptions.

6.  Maintain storage of LSCC documents and records.

D. The duties of the Competitive Events Officer will include, but not be limited to:

1. Organize car shows – in town and out of town.

2. Organize participation in racing activities – drag racing, auto cross and rallies.

3. Coordinate participation in NCRS activities.

4. Distribute cruise night activity information.

E. The duties of the Recreational Events Officer will include, but not be limited to:

1. Coordinate car displays.

2. Coordinate road trips.

3. Coordinate detail days.

4. Coordinate shade tree.

5. Coordinate dinner cruises.

6. Coordinate swap meets.

F. The duties of the Recording Secretary will include, but not be limited to:

1. Keep the minutes of the business and Board of Directors meetings and will submit same to the Board of Directors and the business meeting minutes to the newsletter editor.

2. Maintain all written communications for the club.

3. Assume responsibility of the membership officer in his/her absence.

4. Maintain the club Bylaws.

G. The duties of the Membership Officer will include, but not be limited to:

1. Process and maintain all applications for membership.

2. Keep an updated membership list with all member information and will provide same to all officers as needed. This information will be used for club business only.

3. Assume responsibilities of the Recording Secretary in his/her absence.

4. Responsible for the annual membership directory.

H. The duties of the Financial Officer will include, but not be limited to:

1. Maintain an accurate accounting of all financial transactions.

2. Provide monthly financial statements.

3. Establish procedures for documenting and recording all transactions.

4. Reconcile club accounts.

5. Develop an annual budget.

I. The duties of the Treasurer will include, but not be limited to:

1. Responsible for all payments and deposits of funds.

2. Keep said funds on deposit in a financial institution.

3. Supervise the purchasing and sale of merchandise.

4. Supervise all raffles.

5. Maintain physical asset inventory and control.

J. The duties of the Newsletter Editor will include, but not be limited to:

1. Produce the clubs monthly newsletter.

K. The duties of the Classic Officer will include, but not be limited to:

1. Manage the Classic administration and logistical support.

2. Oversee the operation of the event itself.

3. Develop a Classic budget.

L. The duties of the Technical Officer will include, but not be limited to:

1. Maintain the hot line.

2. Maintain the web site.

3. Maintain records that measure event effectiveness.

M. The duties of the National Corvette Museum Ambassador will include, but not be limited to:

1. Serve as liaison between LSCC and the National Corvette Museum.

2. Serve as a source of information for the Board of Directors and the club related to NCM events.

3. Relate LSCC interests and concerns to NCM management.

N. The duties of the Public Relations Manager will include, but not be limited to:

1. Ensure that LSCC is represented at Corvette functions as approved by the Board of Directors.

2. Oversee the production of public relations materials as approved by the Board of Directors.

3. Seek opportunities to publicize LSCC events and present to the Board of Directors for approval.

O. The Representative of the LSCC Sponsor may attend Board of Directors meetings in an advisory capacity but may not vote and has no specific duties.

Article XIII – Rules of Order

The current edition of Robert’s Rules of Order will be the final source of authority in all questions of parliamentary procedures provided they are consistent with the Bylaws of LSCC.