| Membership Dues and Bylaws |
New Members: (Must first attend 2 functions, and pay membership fee; then be voted into membership)
Single: $35 + $44 = $79
Couple: $45 + $44 = $89
Renewals:
Single: $25 + $24 = $49
Couple: $35 + $24 = $59
For New Single membership, $35 goes for NCCC membership; $44 for MICC dues for operational expenses such as postage.
Checks for renewals to be made out to the “Mid-Illinois Corvette Club” and mailed to 5118 S Country Meadows Ln, Peoria, IL 61607
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BYLAWS
Mid-Illinois Corvette Club, Inc.
Peoria, Illinois
1860 Washington Road
Washington, IL 61571-0267
Founded: May 17, 1993
Corvette: The Heartbeat of America
Article I - Name and Purpose
A. Name: The organization shall be known as the Mid-Illinois Corvette Club, Inc. of Peoria.
B. General Purpose: The general purpose of the organization shall be to encourage and provide social activities for members, to provide and regulate events and exhibitions for Corvette enthusiasts, and to encourage safe and skillful driving on public highways.
C. Not for Profit Purpose: Notwithstanding any statements of purposes and powers contained in the constitution, this organization shall not, except to an insubstantial degree, engage in any activities or exercise any powers that are not in furtherance of the purpose set forth in this Article I (B).
This organization is organized pursuant to the Illinois General Not for Profit Corporation Act and does not contemplate pecuniary gain or profit to the members thereof and is organized for not for profit purposes. No part of the income of the organization shall inure to the benefit of any member, except that nothing contained herein shall profit reasonable compensation for services rendered to or for the organization affecting one or more of its purposes, nor prohibit reimbursement for material supplied to the organization.
Article II - Membership
A. Primary Members: The membership of this organization shall consist of Corvette owners except as otherwise provided in these bylaws. (Revised 4/02)
B. Corvette Owner: A "Corvette Owner" is defined as follows:
1. Name on the motor vehicle title (titled owner).
2. Spouse of a title owner.
3. Annual lessee of a Corvette.
4. Spouse of an annual lessee of a Corvette.
5. Proof of possession.
C. Loss of Status: Any member not fulfilling the requirement of Article II, Section B for any reason has one calendar year from the next regularly scheduled business meeting to fulfill the tenants of membership, with option to become an associate member as stated in Article II, Section E. (Revised 4/02)
D. Membership Requirements: Each prospective member shall be required to attend two regularly scheduled meetings or club sponsored events of any kind. (Revised 4/02)
E. Associate Member: The organization may accept Associate members. This membership is available to former N.C.C.C. members only. Any requests for such status shall be directed to the membership for voting as specified in Article II, Section F. Associate members need not comply with the Corvette ownership set forth in Section B of this Article. All other provisions of these bylaws shall apply. An Associate member shall be entitled to all of the privileges of Primary members except the right to hold office in MICC or N.C.C.C. or compete for National or Regional points. Upon favorable vote by the membership and payment of the required dues, the applicant shall become as Associate member. (Added 4/02)
F. Voting on Applicants: All information concerning a prospective member should be presented to the general membership at the first meeting following the completion of the eligibility requirements, for a vote of election to the membership. A favorable two-thirds vote by a show of hands of the members present shall be required for membership. The prospective member cannot be present during the voting.
G. N.C.C.C. Membership: All members will be required to join and maintain membership in the National Council of Corvette Clubs (N.C.C.C.). See Annual Dues.
H. Voting Rights: Each member in good standing shall be entitled to one vote on each matter submitted to a vote of the members.
I. Participation in Activities: Members and the guest of members are the only people permitted to participate in or attend any and all functions or activities conducted by this organization. This organization shall not solicit public patronage, by advertisement or otherwise, of functions or activities by this organization.
J. Termination of Membership: After an appropriate hearing, the membership by affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members present may suspend or expel a member for cause, and may, by majority vote of those present at any regularly constituted meeting terminate the membership of any member who becomes ineligible for membership, or suspend or expel any member who shall be in default of payment of dues for the period fixed in Article III of these bylaws.
K. Resignation: Any member may resign by filing a written resignation with the secretary.
L. Reinstatement: The membership by an affirming two-thirds vote of members present at a regularly scheduled meeting may reinstate a former member upon such terms as the membership may deem appropriate. (Revised 4/02)
M. Transfer of Membership: Membership in this organization is not transferable or assignable.
Article III - Fees and Dues
A. Annual Dues: The membership shall determine the annual Club dues payable to the organization at the regularly scheduled meeting for the month of September. The annual dues shall include the annual Club dues and the annual dues for membership in N.C.C.C. Husband/wife memberships shall benefit from the dues reduction plan offered by the N.C.C.C.
B. Payment of Dues: Dues shall be payable no later than the regularly scheduled meeting for the month of October. Any new member who joins in a calendar month other than October will have his Club dues prorated. All required fees for N.C.C.C. will be administered by the rules set forth by the N.C.C.C. for those fees.
C. Default in Payment: Any member who is in default of payment of dues for a period of 30 days from the date such dues were payable shall be subject to Termination of Membership pursuant to the bylaws set forth in Article II, Section J.
D. Initiation Fee: Any new member will be required to pay an initiation fee at the time of their acceptance into the club. The membership may change this fee from time to time. This fee will entitle a new member to a name tag (Revised 4/02) and a window decal. A former member, reinstated pursuant to Article II, Section L, shall pay all dues, no initiation fee but all delinquent fees owed. (Revised 4/02) A reinstated member shall not be entitled to a name tag (Revised 4/02) and window decal.
Article IV - Meetings of Members
A. General Meetings: The general membership meeting shall be held on the second Monday of each month at a place designated by the membership.
B. Annual Meeting: The annual meeting of the membership shall be the regularly scheduled meeting for the month of April at which any bylaw changes will be voted.
C. Special Meetings: Changes to the bylaws of this organization will require the scheduling of a Special Meeting with 30 days prior notice of all members in good standing. Each member in good standing will receive a bylaws ballot that must be returned to the Bylaws Committee before the Annual Meeting (see Article IV, Section B) in order for the ballot to be accepted as a valid vote. (Revised 4/02) Any changes to the bylaws require a two-thirds majority vote of all votes received by members in good standing.
D. Quorum: The members holding one-third of the votes which may be cast at any meeting shall constitute a quorum. Withdrawal of members from any meeting shall not cause failure of a duly constituted quorum at a meeting.
E. Notice of Meetings: Written notice stating the place, date, and hour of any meeting of the members shall be delivered to each member entitled to vote not less than five nor more than forty days before the date of such meeting. In case of a Special Meeting or when required by statute or by these bylaws, the purpose for which the meeting is called shall be stated in the notice. If mailed, the notice of the meeting shall be deemed delivered when said notice is deposited in the United States Mail addressed to the member at their address as it appears on the records of the organizations, with postage prepaid.
Article V - Officers
A. Officers: The officers of the organization shall be a President, a Vice-President, a Governor of the N.C.C.C., a Secretary, a Treasurer, an Activities Chairperson, and a Membership Officer. (Revised 4/02)
B. President: The president shall be the principal executive officer of the organization. Subject to the direction and control of the members, he/she shall be in charge of the business and affairs of the organization; he/she shall see that the resolutions and directives of the organization are carried into effect; and, in general he/she shall discharge all duties incident to the office of president and other duties as may be prescribed by the membership. He/she shall preside at all meetings of the membership. He/she shall preside at all meetings of the members and of the board of directors. Except in those instances in which the authority to execute is expressly delegated to another officer or agent of the organization or a different mode of execution is expressly prescribed by the members or these bylaws, he/she may execute for the organization and either individually or with the secretary or any other office thereunto authorized by the members, according to the requirements of the form of the instrument.
C. Vice-President: Shall be the second executive officer of the organization, subject to the direction and control of the members. He/she shall perform the duties required of the president in his absence. Additional duties include procuring presentations for membership meetings and liaison between other clubs and organizations. He/she shall provide, as necessary, all news releases and club public relations.
D. Governor: The governor shall be in charge of all of the organization's N.C.C.C. events. He/she shall ensure that the organization complies with all the rules, regulations and requirements of the N.C.C.C. He/she shall have knowledge of and shall comply with the N.C.C.C. constitution, bylaws, and rulings, and shall attend the N.C.C.C. Board of Governors' meetings.
E. Treasurer: The treasurer shall be the principal accounting and financial officer of the organization. He/she shall have the following:
1. Have charge of and be responsible for the maintenance of adequate books of account for the organization.
2. Shall have charge and custody of all funds of the organization and be responsible for the receipt and disbursement of those funds.
3. Shall perform all duties incident to the office of treasurer and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him/her by the president or members.
4. Shall post a monthly accounting record of income, expense and totals in the secretary's monthly minutes (Revised 4/02)
F. Secretary: The secretary shall record the minutes of the meetings of the members and of the board of directors in one or more books provided for that purpose; see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws or as required by law; be custodian of the organization's records, keep a register of the post office address of each member; and perform all duties incidental to the office of secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned by the president or by the members.
G. Activities Chairperson: The activities chairperson shall be in charge of planning and supervising all organized events and functions of the organization, other than N.C.C.C. events and functions. (See Article V, Section D).
H. Membership Officer: The membership officer shall be in charge of developing and implementing the recruitment and retention of members. He/she shall insure that all the requirements of membership are met prior to voting on new members. (Revised 4/02)
I. Term of Office: The term of each officer, except the governor, shall be one year. The term of the governor shall be two years. All terms shall begin on the regularly scheduled meeting for the month of January.
Article VI - Board of Directors
A. Board of Directors: The Board of Directors shall be the officers of the organization.
B. Powers: The Board of Directors shall have the powers provided in these bylaws and those given to the board by the members.
C. Meetings; The Board of Directors shall have a minimum of two (2) meetings per year with minutes of the meetings published in the next monthly newsletter.
Article VII - Elections
A. Nominations: In June a Nominating Committee of three (3) shall be appointed by the president for the upcoming election of officers, this nomination is subject to approval by two-thirds vote of the members present. Nominations for all offices will come from both the Nominating Committee and the body. Nominations for office for the coming term will be taken at the regularly scheduled meeting for August. (Revised 4/10)
B. Elections: During the month of September, election ballots will be included with the newsletter for each member in good standing for return to the Nominating Committee by October 15 (if mailed, it must be postmarked no later than October 15 to be counted). Results will be tabulated by the Nominating Committee with results to be announced at the November Meeting. (4/10)
In the case where there is only one nomination per office, the election ballots will not be created. A two-thirds show of hands vote will be held at the November meeting to formally elect the nominations for the offices up for election. (Added 4/10)
C. Vacancies: In the event of a vacancy, other than in the office of president, the president shall appoint, subject to the approval of the majority of the members present, a replacement who shall hold that office until the next regular election held by the organization. In the event of a vacancy in the office of president, the vice president shall assume the office of president, and the office of the governor shall be filled as prescribed above. If the vice president does not wish to relinquish his office, a special election will be held to elect a new president and the vice president shall act as president until said special election.
D. Appointments: The President shall appoint, subject to the approval of the majority of the members present, a member in good standing to be the Registered Agent of our Not-for-Profit status with the State of Illinois. This term shall last as long as Appointed Member so desires to retain this position and remains in good standing.
Article VIII - Records, Checks, Contracts and Funds
A. Records: The organization shall keep correct and complete records of accounts and shall also keep minutes of the proceedings of its members and board of directors and shall keep a record of the names and addresses of the members entitled to vote. All books and records of the organization may be inspected by any member.
B. Contracts: The members may authorize any officer or officers, agent or agents of the organization in addition to the officers so authorized by the bylaws to enter into any contract or execute and deliver any instrument in the name of and on behalf of the organization and such authority may be general or confined to the specific instances.
C. Checks, Drafts, Etc.: All checks, drafts or other orders for the payment of money, notes or other evident of indebtedness issued in the name of the organization, shall be signed by such officer or offices, agent or agents of the organization and in such a manner as shall from time to time be determined by resolution of the board of directors. In the absence of such determination by the board of directors, such instruments shall be signed by the treasurer and countersigned by the president, vice-president or governor, of the organization. (Revised 4/02)
Any expenditure over $200 is subject to a favorable two-thirds vote by a show of hands of the members present at the regularly scheduled meeting. the specified amount of expenditure subject to membership vote may be revised by resolution of the board of directors. (Added 4/02)
A yearly audit will be performed during the month of December as authorized by the officers. (Added 4/02)
D. Deposits: All funds of the organization shall be deposited in a timely fashion to the credit of the organization in such bank, trust company, or other depositories as the board of directors shall select.
E. Gifts: The board of directors may accept on behalf of the organization any contribution, gift, bequest or devise for the general purpose or for any special purpose of the organization.
F. Charity: All monies raised by the club for donation to charities shall be put to a vote of the membership requiring a vote of two-thirds members present to pass.
Article IX - Emblem of the Organization
A. Design: The organization's emblem or insignia shall be approved by the full membership. Once an emblem has been determined, it can only be changed by a majority vote of all members in good standing. The emblem is the sole possession of the organization and cannot be duplicated without the consent of the organization.
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