Rocky Mountain Centre

MG Car Club of England

By-Laws

(as amended March 9, 2005)

Article I Organization

Section I Affiliation

A. The MG Car Club of England – The Rocky Mountain Centre of the MG Car Club, Inc., is a properly recognized overseas center of the MG Car Club of England, and is properly incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado.

B. The North American MGA Register – The Rocky Mountain Centre of the MG Car Club, Inc., is also a properly recognized center of the North American MGA Register (NAMGAR.)

Section II Membership – There shall be the following classes of membership:

A. Regular Members – A Regular Membership shall give equal membership rights to both individuals in a couple, and all adult children (over 18 years old) living in the household in a family. (All members of a family have equal participation and voting rights.)

B. Honorary Members – Honorary Members have the same rights as Regular Members. Honorary Membership status may be conferred with the approval of the majority of the members at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Club, and is for the lifetime of the Honorary Members. Honorary members are not required to pay annual dues.

Section III Admission Requirements – Membership is open to those owning any model of MG car, prior owners of MG cars, or anyone with an interest in MG cars. Membership becomes active upon submission of a properly filled out application form and payment of the appropriate dues. Membership shall be suspended for any member three months or more delinquent in paying their dues.

Article II Finances

Section I Club Dues – Club dues shall be adequate to cover current club administrative expenses and shall be reviewed from time to time by the Executive Committee to be adjusted as necessary. Dues changes require a majority vote of the present membership at a regularly scheduled Club meeting. Annual dues are due at the January meeting, and become delinquent as of April 1 of each year.

Section II Events and Entertainment

A. Event Costs – It is understood that any member signing up for an event or entertainment shall be responsible for any financial obligation implicit in any such activity.

B. Participation – All members and their guests are welcome to participate in all club events.

C. Disbursements – All receipts and disbursements for club events shall be handled by the Treasurer.

D. Approval of Expenses – The Treasurer, subject to approval by the Executive Committee, may reimburse reasonable expenses on behalf of the club.

Section IV Dissolution – The Club shall use its funds to accomplish the objectives and purposes specified in the articles of incorporation and no part of said funds shall inure, or be distributed to the members of the Club. On dissolution of the Club, any funds remaining shall be distributed to one or more regularly organized and qualified charitable, educational, scientific, or philanthropic organizations to be selected by the members.

Article III Activities

Section I Club Meetings – Meetings of the MG Car Club, Rocky Mountain Centre shall be held on a specified day of each month, or such special meetings as may be called by the Executive Committee. The meeting night or location may be changed by a majority vote of the members present at a regularly scheduled meeting of the Club.

Article IV Parliamentary Procedure

Section I Parliamentary Authority – The rules contained in Roberts Rules of Order, current revision, shall govern the Club in all cases to which they are applicable, and are not inconsistent with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Club.

Section II Voting Privileges

A. Families – Both individuals in a couple and all adult children (over the age of 18) living in the household may each cast votes, and all shall have full privileges of membership.

B. Delinquent Dues – members whose dues are delinquent by more than three months do not have voting rights.

C. Proxy Votes – Proxy votes are disallowed in any and all circumstances.

Article V Officers and Their Duties

Section I Club Officers

A. Elective Officers – Elective officers of the Club shall be President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

B. Executive Committee – The Executive Committee shall consist of the

four above named elected officers.

C. Term of Office – Officers’ terms shall begin January 1 after the election, and shall continue thru the end of that year.

D. Election Date – Nominations for office shall be made from September thru November, with elections held annually during the regularly scheduled November meeting.

E. Eligibility - Nominees for the offices of President and Vice President must have been a member of the Club for at least one year prior to nomination.

F. Vacancies – When vacancies occur, if the office has been held for less than three months, it shall be filled thru nominations and vote at the next regularly scheduled Club meeting. If the office has been held for three months or more, the President shall appoint a successor.

G. Method of Election - Nominations for Officers may be in writing or verbal and may be made by the nominee or another member. Another member must second the nomination. The nominee must agree to accept the nomination. Election may be by written vote, voice vote or by physical count (raising of hands) at the discretion of the sitting President. No member may hold more than one elective office at the same time.

H. Executive Committee Meetings – An Executive Committee Meeting shall be held between election and installation of new officers, both by new and old officers to accomplish transfer of records and promote continuity of Club functions.

I. Appointive Positions –

Glenwood Rallye Chair

Historian/Librarian

Dynamo Editor

Alternator Editor

Web Master

Old Car Council of Colorado Representative

Any other positions deemed necessary by the President and Glenwood Rallye Chair.

Section II Duties of Officers

A. President - The President shall preside at all Club meetings, approve all orders drawn on the Club Treasury, be an ex-officio member of all committees, in the event of a tie shall cast the deciding vote, check to see that all officers are fulfilling the duties of their offices, and appoint standing committees as appropriate. The President shall be impartial at all times, keep the Club harmonious, and give recognition to Club members and officers for work well done.

B. Vice President - The Vice President shall preside over meetings in the absence of the President, assist other officers if requested and act as an alternate Representative to the Old Car Council.

C. Secretary - The Secretary shall keep an accurate official record of the minutes of all business meetings, handle all correspondence for the Club, except that required to be done by other officers in their line of duty, assist the Alternator and/or Dynamo editors when requested, assist other officers if requested, mail notices and printed matter when required and keep By-Laws up to date, including any properly enacted amendments..

D. Treasurer - The Treasurer shall keep an accurate record of each member’s account, collect and give receipts for all funds, pay all obligations and accounts approved by the President and assist other officers if requested.

ARTICLE VI Miscellaneous

Section I Official Emblem – The official MG Car Club of England badge shall be incorporated into any emblem of the Club.

Section II Amending the By-Laws - These By-Laws and all amendments thereto shall be in full force and effective immediately after passage, and shall supersede all previous editions. They may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote of members present at any regularly scheduled meeting without prior notice. All proposed amendments to the By-Laws must be submitted in written form to the Secretary.

Section III By-Law Jurisdiction – These By-Laws take precedence over any and all other committee charters, regulations, or other rules governing the conduct of Club members or Club funds.