an International Chapter of the Family Motor Coach Association

Adopted November 28, 1997

Amended August 15, 2000

The name of this not-for-profit organization shall be the MONACOS IN MOTION, an International Chapter of the Family Motor Coach Association, Inc., hereinafter referred to as Chapter and FMCA.

1.     PURPOSE: This Chapter exists to provide a minimum of two (2) caravans per year led by members, for members, for the promotion of social, recreational, and informational activities for the enjoyment and pleasurable use of family member coaches.

2.     DESCRIPTION: This Chapter shall be authorized to function as an international group covering the geographical area of the North American Continent.

1.     ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for and to maintain membership in the Chapter, a person must own a Monaco coach, as defined in the standing rules, (FMCA-approved coach), be in good standing with FMCA, and meet the dues requirement and provisions set forth in the Bylaws of this Chapter.

A. Membership in this Chapter shall not be denied any person because of race, sex, religion, color, marital or family status, age, nationality, or disability.

2.     DEFINITION: The term "member" as used herein is defined by FMCA as a family unit consisting of a husband and wife, or adult person(s), with or without children.

3.     DUES AND FEES:

        A.     ANNUAL DUES: Annual payment of Chapter and National dues enables persons to become active members and entitled to all rights and privileges of the Chapter and FMCA. The annual dues for membership in the Chapter shall be an amount as the membership shall establish.

        B.     RENEWAL: Renewal dues from Chapter members become due and payable December lst each year, being delinquent January 1st., the beginning of the calendar year.

        C.     INITIAL APPLICATION: Application for new membership shall be accompanied by payment of annual Chapter and National dues (unless already an FMCA member with proof of membership). If an initial application is accepted after October lst, the dues shall be regarded as covering the next membership year, being January 1st to December 31st.

        D.     INITIATION FEE: New and reinstated members may be required to pay an initiation/administration fee in an amount to be established by the members.

        E.     ARREARS: Any member whose dues remain unpaid for more than three months after becoming due shall have their membership AUTOMATICALLY TERMINATED.

The Executive Board shall consist of the President, Vice President(s), Secretary, Treasurer, National Director, Alternate National Director and Immediate Past President. In addition, the Newsletter Editor shall be an ex-officio member, non-voting, of the Executive Board.

 l.     AUTHORITY: This Chapter shall be democratically self-governed, deriving its existence and authority from the consent of its membership assembled in meeting or, in certain instances, as determined by the members, by a mail vote on stated propositions.

2.     GOVERNING BODY: The Executive Board shall administer the affairs of this chapter.

3.     ORGANIZATION YEAR: The fiscal and membership year of the Chapter shall commence on January l, and end on December 3l.

4.     REIMBURSEMENTS: The treasurer shall reimburse all reasonable expenses incurred on behalf of the chapter upon receipt of detailed documentation. All other reimbursements must be approved by the President and/or the Executive Board.

5.     CHAPTER MEETINGS:

        A.     TYPES: The term "meeting" shall include caravans, coach rallies, camp-outs, dinner meetings, and any other gatherings suitable to the function of the Chapter.

        B.     BUSINESS MEETINGS: The Chapter must hold at least two (2) business meetings each membership year at which a quorum is present. Said meetings must be at least fourteen (l4) days apart and be duly announced in advance to the membership.

        C.     ANNUAL ELECTION: One of the business meetings must be an Annual Meeting at which the general membership will vote to fill the necessary offices for the coming year which may include President, Vice President(s), Secretary, Treasurer, National Director, and Alternate National Director.

        D.     QUORUM: A quorum for the transaction of business at any duly-called Chapter meeting is twenty-five percent (25%) of the Chapter family unit membership or fifteen (l5) family unit members, whichever is less.

        E.     VOTING: Except as specified elsewhere in these Bylaws, a simple majority vote of members in good standing and voting shall be required to approve or disapprove any matter.

                1.     The Chapter has established that each member in good standing shall have one (1) vote. See Article III 2. (i.e., family unit with one member one (1) vote, family unit with two (2) members two votes).

                2.     To be eligible to vote (other than by mail ballot ) a member must be present for voting.

                3.     Balloting by mail may be undertaken when a proposed matter is voted to be of such importance or urgency by the Executive Board and/or the membership that a total membership vote is desirable.

        F.     PARLIAMENTARY PROCESS: The rules contained in ROBERT'S RULES OF

ORDER NEWLY REVISED shall govern this Chapter and in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the Constitution and Bylaws of FMCA, and of this Chapter.

6.     MAINTAINING AFFILIATION: This Chapter must maintain a minimum of fifteen (l5) family

unit members.

    A.     The Chapter Secretary shall furnish to the National Office of FMCA, no later than the last week in December, a list of its membership, a list of its incumbent Chapter officers, and certify that two (2) business meetings were held.

7.     ANNUAL AUDIT: An annual audit of the Chapter's financial books and records shall be undertaken and reported to the membership.

8.     APPLICATION OF NATIONAL CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS: This Chapter accepts and agrees that the Chapter Bylaws shall conform with any mandatory requirements stipulated in the National Constitution and Bylaws of FMCA.

l.     NOMINATING COMMITTEE COMPOSITION:

        A.     The Nominating Committee shall consist of not less than three (3) Chapter members in good standing, nominated and elected by the Chapter membership.

        B.     This Committee shall nominate candidates for the Chapter Offices, including a President, Vice President(s), Secretary, Treasurer, National Director, and Alternate National Director.

        C.     Election of an individual to the Nominating Committee shall not prohibit that person or any other member in good standing from being nominated from the floor for any elective office.

2.     NOMINATING COMMITTEE DUTIES:

        A.     To present a slate of qualified and eligible candidates either solicited by the committee or made known to the committee to be presented for voting by the chapter membership. Nominations may also be made from the floor.

                1.     The Nominating Committee shall make known their slate of candidates for publication in the chapter newsletter prior to the scheduled election meeting.

        B.     To obtain clear acceptance of the candidates to serve the Chapter should they be elected.

        C.     To make certain that nominated candidates are members in good standing and qualified under applicable National and Chapter bylaws.

        D.     The Nominating Committee Chairperson may serve as the presiding officer in conducting the election.

        E.     To nominate candidates to fill offices should they become vacant.

l.     DUTIES OF OFFICERS: The duties of elected officers shall be as defined in the STANDING RULES and FMCA BYLAWS.

2.     TERMS OF OFFICE: The elected officers of this Chapter shall serve a term of office as prescribed in the STANDING RULES. The National Director and Alternate National Director will be elected annually.

3.     OFFICER LIMITATIONS:

        A.     An individual FMCA member may hold chapter office(s) in only one (l) chapter.

        B.     Individual FMCA members may hold no more than two (2) offices in the same chapter.

        C.     Only Full Members, Full Lifetime Members, Life Members, or Honorary Members who have advanced from one of these classes, have the right to hold office in FMCA or this Chapter.

        D.     No official or member shall become vested of any right, title to, or interest in any Chapter property, except as required by law.

l.     COMMITTEES: Committee members and chairpersons (except Nominating Committee) shall be appointed by the President.

2.     DUTIES OF CHAIRPERSONS: All committees shall function within the policies of the Chapter and (except Nominating Committee) under the direction of the President.

        A.     Detailed financial reports, vouchers, and monies due the Chapter shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of the conclusion of the event.

3. QUORUM: A Committee quorum shall be two thirds (2/3) of committee.

ARTICLE IX - AMENDMENTS OF STANDING RULES

1.     AMENDING PROCEDURE: The standing rules maybe amended by a majority vote of the members present at any business meetings.

        A.     Any member of the chapter may propose changes in the standing rules by submitting in writing said proposed change(s) to the Secretary prior to Executive Board meeting for review before presentation at the scheduled business meeting.

        B.     Approved amendments to the Standing Rules become effective immediately upon their adoption, or as specified in the amendment.

l.     MANDATORY AMENDMENTS: Amendments applicable to Chapter operations shall be automatically adopted as may be required by mandatory amendments to the National FMCA Constitution and Bylaws. Such mandatory amendments are not subject to voting by the Chapter membership.

2.     AMENDING PROCEDURE: Any member of the chapter may propose changes to the BYLAWS by submitting in writing said proposed change(s) to the Secretary at least 60 days prior to a scheduled meeting.

        A.     Bylaws may be amended by a sixty six percent (66%) affirmative vote of the members present either at a duly-called meeting or voting by ballot without a meeting (mail ballot ) providing that prior notice of at least thirty (30) days has been given of the proposition(s) to amend.

        B     Approved amendments become effective immediately upon their adoption, or as specified in the amendment.

1.     In the event of dissolution of the Monacos In Motion Chapter of FMCA, by majority vote of the Chapter membership, all of the remaining assets of the Chapter shall be contributed to the purpose(s) for which the Chapter is organized, or to a qualified non-profit charity or charities.