Club Bylaws

Article I

Membership

1. Membership is open to any individual at least 16 years of age, in good standing in the community, who has a genuine interest in Mopar (Chrysler Corporation) automobiles (i.e. field of show, street rodding, restoration, high performance, racing, etc.).
2. There shall be two classes of membership: STANDARD and HONORARY.
   • STANDARD membership for those who have met the requirements of membership and have paid dues, and may be either SINGLE or DUAL.
   • DUAL STANDARD memberships are when two family members share a single membership. Each of the two DUAL members receives a membership card with the same member number, and is afforded all of the privileges of STANDARD membership, EXCEPT THAT only one newsletter is provided to those DUAL members.
   • HONORARY membership is for those who have met the requirements of membership and whose dues have been waived by the Board of Officers.
   • Special exceptions may be made by a vote of the officers of the club.

Article II

Rules and Requirements for Membership

1. Membership requires the individual to be at least 16 years of age. A parental waiver must be submitted if under the age of 18.
2. Membership requires the individual to own a Mopar product and/or show a sincere interest in Mopar automobiles and the activities of the club.
3. Membership requires the individual submit an official application. STANDARD membership requires annual dues as well as an annual membership application.
4. HONORARY memberships are to be reviewed and approved by the Board of Officers annually in December.
5. Members must be willing to appropriately represent the club with acceptable choice of language, appearance, and behavior.
6. Members must comply with the motor vehicle laws of the State of Washington and any other place where the club may be represented.
7. When arriving and leaving the area of all meetings and events, members must operate their motor vehicles in a controlled and acceptable manner.
8. Members must always speak well of fellow club members in public.

Article III

Annual Dues

1. Annual dues will be paid by all STANDARD members by January 31. STANDARD members who have not paid the annual dues by that date will be dropped from the membership roster.
2. Full annual dues are required for any STANDARD member who renews membership within one calendar year of dropping membership.
3. DUAL membership dues will be $10 more than SINGLE membership dues.
4. Annual dues shall be waived for all current officers and HONORARY members.

Article IV

Rules & Regulations

1. Any Bylaw change must be presented to all STANDARD members for review, and must undergo a vote after at least 30 days of review. A majority of the STANDARD membership votes received is required for approval.
2. Any change to annual dues must be approved by a majority of the members present at a monthly meeting.
3. Officers cannot spend over $250.00 without voter approval from members present at a monthly meeting. The only exception to this rule shall be by the Sunbust show coordinator.
4. The Webmaster shall provide all passwords and administrative codes regarding any Mopars Unlimited of Tacoma internet transaction to the club officers. These include but are not limited to the webpage, Facebook, bank accounts, and PayPal.
5. Total executive action is held by the officers at all times, not as individuals on a particular matter, but as a unified governing body.

Article V

Officer Nominations

1. Nominations of officers shall be held annually in November.
2. Members nominated for an officer position must actively participate in chapter events and/or have a working knowledge of how a car club or similar organization functions.
3. Any member nominated for an officer position must be notified and given a chance to accept or decline the offer.
4. All nominations accepted for officer positions shall be published in the next newsletter to inform the membership of the coming election.
5. In the event that no nomination is presented for a particular officer position, the existing officer will be retained until the following year.
6. In the event of the loss of an officer who cannot fulfill an entire term, the members will select, from the existing membership, someone to fill the position until the next election.

Article VI

Officer Election

1. Election of officers will be held annually at the holiday party in December.
2. Ballots for voting shall be provided to each STANDARD member present.
3. The nominee who receives a majority of the votes cast shall be elected.

Article VII

Officer Positions & Responsibilities

1. Only STANDARD members may hold an officer position on the chapter.
2. The officers shall consist of:
   • President
   • Sergeant at Arms
   • Secretary/Treasurer
   • Newsletter Editor
   • Storekeeper
   • Membership Director
3. The board of officers must consist of at least five members.
4. The Sunbust show coordinator, the Webmaster and the Social Media Coordinator shall be appointed positions and are not considered officers of the club.

The duties of the elected officers will be as follows:

President

1. Oversee and administer the activities of the club.
2. Oversee the duties of the other officers.
3. Be responsible for all awards, trophies, and presentations.
4. Attend all Chapter functions and outside functions as reasonably as possible.
5. Designate two people to have access to the club mailbox.
6. Secure a meeting place for all scheduled monthly meetings.

Secretary/Treasurer

1. Maintain the club by-laws.
2. Maintain a record of all business discussed at all scheduled club meetings and functions as necessary.
3. Provide and maintain an attendance roster for each scheduled meeting and function.
4. Preside and conduct business in place of the president when he cannot be present.
5. Maintain the club checking account and ledger in an acceptable manner.
6. Receive and distribute all money involved with club activities.
7. Provide a financial statement at each scheduled meeting.
8. Provide receipt for all money spent by the club for any/all activities.

Sergeant at Arms

1. Maintain orderly conduct of the participants at all meetings and events.
2. Notify any member of non-compliance of the rules and regulations of the club. This also applies to non-members.
3. Help other officers of the club in any capacity necessary.

Newsletter Editor

1. Maintain and publish a monthly newsletter of which a minimum of 11 would be published on a yearly basis.
2. Newsletters will be published and sent in the mail/E-Mail within the first ten days of the month.
3. All contents will be of good taste and must reflect the high quality of the club's standards and by-laws.
4. Maintain and publish printed material needed by the club such as flyers, signs, etc.
5. Keep records of all newsletters and other printed material for the club for past research or future use.

Storekeeper

1. Maintain an accurate inventory of all items in stock.
2. Maintain a current and adequate stock of items and merchandise.
3. Give any funds received to the treasurer.
4. Organize the selling of items at meetings and shows.

Membership Director

1. Receive and retain all membership applications.
2. Forward all money received to the Treasurer.
3. Issue Membership Cards.
4. Maintain a Membership Roster.
5. Provide a list of all current members to the President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Newsletter Editor.
6. Submit an article to the newsletter each month.