Lakeland Jeep Club

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The current four officers have approved this copy of the bylaws for our club. A draft was written in the past and we used that for a skeleton and filled in the rest. The officers have agreed that the best way to handle this at this point is unless there are any discrepancies, the bylaws will be considered approved. Should there by any issues the officers will take them into consideration. The bylaws can also be amended at a later date. Thank you for your continued involvement with the club.

Lakeland Jeep Club
Bylaws

Article I: Name of Club and Logo

This organization shall be known as the Lakeland Jeep Club (or interchangeably as the Club). The club mailing address is: Lakeland Jeep Club, P.O. Box 5282 Lakeland, Florida 33807. The club website is www.lakelandjeepclub.com . The logo is the image of a jeep grill overlaying a black silhouette of the state of Florida and a star in the area of Lakeland with the Club name and web site address within an oval.

Article II: Purpose

The Lakeland Jeep Club is a family oriented club for Jeep enthusiasts located in Lakeland, Florida. This organization is non-profit and was organized in November of 2006 for the purpose of social, recreational and educational activities designed to foster the enjoyment of off-road vehicles while protecting and preserving our natural resources. The Lakeland Jeep Club is committed to safe, responsible four wheeling and adherence to the principles of tread lightly.

Article III: Membership & Dues

A. All members must be Jeep owners or the spouse of the owner, and all members must be at least 18 years of age.

B. Each membership includes the member, and his/her immediate family who reside in the member’s home. They may accompany the member to club activities. Voting power and ability to hold an executive position within the club are restricted to the member.

C. All club members must conduct themselves in a respectable and orderly fashion during all club activities.

D. Dues are due November 6th of each year.

E. Any member who fails to pay the agreed upon club dues may have his/her membership status suspended until payment is received. A reminder will be posted on the forum one month prior to dues expiring. One month after the due date, if dues have not been received, the member will be deleted from the forum, and no longer be considered a member of the Lakeland Jeep Club. At the discretion of the club officers a club payment may be postponed due to extenuating circumstances.

F. Members of the club may bring non-members to certain club events such as socials. Let it be known that the member is responsible for the behavior of the non-member during the event. Non-members attending events of the club must sign a Non-Member Waiver form prior to participating in the events.

G. All members must complete an official Lakeland Jeep Club application and submit it for approval prior to becoming a member. The Lakeland Jeep Club reserves the right to refuse membership to any applicant without explanation.

H. Any member who leaves the club due to joining any branch of the American Military may remain a member with his/her membership on hold. Upon return from active duty he/she will begin paying dues for the next year.

Article IV: Meetings

A. Official club meetings will be held as determined by the officers of the club. The location and the time will be determined and announced two weeks prior to the meeting.

B. Due to unforeseen circumstances meetings and trail rides are subject to change.

Article V: Vehicle Requirements

A. All vehicles regardless of year, make, or model must have proper safety equipment and be in compliance with the Traffic Laws of the State of Florida. All vehicles participating in club rides must have proof of current registration and insurance when required by state law. All operators must have and possess a valid driver’s license. All vehicles must be equipped to the standard stated in the trail riding rules.

B. No firearms, as governed by federal, state, and local laws, are allowed on trail rides unless the member possessing the firearm is a sworn member of law enforcement or he/she is in compliance with state law or is in possession of a weapons carry or concealed weapons permit per local state law.

Article VI: Substances

A. Alcohol, drugs, and other intoxicating substances will not be permitted on trail rides or in conjunction with any event that requires operation of a motor vehicle.

Article VII: Officers

A. The officers of the Lakeland Jeep Club will consist of a President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary, and will be determined by a vote of members annually.

B. The officers hold their positions strictly as volunteers. The club will not pay any member to carry out functions of the club.

C. Should an officer no longer be able to carry out their role during the year, a membership meeting will be called within two weeks to nominate and vote on the officer’s replacement.

Article VIII: Waiver of Liability

A. Any member or non-member of Lakeland Jeep Club who participates in any event affiliated with the Lakeland Jeep Club does so at his/her own risk. He/she does not hold the club, its officers, and/or the administrator liable for any injury, loss, damages, or death that may occur due to such participation.

B. It is understood that club events having to do with operation of one or more vehicles pose potential harm to persons and property, and it is understood that members and non-members participate in all events at their own risk.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

While trail riding, if you venture on an area not marked, or a closed area, and an officer of the law issues you a ticket, or an arrest or confiscation of your vehicle occurs, liability is bore solely by the owner or person doing the action. The Lakeland Jeep Club (nor its members) are not responsible for loss, theft or damage to any vehicle. Personal property in vehicles is solely the owner’s responsibility.

Article IX: Dispersion of Club Funds

A. Any two club Officers may authorize the usage of club funds for items not in excess of $250 for Club related purchases. Purchases in excess of $250 will be voted on at a membership meeting by the members of the club.

B. A minimum of three estimates/proposals shall be gathered for the work determined to be beyond the capability of club members. All estimates/proposals shall be posted on the club web site one week prior to voting. A majority vote of club members shall award the work. Club members and their immediate families are not eligible for paid work. Club members whom may have a conflict of interest are not eligible to vote.

Article X: Club web site and forum

A. www.lakelandjeepclub.com shall be owned solely by the Lakeland Jeep Club and be accessed only by paid members.

B. No one person shall have sole control of the website. There shall be at least two club officers that have administrative passwords to the forum. Club officers can give selected members elevated privileges as needed.

C. The club's web site is to be used for the purpose of the collaboration and education of club members. Content posted on the site which does not reflect the family oriented club values will be removed.

D. No personal disputes shall be aired on the forum. Use of the club site shall not be for the purpose to degrade or belittle other club members, members of their families, or other organizations. If a member feels that another member is in violation of the codes and ethics of the club end is unable to resolve their disputes directly, that member is to present their concerns to an officer of the club for review and consideration

E. Club officers with site administrative rights to the site shall have the right to immediately remove the access of any member violating the ethics and values of the club on or off of the web site. Disputes to this action will be heard and voted on by club officers in a closed meeting of the club officers with the option of including the disputing member. All membership fees shall be forfeited if it is determined access is not to be restored.

Article XI: Amendments to the Bylaws

The By-Laws of the club may be amended pending approval of club officers and members. Any disputes with a proposed amendment shall be settled by a majority vote. Only one vote per member in good standing.

Proposed amendments shall be posted on forum five days prior to the vote.
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Cheryl
2006 Red Rubicon
M416 Trailer

[Pavement Princess]

These bylaws were approved at a membership meeting on 4/16/2010.
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Cheryl
2006 Red Rubicon
M416 Trailer