By-Laws for the Seekers Motorcycle Club

A Non- Profit Organization

1.  Always keep God first.  We will always have prayer before a ride, when we stop for lunch or dinner, and in any situation that may occur where prayer is needed.

2.  No alcohol, drugs or profanity.  We do not require you to be a Christian to ride with the club. We realize everyone that rides with the group will not profess to be a Christian, so we ask that you please refrain from any "habits" that you may have while riding with us. Our main goal is to make an impression on our group so people will want to ride with us and respect what we stand for.  The purpose of our name "Seekers Motorcycle Club" is to seek members that want to ride and enjoy the beautiful land that the Lord has made and have fun while doing it.  We as Christians that do ride want to be a witness to everyone and have a club that shows our lives, our standards, and our love for God.

3.  Modest apparel.  As our name reflects, "Seekers Club", we are a Christian based club. We ask that you dress appropriately.  No apparel with obscene language, nudity, alcohol advertisements or inappropriate scenery.

4.  Always have a kind word to say.  When we enter an establishment of business (restaurant, convenience stops, etc.), always be kind and courteous to employees and other customers so that we will have a positive impact or impression if or when we return.

5.  Let the officers handle any situation.  If a situation arises that is questionable, immediately contact one of the officers.  That officer will contact the other officers, and a meeting will be called to discuss the situation accordingly.

6.  Qualifications of being a member.  Each member that owns and operates a motorcycle shall know and obey the rules of the road and show good operating skills. Ownership of a motorcycle is not required to be a member. Rights of membership may not be transferred, assigned to another person or devised.  No member shall have any right or interest to any group property.  No restriction of race, sex, creed or citizenship shall be a factor.

7.  Full Members shall have all voting privileges.  Any family member, friend of a Full member or anyone dedicated to the purposes of this club (former members or any expressing interest in the Seekers Motorcycle Club), shall be eligible for membership.  Businesses may also sponsor our club.  Interested people (friends, businesses, anyone with interest), shall have no voting privileges. You must be a FULL member to be eligible to vote. The membership fee for each person will be $25.00 per year.  Dues must be paid within 90 days after renewal date for membership to remain active.

8.  Prospect members will be sponsored by a Full member.  Inexperienced or beginning riders must ride with the club a minimum of 2 rides.  Experienced riders must ride with the club a minimum of 2 rides or attend 2 regular meetings.  This may be decided or wavered at the discretion of the officers.  Prospect members that are operators must show good riding skills, a valid license and proof of insurance. Non-operators that are prospect members do not have to meet the operators criteria. After requirements are met, all prospect members will be voted on during the next scheduled club meeting.

9.  Founding members.  The original members that began with the club will be the founding members.  They shall wear a founding member patch and be in good standing of the by-laws, club name and officers of the group.

10.  Termination of members.  Any member shall be terminated by circumstances of: conduct that is not in the best interest of the group, failure to attend meetings, pay dues (which all shall be voted on by members at a regular meeting).  No member shall be terminated until they have had an opportunity to be heard at a membership meeting.

11.  Meetings.  Meetings will be held at a convenient place to all members agreed upon by the club officers.  There will be a regular meeting and special called meetings.  It will be the duty of the club Secretary or appointed person by the President, to give oral, phone call, e-mail or mail notice of each meeting stating the purpose of the meeting and the place and time it is to be held at least 10 days prior to the meetings.  The President shall preside over the meetings, or if not present, the Vice-President.  The absence of either officer, the club shall appoint any member to preside over the meeting.  The meeting shall be called to order, opened with prayer, roll call, reading of minutes of previous meeting, reports of the officers, old business (or unfinished), new business, open forum (questions), and closing (or adjournment).

12.  Officers.  Officers must be regular members and in good standing with the club. The elected officers shall consist of :  President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Road Captain, Road Co-Captains, Chaplin, Co-Chaplin and Charity Coordinator.  The President shall be responsible for operations (business and affairs of the group).  Shall have signatory power for any bank accounts in the Seekers Motorcycle Club's name, with the same limitations as the Treasurer.  The Vice-President shall be responsible for promoting, recruiting and maintaining membership.  Shall succeed the President's powers in his absence.  The Secretary will maintain minutes, give proper notice of meetings, keep the groups records and register the names and addresses of all members.  The Treasurer will do general accounting duties (billing & collecting dues & donations), banking functions.  The Treasurer shall provide financial reports quarterly, or as required.  Shall have signatory power on the group's bank account, take care of patches (distributing to members and collecting).  Road Captain's duties are to act as road guards and to insure that members obey the rules of the road.  Chaplain is appointed by club members and swears in President and Vice-President. No member shall hold more than one (1) office in the club.

13.  Nomination and Election.  Nominations for each office shall be taken in November of each year with elections being held during the December meeting. Newly elected officers will assume office in January of the new year. Nomination for each office shall be delivered to the Secretary at least 15 days before the election is to be held.  Members may hold only one (1) office.  The Secretary shall notify the members of the nominated candidates no later than one (1) week after the nomination deadline has past.  No nominations from the floor are allowed during the election of officers, unless the Secretary has no one nominated for the office.  The member receiving the most votes shall be the one elected.  In the event that an officer vacates a position, a special meeting will be called to elect an officer to temporarily fill the position until the next scheduled membership election.

14.  Club colors.  Patches are to be purchased from the Treasurer (price to be determined).  Founding members are entitled to an extra patch (founding member patch) for founding the group.  You will not be allowed to purchase a patch until your membership dues are paid.  Upon resignation, return patch to Treasurer.  If in resalable condition, cost will be refunded.  They are to be worn on the back of clothing.  Nothing else is allowed to be worn (other patches or logos) with club patches.

 15.  Committee election.  Committee members shall be members of the club and shall be appointed by the officers.  Their duties may consist of but are not limited to:  membership, rides, phone calls, photographic, events, website, charity, awards and other special events committees.

16.  Disclaimer.  Neither the officers, directors nor members of this club are in any way responsible or liable for injury, property or personal damage during activities or rides.  Everyone (members & guests) participate in events at their own risk.

17.  The Seekers Motorcycle Club is a non-profit organization.

18.  Rules of the Road.  (1)  We ask that all riders be ready to go when a ride is planned (filled with gas and check all operating parts of motorcycle.  (2)  The Road Captain will ride in front and a Road Captain will ride as tail guard.  (3) Any rider that drops out will assisted by one of the Road Captains.  (4)  At no time will any rider be abandoned on the highway due to mechanical trouble or accident.  (5)  The Road Captain shall have the authority to call off any ride due to an accident or any unforeseen circumstances during the ride.  (6)  Obey the speed limit.  Speed shall not be allowed above the legal or safe limit.  The Road Captain shall have the authority to reduce the speed limit when road conditions warrant.  (7)  Do not crowd into positions.  If you have dropped out or stopped, catch up at the end of the line.  (8)  Always ride in a staggered formation at all times.  Maintain at least a 2 second interval to the rider in front of you.  (9)  Consideration to all traffic signals and hazards will be given.  Turn signals will be executed at all times.

Revised 02-06-10