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Corvette Club of Northern Delaware
Mission Statement & Club Bylaws


CCND's Mission Statement
  
The Corvette Club of Northern Delaware since 1973 has continually strived to promote an environment of harmony and goodwill that encourages all our members to come together to share our passion. The club strives though its membership to be actively involved in community events and through various fund raising activities donate to local charities. The club fosters a forum in which all members can build camaraderie, participate in club activities, and ensure all members and all people of the community are treated with respect and dignity.





By-laws
Of
THE CORVETTE CLUB OF NORTHERN DELAWARE.
INC.
(a non profit organization)


ARTICLE I- NAME AND INSIGNIA

Section 1
This organization shall hereafter be known as the “Corvette Club of Northern Delaware,
Inc.”

Section 2
This Club shall have such official insignia as determined by the membership.



ARTICLE II – PURPOSE

Section 1
The purpose of this organization shall be to promote interest in Corvettes and other
various automotive activities and to show courtesy and good sportsmanship to all
motorists. Furthermore, the Club shall endeavor to promote safe driving, encourage
ownership and strengthen owner’s interest in the Corvette, and organize various activities
for it’s members

Section 2
Participation in Club meetings, activities, and events is limited to members and guests.



ARTICLE III – MEMBERSHIP

Section 1
Initial membership to the Corvette Club of Northern Delaware, Inc. shall be open to
Corvette owners, enthusiasts and their significant other, each being considered a separate
member.

Section 2
Honorary members may be selected by the membership for any reason and shall be
approved by 80% of the members present at the meeting. Honorary members pay no dues
and have no vote.

Section 3
All applicants must complete an application form and pay applicable dues to the Vice
President or any other Office of the Club to become a member. Potential members may
attend up to two(2) meetings and/or events in order to familiarize themselves with the
Club.


Section 4
Any member may be expelled form the Club for behavior that would discredit or cause
embarrassment to the Club or it’s membership. Charges may be filed by any member in
good standing, and must be submitted in writing to any Board Member. A meeting must
be held to allow the offending member to state his/her case. The Club shall then vote to
decide the disposition of the case. The President shall act as judge and the majority shall
rule. Voting shall be by secret ballot.

Section 5
Any member may officially withdraw his/her membership by submitting a written
request.

Section 6
Each member that pays dues shall be allowed one (1) vote.

Section 7
Votes shall be counted by two (2) officers of the Club at the time of election of Officers
when any one or more are candidates for re-election. In this case, the remaining Officers,
if less than two (2) shall select form the membership one or more persons to serve as tally
official(s) in the counting of ballots.

Section 8
Renewal of membership to the Corvette Club of Northern Delaware, Inc. shall be limited
to valid members in good standing of the previous year. Renewal of membership shall be
made by payment of dues as directed in Article V – Dues.



ARTICLE IV – MEETINGS

Section 1
Regular meetings shall be held once per month or as often as determined by the Board
after polling the majority of the members present. The date, time, and place shall be
determined similarly.

Section2
Special meetings may only be called at the discretion of the Chairperson/President.



ARTICLE V – DUES

Section 1
The annual membership dues shall be set by the Board of Directors, are due November 1st
of each year and are non-refundable. Dues for new members are the full rate when
membership application is accepted November 1st through April 30th. Dues for new
members are half rate when membership application is accepted after April 30th. Dues
shall be considered delinquent on January 1st of each year. If dues become delinquent,
membership is automatically revoked.



ARTICLE VI – GOVERNING BODY

Section 1
The governing body of this Club shall consist of a Board of Directors made up of at least
eight (8) officers. This group shall include, but not limited to, President, Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer, Member at Large, Activities Chairperson, Show Chairperson,
Business Manager, Newsletter Editor, Webmaster, and NCCC Governor. The President
shall be Chairperson of the Board of Directors. Each member shall have one (1) vote.

Section 2
This governing body shall manage and control the organization subject to the will of the
membership. The Board of Directors is the governing body of this organization. Votes by
members at the annual Club meeting will be taken for the election of the Board; in
addition votes by the general membership of the Club at regular meetings may be taken
to register approval or disapproval of proposals made by the Board of Directors and
offered to the membership of such vote. The Board of Directors shall consider other
motions from the floor passed by the membership, at a regular Club meeting, as strong
recommendations.

Section 3
Vacancies in any office shall be filled by vote of the membership at the next regular
meeting. Such appointments will serve the duration of the original term.

Section 4
Robert’s Rule of Order shall govern the proceeding of all meetings of the organization
and it’s constituent parts except as provided be the Constitution By laws.



ARTICLE VII – ELECTION

Section 1
Directors and Officers of this organization shall be appointed or elected by a secret ballot
and shall hold office for a period of one (1) year or until a qualified successors are duly
elected or appointed. A nominee for the president or Vice President must have at least
one (1) year of membership.

Section 2
Nominations will be made in November with the final election held in December of each
year.

Section 3
New officers shall take office at the first regular meeting following the meeting.

Section 4
Officers shall be elected by the majority of the membership present and voting at the
meeting and by absentee ballots.



ARTICLE VIII– DUITES OF OFFICERS

Section 1
The President shall be Chief executive officer of the organization.

Section 2
The Vice President shall preside at meetings in the absence of the President and shall
have primary responsibility for new membership applications.

Section 3
The Secretary shall record and read minutes of a regular meeting of the Board, keep a
permanent record of all motions of the regular membership meetings, conduct all
correspondence for the Club, and take charge of any other duties designated by the
President or Vice President.

Section 4
The Treasurer shall be responsible for handling all Club financial matters and any other
duties designated by the President or Vice President.

Section 5
The Member at Large shall enforce Club regulations and Robert’s Rule of order at all
Club assemblies, and be responsible for the purchase, inventory, and sale of Club items.

Section 6
The Activities/Show Chairpersons shall be responsible for organizing and coordinating
the various Club activities and shows. The Activity/Show Chairpersons can appoint
individual event chairperson(s) to head up an activity.

Section 7
The Newsletter Editor shall be responsible for publishing, printing, and mailing the Club
Newsletter.

Section 8
The NCCC Governor shall be the Club’s primary liaison with NCCC, and advise
members of NCCC’s rules and activities. The NCCC Governor shall also keep and
administer the Corporate Seal.



ARTICLE IX – COMMITEES

Section 1
Special committee chairpersons and vice-chairpersons shall be appointed by the President
subject to the approval of the Board of Directors or Officers.



ARTICLE X – LIABILITY OF OFFICERS

Section 1
During the term of office and thereafter, no Officer of Director of the Club shall be liable
to the Club or it’s membership by reason of any action taken or omitted by him/her in
good faith in his/her capacity as an officer.



ARTICLE XI – AMENDMENTS

Section 1
The Certificate of Incorporation, By-laws or Constitution may be amended by 80% vote
of the members present at any regular or special meeting provided that notice of the
action has been given to each member at least five (5) days in advance. The Secretary
shall notify all members not present at meetings that an arranged date has been set for
amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation, By-laws, or Constitution.



ARTICLE XII – DISSOLUTION

Section 1
In liquidation, dissolution, or receivership, whether voluntary, or involuntary, or by
operation of the law, the Board of Directors of the Club shall have the power to dispose
of the total net assets of the Club to any charitable organization.



Date of Incorporation: July 24, 1975

Amended: April 8, 1976

Amended: January 13, 1977

Amended: May 25, 1977

Amended: October 28, 1977

Amended: October 2, 1984

Amended: March 13, 2001