Frozen North LX Car Club

BYLAWS

Article I
Section 1. PURPOSE OF CLUB:
A. The purpose of the Frozen North LX Car Club (referred to as “The Club”) is to promote the sport and hobby of owning, altering, building, and modifying vehicles. To encourage interest in said vehicles to the general public and bringing together all those with similar interests.

B. To encourage family participation in such sport.

C. To promote friendship, support organization functions held by such club, as well as others who have such interest.

Section 2: Classification of Vehicles
All vehicles built on or based off the Chrysler LX platform (2005+ Chrysler 300’s, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnums, 2006+ Dodge Chargers, 2008+ Dodge Challengers, and 2006+ Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT’s).  All members must own one of the above vehicles, unless granted an honorary membership through participation in club activities, contributions or other special significance.

Article II
Definition of Bylaws
These Bylaws constitute a code of rules adopted by The Club, for the regulation and management of its affairs.

Article III
Membership

Section 1

Membership is open to all individuals 18 years of age and older that are interested in promoting the purposes of this club.

Membership will be granted on a case by case basis, via the submission process on The Club website. Each new member must have the vote of the three club officers.

When a candidate joins this club their spouse may become a member of The Club if requested.   Spouses that do not own a qualifying vehicle will not have voting rights. All club activities shall be open to members and their immediate family. Member’s immediate family are also welcome to help at all functions.

It is strongly encouraged that members show pride in their club and purchase a FNLX decal to be displayed on their vehicle.  If you currently have another club decal on your vehicle, a FNLX decal of equal or greater size must be placed on the exterior of your vehicle in a location noticeable to others.

Section 2

Conduct during Club activities and other events, members shall:
A.  Conduct themselves in a manner which promotes cooperation among members.
B.  Respect each other’s opinions during meetings and allow each member the opportunity to present his/her
views.
C.  Refrain from making personal attacks and leave personal disputes outside of the Club’s activities.
D.  Conduct themselves in a manner which promotes a favorable public opinion of the Club and its
activities/events.
E.  Not make commitments on behalf of the Club without the vote of approval of the Executive Board.
F.  Make every effort to respond to facebook event invites.  It’s critically important for us to know what size of group to expect at an event.
G.  Violation of the code of conduct can lead up to termination from the club.

MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:
A.  As a member of the Club, it is important to help with the promotion of car shows and cruise nights via handing
out flyers, wearing club apparel, and talking to owners of cars to promote The Club and what we are trying to
accomplish.
B.  Members must operate vehicles in such a manner that it will not cause embarrassment to The Club, its officers,
and members. If such a case arises, the offending member will be removed from The Club.
C.  All Club members who drive while involved in club functions or are traveling with The Club going to or from a
club function, shall abide by the laws of the State of Minnesota, or any other State when representing The
Club.

Article IV
Dues

Our Club is completely supported by donations, both from members and sponsors.  On the FROZENNORTHLX.com website there is a button to donate to The club. Donations are not required, but highly suggested. This is YOUR club. These funds are used for banners, flyers, and any other club related item that the Officers see fit.  At times we will have a donation drive when we need funds for an event, where we encourage all members to donate.

As a special honor, the member who donates the most in a fiscal year will receive “Top Fuel Member” status during our annual meeting. This person will receive special recognition acknowledging their dedication to FNLX.

Article V
Quorums

A. A quorum to conduct business at any Officers meeting shall be the presence of 3 of the 5 club officers.
B. A quorum to conduct business at any membership meeting shall be deemed to be no less than twenty five percent (25%) of the membership.

Article VI
Bylaws Changes

A. Bylaws may be modified with a two-thirds majority vote of all members who return ballots. A minimum return of 25% of club members is required for the vote to be valid.
B. A minimum thirty-day written notification (electronic communication via facebook) to all members must precede a vote on any proposed modifications.

Article VII
Officers

Staggered Terms
Officers are elected to 3 year terms with a staggered election cycle, so that no more that two positions are voted for at the Annual Meeting.

Vacancy
Any vacancy of an officer may be filled by a vote of the remaining officers even though they may constitute less than a quorum.  If a vacancy is filled by an officer vote, the new officer will assume the remaining term of the vacated position.

Removal
An officer may be removed from office by a majority vote of The Club – with or without clause.  A successor may then and there be elected fill the vacancy thus created.

Compensation Prohibited
Officers shall received no compensation for their services but they shall be entitled to received reimbursement for their out-of-pocket expenses incurred in performing duties on behalf of The Club.

Duties of the Officers are as follows:

1. Maintain general supervision of the affairs of the Club.
2. Preside at meetings of the Officers, and The Club.
3. Appoint members to committees.
4. Represent the Club in all matters outside club meetings.
5. Keep accurate records of Club finances.
6. Maintain a record of paid members
7. Record minutes of all Officer and membership meetings.
8. Maintain club records.
9. Manage club correspondence.

Article VIII
Meetings and Voting

A.  The Annual Meeting of the members, for the election of directors and other club business shall be held in
January, at a date and time the club officers deem appropriate.  This is a highly important club meeting and it
is strongly encouraged that you attend.  If you are unable to attend, it’s paramount that you submit a proxy to
another member or club officer so The Club can conduct business at the meeting.
B.  A special meeting of the members may be called at any time upon seven days written notice to the members,
at the direction of the President, or the Board of Directors, or upon request of 20 percent of the members.
C.  Voting for club officers will be done by a written ballot.  For all other items, a vote by voice will be held.

Article IX
Facebook Group Access:

Access to the private Facebook Group is for members only.  Upon request, members may have their spouses or significant others added to the facebook group.

Adopted 1/7/2012