On The Rocks In Colorado

The objectives of On The Rocks In Colorado are to provide a fellowship of individuals and families who enjoy four wheeling; to promote and encourage fun, safe, ethical use of our Colorado landscape; to sponsor functions which those individuals and families can attend; to encourage conservation of our natural resources; to assist the National Forest Service and community at large; and to welcome the new-comer to four wheeling.

Article II—Name

The club is incorporated under On The Rocks In Colorado in accordance with Colorado State Law.  On The Rocks In Colorado retains all rights to names and logos contained herein.  Names and Logos may not be used or reproduced without the written consent of the club membership

Article III—Voting

All voting will be by simple majority of members in good standing except where noted Voting will be conducted on a one membership one vote basis Votes will be held at normal club meetings or by proxy using one of the following three methods: mail, official club email address, or providing authorization to another member with signature.

Article IV-- Membership 
A. Membership in On The Rocks In Colorado is limited to 20 vehicles. 
Members shall abide by all state, local, and federal laws and 
regulations. They will abide by club by-laws. A membership shall be 
described as all individuals of a single household. A household may 
elect to have additional individual membership(s) if there are 
multiple trail vehicles. 
Members must remain in good standing. A member is considered in good 
standing if all dues and fees have been paid. The member will lose 
his/her good standing when due date has passed and membership can be 
cancelled if good standing is not restored within 2 months.

B. Eligibility 
1. Prospective members must be sponsored by a current member. 
2. Prospective members will be required to familiarize themselves with 
the by-laws. 
3. Prospective member must be invited to attend a club meeting by their 
sponser. At this meeting they will be asked to give a brief biography, 
explain why they are looking to join and what they feel they bring to the 
club, 
4. New members must be nominated for membership by a current member. The 
nominating member must be someone other than their sponser. 
5. Voting for new members will be conducted at a closed meeting once a 
quarter. All members in good standing may vote at the meeting or with a 
proxy.

6. Becoming a member requires a vote by the membership where less than 4 
'NO' votes are cast.

2. Honorary Associate Members shall pay no dues and will remain honorary 
members until a majority of the membership decides otherwise. 
3. Gold Corporate Members will pay annual dues decided by the Board of 
Directors. 
4. Corporate Members will pay annual dues of $100.00 per year.   Failure to pay proper dues will result in loss of good standing and voting privileges until all fees are paid in full. Dues over one month past due 
shall incur a $10.00 late fee. Members not in good standing for 2 consecutive months can be brought up for review and membership may be canceled by the Board of Directors. As stated in Article IV section C 
that membership is automatically up for review if member fails to be in good standing for 6 consecutive months.  

Article V--Officers

1.      Officers will be nominated at the November club meeting. Elections will take place during the December meeting; and the new officers will assume office at the January meeting.  Candidates must be in good standing and may be presented as volunteer or nominated by a member in good standing.

2.      Officers will be:
         A.    President – duties shall include: conduct club meeting, act as liaison between club and outside entities.  Update and maintain club web site as necessary.  Organize and post club schedule for calendar year.
         B.     Secretary—duties shall include:  support president as necessary, maintain record of club meetings and act as president in his/her absence.  Produce club newsletter for distribution.
         C.     Treasurer—duties shall include: maintain an accurate written record of club finances, report finances to club members. Support president as necessary.
         D.  Officers may be removed following receipt of a written complaint from any member in good standing.  Following discussion and possible investigation, a 2/3 majority of total membership vote will be required to remove an officer.  Officers may resign by notifying membership in writing (paper or e-mail).

Article VI—Finances

A.     Club fiscal year will run on normal calendar year. 

B.     Expenditures exceeding $50.00 must be approved by the club membership in a simple majority vote.

C.     A checking account will be opened on-line upon incorporation and receipt of a tax id; all members will have access to view the account.  President, Secretary and Treasurer will act as “signatures” for the account. 

Article VII—Changes or Amendments to by-laws.

Any member shall present proposed changes/amendments to the patrol in writing at regularly scheduled patrol meetings. Changes/amendments will be voted on at the meeting decided by a majority of the membership.