B.  Each membership includes the immediate family

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

D.  Dues for this organization shall be $30.00 per calendar year for existing members. The membership year is from January 1 through December 31. 

D1.  New members, defined as someone who has never belonged to the club, may join at any time during the current calendar year.  New member dues will be pro-rated  at $2.50 for each remaining month in the calendar year, including the month joined.  For the next year and years after that, all previous year members’ annual dues shall be $30.00 if paid by January 31. 

D2.  Dues for the next year are payable beginning December 1 of the current year. 

D3.  Existing members are required to pay their next calendar year dues no later than January 31 of the new year. 

D4.  Existing members who do not pay their dues by January 31 will be dropped from the club roster on February 1.  If an existing member who does not pay dues by January 31 wants to rejoin after January 31, they may do so; however,  their dues amount will be $40.00 for that year, no matter when they rejoin.        

E.  Applicants must fill out a MIJC membership application, and provide dues payment at time of submission of application.

F.  First time applications interested in the Club and participate for free for their first activity or trail ride with the Club.

G.  Dues and other money collected will be used for Club purchases, expenditures for Club activities, and other expenses voted upon by the membership at designated meetings, or by board of directors meetings.

H.  Vehicles used by members during Club events must be properly insured according to laws of the State of Illinois.

I.  A member or driver of a Club member's vehicle during Club events must have a valid driver's license.

J.  A member must pay Club dues annually.

K.  A member must comply with all safety regulations as set forth in these bylaws.

L.  Any member of the Club who intentionally damages or destroys public or private property, or willfully violates the Club bylaws, local, state, or federal law(s) while participating in any Club activity which may be directly or indirectly associated with or credited to the Club may be expelled by a unanimous vote of the Board of Directors or a 2/3's majority vote of members for affirmation.

A.  Official meetings will be held on the 1st Saturday of each month, unless otherwise specially convened, re-scheduled, or canceled by the Board of Directors.

B.  A schedule of monthly activities for the current year shall be provided to members.

C.  Meeting and event dates are subject to change.

D.  Parliamentary procedure will govern MIJC meetings.

A.  All vehicles used at MIJC must have adequate equipment for legal operation.

B.  Seat belts are required for all occupants.

C.  No firearms, as governed by federal, state, and local laws, are allowed on trail rides.

D.  It is the intent of MIJC to promote safe and fun four wheeling.

E.  Safety inspections will be held on all Member's vehicles yearly.

F.  All vehicles are to be equipped with the following:
    1.  Fire Extinguisher
    2.  Seat belts for all passengers
    3.  Roll bar (full cage recommended)
    4.  Full size spare and jack
    5.  Tow Strap
    6.  Vehicle must have a substantially mounted tow point on the front and rear.  Tow points will be approved at the annual inspection, or by the safety director at Club events.

A.  Alcohol or illegal substances are not allowed while driving as per Illinois law.  If these violations occur during a Club trail ride, the member (s) will be instructed to leave.

B.  Alcohol is permitted at camp outs or other non-motorized Club activities.

A.  The elected officers of MIJC shall consist of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Events Coordinator, and Safety Director.

B.  Appointed positions consist of the following:  Webmaster and ILFWDA delegate.   The Board of Directors will be responsible for appointments to these positions.

C.  The Board of Directors shall consist of elected officials only.

D.  The Board of Directors shall be the governing body of the Club, subject to the will of the Membership.  Three members of the Board of Directors shall constitute a quorum

E.  The Board of Directors will:

    1.  Appoint all committee chairpersons

    2.  Co-sign checks for payment of Club expenses.

    3.  Appoint replacement officers in the event of vacancy.

    4.  Appoint temporary offices/chairpersons in the event of an absence.

F.  The fiscal year for the Club shall be from January 1 to December 31, inclusive.  All budgeting, membership dues, and financial accounting shall be rendered on this basis.

G.  Any property; real, personal or interest therein; or equipment purchased by the Club shall not be considered property of any individual member or group of members, but shall be known as Club property.

H.  In the event of the Club disbanding, all Club property shall be sold.  The sale will be coordinated by the Board of Directors.  All moneys present at time of disbanding and after sale of Club property will be donated to a charity chosen by the Board of Directors.

A.  The President shall preside over all members and shall be present at all scheduled events when possible. The President will maintain order at all Club events and meetings and take appropriate action when Club bylaws are violated.

B.  The President shall have the duty to carryout the policies and decisions of the members and board of directors.

C.  In the absence of the President at meeting, the Vice President shall serve in that capacity.

D.  The Secretary shall keep and preserve all records and minutes of the meetings.  The secretary shall:

        1. Bill any outstanding debts due to the Club.

        2. Maintain correct address and phone numbers of all members.

        3. Publish a newsletter at least 6 times a year covering Club events and activities.

        4. Publish a current membership list quarterly.

E.  The Treasure shall keep accurate and complete records of the funds and accounts of the Club and shall collect all dues and maintain records thereof.  He/She shall make only such disbursements from the funds and accounts of the organization as are directed by the membership or board of directors.  The Treasure will:

    1.   Keep written financial records in detail, listing each item of income and expense.

    2.  Pay all Club transactions via check.

    3.   No moneys will be paid without receipt and majority approval by the Board of Directors.

    4.  Collect and deposit all Club moneys including member dues, verify and pay all Club debts from the treasury.

    5.  Will be responsible for treasurer reports to the Club at each stated meeting.

     6.  Provide the Secretary with new member information.

F.  The Events Coordinator duties are:

    1.  Prepare the Club annual calendar of events and secure approval by Board of Directors before publishing.

    2.  Coordinate Club off-road trips.

    3.  Provide directions to Club events and camping options for overnight Club trips.

G.  The Webmaster will keep an up to date web-site for the Club.

H.  ILFWDA Delegate shall:

    1.  Represent the Club at ILFWDA meetings.

    2.  Report to the Club on all ILFWDA business via newsletter article or at meetings.

    3.  This Delegate or designated substitute shall be reimbursed form the Club treasury for mileage to and from ILFWDA delegate meetings at a per mile rate equal to the current IRS mileage rate and one meal ($10.00 maximum) per day for food allowance.

I.  Safety Director duties are:

    1.  Coordinate annual vehicle inspections.

    2.  Ensure each participating vehicle taking part in a scheduled trail ride is equipped with the required safety equipment and is trail ready.

    3.   Ensure there is a plan to follow, in case of injury at any Club event.

    4.  Present safety/training classes to Club members.

    5.   Inspect all new members vehicles before they can participate in a trail ride.

    NOTE:  It is the responsibility of each club member (not the Club) to take action to address any improprieties found during annual or new member vehicle inspections.

A.  All monies received from all sources shall immediately be turned over to the treasurer.

B.  There will be no reimbursements of Club dues from members who terminate for any reason.

C.  Any receipt for payment of funds shall be presented to the Treasure within thirty days of the date on the receipt.  All others will be not paid, unless the Board of Directors authorized payment.

A.  The membership shall meet and elect officers during the November Club meeting, for the ensuing year.  Officers will be elected by a majority vote of members present.

B.  To provide continuity, officer positions will be two year terms and elected as follows:

    1.  President, Secretary, and Event Coordinator will be elected in odd numbered years.

    2.  Vice President, Treasure, and Safety Director will be elected in even number years.

    Note:  All elected officer positions will be voted upon for the 2002 year.

C.  The nominations for the elected offices shall be held in the last quarter of the year as determined by the Club officers.

D.  The newly elected officers will take office on December 1 following the November election for the ensuing year.

E.  General or special elections shall be decided by a majority vote of a quorum of 2/3 of the active membership.

F.  All elected officers may run for the same position, and may hold the same elected office for multiple terms, but no more than two terms consecutively.

G.  In the event of a vacancy of an office, there will be a special election to fill that position.

A.  Any officer of MIJC may be impeached by a 2/3 majority vote of the active membership.

A.  These by-laws can be amended by a 2/3 majority vote of the membership present for the vote.  Any amendment to the bylaws must be presented to the membership at a regular Club meeting.

B.  Amendments to the by-laws shall be started with a motion from the floor, followed by a second.  The person or persons presenting the motion must submit the proposed changes in writing to members for consideration.

C.  Votes on by-law changes will be taken at the next regularly scheduled meeting following the meeting where a proposed bylaws change was discussed.

A.  Adhere to the Tread Lightly program.

    1.  Trash - Pack it in - Pack it out.

    2.  Club members are responsible for their families and guest.

    3.  Wear seat belts.

    4.  Help inexperienced drivers on the trail.

    5.  Choose your trail line wisely, make good judgment calls while trail riding, don't be afraid to ask for help from fellow members.

    6.  While trail riding, make sure the vehicle directly in front and directly in back is visible at all times.

    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, arrest you, or confiscates your vehicle, liability is bore solely by the vehicle owner and/or the person performing the illegal action. 

    Neither the Mid-Illini Jeepers Club, Inc. (nor its officers or members) is responsible for the loss, theft, or damage to any vehicle.  Personal property in vehicles is solely the owner's responsibility.  Each person is participating in MIJC activities voluntarily and are responsible for their own actions.