ARTICLE
I - the Organization
1.0
NAME
The
name of the Club shall be Volkswagen Club Of Pakistan,
based in
Islamabad. Pakistan.
2.0
PURPOSE
The
Volkswagen Cub Of Pakistan's purpose is the education
of owners and other interested parties in the preservation,
restoration, and customizing of Volkswagen automobiles.
This includes any vehicle manufactured by Volkswagen,
such as the Beetle, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Type Three, as
well as VW powered kit cars.
3.0
STRUCTURE
The
Club shall be a non-share-holding, non-commercial, non-profit,
non-partisan and non-bargaining entity. The Club is
not formed for monetary gain or profit and does not
contemplate monetary gain or profit to members or officers
thereof, and no part of the net earnings of the Club
shall inure to the benefit of any member or officer
thereof, or any private individual or business.
4.0
LOGO
The
Club Logo shall be of any satisfactory design, which
may be changed from time to time, but shall always contain
the inscription Volkswagen Club Of Pakistan in one form
or another. Change will be approved by vote of the
Leadership.
5.0
CONTACT METHODS
The
Club shall have a Post Office Box for postal communication.
Current
Postal Address:
P.O.
Box 2295, GPO, Islamabad
The
Club shall have an email address for the sole purpose
of receiving email communication. This address may be
an individual account or an email distribution method
that sends email to the one or more members of the Club
Leadership.
Current
Email Address:
management@vwcop.com
ARTICLE
II - MEMBERSHIP
1.0
MEMBERSHIP RESTRICTIONS / REQUIREMENTS
Membership
in the Club is not restricted to owners of Volkswagen
vehicles. Applicants must only show an interest in Volkswagen,
the company, it's history or the products of Volkswagen..
2.0
MEMBERSHIP DEFINITION
A
membership of the VWCOP can include but is not limited
to all family members living in one household (i,e.,
Husband, wife, children). Basic Rule of Thumb: if more
than one Newsletter is required, additional memberships
and therefore fees should apply. There may be multiple
memberships per household if the requesting member so
desires. (See Article V 2.0 Voting for additional information).
2.1.
MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING
To
maintain membership in good standing a member must be
current with the payment of dues, continue to meet the
requirements of sec. 1.0 of this article and not be
on probation (see Article IV 2.0).
3.0
DUES
Memberships
in the VWCOP is Rs.200 per year, due on each join anniversary
date. Membership fees may be increased at any time by
a majority vote of the leadership. Leadership shall
give current and potential members ninety (90) days
notice of membership fee increase.
4.0
RESIGNATION OF MEMBERSHIP
Any
member may resign by submitting a letter of resignation
to the
Secretary. His resignation is effective upon receipt.
Resignations from the Club will not relieve the member
from any indebtedness to the Club. He will forfeit any
dues paid for the current year.
ARTICLE
III - MEETINGS
1.0
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP (BUSINESS and CRUISE) MEETINGS
Regular
monthly meetings will be held on the First Monday of
each month at 7:30 p.m. In the event of a conflict between
the regular monthly meeting and any other event or activity,
the date and/or location of the regular monthly meeting
may be changed by a majority of the Club Leadership.
2.0
LEADERSHIP MEETINGS
Leadership
meetings are scheduled on a quarterly basis at a date,
time, and location to be determined by the Leadership.
Leadership meetings are open to all members.
3.0
SPECIAL MEETINGS
In
addition to any provisions of these By-Laws, special
meetings of the members of the Club may be called by
the President or by a majority of the Leadership.
ARTICLE
IV - REGULATIONS, DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS AND CHANGES
1.0
PROCEDURES
All
meetings and procedures will be conducted in a business
like manner with minutes of the meetings maintained.
2.0
PROBATION
Any
member may be put on probation by the Leadership for
infractions of the Club rules detrimental to the Club,
or by any actions determined as " not in the best
interests of the Club". However, before such action
is taken, the member will be notified and have the opportunity
to submit (with in 30 days) in writing or in person
to the Leadership his position on any charge of which
he is notified. In the event a member is put on probation,
written notice will be submitted to the offending member
advising him of his offense and his probation. The probation
term is sixty (60) days. After the sixty (60) days the
Leadership will review all information and vote on membership
reinstatement, an additional probation term or expulsion
procedures. All action concerning probation will be
determined by a majority vote of the Leadership.
3.0
EXPULSION
Any
member may be expelled for infraction of the Club rules
or other causes as determined to be "not in the
best interests of the Club" by the majority of
the Leadership of the Club. Any member expelled will
forfeit dues paid for the current year, all voting privileges,
and any benefits of membership (i.e., discounts from
sponsors). However, before such action is taken, the
member will be notified and have the opportunity to
submit (within 15 days) in writing or in person to the
Leadership his position on any charge of which he is
notified.
Restatement
of membership will be determined by a majority vote
of the Club Leadership.
4.0
BY-LAW CHANGES
Any
By-Law amendment must be presented to the Leadership
first and then published in a public forum prior to
being presented to the general membership for a vote.
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ARTICLE
V - CLUB LEADERSHIP 1.0
QUALIFICATIONS FOR LEADERSHIP
Must
be a member in good standing.
2.0
VOTING
All
Members will have the privilege to cast a separate single
vote per
membership (see definition of "membership"
in Article II paragraph 2.0) on any question or motion
brought to the membership. Voting will be by either
voice, roll call, secret ballot or any type at the discretion
of the presiding officer except the elections of officers
With the exception of amendments to the By-Laws, all
votes will be governed by a majority vote of the members
present. All actions regarding amendments to the By-Laws
will be governed by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the membership
present at the meeting. Absentee voting will be in accordance
with the rules they prescribe and with notice to all
members.
3.0
NOMINATIONS FOR LEADERSHIP MEMBERS
Nominations
for all Leadership positions will be submitted at the
October monthly membership meeting. The membership will
be notified at least one month prior. The Leadership
will canvas the nominees for their agreement and will
proceed accordingly.
4.0
ELECTIONS OF LEADERSHIP MEMBERS
The
Secretary will present a ballot of qualified candidates
to the
Leadership for a majority vote of 2/3 of the Leadership.
5.0
RESIGNATION OF LEADERSHIP MEMBERS
In
the event any officer, except the President, should
resign or become unable to perform the functions of
that office the vacancy will be filled by taking nominations
from the floor at the first membership meeting after
the date of the resignation. A ballot of qualified nominees
will be presented to the Leadership by the secretary
at a special meeting past the date of the resignation
and a vote will be taken. In the case of the President's
resignation or leave, the Vice President shall add the
duties of the President to the duties of Vice President
untill the election where a new President is chosen.
ARTICLE VI - LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
All
positions are encouraged to enlist club members outside
of VWCOP Leadership to assist in the completion of their
duties.
1.0
DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT
Planning,
promotion, and implementation of monthly business meetings
and leadership meetings. Represents club in all public
functions or appoints another representative in his
stead. Available for meetings with sponsors and potential
sponsors as identified by Sponsor Representatives for
promotion of club sponsorship and act as tie-breaking
vote in club matters.
2.0
DUTIES OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT / EVENT COORDINATOR
President
in training. Assists President in all duties. Acts as
primary
Presidential Representative in absence of President.
Oversees planning, preparation, and implementation of
club shows and events.
3.0
DUTIES OF TREASURER/CLUB STORE MANAGER
Maintains
records of accounts payable and accounts receivable,
prepares monthly financial reports. Files tax paperwork
(when necessary). Maintains inventory of club store.
4.0
DUTIES OF CRUISE DIRECTOR
Planning,
promotion, and implementation of club cruise events.
Assists VP/EC for cruises to our shows.
5.0
DUTIES OF NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Prepare periodical newsletter and all other printed
literature for distribution to club members and general
public by overseeing gathering of content, production
of materials, printing, bindery, and mailing/distribution
of these items.
6.0
DUTIES OF WEBMASTER
Oversees
web presence of the organization. Co-ordinates with
web host to maintain technical issues. Oversees update
of webpage and maintenance of email lists.
7.0
DUTIES OF RECORDS – SECRETARY
Take minutes of meetings. Upkeep of membership database.
Upkeep of photographic database (photography and release
forms). Co-ordination of photographers/photography at
events. Keep records of historical facts regarding the
club. Keeps and distributes Club Buttons and Membership
cards. Stores all hard copies of membership applications.
8.0
DUTIES OF SPONSOR REPRESENTATIVE(S)
Planning, promotion and implementation of sponsorship
program for club. Communicate with current sponsors.
Identifies potential club sponsors. Solicits new sponsors.
Oversees distribution of club literature to sponsors.
Facilitates meetings between sponsors and appropriate
club officers. Communications would include finding
needs of sponsors that the club could help promote and/or
fill.
9.0
DUTIES OF PUBLIC AFFAIR CO-ORDINATOR
Prepare materials for upcoming events and promotions
and present materials to appropriate news agencies in
order to publicize the club and/or its events. Also
responsible for inter-club relations and promotions.
10.0
DUTIES OF BOARD MEMBERS -- pending Not-For-Profit requirements.
The
Board Members will function in an advisory capacity
to assist the
Leadership in performing their duties. Board Members'
past experience as Leadership of the Club will be drawn
upon to provide direction to the Club.
ARTICLE VII - FINANCIAL
1.0
FISCAL YEAR
The
Fiscal Year of the Club, for all accounting and membership
purposes, shall be from January 1 through December 31.
2.0
Accounting
Accounting
of club funds and inventory will be performed by the
Club
Treasurer. The Treasurer will establish the method of
accounting dependant on the capabilities of the Treasurer.
Treasury
reports will be published in the newsletter as compiled
by the
Treasurer.
ARTICLE VIII - LIABILITIES
1.0
PERSONAL LIABILITY
All
persons or corporations extending credit to, contracting
with, or having claim against the Club or the officers
will look only to the funds and property of the Club
for payment of any such contractor claim or for payment
of any debt, damage, judgment or decree of any other
money that may otherwise become due or payable to them
from the Club or the officers; so that neither the members
of the Club nor the officers, present or future, will
be liable personally thereof.
These
club rules were last updated on 5 th August, 2003
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