Organization: Magic Valley ATV Riders, Inc.
Date Adopted: December 17, 2007
BY-LAWS
ARTICLE I Name, Purpose and Mission
Section 1 The name of this club shall be Magic Valley ATV Riders, Inc. (MVATVR, the
club)
Section 2 The purposes of this club are:
A. To stimulate and advance the general welfare and use of Recreational ATVing;
B. To provide a medium for the exchange of ATVing information;
C. To develop a fraternal spirit among local ATVers and other recreational enthusiasts;
D. To educate and promote safe and responsible use of ATVs;
E. To cooperate and work with public land managers and public officials to improve the
quality and quantity of ATV riding opportunities;
F. To work with other groups, appointed officials and elected officials to oppose any
legislation, regulations or actions which could be considered unfair or could restrict
the use of ATVs without due cause;
G. To perform all desirable and lawful functions for the successful operation of the club
Section 3 The mission of the club is to bring together ATV enthusiasts to:
Promote, Enjoy, and Protect responsible ATV activities.
ARTICLE II Club Rules
A. All ATV's (as defined by Idaho state law and public land agencies) / Sponsored
Members/ Dependants And Or Visitors Should Be In Compliance With Idaho State
Laws Regarding Registration & Insurance, and will abide by all applicable ATV
laws.
B. All members / guests will abide by all motor vehicle laws.
C. All Members /Dependants And Or Visitors Are Responsible For What You Carry In,
You Carry Out
D. All Members / Sponsored Members Dependants And Or Visitors Are To Act In, A
Manner That Is Non Detrimental To The Club
E. All Members / Sponsored Members And Or Visitors Are To Stay On The Trails On
All Rides (Remember Its a Privilege That We Are Allowed To Ride These Trails)
F. All Members / Sponsored Members, Dependants And Or Visitors Who Violate These
Rules Are Subject to Actions Of The Club's Officer's and Board of Directors That
Could Result Up To And Include Being Asked To Leave The Club
ARTICLE III- Addresses
The mailing address of the club shall be P.O. Box 0767 Twin Falls, Id. 83303-0767, or if
post office boxes are not acceptable, the address shall be the address of the current
President.
ARTICLE IV - Membership
Section 1 - Active membership is available to all ATV owners and enthusiasts without
regard to sex, race or religious beliefs.
Section 2 - Active membership shall extend to all members of a co-habituating family.
A. The definition of a co-habituating family shall be 1 or 2 adults over the age of 18, and
all children under 18 years of age.
B. A family membership will entitle the family to one or two votes depending on the
number of adult family members.
Section 3 - Applications for membership shall be made in writing addressed to the
Secretary of the club on the appropriate application for membership form containing an
agreement signed by the applicant to abide by the required dues and bylaws of the club.
Section 4 - A member may resign from the club at any time upon written notice to the
Secretary.
Section 5 - Membership in the club can be terminated by majority vote of the Board of
Directors for any action not consistent with the By-laws of the club. Termination of any
member shall not release said member from the obligation to pay all dues and other
amounts owed for the period of membership. Failure to pay dues in a timely manner will
result in automatic termination of the member.
Section 6- There shall be at least six people comprising the total organization
membership for it to continue.
Section 7 - The term of membership shall be one year. New members who join after July
31st shall pay one half of the yearly rate. New members who join after November 1st will
be credited for the following years dues.
ARTICLE V - Dues
Section 1- The amount of dues as well as the time for their payment shall be determined
from time to time by action of the Board of Directors.
Section 2 - The dues payable to this club shall be sufficient to include membership.
ARTICLE VI - Fiscal Year
Section 1-The fiscal year of the club shall commence on the first day of January and end
on the thirty-first day of December.
ARTICLE VII- Management
Section 1- The management of the club is vested in the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VIII - Officers
Section 1 - The officers of the club shall be: President, Vice-President, Secretary, and
Treasurer. Other officer positions may be added at the discretion of the Board of
Directors.
Section 2 - The Board members shall be nominated and elected from the membership by
plurality vote of those in attendance at the membership meeting held in November. The
Board of Directors shall elect the officers. In the event of a tie vote for board members at
the membership meeting the Board of Directors will be the deciding vote. The Board of
Directors at any Board meeting shall fill vacancies occurring between such elections for
the unexpired term. Any Board member is eligible for re-election to successive terms.
Board members are elected for one year.
Section 3 - The board of directors shall elect all officers.
Section 4 - All officers shall take office on January 1 and hold office for a term of one
year or until their successors have been elected and qualified.
Section 5 - The President shall be the chief executive officer of the organization. The
President shall preside at all meetings of the club and of its Board of Directors and shall
oversee and coordinate such committees as authorized by the Club. He or she shall be a
member ex-officio of all such committees and shall carry on those other responsibilities
assigned to him or her by these bylaws and the Board of Directors. The President shall
appoint all standing committees and special committees of the club.
Section 6 - The Vice-President during the absence or temporary incapacity of the
President shall perform the duties and have the powers of the President.
Section 7 - The Secretary shall keep all club records, except financial records, including
minutes of meetings, roster of members, list of committees and their members; shall send
out notices of meetings, received applications for membership, and discharge all of the
usual secretarial functions of the office required by these bylaws.
Section 8 - The Treasurer shall keep all financial records of the club and have charge of
its funds. He or she shall keep all of the funds in a bank approved by the Board of
Directors and in the name of the club. He or she shall disburse such funds of the club
under direction of the Board of Directors. Withdrawals shall be made by check signed by
2 officers. A Treasurer's report shall be prepared for each Board Meeting and
membership meeting. Annual financial report shall be prepared and submitted to the
board of directors for their approval.
Section 9 - The Board of Directors shall be the governing body of the club. All matters
affecting the policies, the Board of Directors shall decide aims and means of
accomplishing the purposes of the club not specifically provided for in these By-Laws.
The board shall meet at the call of the president or of a majority of the members of the
board. A majority of the members of the Board of Directors shall be required for a
quorum. The Board of Directors shall consist of not less than six (6) members and a
maximum of ten (10) members. All officers are Board members by virtue of their office.
Each past president who is a member in good standing is automatically a Board member.
To be eligible for election and continued Board membership, any person must be a
member of the Organization and in good standing.
Section 10 - All officers shall have such other powers and duties as required by law.
Section 11- Removal of officers - Any officer not doing their job under these bylaws may
be removed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors, or at a regularly scheduled
meeting with 30 day notice to the membership.
ARTICLE IX - General Membership Meetings
Section 1 - Regular meetings of the members of the club shall be held monthly or
otherwise, at the time and place fixed by resolution at the previous meeting or as
designated by the President or by the Board of Directors.
Section 2 - Special meetings of the club may be called by the Board of Directors, or by
the President, or by any group of 15 active members by giving adequate notice of the
time, place and purpose of such special meetings.
Section 3 - Written notices of the time and place of all meetings of the membership shall
be prepared and distributed to the membership by the Secretary.
Section 4 - The active members present at any duly called meeting shall constitute a
quorum. Any formal action taken at any meeting of the membership shall require a
majority vote of these active members present.
ARTICLE X - Election Procedures
Section 1 - A "qualified member" is an active member age 18 or older whose dues are
paid.
Section 2 - All regular elections shall be held at the November meeting.
Section 3 - To be eligible for office a member must be a qualified member.
ARTICLE XI - Miscellaneous Provisions
A. Roberts Rules of Order revised shall be the guide in all cases to which they are
Applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these bylaws.
B. Corporate liability for members/officers/agents will only be applicable when said
persons are acting on behalf of the Corporation.
ARTICLE XII - Amendments
Any of these Bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed, and new bylaws may be
adopted by a two-thirds majority of a quorum of the Board during a meeting called for
that purpose.
ARTICLE XIII - Splitting of the Club
If the club should split, the assets and liabilities shall be distributed in proportion to the
continuing and splitting members. The Board of Directors shall determine the value of
the current assets and shall determine which assets shall remain with the current club and
which shall be transferred to the splitting club.
ARTICLE XIV Prohibition against Personal Financial Gain
No Board member, officer employee, member or any other person connected with the
corporation shall receive at any time any of the net earnings of the corporation. Further,
no such person shall be entitled to share in the distribution of any of the corporation
assets upon dissolution of the corporation. All members of the corporation shall be
deemed to have expressly consented and agreed that upon dissolution or winding up of
the affairs of the corporation, the assets of the corporation that remain after all debts have
been satisfied shall be distributed, transferred, conveyed, delivered and paid in a manner
consistent with Idaho Code § 30-3-109
ARTICLE XV - Dissolution
In the event that this club shall disband, all assets shall be disbursed to nonprofit
organizations as determined by the Board of Directors. If within 2 years of the date of
Incorporation, the club dissolves all remaining assets after all bills and obligations are
met will be disbursed to the Magic Valley Trail Machine Association Inc.
The foregoing bylaws were approved by a two-thirds majority of a quorum of the Board
of Directors
Dated: December 17, 2007
Patricia Mai
Secretary