FMCA COVERED WAGONS

STANDING RULES

Standing Rules do not relate to parliamentary procedures, as do Bylaws, but refer to operating procedures. Standing rules are adopted by a majority vote, are amended by a two-thirds vote without previous notice or by majority vote with such notice. This action may be done at any regular meeting by a vote of those present. Standing rules may be temporarily suspended for the duration of a meeting by a majority vote. Other rules that the Chapter may not wish to put in the Bylaws may be created as needed by the Chapter. While Standing Rules are not the same as Bylaws, and should not be used to circumvent Bylaws and are easily changed, the Chapter should use discretion to insure that a rule is really necessary and not frivolous.

1. A business meeting will be held at every meeting of the Chapter if a quorum is present.

2. The President will appoint the Wagonmaster and Webmaster Committee Chairpersons.

3. Prospective members shall attend two regularly scheduled Chapter business meetings in a 12 month period. If they are interested in joining the Chapter, they will submit an Application for Membership and their annual Chapter dues and receive all Chapter benefits to which they are then entitled.

4. Annual dues shall be $20.00 per family unit. The dues include a Chapter Membership Directory. A $5.00 discount will be allowed for those that can receive email delivery of Chapter mailings. A charge will be assessed each unit to cover the cost of their Chapter name tags. There is an additional cost if the member desires to have a personalized flag and/or embroidery on their chapter shirt. The purchase of chapter shirts is recommended, but is at the discretion of the member.

5. The Secretary is required to make an auditory recording of meetings and keep it until the minutes are approved by the Chapter.

6. Rally fees, if assessed, may be refunded if not used.

7. The proposed Rally Schedule for the upcoming calendar year shall be voted on by the members at the October meeting.

8. Former members who no longer pay FMCA dues may be a guest of the Chapter no more than 2 times per year.

9. Former members may become Family Associate Members by continuing to pay annual FMCA dues and Chapter dues. They will be recognized by the Chapter as an A# member and cannot vote or hold office in FMCA or in the Chapter. A former member may not attend a Chapter event in another type of recreational vehicle.

10. No smoking in enclosed facilities where the membership is gathered.

FMCA COVERED WAGONS STANDING RULES (CONTINUED)

11. The Chapter rallies shall be the fourth Friday weekend, April through October. The winter luncheon shall be the fourth Friday weekend (Saturday around noon) in January.

12. The President shall maintain a petty cash fund of $100.00 to be used for small expenses. The accountability of ALL expenses and income shall be reported in detail on the Treasurer’s report. All expenditures other than the petty cash fund must be validated by a receipt and voted on by the membership.

13. Chapter badges will be worn at all meetings.

14. The procedures for balloting by mail shall be composed by the Nominating Committee. The procedures shall include an accurate method of accounting for ballots returned without readily revealing the identity of the voter.

15. The Nominating Committee shall be elected at the scheduled annual meeting in October of the year opposite the Executive Board election. The Nominating Committee election shall be by those members attending the meeting, not by mail ballot.

16. Chapter members not in compliance with the FMCA Code of Ethics and who are generally disruptive of the peaceful existence of the Chapter Membership shall be denied continued membership in the Chapter. If the problem cannot be resolved between the Board of Directors and the disruptive member, the final decision to discontinue membership shall be made by mail ballot of the total membership.

Final adoption after formation amendments May 26, 2007

Revised 10/27/2007

Revised 01-24-2009

Revised 04-25-2009