Knott County Trail Riders

By-Laws

Article I

Official name of the Corporation shall be Knott County Trail Riders, Inc.

Article II

Membership

·         Membership shall consist of the following without regard to sex, race, or religious beliefs

·         Any person who shares an interest in the Knott County Trail Riders, Inc. goals may apply for membership in the organization.

·         The Board of Directors may vote to revoke an individual’s membership.

·         Individual Membership is for individuals 18 years of age and over.

·         Family Membership consists of the primary member, spouse and any children living in the same household.

·         Membership is open to all ATV owners and enthusiasts who file a membership form and return it to a club officer, agree on the club purpose, and pay one year dues.

·         A member may resign from the club at any time upon written notice to the treasurer.

Article III

Yearly membership

• Fees are voted on by the Board of Directors.

• Run from June 1-May 31 of each year.

Article IV

Family members listed on a family membership plan must live in the household.

Article V

The club shall meet at 6:00 p.m. on the second Monday of every month.

Article VI

The annual election of the club will be held on the third Thursday in May.

Article VII

Executive Board & Board Member

·         The Executive Board (president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary) must be a resident of Knott County, Kentucky.

• The majority of the Board of Directors must be a resident of Knott County, Kentucky.

          The Executive Board will appoint and oversee the actions of the Board of Directors.

• The Executive Board and Board Members will get their membership free for as long as they hold office.

Article VIII

To run for office & vote

• Members who wish to run for office must be 18 years old or older and be an active member who attends the majority of the meetings.

• Members must be at least 16 years old or older and be an active member to have voting privileges.

Article IX

Three officers of the Executive Board must be present at a meeting to conduct business.

Article X

No less than two officers of the Executive Board must sign all financial transfers.

Article XI

Honorary & reduce membership.

·         Honorary membership will be voted on by the members.

·         Honorary membership is good for one year.

·         Honorary membership can only be received once in a lifetime.

·         Any EMS / Military person (EMT, Firefighter, Police) receive membership at reduce rate set by the Executive Board.

·         EMS / Military has to be in good standing, active, or retired.

Article XII

 In the event this club should decide to disband, all assets shall be given to a non-profit organization decided upon by the Board of Directors.

Knott County Trail Riders Inc.

Revised November 2008