BYLAWS OF THE CITRUS ROAD RUNNERS

I    TITLE

    The name of the association shall be " CITRUS ROAD RUNNERS " hereafter referred to as "this association".

II    OBJECTIVES

    A. The objective of this association shall be the promotion and encouragement of the sport of running and the education of the public to its benefits.

    B. In furtherance of objective "A" this association may hold, sponsor and promote championships, fun runs, educational activities, demonstrations, clinics, social events, or races on the road, track, field, or trail. This association may print, and publish books, magazines and newsletters; present awards; and do all other such things as may be conducive to the encouragement of running.

    C. Other objectives are to engage in community or charitable activities and publicize the benefits of long distance running as a means of physical fitness.

III    AFFILIATION

    This association shall be a chapter of the Road Runners Club of America, and all measures adopted by that body must be considered by this association.

IV    MEMBERSHIP

    Individuals who wish to participate in the activities of this association shall submit dues as determined by the membership, and an application for membership.

V    MANAGEMENT OR GOVERNMENT

    A. The management of this association shall be vested in a Board of Director consisting of a president, vice-president, secretary, treasurer and three directors.

    B. DUTIES OF OFFICERS:

      1. President - to preside over meetings, represent this association in the RRCA and before any other group, to call any special meetings, and to appoint committees and chairpersons thereof.

      2. Vice-President - to assume the powers of the president in his/her absence and to take on special assignments as requested by the president.

      3. Secretary - to record minutes at meetings, to keep a file of such minutes, and when requested by the president, to accept assignments involving correspondence and the keeping of records.

      4. Treasurer - to administer all financial dues and to have authority to sign or disburse necessary appropriations, as directed by the president.

      5. Directors - to serve as an advisory group to the officers and the membership of the association. They will meet with the board and may take on special assignments as directed by the president. They shall have full voting rights within the Board of Directors.

    C. ELIGIBILITY:

      Officers may be elected to succeed themselves.

    D. TERM OF OFFICE:

      1. Term of office shall be for two years, beginning January 1 of each two year election cycle, beginning with the year January 1,2000, or the first meeting held within the calendar year, and in no case will the beginning be later than March 31.

      2. Offices filled upon resignation shall also expire at the first meeting of the calendar year of the two year election cycle.

    E. ELECTIONS:

      Officers shall be elected by a majority vote of those present at the meeting.

    F. PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS:

      1. Parliamentary procedure will be carried on at meetings, and every effort will be made to discuss any measures coming before the group.

      2. A majority vote of the members present is necessary to pass ordinary measures. All measures shall be deemed ordinary except those proposing a constitutional amendment.

      3. A quorum shall consist of twice the number of elected officers plus one. No official meeting shall be held unless a quorum is present.

      4. Bylaws amendment a. A bylaw amendment may be accomplished by a two-thirds vote of the members present at the meeting. b. Only those who have been members of this association for 30 days prior to the proposal of such an amendment may vote upon such. c. All members must be notified at least 7 days prior to voting that bylaw amendments will be discussed and voted on.

      5. Meetings will be held at least once each quarter and more frequently if called by the president.

VI     FINANCES

    A. Dues shall be as determined by a majority of the members present at a business meeting and shall not be changed more often than once a year.

    B. This is a non-profit association. Dues, entry fees and other monies received by the association will be spent entirely for carrying out the stated purposes of this association.

    C. No part of the net earnings of the club shall inure to the benefits of its individuals.

    D. This association shall be empowered to participate in fund raising activities.

    E. This association will submit a portion of the annual dues to the Road Runners Club of America as membership in that body shall require.

VII    DISSOLUTION

    In the event of dissolution of this association, the funds in the treasury, after all creditors have been paid, shall go the Road Runners Club of America or other 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.

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