Inland
Empire, CA Chapter # 109
Chapter
Bylaws
(Amended January 21, 2006)
ARTICLE I. NAME
The name of this organization shall be The Inland Empire Chapter of the
Star Touring & Riding Association, hereafter referred to as the "Inland
Empire Chapter."
1.
The Inland Empire Chapter shall operate under the rules and
regulations established within the International Charter. No Chapter
bylaw shall supercede the International Charter.
2.
The Inland Empire Chapter has formed under a non-profit status.
ARTICLE II.
CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP
1.
Prospective members must join the Star Touring & Riding
Association upon the completion of their third chapter ride. The
prospective member must be voted into the chapter by a “majority” vote.
2.
All Chapter members must hold a current membership in the Star
Touring & Riding Association. Expired memberships, unbecoming conduct,
or a violation of any Charter agreement is cause for suspension or
removal from the Chapter and its activities.
3.
Members must participate in at least 50% of the Chapter’s yearly
events. Non-participation, without just cause, will be grounds for
suspension or removal from the Chapter and its activities.
ARTICLE 111.
MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS
1.
Only Members in good standing will be allowed to vote on chapter
issues.
2.
Members with expired STAR Touring & Riding cards will be fined
$10.00 and not allowed to participate in chapter events until their
membership in StAR Touring & Riding is renewed.
3.
Ballots or chits will be used for all voting within the Chapter.
All votes will be taken in such fashion as to protect the anonymity of
each voter.
4.
Members may abstain from a vote for just cause, i.e. they are not
familiar with whom or what the chapter is voting upon.
5.
Members must adhere to the “chain of command” on all Chapter
issues. For purposes of explanation, the “chain of command” shall be as
follows:
Chapter Representative > Sergeant at Arms > Vice-President > President.
6.
Any grievance between members, or between the members and
Chapter, shall be directed to the Chapter President by “chain of
command.” The Chapter President shall convene the Board of trustees to
deliberate on the grievance.
ARTICLE IV.
REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION
1.
A Board of Trustees must be convened to decide upon a member’s
suspension or removal from the Chapter. This Board of trustees shall
consist of the Chapter President, Chapter Vice-President, Sergeant at
Arms, Los Representative, and one additional member selected by the
Chapter President.
2.
The Board of Trustees must reach their decision by a “majority”
vote, and furnish the member with a written explanation of their
findings and decision. The decision of the Board is final.
ARTICLE V.
SANCTIONED EVENTS
1.
The Chapter President must submit his approval on all Chapter
events and Chapter rides before they can be considered “Officially
Sanctioned Events.”
2.
Official events end only when the Chapter President issues a
declaration that the event is over.
CHAPTER
OFFICER DEFINITIONS
Chapter Officer Duties:
Chapter President: Shall assure the
compliance by all Chapter members with the STAR Chapter. Shall
exercise general supervision over the members of the Chapter Board and
the affairs of the Chapter. Shall have the authority to make
day-to-day decisions concerning the operations of the Chapter and report
those decisions to the membership. Shall maintain a working
relationship with Chapter sponsors and the dealer sponsors of STAR
Touring and Riding. Shall represent the Chapter in involvement
with other riders groups and organizations. Shall be point of
contact for all Chapter members in communicating with STAR
International, i.e., National President and National Organizers.
Vice-President: Shall
stand in for and hold the responsibilities of the President in his/her
absence. Shall work will all committee chairs to coordinate and
inform board of committee progress. Shall work with the President
to obtain sponsors and representing the Chapter and STAR Touring and
Riding.
Sergeant At Arms:
Shall be present at all meetings to keep and maintain
order. The Sergeant at Arms is responsible for making sure that
all ride waivers are signed prior to any ride and to enforce the
charters and bylaws as they are written.
LOS (Ladies of the Star) Representative:
Shall
work to make all women, either rider or passenger, feel welcome as a
member of the Chapter. Shall coordinate with the national LOS
Director for support. Shall work within the Chapter to help
advance the image of women in motorcycling.
Secretary:
Shall keep minutes of all meetings. Shall conduct a
roll call of members at general meetings. Shall be sure that all
members sign in on roster for monthly rides. Shall make sure that
all members have signed a waiver for the current year. Shall make
sure that all e-mails are forwarded to the membership.
Treasurer:
Shall maintain a bookkeeping system for the funds of the
Chapter. Shall make a monthly financial report to the Executive
Board at Exec. Board meetings, and to the membership at each general
meeting. Shall oversee sales of Chapter merchandise, i.e.
T-shirts, sunglass straps etc. Shall place all orders and collect
all monies for items purchased from STAR Touring and Riding
International office, i.e. back patches, rockers, both the large rocker
and any small rocker. Shall coordinate and collect funds during all
50/50 raffles.
Road Captain:
Shall plan the rides and be sure that all rides are
pre-ridden to insure safety on the route. The Road Captain is in charge
of the ride and will lead all rides. All rides will be not be ridden
over the posted speed limit to insure the safety of all the participants
in the ride. The Road Captain works closely with the Tail Gunner to help
control the group formation.
Tail Gunner:
Shall ride in the back of the pack and keep an eye on the
group. It is the duty of the tail gunner to stay with any bike that has
dropped off of the ride due to mechanical or personal problems so the
group can continue. The tail gunner works closely to with the Road
Captain to help control the group formation.
Shepherd: Shall greet all new riders into the
group. It is the responsibility of the Shepard to explain to the new
people about STAR Touring and Riding Assoc. mission statement, chapter
charters, bylaws, waivers, ride rules and make them feel welcome into
the group. The Shepard will be paired up with the new people and remain
with them during their first 2 rides and meetings so that they do not
feel left out and can be available to answer any questions they may have
about the chapter or STAR International.
