Waco Eagles Constitution

[DaddyFlea]

Just got back from the meeting and read the Constitution. This will be the one that Jay King constantly refers too. Folks this thing needs to be changed badly, especially article 7 and 10. Our President was not aware that the constitution was written this way.

I want to get this straight. Jeanine Davis and I was nominated for E-Board members. It has already been mentioned that the Constitution does not allow Non-Riders to be Officers. If you read the Constitution it states "Participate" not "Ride." I am sure this argument will be used against both of us next meeting when it is time to elect a new E-Board Member. The same Constitution states though that the Club has no right to Elect an E-Board Member.

I am not campaining for E-Board by writing this post.

For Mini Parents
First to be an Officer you must participate in at least 6 races per year. Jeanine and I certainly participated in 6 races this year. We did not ride but we paid Entry Fees, entered our bike, and paid Gate Fees. Article 10 did not state "Ride" it stated "Participate." I will argue that Mini Parents participate in every race all day long. I really have no problem with this wording except that our President who only rides Flat Track most likely did not enter 6 Waco Eagles races this year. I don't think there was 6 Flat Track races at Waco Eagles. You must work at least 6 days at the track. Most of the Mini Parents met this requirement, but only a few actual riders met this requirment namely Glenn, Mike, Jeff, and the Poteets. Also you must live within 35 miles of Waco to be an Officer.

The next really unusual thing is that the Club literally has no authority to elect Officers. Article 7 states that the Vice-President will succeed the President. The New President and the Old President will elect a New Vice President from among the 3 remaining Committee Members. THEN The New Vice President, President, and the Old President will elect 3 new Committe Members. In other words the Club Body has no authority to elect any Officers. The only Authority of the Club body is to Nominate new prospects.

I called Glenn and he was unaware that these rules were written in such a manner. I have been a Waco Eagles Member now for 6 years and business has not been conducted in this manner but these rules are often refered to by several members.

The Heading of the Constitution states that this Constitution may be Ammended or changed by presenting a written change to the Club at the next regular meeting. Then after posting the changes the Constitution can be changed by a two thirds vote at the following meeting.

Glenn asked that Jeff and I try to update this Constitution to reflect the way that business has been handled in the past.

Jeff please forward a text version of this constitution to me and lets work with the forum in getting this Constitution changed.

Two meeting from now, we will need some of you to show up and vote. If not I am willing to bet this thing will stand as is.

Danny Krumnow
AKA DaddyFlea

[Blazing MX]

Here it is. Copy & paste

Waco Motorcycle Club Constitution
This constitution may be added to or amended by being submitted in writing at a regular club meeting. The proposed amendment will then be posted on the bulletin board for two weeks and voted on at the next meeting. A two-thirds vote of all active members in good standing will be required to pass an amendment.
Article 1
Waco Motorcycle Club members are to include motorcycle riders, persons actively connected with the motorcycle trade and motorcycle enthusiast. Honorary members shall be any other person as the club may decide by a two-thirds vote, of those present, at any regular club meeting. Only active members will be entitled to vote on club affairs and to win prizes awarded during club activities.
Article 2
The official nominated officers are club president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, road captain, referee , and 5 executive committee members.
Article 3
The duties of the president are to preside at all club meetings and supervise the affairs of the club. Also, the president appoints any persons or committees not otherwise ordered by the club and assists all other officers, when needed, with their records, correspondence, and duties. The president will represent the club on proper occasions and business contracts.
Article 4
The main duty of the vice-president is to perform duties of the president in his absence.
Article 5
The duties of the secretary include keeping a record of club meetings in the minute book, sending out notices of regular and special meetings, and handling all club correspondence.
Article 6
The duties of the treasurer are to collect club dues, make all payments from club funds when ordered, and to provide a statement of club funds when called upon to do so.
Article 7
The executive board is comprised of 5 members. The executive board is to act for the club when called upon, make final decisions upon expulsion of club members, and properly investigate and present all important business to the club. A committee must check all bills, approve them before being paid, and being countersigned by the president of the club. Once a president has served for 3 years they may not serve on the executive board for at least one year. The president will be succeeded by the vice-president. The new president and the old president will elect a new vice-president from among the 3 remaining committee members. The new vice-president, vice-present, and old president will elect 3 new committee members who will serve for 1 year.
Article 8
The duties of the road captain are to plan all club tours, runs, and activities. The road captain is to create interest in club activities and assist in handling socials, parties, and club functions. Also, the road captain is to enforce all rules of group riding and may appoint one or two assistants to aid in special tasks.
Article 9
The referee is to have general supervision over all sanctioned competition events promoted by the club.
Article 10
A member who wishes to run for club office must attend a minimum of 6 meetings, participate in a minimum of 6 races a year, and work a minimum of 6 days, for the club, out of the year. Also , the member must live within a thirty-five mile radius from Waco and be a current two year member of the club.
Article 11
Officers will be nominated in October and are to be appointed each year in November. All offices will be held for one year or until their successors are elected and qualified.
Article 12
Regular meetings of the club are to be held on the last Tuesday of each month. However, a special meeting may be called by the president or executive committee by posting a notice on the bulletin board at least four days in advance.

[Blazing MX]

Original pdf's for constitution and bylaws are on the way to your hot mail acct

[Blazing MX]

I agree with you completely on Article 10. No where does it state that you must race, only participate. I take that to include that the events are staffed adequately and the facilities are functional. We all know that there's a lot more to making an event work than just riding in one.

Article 10
A member who wishes to run for club office must attend a minimum of 6 meetings, participate in a minimum of 6 races a year, and work a minimum of 6 days, for the club, out of the year. Also , the member must live within a thirty-five mile radius from Waco and be a current two year member of the club.


Article 7: I read it differently than you. In order to understand the implication of the document it must be considered in it's entirety.

To intrepit Article 7 you must consider Article 2 and Article 11.

Article 2
The official nominated officers are club president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, road captain, referee , and 5 executive committee members.

Article 2 states that every position is considered an "Officers" position.

Article 11
Officers will be nominated in October and are to be appointed each year in November. All offices will be held for one year or until their successors are elected and qualified.


On to the big one, Article 7:
Article 7
The executive board is comprised of 5 members. The executive board is to act for the club when called upon, make final decisions upon expulsion of club members, and properly investigate and present all important business to the club. A committee must check all bills, approve them before being paid, and being countersigned by the president of the club. Once a president has served for 3 years they may not serve on the executive board for at least one year. The president will be succeeded by the vice-president. The new president and the old president will elect a new vice-president from among the 3 remaining committee members. The new vice-president, vice-present, and old president will elect 3 new committee members who will serve for 1 year.
When it refers to the Successors, I interprit that to mean that in the event that the President or VP becomes unable to hold their position, either by choice or health, then that office will be passed down through the ranks, nothing more. As stated in Article 11 Officers will be nominated in October and are to be appointed each year in November. All offices will be held for one year or until their successors are elected and qualified.

What do you think

[DaddyFlea]

I am not sure but in the very least this thing is very poorly written. As a Lawyer I could very easily argue that the interpretation should be literal or taken as written. In fact a number of organizations are set up in the fashion described. Jr Officers are elected and are automatically advanced each year gaining rank. In fact that form of organization is one of the oldest there is. Without going into specifics, I am sure some of you know what I am talking about. This is not that bad except that some people lose interest and don't want to advance. Anyway that is not how it has been done the last several years.

[DaddyFlea]

Officers will be nominated in October and are to be appointed each year in November. All offices will be held for one year or until their successors are elected and qualified.


Actually when you put it like that, it holds, with the way the constitution is written in that the Club nominates the canidates and the Officers appoint and or elect them.

Needs an over haul badly.

Reminds me of the last legislative session that stated an Officer who is out of his jurisdiction could arrest for any Offensive against the laws of Texas except Traffic. The exception to that was DPS who could arrest for any Offense regardless of Jurisdiction. In other words it gave DPS jurisdiction to arrest in other States. As a State certified Peace Officer I can arrest for Rape, Murder, or Fishing without a License, but I can not give you a ticket for Speeding or running a red light.