By-Laws Page 2

.SECTION 2.05: Membership in Beaufort Chapter VIII shall terminate:
1) Upon the death of member
2) Failure of member to pay annual International Dues on or before the due date
3) Submission of a written or verbal resignation by member to a Beaufort Chapter VIII Officer
4) For cause in accordance with International or Chapter By-Laws
5) If a member no longer owns a motorcycle. (A one year grace period from the date of sale shall apply)

SECTION 4.03: The duties of the Officers are as follows:

4.03.1 President: The President shall be the executive officer of the Chapter. He shall preside at all meetings of Beaufort Chapter VIII and of the Board of Directors. He shall be an exofficio member of all committees, except the nominating committee. He shall be cosigner, with the Treasurer on all notes, checks, and all legal documents given on behalf of Beaufort Chapter VIII. He shall have the power to call meetings of the Board of Directors as required, and shall make full and complete reports on the actions of the Board of Directors, to the membership, as required.

4.03.2: Vice-President The Vice-President shall aid and assist the President in conducting meetings, and in the absence of the President, he shall have the full powers of the President. Should the office of President become vacant during the elective term, the Vice-President will assume the office of the President, with all responsibilities. He will be responsible for the membership recruitment program, and will submit necessary documents to the International in regards to membership recruitment awards.

4.03.3: Secretary: The Secretary will keep accurate records of all business transacted at the membership and the Board of Directors meetings. He shall maintain an up to date attendance log of all meetings and Beaufort Chapter VIII rides/activities. He shall give adequate notice to all members of any special meetings of Beaufort Chapter VIII. He shall keep an accurate record of the membership of Beaufort Chapter VIII, and collect all yearly dues and application forms.

4.03.4: Treasurer: The Treasurer shall be the custodian of all Beaufort Chapter VIII funds. He shall keep accurate records of all Chapter III financial transactions. He shall be a co-signer with the President on all notes, checks, and legal documents given on behalf of Beaufort Chapter VIII. He shall make a full report of the financial status of Beaufort Chapter VIII at each monthly meeting. He shall insure that any legal related tax or revenue issues are completed as required by law.

4.03.5: Directors: The Directors will carry out such functions and duties as may be assigned to them by the President throughout the year.

SECTION 4.04: In the event that any position, with the exception of President, becomes vacant during the term, the Board of Directors may appoint a qualified member for the remaining portion of the elected term.

SECTION 4.05: The Board of Directors will appoint, as needed, Road Captain(s) and Sergeant-at-Arms. The Board may, throughout the year, appoint other positions as they deem necessary. Any member may hold these appointed positions but they will serve as advisors to the Board, and will not have a vote at Board meetings.

SECTION 4.06: Officers and Directors are required to attend a minimum of six (6) meetings a year and participate in a minimum of six (6) chapter pre-planned rides, or events, per year. Exceptions will be allowed to Officers and Directors who, because of their primary Law Enforcement job requirements, are unable to attend due to their shift assignment, other related duties or legitimate personal reasons.
ARTICLE V
ELECTIONS AND VOTING

SECTION 5.01: At the September meeting, a nominating committee shall be formed to seek candidates for the Board of Directors for the following year. Nominations will begin at the September meeting.

SECTION 5.02: The committee will present the nominations at the October meeting, at which time any further nominations will be taken from the floor. Nominations will be closed prior to the conclusion of the October meeting.

SECTION 5.03: The committee will publish the list of nominations by mail, or on the Beaufort Chapter VIII web site.

SECTION 5.04: Voting for the board of Directors will be done by ballot, in person, at the November meeting. All Officer / Board of Director positions will be 24 month terms.

SECTION 5.05: In the case of a tie, the Chairman will place the names of the nominees involved in the tie, in a container. The Chairman will then draw a name to determine the winner. This procedure will be done at the meeting, before all members present.

SECTION 5.06: Following the announcement of the results, all nominees will have the right to examine the ballots and/or the counting of the committee, if they so wish. Ballots will be held for 30 days. Prior to the close of the December meeting, a motion will be entertained to destroy all the ballots.

ARTICLE VI
VOTING

SECTION 6.01: All Regular, Associate, Honorary, Special Honorary and Life Members in good standing shall have the right to vote on general business submitted to them by the Beaufort Chapter VIII Board of Directors or as presented at the general meetings. The Presiding Officer’s vote shall only be counted in the event of a tie vote. There shall be no voting by proxy at any Beaufort Chapter VIII meeting.

SECTION 6.02: The Presiding Officer at any meeting where a vote of the members is taken shall make the determination whether a particular member is in good standing and thus eligible to vote. If the Presiding Officer makes such a determination at the meeting, the determination shall be subject to a vote of the membership qualified to vote if the Presiding Officer’s ruling is questioned.
ARTICLE VII
MEETINGS

SECTION 7.01: The monthly meetings of Beaufort Chapter VIII will be held on quarterly basis at a time, date and place on a to be determined at a previous monthly meeting. The Secretary will notify all members if there is any change to the meeting place, time or date.

SECTION 7.02: Eight (8) members, including the President and/or Vice President, will constitute a quorum for Beaufort Chapter VIII meetings.

SECTION 7.03: Roberts Rules of Order will govern all meetings, unless inconsistent with these Bylaws or the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of International.

SECTION 7.04: A majority vote of those present and eligible to vote is required to pass any motion on General Beaufort Chapter VIII business at the meetings.

SECTION 7.05: The Board of Directors may decree that only members and their families may attend certain Beaufort Chapter VIII meetings or functions. In such cases, guests will not be permitted.

SECTION 7.06: Board of Directors meetings will be attended by the Board members only, unless otherwise specified by the President.

SECTION 7.07: Beaufort Chapter VIII recognizes and acknowledges spouses and friends of the membership. They are welcome and encouraged to attend and provide input at the general meetings and scheduled rides.