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Who
are we?
We are located
in and around Raleigh, North Carolina. Generally speaking Central
North Carolina, referred to as "the Piedmont", thus our name. The
only requirement for membership is an active interest in the ole
Chevys. It is not necessary to own one to be a member although most
members do, and some have many old cars and belong to a variety
of car clubs. The club was founded in 1974, incorporated as a non
profit corporation in 1985, and has averaged over the years 40-50
member families. Our membership today is approximately 90 families.
What
do we do?
The club
usually meets every month, on the fourth Monday, at 7 PM in the
Raleigh, NC Jaycee Center on Wade Avenue. At times we have a social
outing rather than a business meeting. We travel to Car Shows, parades,
other community events, have club outings and cruises, and sponsor
an annual Car Show with most of the proceeds donated to a local
charity. In addition we periodically have members and others present
" Tech Sessions” where members can learn from those more experienced
in working on the cars.
Our
Members
Members
vary in age from about 18 to 70. Members come from all walks of
life including truck drivers, pilots, engineers, computer programmers,
small business owners, salesmen and women, auto industry professionals,
landscaping, office professionals, business executives, you name
it!. Some of our members are women who also own these wonderful
old Chevys. We have one 18 year old who drove her 57 Chevy daily
to High School. She is now in college and still driving the 57.
The
Cars
Until
about 1996 we were a 55-57 Chevy Club. In keeping with the trend
across the country we have changed the club to officially cover
55-72 Chevys. Anyone however is welcome to join, even if you don’t
own an ole Chevy. Our current membership covers Chevys ranging from
1917 to Chevelles, Nova’s, Camaro’s, Impala’s to late model Corvettes
and everything in between. Some don't own a Chevy and a a few own
other makes. That's OK too.
Affiliations:
We are an
"affiliated club" with Ecklers Classic Chevy. Members are not required
to be members of any organizations. Some members belong to multiple
organizations such as the VCCA, the AACA, the National Chevelle
Club, the Camaro Club, the International Corvette Club, and others`. |
By-Laws
PIEDMONT CLASSIC CHEVY CLUB
(FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION EIN NO. 56-1723559)
(As Approved 07/24/2006)
ARTICLE
I
NAME AND PURPOSE
Section
I. The organization shall be known as the “ PIEDMONT
CLASSIC CHEVY CLUB ”
Section
2. The purpose of the Club is to promote the education,
preservation and restoration of all 1955 thru 1972 Chevrolets. This is
accomplished by the club showing and displaying the cars at a variety
of events such as car shows, parades, displays and other venues and through
the exchange and interaction with other members, interested individuals
and the general public.
ARTICLE
II
OFFICES AND OFFICERS
Section
I. The elected officers of the club shall
be President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Secretary and
Treasurer may be combined into one office at the will of the membership.
Said officers shall hold office for two years from the date of their installation.
Section
2. The election of officers shall be held annually
in November. All members of the club in attendance, and in good standing
at the November meeting shall be eligible to vote . A quorum must be present.
The in stallation of officers will take place in December and the new
officer's official terms shall start on January 1 of the following year.
Section
3. A club officer will not be allowed to run for more
than two consecutive terms in the same office.
Section
4. -The Officers of the club shall compose the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE
III
DUTIES OF OFFICERS
Section
1. President: Shall preside
at all meetings, act as official host at all affairs, and appoint committees,
committee chairpersons , and other ad hoc positions as necessary . The
President shall require an annual audit and report of the Treasurer '
s books prior to the installation of new officers.
The President shall have the authority
to make discretionary expenditures of club funds not to exceed an annual
total of $500.00 without the membership's advance approval. The President
must contact the Club Treasurer in advance of making any monetary distributions
to assure that funds are available and the President must make the club
membership aware of the expenditure at the next scheduled business meeting.
Section
2. Vice-President: Shall preside
in the absence of the President. In the event the President vacates the
office for any reason, the Vice-President will automatically fill that
vacancy for the remainder of that term. The Vice President shall be responsible
for the Club's newsletter. The Vice President may appoint additional personnel
as required to create and distribute the newsletter including the newsletter
Editor position.
Section
3. Secretary: Shall handle
all official correspondence for the club. The Secretary shall keep minutes
of all meetings. The Secretary shall
be responsible for the club's website. A Webmaster may be appointed
and will be responsible to the Secretary. The Secretary/Webmaster
shall be responsible for all website maintenance and updates. The Secretary/Webmaster
may also appoint additional personnel to handle web functions such as
the Clubs web scrapbook, member's car pictures, security, etc.
Section
4. Treasurer. Collect and distribute
all funds as necessary. Prepare financial statements in June and December
each year, and present a financial report at each meeting. Collect all
dues payable and maintain an up-to-date roster
or list of members in good standing. The Treasurer
will also assure disbursement of funds only as approved by the club's
budget or by a majority vote of the members at a club meeting. All checks
will require the signature of the treasurer or one other elected officer.
ARTICLE
IV
MEMBERS AND MEMBERSHIP
Section
1. Club membership is open
to everyone. The Club does not discriminate based on race, creed, color,
sex or national origin. Ownership of a 1955 to 1972 Chevrolet is not required
but is encouraged.
Section
2. Dues must accompany new
membership applications for the current year.
Section
3. Members are expected to
participate in meetings, shows, clinics and other club sponsored activities
to the best of their ability.
Section
4. Changes to the amount of
dues may be voted on at any time but is limited to one change per calendar
year.
Membership
dues are due annually on or before the January meeting and are overdue
as of March 31 each year. Members may be dropped from the roster for non-payment
effective April 1.
New
members dues will be the full annual amount thru June, and one half the
full amount from July thru September. New members joining in October,
November or December shall pay the full annual amount to be applied to
the following years dues.
Section
5. The membership of any club member may be terminated
for conduct unbecoming a member of the Piedmont Classic Chevy Club. A
3/4 vote (by ballot) of the general membership is required to terminate
a member for cause.
Cause
is determined to be any violation of the clubs by-laws or conduct which
has or clearly will be harmful to the club. Two months notice will be
given to Club members prior to voting.
Section
6. No Club member shall represent him/herself as an
official spokesperson for the Club at any commercial, political or social
gathering unless specifically appointed by the general membership to do
so in writing and signed by the President.
Section
7 No club member shall be allowed to profit
by any club activity.
Section
8 Honorary Membership: Any club member
can nominate someone for honorary membership. Nomination may be made at
any regularly scheduled monthly meeting. Approval will require a simple
majority vote at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Such membership
is limited to one (1) year. Annual dues will be waived during that calendar
year.
A Club member can be recommended for Honorary Lifetime Membership if said
person has served the club faithfully for many years or who has contributed
significantly to the Club ' s
objectives. The club member will retain all privileges; including voting
rights and annual dues are to be waived.
Non-Members
can be recommended for Honorary Membership
if said person or business has contributed significantly to the club '
s objectives. Honorary membership will entitle
such person or business to all club privileges, excluding voting rights
. Non-Member Honorary Memberships are to be reviewed annually for
continued inclusion in the clubs membership rosters. There are no club
dues applicable to a Non-Member Honorary Membership.
Section
9. Spouses of members become members with full privileges
in the club including voting rights. Surviving spouses or an appointed
relative of a deceased PCCC member, are automatically granted an Honorary
Membership in The PCCC.
Section 10. A member in good standing shall be
defined as a member whose dues are paid through the current calendar year.
ARTICLE
V
MEETINGS OF MEMBERS
Section
1. At least one scheduled meeting will be held each
month during the year. The regular monthly meeting will be held on the
fourth Monday of each month. Monthly meetings may be held at other
times and days of the week provided all members are notified at least
one (1) week in advance.
Section
2. A special meeting may be requested by any
of the club officers with 5 days notice
to the other Officers. The President must make every effort to notify
all members of any such meeting.
Section
3. A quorum must be present for official club
business to be conducted at any meeting. A quorum shall be defined as
a minimum of twenty (20) percent of the members in good standing present.
A vote of the majority of such quorum shall be sufficient to elect officers,
and to deal with all other items of business as may come before such meeting.
Section
4. Only members in good standing
(dues paid current year) shall be eligible to vote.
Section
5. Roberts
Rules of Order, as may be amended from time to time, shall govern the
meetings of members insofar as such rules are not inconsistent with or
in conflict with these By-laws, the Articles of Incorporation of this
corporation, or the law.
ARTICLE
VI
STANDING COMMITTEES
Section
1. The permanent standing committees are:
-By-Laws
-Club
Historian
-Car
Show
-Newsletter
Editor
-Webmaster
Section
2. The President shall make all appointments
to committees and committee chairs and have the power to appoint other
committees, and ad hoc positions as necessary. Ad-hoc committees or positions
will serve until the purpose of the committee is accomplished.
ARTICLE
VII -AMENDMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO BY-LAWS
Section
1. Any member in good standing may make recommendations
for changes to the By-Laws at any regularly scheduled meeting.
Section
2. The By-Laws Committee shall review the by-laws
annually. The committee shall report to the membership whether changes
are recommended or not. If changes are proposed they must be submitted
for approval by the membership at a meeting no later than September. Notice
of proposed changes shall be posted in the newsletter at least 30 days
prior to voting.
ARTICLE
VIII
GENERAL
Section
1. In the event the Piedmont Classic Chevy Club
is dissolved for any reason, the membership, or the Board of Directors
currently in office shall donate all property and assets of the club to
a charity as designated. No member shall derive any benefit or profit
in the event the club is dissolved.
Updated
by: Denny Oestreich, Robert Copeland, Ron Thomas, Jeff Hopp and Don Mende
BY-LAWS,
(07/24/2006) and approved by the members at a general meeting 7/2006
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