SAN ANTONIO IMPALA LOVERS (SAIL) BYLAWS
1 June 2002


ARTICLE I
PURPOSE AND CLASSIFICATION

Section 1. PURPOSE:

The general purpose of this club, and hereinafter called San Antonio Impala Lovers (SAIL), shall be to preserve and maintain any General Motors “badged” Chevrolet Impala SS and other B-body and D-body cars manufactured by General Motors including the motor vehicles produced in model year 1991 through 1996, and to serve as an accurate source of technical information concerning these automobiles for the benefit of its members.

Section 2. CLASSIFICATION OF VEHICLES:

In order to facilitate the general purpose, the vehicle identification number must be traceable to any year Impala SS, or Caprice, Buick Roadmaster, Cadillac or Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser model manufactured by General Motors from 1991 through 1996.

ARTICLE II
IMPALA SS CLUB OF AMERICA CHARTER

Section 1. DEFINITION:

This club is a local extension of the Impala SS Club of America (ISSCA) and will be entitled to benefits granted by the ISSCA Board of Directors.

Section 2. QUALIFICATIONS:

A. This club must include, and maintain, a minimum of ten (10) ISSCA members in good standing.

B. All officers of this club must be ISSCA members in good standing.

C. Confirm this clubs standing annually in writing to the ISSCA Secretary for verification of compliance with ISSCA Charter Club qualifications.

ARTICLE III
OFFICERS

Section 1. TYPE OF OFFICERS:

The officers of this club shall be President, Vice-president, Secretary, and Treasurer. The positions of Secretary and Treasurer may be held by the same person. Officers shall serve for one (1) year or until their successors are elected. The member may be reelected any number of times to office in a lifetime.

Section 2. REMOVAL AND RESIGNATION:

Any officer may be removed for cause by a three-fourths (3/4) majority vote of the active members at the time in office at a regular or special meeting of the members. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the President or Secretary of the Club. Any such resignation shall take effect on the date of receipt of such notice or at a later time specified therein. The acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective.

Section 3. VACANCIES:

A vacancy in any office because of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, or any other cause shall be filled in the manner prescribed in the Bylaws for regular election or appointment to such office.

Section 4. VOTING:

All Officers shall have the right to vote with the assembly and to debate questions, as may any other member. Appointment or election to office shall not preclude the officer’s right to vote on any matter for which they would be eligible to vote.

Section 5. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

An Executive Committee shall consist of the President, Vice-president, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Executive Committee shall have the authority to conduct emergency business, and set the agenda for meetings.

ARTICLE IV
DUTIES OF OFFICERS

Section 1. PRESIDENT:

The President shall have general supervision, direction, and control of the business and affairs of the Club. The President shall sign all contracts. Positions to which members may be appointed by the President include, but are not limited to, Parliamentarian, Sergeants-at-Arms, Historian, Show Coordinator, Publisher, Webmaster, and Public Relations Officer.

Section 2. VICE-PRESIDENT:

The Vice-president shall perform all the duties of the President in the President’s absence, and when so acting shall have all the powers and restrictions of the President as set forth in Section 1.

Section 3. SECRETARY:

The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the members and record the minutes of all meetings, keep or cause to be kept, a current register of members, and give notice of all meetings of members. The Secretary shall have control of valuable papers and books of the club. The Secretary will certify and file amendments and revisions of the Bylaws. In the absence of the Secretary from any meeting of the members, the presiding officer shall appoint a Secretary pro-tempore.

Section 4. TREASURER:

The Treasurer shall keep a correct accounting of the Club’s business transactions. The Treasurer or designee shall deposit all monies and other assets in the Club depository; disburse the funds of the Club; and shall render to the President an accounting of the Club’s assets and liabilities when requested. The Treasurer without specific approval shall incur no obligation, debt, or other liabilities.

ARTICLE V
MEMBERSHIP

Section 1. TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP:

Membership shall be open to any person interested in promoting the purposes of this club. A member in good standing is defined as an active member whose dues have been paid. Active members are entitled to all club privileges, including the right to vote with the assembly.

Section 2. SUSPENSION, EXPULSION, REINSTATEMENT BY THE TREASURER:

Any member may be suspended by the Treasurer for nonpayment of dues. Suspension shall be at the discretion of the Treasurer. Upon payment of back dues, a member suspended for nonpayment shall be automatically reinstated.

Section 3. GENERAL:

Upon the resignation, suspension, or expulsion of a member, the member’s rights and privileges shall cease.

Section 4. QUORUM:

At all meetings of the club, ¼ of the voting members in good standing shall constitute a quorum entitled to conduct legal business of the assembly.

Section 5. PROCEDURE:

Each voting member in good standing shall be entitled to one vote at any meeting.

ARTICLE VI
DUES

Section 1. DUES:

Membership dues shall be fixed by the Officers and from time to time adjusted as necessary to provide a balanced budget. Dues shall be payable by the end of December each calendar year and are delinquent thereafter.

ARTICLE VII
PERSONAL LIABILITY

Section 1. MEMBERS:

Neither the members of the Club, nor Officers, present or future, shall be held personally liable for any claim, damage, or debt against the Club or its members.

Section 2. CLUB ASSETS:

No member of this Club shall have the right to individual proceeds of the club assets or property.

ARTICLE VIII
PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY

Section 1. RULES:

The rules contained in the current edition of Roberts Rules of Order shall govern the club in all cases to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with these Bylaws and any special rules of order that the San Antonio Impala Lovers (SAIL) may adopt.

ARTICLE IX
INSPECTION OF BY-LAWS

Section 1. AVAILABILITY:

The Club shall keep in its principal office the original (or a copy) of the Bylaws as amended or otherwise altered, to date, certified by the Secretary, which shall be open to inspection by the members at all reasonable times.

ARTICLE X
AMENDMENTS

Section 1. BY MEMBERS:

New Bylaws may be adopted or these Bylaws may be amended or repealed by a two-thirds (2/3) majority vote of the active voting members, present at a meeting where a quorum is present.

Section 2. RESTRICTIONS:

Not less than six (6) months must elapse between a meeting defeating a proposed amendment or repeal, and a new presentation of the same or substantially the same, amendment or repeal.