BY-LAWS

1. The Club shall be called British Motoring Club New Orleans, in these rules referred to as "the Club."
   
2. The objectives of the Club are:
   (a) To promote the sport and pastime of motoring in all its branches, and in particular, to further the interest of ownership and driving of British motor vehicles.
   
   (b) To encourage the preservation, ownership, and operation of British motor vehicles; to act as a source of technical information; to provide and regulate events and exhibitions for British motor vehicles and their owners, and to offer prizes and awards in respect thereof; and to encourage careful and skillful driving on the public highways.
   
   (c) To extend to owners and drivers of British motor vehicles and their friends, and to all persons interested in motoring sports the hospitality, privileges and conveniences enjoyed in connection with the Club.
   
3. ELIGIBILITY
   Any person who is or has been the owner of a British motor vehicle, or who is in sympathy with the objectives of the Club, shall be eligible for membership. Membership shall be open to all irrespective of age, race, sex, creed or national origin. The classes of membership shall be:
   (a) Full Members: Full membership shall be open to all persons who own or regularly drive a British motor vehicle.
   
   (b) Associate Members: Associate membership shall be open to all persons who do not own or regularly drive a British motor vehicle. Associate members shall be subject to the same regulations and entitled to the same benefits as full members.
   
   (c) Correspondence Members: Correspondence membership shall be open to persons who do not live in the immediate area of the Club and wish only to receive the club newsletter. Correspondence members are not entitled to the same benefits as Full, Student or Associate Members.
   
   (d) Student Members: Student membership shall be open to persons not yet eighteen (18) years of age. The written permission of one or both parents or guardians is required before elected into membership. Student membership shall be entitled to the same benefits and subject to the same regulations of Full Members.
   
   (e) Life Members: Life membership shall be open to persons who qualify as Full or Associate Members. Life Members shall be subject to the same regulations and entitled to the same benefits as full members. Dues for Life Membership shall be a one-time fee of ten times the Full Member annual renewal rate.
   
4. CONSTITUTION
   Except as expressly authorized, no member of the Club shall have any power to contract on behalf of, or pledge the credit of the British Motoring Club New Orleans. No member shall have the right of action against the British Motoring Club New Orleans arising out of the relations subsisting between the Club and any member.
   
5. ADMISSION
   The election of candidates for membership of the British Motoring Club New Orleans shall be effected in this manner:
   (a) The Membership Committee, consisting of the officers of the Club, shall review membership applications at the Officer's Meeting and elect or reject the applicants by majority vote. If rejected, the applicant's dues will be refunded fully.
   
   (b) By choosing to join the British Motoring Club New Orleans, all new members must sign a statement agreeing to abide by the laws set forth by the Club in the By-Laws.
   
6. MEMBERSHIP TERMINATION
   (a) Membership will automatically lapse for nonpayment of dues at due date.
   
   (b) Any member may be suspended for infraction of the Club rules by vote of a majority of the Board of Directors or for other causes if a majority of the Board of Directors shall deem such suspension to be in the best interest of the Club. Upon such suspension, the member shall be so informed in writing and shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard thereon. Any member suspended as provided above may be presented at the next meeting for expulsion and shall be expelled if a majority of the members present vote to expel said member. The vote shall be by secret ballot.
   
   (c) Any member may resign by directing a letter of resignation to the Treasurer. The resignation shall be effective upon receipt, only provided all indebtedness to the Club has been paid.
   
   (d) Any and all disciplinary actions for infractions of the Club rules shall be decided solely by the Board of Directors.
   
   (e) Dues will not be prorated for termination of membership, whether voluntary or involuntary.
   
7. DURATION OF MEMBERSHIP
   All annual memberships expire on June 30. Dues will be decided by the Board of Directors.
   
8. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
   (a) Authority: All of the corporate powers of this corporation and the management of its affairs shall be vested in and controlled by the Board of Directors.
   
   (b) Election and Term: Directors shall be elected annually by the members at a regular meeting of the club in the last quarter of each calendar year. Such directors shall assume office at the January meeting and shall hold office for one year, with the limitation of three (3) consecutive terms in office. The exception to the term limitation being that of the office of the Editor. In the event a director's position becomes vacant, the club shall elect a replacement director at the next regular meeting of the club.
   
   (c) Number of Directors: The Board of Directors shall consist of five members, who shall also serve as the President, Vice-President, Newsletter Editor, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Club. Additional directors (herein referred to as members-at-large) shall be elected for every thirty (30) members in good standing. When the average number of members exceeds thirty per each member-at-large, another member-at-large shall be added to the Board of Directors at the next scheduled election of Directors.
   
   (d) Duties
   President: The President shall preside at all meetings of the members and officers and shall perform the duties usually pertaining to this office. The President will serve as the Chief Executive Officer of the Club and as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Special meetings may be called only by the President's authority.
   
   Vice President: It shall be the duty of the Vice President to act as Activities Director and Chairman of all Club Committees. In the absence of the President, he shall preside at meetings of the members and officers.
   
   Treasurer: The Treasurer shall, subject to such conditions and restrictions as may be made by the officers, have custody of all monies, debts, and obligations belonging to the Club. All money of the Club shall be received and deposited into the Club account by the Treasurer. All debts of the Club shall be paid by the Treasurer. Any contracts, checking drafts, notes, or other orders for payment of money shall be co-signed in the name of the Club by the President and the Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be prepared to report on the financial status of the Club at every meeting. The Treasurer shall keep all club regalia and shall issue said regalia and new membership packets.
   
   Secretary: The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the members and officers and keep records of all minutes and notes in a book kept for this purpose. The Secretary shall keep an updated roll of all club members.
   
   Newsletter Editor: The Newsletter Editor shall publish a club newsletter as set forth elsewhere in these by-laws.
   Members-at-Large: It shall be the duty of the Members-at-Large to represent the general club membership at all meetings.
   
   Members-at-Large may be assigned certain duties by a majority of the officers. These duties may include, but not limited to, such items as: telephone calls to the general club membership, trophy procurement, membership nametag distribution, etc.
   
   No obligations, debts, or other liability shall be incurred on behalf of the Club by any board member without the specific prior approval of a majority of the directors.
   
9. OFFICERS
   (a) Election and Term: Officers shall be elected at the general membership meeting during the last quarter of each calendar year. Such officers shall assume office at the January meeting and shall hold office for one year, with the limitation of three (3) consecutive terms in office. The exception to the term limitation being that of the Editor. In the event an officer's position becomes vacant, the Board of Directors shall appoint a replacement officer until the next meeting of the Club at which a replacement officer is elected.
   
   (b) Number of Officers: Four members of the Board of Directors shall be elected as the President, Vice-President, Newsletter Editor, Secretary, and Treasurer of the corporation.
   
10. MEETINGS
    General membership meetings shall be held once a month. Any changes in the meeting place or time shall be voted on by the Board and published in the newsletter the month preceding the change.
    
    A general membership meeting shall be deemed held when 20% of the members are present. Any corporate action or resolution, other than the amendment of the Articles of Incorporation or the amendment of the By-Laws, may be taken or passed by affirmative vote of a majority of the members present.
    
    The Officer's Meeting shall be held two weeks before the General Meeting. The date, time and place will be decided by a simple majority of the officers.
    
    A quorum at the Officer's Meeting will exist with seventy-five percent (75%) of the officers present.
    
11. AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS
    Any full, associate or student member in good standing, by written petition submitted to the Secretary, may propose an amendment to the By-Laws. Upon such proposal being made, the proposed amendment must be published in the next two newsletters. A copy thereof shall be presented to each member at the next two general membership meetings. Members may vote for or against said proposal, whether by ballot or by show of hands, at the general membership meeting following the second publication of said proposal. If two-thirds of the members present and voting decide in favor of the proposal, the amendment shall be thereby approved and adopted. Upon approval, notice thereof shall be sent to each member of the Club and shall thereupon immediately become effective and binding upon all the members of the Club.
    
12. ABSENTEE VOTING
    Absentee ballots must be submitted to the Secretary no later than 48 hours before any election or vote.
    
13. NEWSLETTER
    A newsletter shall be published once a month before the regular monthly Club membership meeting.
    
14. ACTIVITIES
    (a) The Vice President shall serve as the Activities Director and shall be responsible for all events, appointments of event committees, scheduling of events, and the purchase of all trophies.
    
    (b) Entry fees will depend upon the cost involved to organize the event as decided by the committee in charge of the event.
    
    (c) Before any timed event (auto cross, slalom, etc.) is held, insurance must be obtained to protect the Club and owner of the property from any damage that shall occur to the said property during such an event. This insurance must also apply to any spectator or participant that may be injured during the event.
    
    (d) A release form shall accompany all timed events sponsored by the Club to read as follows: "Neither I nor any of my heirs shall hold the British Motoring Club New Orleans; it's officers, or any affiliate thereof, responsible for any losses incurred by me traveling to and from or during the event." This statement must be signed and dated before an applicant can participate, whether member or not.
    
    (e) All events are required to follow the recognized rules and procedures that apply to that event at time of execution. Any illegal or unsafe act is prohibited.