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LAKE EOLA SAMS CHAPTER 68
MOTIONS MADE IN 2007-2010
01.07 1. The following motions were kept from 2004-2006:
02.04 1. The Wagon Master will secure all future campground sites and the volunteer Host and
Hostess will organize and maintain
the campouts/rallys.
05.04 1. No Host required when the campout/rally is at a Samboree.
11.04 1. A motion restated that the Lake Eola Chapter will support The Dogs of the Deaf.
12.04 1. Recognizing the outgoing President with a plaque and the other officers with
certificates. The motion was updated to
include certificates for all Committee persons: Wagon Master, Editor, Sunshine Lady,
Historian, etc.
09.06 1. To only have pot luck. The Chapter will no longer pay for meat.
10.06 1. To pay an extra $3.00 per rig at each campout/rally to go into the working fund until our
working fund is replenished.
2. Any motion older than 2004 will no longer be in effect.
10.07 1. A motion was approved that our fiscal year should be from October to October--dues must be
paid no later than the October meeting
before you can vote at the November meeting.
01.08 1. A motion was approved that someone would pick-up members at the gate that wanted to attend
the Chapter meeting when at State
Samborees (February, April and November) saving an entrance fee.
2. A motion was approved that we collect canned food for the needy at Easter, Thanksgiving,
Christmas, etc.
02.08 1. A motion was approved that if a member leaves the escrow ($20.00) with The Chapter when they
resign it automatically goes into the
general fund.
10.08 1. A motion was approved that we have a Chapter web page and that the Chapter pays for the cost
involved.
01.09 1. A motion was approved that the Chapter change the distance and location we will travel for
access to campgrounds. Change to read "100
miles from Tavares, FL" instead of "I 00 miles from Lake Eola in Orlando, FL".
10.09 1. A motion was approved that the Wagon Master be an elected officer of the Chapter
01.10 1. A motion was approved to purchase 2 USB Sticks for use in getting pictures to Web Master.
2. A motion was approved to donate $300 to the Salvation Army to benefit the Haitian Relief Fund.
3. A motion was approved to reimburse the host up to $30 for cost of meat only (with receipt) for main
meal effective with the March camp out.
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LAKE EOLA SAMS CHAPTER CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS
Amended and Approved May 20, 1995
CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I - NAME
As chartered by the International Good Sam Recreational Vehicle Club, this Chapter shall be known as LAKE
EOLA SAMS, and was organized on January 21 1982. The aforementioned shall recognize the International
Good Sam Club's Constitution and By-Laws as their ultimate body of law.
The LAKE EOLA SAMS will always use the terminology "Chapter" when referring to its organization. The
term “Club" always means the International Good Sam Recreational Vehicle Club.
This Chapter will only use the Good Sam name and logo in good taste and to promote the Good Sam Pledge
and Chapter activities and in a manner consistent with the Club Constitution, By-Laws and General policies
of the Club. The Chapter agrees to cease and desist from all use of the Good Sam name and logo upon loss
of its charter from the Club for any reason.
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Chapter to operate a social organization to promote the use and enjoyment of
recreational vehicles and outdoor fellowship among its members through trips and group activities. This
Chapter shall maintain an attitude which is strictly non-sectarian, non-partisan, non-sectional, and non-racial,
and shall be dedicated to bringing together people interested in the ideals and principles of the International
Good Sam Recreational Vehicle Club.
ARTICLE III - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
All people who are members in good standing with the International Good Sam Club, and who are interested
in the promotion of good recreational vehicle camping and the purpose for which this Chapter was formed,
are eligible for membership.
ARTICLE IV - CHAPTER OFFICERS
Section I - Officers of this Chapter shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and such
additional officers as deemed necessary by members of this Chapter.
Section 2 - All officers will be elected at an annual Chapter meeting and will hold office for one year.
ARTICLE V - EMBLEM
The Chapter emblem must include either the words "Good Sam" or include a reasonable facsimile of the
Good Sam Logo, in order for it to meet the requirements established by the International Good Sam Club.
The emblem must be approved by the International Good Sam Club before it is recognized as official.
(Example Detail)
The face of Good Sam in white superimposed on a red state of Texas' on a yellow background within a circle
having an outline border of blue, NORTEX and GOOD SAM will appear in blue between the outline border and
state of Texas at the top and bottom, respectively.
ARTICLE VI - AMENDMENTS
Amendments to this Constitution shall be made only with the approval of a two-thirds (2/3) vote by the
members of this Chapter.
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BY-LAWS
LAKE EOLA SAMS CHAPTER
ARTICLE I - MEMBERSHIP
Section I. All members of this Chapter must be members in good standing with the International Good Sam
Club (and must annually report their Club membership number to the Chapter Secretary, as evidence
thereof).
Section 2. Applicant must attend Two Chapter campouts before submitting application which will be voted on
at the next regular meeting.
Section 3. Members failing to attend at least Four full campouts annually without giving an acceptable reason
to the President and/or monthly Wagonmaster, prior to the next meeting, (i.e. illness, travel, etc.), shall be
dropped from the Chapter rolls as per Article 1, Section 6 at the end of the year.
Section 4. Membership in the LAKE EOLA SAMS Chapter shall be limited to THIRTY (30) member families.
Section 5. The conduct of each Chapter member during Chapter activities shall be at all times a credit to the
Chapter and to the International Good Sam Club.
Section 6. Membership in this Chapter will be forfeited for failure to comply with above stated requirements.
Individuals shall be notified in writing, signed by three (3) elected Chapter officers, that, his/her Chapter
membership has been terminated, listing the cause.
Section 7. Membership in this Chapter will be reinstated by unanimous agreement of the elected Chapter
officers, provided that the original cause for forfeiture is removed.
ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP IN THE STATE COMMITTEE
Each local Chapter is authorized to act with the other local Chapters within the same state to form a State
Committee. The State Committee is composed of one Chapter President, or his/her appointed delegate,
from each Chapter in the same state, and has the voting power to reconcile serious disputes within the state
and in any Chapter within the state, and to establish, regulate, and control a state treasury, including the right
to levy a reasonable fee to be paid to the state treasury by all Chapter members within the state. It is the
Chapter's responsibility to have a delegate present at all scheduled State committee meetings. Each
Chapter must fully participate in the State Committee and meet all requirements thereof.
ARTICLE III - DUES
Section I. Chapter dues shall be established by a TWO-THIRDS (2/3) majority vote of all Chapter members
present. Dues shall be pro-rated on a quarterly basis for new members and shall be paid to the Chapter
Treasurer on acceptance of applicant's membership.
Section 2. State Dues - If the State Committee of which this Chapter is a member has established state dues,
said
Chapter members will be required to pay such annually.
ARTICLE IV - VOTING
Each family membership (unit) shall be entitled to up to TWO votes, except the President, who shall only
vote to
break a tie. All voting for Chapter officers shall be by secret ballot.
ARTICLE V - MEETINGS
Section 1. Meetings shall be held at the monthly campout, (which will be held on the THIRD 3rd weekend of
the month that starts with a Friday), or as voted by a majority of members present at monthly meetings.
Section 2. A quorum at any individual meeting shall be TWO-THIRDS (2/3) of all Chapter members in good
standing present, and have at least TWO (2) officers present.
Section 3. Special meetings may be called by the Chapter President at his/her discretion.
Section 4. Roberts Rules of Order shall govern all business meetings which will be conducted as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3 Roll Call
4. Introduction Of guests
5. Reading of minutes of previous meeting
6. Treasurer's report - presentation of bills
7. Reading of correspondence
8. Reports of committees
9 Unfinished business
10. New business
11. Announcements
12. Adjournment
ARTICLE VI - ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Section 1. The following Chapter officers will be elected at an annual Chapter meeting and will hold office for
ONE
(1) year: President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Section 2. Nominations shall be held in SEPTEMBER. New officers will take office in JANUARY. The
Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the President in SEPTEMBER, or before, and a slate of
nominees for office(s) shall be submitted at the SEPTEMBER meeting. Elections shall be held in OCTOBER
or NOVEMBER, whichever is best for the members and date selected by the President.
Section 3. The Chapter President shall appoint a chairperson and two assistants to prepare ballots and tally
election votes.
Section 4. Nominations can be made by any Chapter member in good standing, either in person at the
designated meeting or in writing to the Chapter President before date of designated election meeting.
Section 5. ELECTIONS: All Chapter members in good standing are entitled to vote. After nominations have
been made, the voting shall take place by a written ballot supplied to each member. Absentee ballots will be
made available to any member at their request. All ballots must be submitted in the designated voting
month as selected 'by the Chapter members.
Section 6. No officer may hold the same office for more than Two (2) CONSECUTIVE TERMS or more than
one office concurrently.
Section 7. Members of the same family may not hold any of the above elected positions concurrently.
Section 8. Roster of newly elected officers and all Chapter members must be sent annually to the State
Director who will forward to International Headquarters. This must be done by DECEMBER 15th.
Section 9. VACANCIES: In the event of the resignation or removal of a Chapter officer, the President may at
his/her discretion, with the .aproval of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, appoint a pro-tem officer(s) to fill the
vacancy until the next scheduled election or until a special election can be held.
ARTICLE VII - DUTIES OF OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: Presides at all meetings, appoints all committees, supervises all Chapter activities,
represents the Chapter as a member of the State Committee at State Committee meetings.
VICE-PRESIDENT: Conducts meetings in the absence of the President, coordinates activities of all
committees.
SECRETARY: The Secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings of the Chapter with the time and
place of the meeting, how called or authorized, the notice thereof given, the names of those present at
Chapter meetings, number of members present at membership meetings and the proceedings thereof.
Receives, reads, and answers all corespondence after action taken by membership at meetings, or at the
direction of the Chapter President.
TREASURER: The Treasurer shall have custody of all funds, securities and assets of the Chapter; shall
be responsible for keeping full and accurate account of all receipts and disbursements, and report to the
Chapter members on all receipts and disbursements made on a monthly basis.
PERMANENT WAGONMASTER (s): (Appointed by the President) shall be responsible for making a yearly
roster listing of Chapter members to serve as monthly Wagonmasters on dates selected, and shall act as
advisors and assist the monthly Wagonmasters as needed. MONTHLY WAGONMASTERS shall be
responsible for selecting campsites, making all necessary arrangements for outings, arrange activities at
campouts assist with parking, collect fees as necessary, coordinating activities at campouts and handle any
other duties to insure a successful campout
EXECUTTVE COMMITTEE: The Executive Committee will consist of all elected Chapter officers.
PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN (optional): Shall be appointed by the Chapter President to be responsible for
submitting news of Chapter activities to the State Editor of the Traveling Samaritan publication; shall be
responsible for generating publicity for Chapter from local media; and other duties as required.
ARTICLE VIII CHAPTER TREASURY
Section 1. All monies received by Chapter from dues or any other sources shall go into the Chapter treasury.
Section 2. All expenditures of monies from the Chapter treasury shall be ratified by the membership at a
regular business meeting. Extraordinary expenditures requiring immediate action may be authorized by the
Chapter President after telephone conference with the Executive Committee.
Section 3. The President shall appoint TWO (2) members of the Chapter (non-officers) to act as an Audit
Committee. The audit will be conducted annually in conjunction with the election of the Treasurer for the
next year, regardless of whether the current Treasurer is re-elected. The outgoing and incoming Treasurers
will participate in the audit to attest to their satisfaction as to the validity of the audit. Special audits shall be
held when circumstances demand it.
ARTICLE IX - COMMITTEES
The President shall be empowered to appoint such special committees as he/she deems needful at any time
(those committee members selected agreeing to serve on said committee) or on a majority vote of the
members, he/she shall appoint committees as they direct.
ARTICLE X - DISBANDMENT
Section 1. The Executive Committee must notify the State Director and all members listed on the current
Chapter roster, and in writing, of the Chapter's intention to disband, unless objection is voiced by Chapter
members to both the State Director and the Executive Committee within THIRTY (30) days of receipt of letter.
Section 2. Upon official dissolution of Chapter, Chapter charter must be forwarded to the State Director, to be
returned to International Headquarters.
Section 3, If this Chapter should decide to disband, all monies still in the Chapter treasury shall be distributed
as follows: contribute to a charitable organization of the Chapter's choosing.
ARTICLE XI - STANDING RULES
Section 1. Only members in good standing may address the Chapter on matters of policy.
Section 2. This Chapter's CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS, and any amendment made thereto, must be
submitted to the State Director and International Headquarters for approval. Copies must be sent to the
State Director and International Headquarters.
Section 3. International Good Sam Club's Constitution and By-Laws supercedes this Chapter's Constitution
and By-Laws at all times.
ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENTS
A proposed Amendment to the By-Laws shall be presented to the President in writing and shall be read to
the membership at the next regular meeting. Written proposed amendments shall then be given to all
members at least THIRTY (30) days prior to voting on said change(s). A TWO-THIRDS (2/3) vote of all Chapter
members present shall be required for approval of such amendment(s).
MOTIONS MADE IN 2007-2010
01.07 1. The following motions were kept from 2004-2006:
02.04 1. The Wagon Master will secure all future campground sites and the volunteer Host and
Hostess will organize and maintain
the campouts/rallys.
05.04 1. No Host required when the campout/rally is at a Samboree.
11.04 1. A motion restated that the Lake Eola Chapter will support The Dogs of the Deaf.
12.04 1. Recognizing the outgoing President with a plaque and the other officers with
certificates. The motion was updated to
include certificates for all Committee persons: Wagon Master, Editor, Sunshine Lady,
Historian, etc.
09.06 1. To only have pot luck. The Chapter will no longer pay for meat.
10.06 1. To pay an extra $3.00 per rig at each campout/rally to go into the working fund until our
working fund is replenished.
2. Any motion older than 2004 will no longer be in effect.
10.07 1. A motion was approved that our fiscal year should be from October to October--dues must be
paid no later than the October meeting
before you can vote at the November meeting.
01.08 1. A motion was approved that someone would pick-up members at the gate that wanted to attend
the Chapter meeting when at State
Samborees (February, April and November) saving an entrance fee.
2. A motion was approved that we collect canned food for the needy at Easter, Thanksgiving,
Christmas, etc.
02.08 1. A motion was approved that if a member leaves the escrow ($20.00) with The Chapter when they
resign it automatically goes into the
general fund.
10.08 1. A motion was approved that we have a Chapter web page and that the Chapter pays for the cost
involved.
01.09 1. A motion was approved that the Chapter change the distance and location we will travel for
access to campgrounds. Change to read "100
miles from Tavares, FL" instead of "I 00 miles from Lake Eola in Orlando, FL".
10.09 1. A motion was approved that the Wagon Master be an elected officer of the Chapter
01.10 1. A motion was approved to purchase 2 USB Sticks for use in getting pictures to Web Master.
2. A motion was approved to donate $300 to the Salvation Army to benefit the Haitian Relief Fund.
3. A motion was approved to reimburse the host up to $30 for cost of meat only (with receipt) for main
meal effective with the March camp out.
====================================================================================
LAKE EOLA SAMS CHAPTER CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS
Amended and Approved May 20, 1995
CONSTITUTION
ARTICLE I - NAME
As chartered by the International Good Sam Recreational Vehicle Club, this Chapter shall be known as LAKE
EOLA SAMS, and was organized on January 21 1982. The aforementioned shall recognize the International
Good Sam Club's Constitution and By-Laws as their ultimate body of law.
The LAKE EOLA SAMS will always use the terminology "Chapter" when referring to its organization. The
term “Club" always means the International Good Sam Recreational Vehicle Club.
This Chapter will only use the Good Sam name and logo in good taste and to promote the Good Sam Pledge
and Chapter activities and in a manner consistent with the Club Constitution, By-Laws and General policies
of the Club. The Chapter agrees to cease and desist from all use of the Good Sam name and logo upon loss
of its charter from the Club for any reason.
ARTICLE II - PURPOSE
It is the purpose of this Chapter to operate a social organization to promote the use and enjoyment of
recreational vehicles and outdoor fellowship among its members through trips and group activities. This
Chapter shall maintain an attitude which is strictly non-sectarian, non-partisan, non-sectional, and non-racial,
and shall be dedicated to bringing together people interested in the ideals and principles of the International
Good Sam Recreational Vehicle Club.
ARTICLE III - GENERAL MEMBERSHIP
All people who are members in good standing with the International Good Sam Club, and who are interested
in the promotion of good recreational vehicle camping and the purpose for which this Chapter was formed,
are eligible for membership.
ARTICLE IV - CHAPTER OFFICERS
Section I - Officers of this Chapter shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer and such
additional officers as deemed necessary by members of this Chapter.
Section 2 - All officers will be elected at an annual Chapter meeting and will hold office for one year.
ARTICLE V - EMBLEM
The Chapter emblem must include either the words "Good Sam" or include a reasonable facsimile of the
Good Sam Logo, in order for it to meet the requirements established by the International Good Sam Club.
The emblem must be approved by the International Good Sam Club before it is recognized as official.
(Example Detail)
The face of Good Sam in white superimposed on a red state of Texas' on a yellow background within a circle
having an outline border of blue, NORTEX and GOOD SAM will appear in blue between the outline border and
state of Texas at the top and bottom, respectively.
ARTICLE VI - AMENDMENTS
Amendments to this Constitution shall be made only with the approval of a two-thirds (2/3) vote by the
members of this Chapter.
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BY-LAWS
LAKE EOLA SAMS CHAPTER
ARTICLE I - MEMBERSHIP
Section I. All members of this Chapter must be members in good standing with the International Good Sam
Club (and must annually report their Club membership number to the Chapter Secretary, as evidence
thereof).
Section 2. Applicant must attend Two Chapter campouts before submitting application which will be voted on
at the next regular meeting.
Section 3. Members failing to attend at least Four full campouts annually without giving an acceptable reason
to the President and/or monthly Wagonmaster, prior to the next meeting, (i.e. illness, travel, etc.), shall be
dropped from the Chapter rolls as per Article 1, Section 6 at the end of the year.
Section 4. Membership in the LAKE EOLA SAMS Chapter shall be limited to THIRTY (30) member families.
Section 5. The conduct of each Chapter member during Chapter activities shall be at all times a credit to the
Chapter and to the International Good Sam Club.
Section 6. Membership in this Chapter will be forfeited for failure to comply with above stated requirements.
Individuals shall be notified in writing, signed by three (3) elected Chapter officers, that, his/her Chapter
membership has been terminated, listing the cause.
Section 7. Membership in this Chapter will be reinstated by unanimous agreement of the elected Chapter
officers, provided that the original cause for forfeiture is removed.
ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP IN THE STATE COMMITTEE
Each local Chapter is authorized to act with the other local Chapters within the same state to form a State
Committee. The State Committee is composed of one Chapter President, or his/her appointed delegate,
from each Chapter in the same state, and has the voting power to reconcile serious disputes within the state
and in any Chapter within the state, and to establish, regulate, and control a state treasury, including the right
to levy a reasonable fee to be paid to the state treasury by all Chapter members within the state. It is the
Chapter's responsibility to have a delegate present at all scheduled State committee meetings. Each
Chapter must fully participate in the State Committee and meet all requirements thereof.
ARTICLE III - DUES
Section I. Chapter dues shall be established by a TWO-THIRDS (2/3) majority vote of all Chapter members
present. Dues shall be pro-rated on a quarterly basis for new members and shall be paid to the Chapter
Treasurer on acceptance of applicant's membership.
Section 2. State Dues - If the State Committee of which this Chapter is a member has established state dues,
said
Chapter members will be required to pay such annually.
ARTICLE IV - VOTING
Each family membership (unit) shall be entitled to up to TWO votes, except the President, who shall only
vote to
break a tie. All voting for Chapter officers shall be by secret ballot.
ARTICLE V - MEETINGS
Section 1. Meetings shall be held at the monthly campout, (which will be held on the THIRD 3rd weekend of
the month that starts with a Friday), or as voted by a majority of members present at monthly meetings.
Section 2. A quorum at any individual meeting shall be TWO-THIRDS (2/3) of all Chapter members in good
standing present, and have at least TWO (2) officers present.
Section 3. Special meetings may be called by the Chapter President at his/her discretion.
Section 4. Roberts Rules of Order shall govern all business meetings which will be conducted as follows:
1. Call to order
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
3 Roll Call
4. Introduction Of guests
5. Reading of minutes of previous meeting
6. Treasurer's report - presentation of bills
7. Reading of correspondence
8. Reports of committees
9 Unfinished business
10. New business
11. Announcements
12. Adjournment
ARTICLE VI - ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Section 1. The following Chapter officers will be elected at an annual Chapter meeting and will hold office for
ONE
(1) year: President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
Section 2. Nominations shall be held in SEPTEMBER. New officers will take office in JANUARY. The
Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the President in SEPTEMBER, or before, and a slate of
nominees for office(s) shall be submitted at the SEPTEMBER meeting. Elections shall be held in OCTOBER
or NOVEMBER, whichever is best for the members and date selected by the President.
Section 3. The Chapter President shall appoint a chairperson and two assistants to prepare ballots and tally
election votes.
Section 4. Nominations can be made by any Chapter member in good standing, either in person at the
designated meeting or in writing to the Chapter President before date of designated election meeting.
Section 5. ELECTIONS: All Chapter members in good standing are entitled to vote. After nominations have
been made, the voting shall take place by a written ballot supplied to each member. Absentee ballots will be
made available to any member at their request. All ballots must be submitted in the designated voting
month as selected 'by the Chapter members.
Section 6. No officer may hold the same office for more than Two (2) CONSECUTIVE TERMS or more than
one office concurrently.
Section 7. Members of the same family may not hold any of the above elected positions concurrently.
Section 8. Roster of newly elected officers and all Chapter members must be sent annually to the State
Director who will forward to International Headquarters. This must be done by DECEMBER 15th.
Section 9. VACANCIES: In the event of the resignation or removal of a Chapter officer, the President may at
his/her discretion, with the .aproval of the EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, appoint a pro-tem officer(s) to fill the
vacancy until the next scheduled election or until a special election can be held.
ARTICLE VII - DUTIES OF OFFICERS
PRESIDENT: Presides at all meetings, appoints all committees, supervises all Chapter activities,
represents the Chapter as a member of the State Committee at State Committee meetings.
VICE-PRESIDENT: Conducts meetings in the absence of the President, coordinates activities of all
committees.
SECRETARY: The Secretary shall record the minutes of all meetings of the Chapter with the time and
place of the meeting, how called or authorized, the notice thereof given, the names of those present at
Chapter meetings, number of members present at membership meetings and the proceedings thereof.
Receives, reads, and answers all corespondence after action taken by membership at meetings, or at the
direction of the Chapter President.
TREASURER: The Treasurer shall have custody of all funds, securities and assets of the Chapter; shall
be responsible for keeping full and accurate account of all receipts and disbursements, and report to the
Chapter members on all receipts and disbursements made on a monthly basis.
PERMANENT WAGONMASTER (s): (Appointed by the President) shall be responsible for making a yearly
roster listing of Chapter members to serve as monthly Wagonmasters on dates selected, and shall act as
advisors and assist the monthly Wagonmasters as needed. MONTHLY WAGONMASTERS shall be
responsible for selecting campsites, making all necessary arrangements for outings, arrange activities at
campouts assist with parking, collect fees as necessary, coordinating activities at campouts and handle any
other duties to insure a successful campout
EXECUTTVE COMMITTEE: The Executive Committee will consist of all elected Chapter officers.
PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN (optional): Shall be appointed by the Chapter President to be responsible for
submitting news of Chapter activities to the State Editor of the Traveling Samaritan publication; shall be
responsible for generating publicity for Chapter from local media; and other duties as required.
ARTICLE VIII CHAPTER TREASURY
Section 1. All monies received by Chapter from dues or any other sources shall go into the Chapter treasury.
Section 2. All expenditures of monies from the Chapter treasury shall be ratified by the membership at a
regular business meeting. Extraordinary expenditures requiring immediate action may be authorized by the
Chapter President after telephone conference with the Executive Committee.
Section 3. The President shall appoint TWO (2) members of the Chapter (non-officers) to act as an Audit
Committee. The audit will be conducted annually in conjunction with the election of the Treasurer for the
next year, regardless of whether the current Treasurer is re-elected. The outgoing and incoming Treasurers
will participate in the audit to attest to their satisfaction as to the validity of the audit. Special audits shall be
held when circumstances demand it.
ARTICLE IX - COMMITTEES
The President shall be empowered to appoint such special committees as he/she deems needful at any time
(those committee members selected agreeing to serve on said committee) or on a majority vote of the
members, he/she shall appoint committees as they direct.
ARTICLE X - DISBANDMENT
Section 1. The Executive Committee must notify the State Director and all members listed on the current
Chapter roster, and in writing, of the Chapter's intention to disband, unless objection is voiced by Chapter
members to both the State Director and the Executive Committee within THIRTY (30) days of receipt of letter.
Section 2. Upon official dissolution of Chapter, Chapter charter must be forwarded to the State Director, to be
returned to International Headquarters.
Section 3, If this Chapter should decide to disband, all monies still in the Chapter treasury shall be distributed
as follows: contribute to a charitable organization of the Chapter's choosing.
ARTICLE XI - STANDING RULES
Section 1. Only members in good standing may address the Chapter on matters of policy.
Section 2. This Chapter's CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS, and any amendment made thereto, must be
submitted to the State Director and International Headquarters for approval. Copies must be sent to the
State Director and International Headquarters.
Section 3. International Good Sam Club's Constitution and By-Laws supercedes this Chapter's Constitution
and By-Laws at all times.
ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENTS
A proposed Amendment to the By-Laws shall be presented to the President in writing and shall be read to
the membership at the next regular meeting. Written proposed amendments shall then be given to all
members at least THIRTY (30) days prior to voting on said change(s). A TWO-THIRDS (2/3) vote of all Chapter
members present shall be required for approval of such amendment(s).