Crosstrails Sams Club

Section 1 - 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 at least two Chapter campouts before submitting an application which will be voted on at the next regular meeting. Applicant will be notified by mail of acceptance or rejection of membership.

Section 3. - Annual dues must be paid to the Chapter Treasurer within 30 days of receipt of acceptance of application for Chapter membership, and thereafter by a designated date. See Standing Rules for dues amount.

Section 4 - Members failing to attend at least six (6) meetings annually without acceptable excuse (i.e. illness, employment, travel, family obligations) shall be dropped from the Chapter roll at the end of the year. Reinstatement shall be treated the same as new members.

Section 6 - 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 7 - Membership in this chapter will be forfeited for failure to comply with above stated requirements. Individuals shall be notified in writing, signed by three elected chapter officers, that his/her Chapter membership has been terminated, listing the cause.

Section 8 - Membership in this Chapter will be reinstated by unanimous agreement of the chapter officers provided that the original cause for forfeiture is removed. Application will then be presented for vote of the Chapter. It will take a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members present to carry the membership reinstatement.

Each local Chapter is authorized to act with 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 delegate present at all scheduled State committee meetings. Each Chapter must fully participate in the State committee and meet all requirements thereof.

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.

Section 1 – Each family membership (rig) shall be entitled to one (1) vote, except the President, who shall only vote to break a tie. All voting for Chapter officers (and new members shall be by secret ballot.

Section 2 – A quorum at any individual meeting shall be two-thirds (2/3) of all Chapter members in attendance at any meeting.

Section 1 – Meetings shall be held on the third (3^rd) weekend of each month or as voted by a majority of members at monthly meetings.

Section 1 – The following Chapter officers will be elected at an annual Chapter meeting, and will hold office for two (2) years: President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, Wagonmaster, Legislative Representative (optional), Publicity chairman (optional).

Section 3 – Election Committee – The Chapter President shall appoint a committee of not more than five (5), but not less than three (3), Chapter members (not currently Chapter officers) 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 the date of the designated election meeting;

WAGONMASTER – Responsible for organizing Chapter campouts under the direction of the Chapter President, and includes responsibility for selecting campout sites, making all necessary arrangements for outings, arranging tours and activities at campouts; responsible for appointing a trail boss or committee to assist with parking, collecting fees, coordinating activities at campouts.

LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE – Responsible for keeping track of potential laws affecting RV owners in chapter’s geographical area, and notifying Chapter officers and International Headquarters of such, and other duties as required. (Optional elected or appointed officer).

NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER – Responsible for submitting news of Chapter activities to the State Director for Highways publication, responsible for generating publicity for Chapter from local media, and other duties as required.

Section 2 – All expenditures of moneys 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 a telephone conference with the Executive Committee.

Section 3 – All disbursements from the Chapter treasury shall be by check, co-signed by the Treasurer and Chapter president, after ratification by the membership. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the President in cases where the expenditure is for less than one dollar. These disbursements may be made from available cash on hand, but will be duly recorded in the financial records of the Chapter.

Section 4 – The President shall appoint two members of the Chapter (non officers) to act as an audit committee, with the President acting as Chairman. This audit will be conducted annually in conjunction with the relief of outgoing officers and installation of new officers. It will be carried out regardless of whether the treasurer is re-elected. The outgoing and incoming treasurer will participate in this annual audit to attest to their own satisfaction as to the validity of the audit. Special audits shall be initiated by the President whenever a change in the Chapter occurs.

The President shall be empowered to appoint such special committees as he/she deems needful at any time, or on the majority vote of the members at any meeting, he shall appoint committees as they direct.

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 voted by Chapter members to both the State Director and the Executive Committee within thirty days of receipt of letter.

Section 2 – Upon official dissolution of Chapter, the 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 moneys still left in the Chapter treasury shall be distributed as follows: (contributed to a charitable organization of the Chapter’s choosing.)

Section 1 – The Secretary will maintain Standing rules. Such Standing Rules will be revised or changed from time to time as relevant actions are taken by the membership or officers on subjects relative to the list of specified Standing Rules in 11 Section 2. Such items will typically be taken from the minutes of meetings of the Chapter. All such Standing rules will be dated to reflect the time action was taken.

A proposed amendment of 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 in the B6-Laws. A 2/3 vote of all chapter members present shall be required for approval of such amendment.

By Laws
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	The following are the bylaws of the club. GOOD SAM CLUB – FLORIDA #45 CROSSTRAILS SAMS “CHAPTER” BY-LAWS ARTICLE 1 – MEMBERSHIP Section 1 - 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 at least two Chapter campouts before submitting an application which will be voted on at the next regular meeting. Applicant will be notified by mail of acceptance or rejection of membership. Section 3. - Annual dues must be paid to the Chapter Treasurer within 30 days of receipt of acceptance of application for Chapter membership, and thereafter by a designated date. See Standing Rules for dues amount. Section 4 - Members failing to attend at least six (6) meetings annually without acceptable excuse (i.e. illness, employment, travel, family obligations) shall be dropped from the Chapter roll at the end of the year. Reinstatement shall be treated the same as new members. Section 5 - Membership shall be limited in the Crosstails Sams Chapter as specified in the Standing Rules. Section 6 - 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 7 - Membership in this chapter will be forfeited for failure to comply with above stated requirements. Individuals shall be notified in writing, signed by three elected chapter officers, that his/her Chapter membership has been terminated, listing the cause. Section 8 - Membership in this Chapter will be reinstated by unanimous agreement of the chapter officers provided that the original cause for forfeiture is removed. Application will then be presented for vote of the Chapter. It will take a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the members present to carry the membership reinstatement. ARTICLE II – MEMBERSHIP IN THE STATE COMMITTEE Each local Chapter is authorized to act with 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 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 1 - Chapter dues shall be established by a 2/3 % majority vote of all Chapter members present. 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 Section 1 – Each family membership (rig) shall be entitled to one (1) vote, except the President, who shall only vote to break a tie. All voting for Chapter officers (and new members shall be by secret ballot. Section 2 – A quorum at any individual meeting shall be two-thirds (2/3) of all Chapter members in attendance at any meeting. ARTICLE V – MEETINGS Section 1 – Meetings shall be held on the third (3^rd) weekend of each month or as voted by a majority of members at monthly meetings. Section 2 – Special meetings may be called by the Chapter president at his/her discretion.. Section 3 - Roberts Rules of Order shall govern all business meetings which will be conducted as follows: 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Introduction of guests 4. Reading of minutes of previous meeting 5. Treasurer’s report – presentation of bills 6. Reading of correspondence 7. Reports of committees 8. Unfinished business 9. New business 10. Announcements 11. 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 two (2) years: President, Vice-president, Secretary, Treasurer, Wagonmaster, Legislative Representative (optional), Publicity chairman (optional). Section 2 - Nominations and election shall be held in November. New officers will take office in January. Section 3 – Election Committee – The Chapter President shall appoint a committee of not more than five (5), but not less than three (3), Chapter members (not currently Chapter officers) 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 the date of the designated election meeting; WAGONMASTER – Responsible for organizing Chapter campouts under the direction of the Chapter President, and includes responsibility for selecting campout sites, making all necessary arrangements for outings, arranging tours and activities at campouts; responsible for appointing a trail boss or committee to assist with parking, collecting fees, coordinating activities at campouts. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE – The Executive Committee will consist of all elected Chapter officers. LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATIVE – Responsible for keeping track of potential laws affecting RV owners in chapter’s geographical area, and notifying Chapter officers and International Headquarters of such, and other duties as required. (Optional elected or appointed officer). NEWSLETTER PUBLISHER – Responsible for submitting news of Chapter activities to the State Director for Highways publication, responsible for generating publicity for Chapter from local media, and other duties as required. ARTICLE VIII – CHAPTER TREASURY Section 1 – All moneys received by the Chapter from dues or any other sources shall go into the Chapter treasury. Section 2 – All expenditures of moneys 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 a telephone conference with the Executive Committee. Section 3 – All disbursements from the Chapter treasury shall be by check, co-signed by the Treasurer and Chapter president, after ratification by the membership. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the President in cases where the expenditure is for less than one dollar. These disbursements may be made from available cash on hand, but will be duly recorded in the financial records of the Chapter. Section 4 – The President shall appoint two members of the Chapter (non officers) to act as an audit committee, with the President acting as Chairman. This audit will be conducted annually in conjunction with the relief of outgoing officers and installation of new officers. It will be carried out regardless of whether the treasurer is re-elected. The outgoing and incoming treasurer will participate in this annual audit to attest to their own satisfaction as to the validity of the audit. Special audits shall be initiated by the President whenever a change in the Chapter occurs. ARTICLE IX – COMMITTEES The President shall be empowered to appoint such special committees as he/she deems needful at any time, or on the majority vote of the members at any meeting, he 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 voted by Chapter members to both the State Director and the Executive Committee within thirty days of receipt of letter. Section 2 – Upon official dissolution of Chapter, the 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 moneys still left in the Chapter treasury shall be distributed as follows: (contributed to a charitable organization of the Chapter’s choosing.) ARTICLE XI – STANDING RULES Section 1 – The Secretary will maintain Standing rules. Such Standing Rules will be revised or changed from time to time as relevant actions are taken by the membership or officers on subjects relative to the list of specified Standing Rules in 11 Section 2. Such items will typically be taken from the minutes of meetings of the Chapter. All such Standing rules will be dated to reflect the time action was taken. Section 2 A. Campout/meetings schedule B. Annual Dues Amounts C. Flower/Memorial Fund Assessment D. Membership Allotment E. Fines Assessed by Sheriff F. Attendance ARTICLE XI I – AMENDMENTS A proposed amendment of 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 in the B6-Laws. A 2/3 vote of all chapter members present shall be required for approval of such amendment. ________________________________ ____________________________ President Headquarters Approval ________________________________ ____________________________ Date