Central Maryland Unit Constitution
ARTICLE I
NAME OF ORGANIZATION
Section 1 This organization is a chartered Unit of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International, and shall be known as the Central Maryland Unit of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International, Inc.
ARTICLE II
OBJECTIVES
Section 1 The objective of this non-profit organization shall be:
· to furnish encouragement and assistance in the development of the Unit and thus afford fraternization for recreational vehicle owners
· to encourage safe driving and assist in improving the general welfare of the recreational vehicle public through assistance and active participation of all its members in building a strong organization for the betterment of good will toward recreational vehicle travel
· to coordinate with and participate in the interests and activities of the International and Region; to cooperate with other organizations and units within our sphere which are seeking to elevate the standards and Ethics of the various groups
· to disseminate information of an advisory and educational
· nature which will be of value to its members and the public
· to study, advise and recommend legislation which is in the interest of the recreational vehicle public
· to encourage government and private agencies to provide more and better recreational vehicle parks and facilities.
ARTICLE III
MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
Section 1 Adult ownership of a fully self-contained and hard-sided recreational vehicle manufactured by Airstream Inc., is a prerequisite for membership in this Unit.
Section 2 There are two (2) classes of membership in this Unit:
Regular Member: A member, who pays both Unit and International dues to the Central Maryland Unit.
Affiliate Member: A Regular member, in good standing in another Unit who pays only Unit dues to the Central Maryland Unit.
Section 3 An applicant for membership in this Unit must submit an application in writing and upon the payment of this Unit.
Section 4 Regular members, who have sold their recreational vehicle manufactured by Airstream, Inc., may, upon request, retain their membership as Regular Members of this Unit pursuant to the provisions of Article VI, Section 2, of the International Constitution. Such Regular Members shall possess all the rights and privileges of the International Club, including full voting rights in all elections and on all questions.
Section 5 Regular members of another Unit may become Affiliate members in this Unit by an application to the Membership Committee and upon acceptance shall possess all the rights and privileges of the Unit
· except the right to hold office in the Unit or
· the right to vote in the selection or election of officers in the Unit, Region or International or any amendment to the Unit or the International Constitution or
· on the dissolution of the Unit or the merger of the Unit with another Unit.
Section 6 Applicants for membership in this Unit must submit dues and join the International Club simultaneously or show evidence of membership in the International Club through another duly chartered Unit.
Section 7 A new member joining between January 1st and June 30th is only required to pay the International Dues for the current calendar year of joining and is not also required to pay International dues for the ensuing calendar year. A new member joining after July 1st is only required to pay Unit dues for the current calendar year and is not also required to pay dues for the ensuing calendar year.
Section 8 Failure to pay either Unit or International dues will automatically terminate membership in the Unit. Section 9 In those cases of co-ownership of a fully self-contained and hard-sided recreational vehicle manufactured by Airstream Inc., the rights and privileges of membership shall be deemed to include the spouses of such co-owners but collectively such co-owners shall
possess one vote only except such co-owners who each pay International and Unit dues to this Unit shall each have one vote.
ARTICLE IV
OFFICERS AND THEIR ELECTION
Section 1 The officers of the Unit shall consist of:
1. President 2. First Vice President 3. Second Vice President 4. A Corresponding/Recording Secretary 5. One Treasurer 6. 4 Trustees (usually 2 to 4) The Executive Board shall consist of all of the Unit Officers plus the Immediate Past
President of the Unit.
Section 2 The Officers of the Unit shall be elected at the annual Business Meeting to be held in September or October and shall be installed and assume office on the same day except the Treasurer, whose term of office shall start January 1st of each year and terminate on December 31st. An officer shall serve in office for a term of one (1) year or until a successor is elected but in no case shall an officer be eligible to serve more than two (2)
consecutive terms in the same office, except Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary or Treasurer provided said office are duly nominated and elected for each term of office.
Section 3 An officer who advances to an office pursuant to the provisions of Section 5 of this ARTICLE shall not be deemed to have served a full term in such office unless said service is for a period of greater than one-half (1/2) the term of such office.
Section 4 The Trustees shall be elected at the annual Business Meeting, each for a term of two (2) years commencing on the date of installation, but be arranged so that only one-half (1/2) such Trustees expire in any one year. No Trustee shall serve more than one (1) two (2) year term
Section 5 In the event of the death or resignation of the President or the death, advancement or resignation of a Vice President, or an officer’s inability to fulfil the duties of office, the next ranking Vice President (in the order 1st, 2nd) shall advance thereto. All other vacancies on the Executive Board, except that of the Immediate Past President, shall be filled by a majority vote of the Executive Board.
ARTICLE V
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Section 1 The Executive Board shall consist of all the Unit officers plus the immediate past President of the Unit.
Section 2 The Executive Board shall be the administrative body of the Unit and shall define the policies of and have full administrative authority in all matters pertaining to the Unit, and shall exercise general control and supervision of all officers and committees.
Section 3 The President or any two (2) members of the Board may call a business meeting of the Executive Board at any time necessary
Section 4 A quorum of the Executive Board shall consist of a majority of its members
ARTICLE VI
BUSINESS MEETINGS
Section 1 The Annual Business Meeting of this organization shall be held during the month of September or October in each calendar year. Such a meeting shall be announced by written notice and delivered to the members not less than Fifteen (15) days prior to the meeting. The notice shall indicate the date, time and location of the meeting. A quorum for conducting business at the meeting, or at any additional business meeting shall not be less than ten percent (10%) of members.
Section 2 Additional business meetings may be held at a suitable time and place during the second day of each rally of the members. If the rally or meeting is of less than two (2) days duration, written notice to the members, indicating the time, location and purpose of such meeting shall be delivered to the members not less than ten (10) days prior to the meeting.
Section 3 All Regular Members voting at the annual or additional Business meetings of this organization, and each such membership, identified by the International Club membership number, shall be considered one (1) vote, except for co-owners who each pay International and Unit dues to this Unit as provided for in ARTICLE III, Section 9.
Section 4 A mail ballot may be used to obtain the vote of the members of the Unit on a proposal when such is deemed desirable or necessary. When a mail ballot is used to obtain the vote
of the members of the Unit on a proposal, no other method or voting on such proposal
shall be utilized.
ARTICLE VII
BYLAWS
Section 1 Bylaws inconsistent with this constitution, and with the Constitution, Bylaws and Policy of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International, Inc,. embodying additional provisions for the government of the Unit may be adopted by the Executive Board.
ARTICLE VIII
AMENDMENDS
Section 1 Proposed amendments to this Constitutions shall be submitted to the Executive Board in writing. The Executive Board shall submit all such amendments to the members for their consideration.
Section 2 Any ARTICLE or Section of this Constitution may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present and voting at a Business Meeting of the Unit or a special meeting called for that purpose, providing in either case, a notice containing the proposal amendment or amendments has been mailed first-class to each member of the Unit at least fifteen (15) days prior to such a meeting.
Section 3 All amendments to the constitution shall become effective upon adoption.
This Constitution, as last amended, was adopted:
May 16, 1998 at Harpers Ferry, WV
May 15, 1999 at Newburg, Md
Feb 17, 2018 at Linthicum, Md