The Constitution of Corvairs of New Mexico
Updated 10-Aug-2004 ==== Copyright (c) 2004 Corvairs of New Mexico
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HISTORY
1974-Mar-17 - The first organized meeting of Corvair enthusiasts in Albuquerque
1974-Apr-10 - A group of eight people formed a Club - "Corvairs of New Mexico"
1974-Dec-03 - First issue of monthly CNM Newsletter, dated January 1975
1975-Oct-07 - The Club has its first formal election of officers
1981-Dec-02 - The Club is now incorporated in the state of New Mexico
1983-Jul-06 - The Club ratifies a Constitution
2004-Jun-02 - The Club amends and ratifies its Constitution
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The Constitution of Corvairs of New Mexico - Ratified on 02-June-2004
I. Name & Purpose
1. Corvairs of New Mexico (CNM) shall be a chartered chapter of the
Corvair Society of America (CORSA).
2. As a chartered CORSA Chapter, CNM shall be a leading example for and
promote the preservation and enjoyment of all Corvair cars, trucks,
related vehicles, and memorabilia.
3. CNM shall publish a monthly newsletter and any other informational
publications the CNM Board of Directors approves.
4. CNM shall be empowered to acquire and sell real and personal property.
5. CNM and its name shall not be associated with any commercial enterprise
or business for commercial and/or financial gain.
6. CNM shall not, nor shall it be represented so as to, associate with or
engage in partisan politics.
7. CNM is a non-profit corporation as defined and authorized by the U.S.
Federal Government Internal Revenue Code 501 (c), and the New Mexico
State Corporation Commission (NMSCC).
a. CNM is a 501 (c) (7) organization under (Social and Recreation
Clubs (Hobby Clubs))
b. Federal Taxpayer Identification Number 85-0300022
c. NMSCC/ Authority Number 1117001
II. Members, Dues and Newsletter
1. Any individual of good character who has applied for membership shall
be designated a primary CNM member upon payment of the appropriate dues.
2. All immediate family members of primary CNM members including children,
until their 19th birthday or until age 23 if enrolled in college or
another post-high school educational institution, shall enjoy all of
the privileges and benefits of full membership in CNM.
3. CNM members are entitled and encouraged to attend meetings and
participate in all CNM activities.
4. CNM members shall be entitled to vote, and to hold office in the
chapter.
5. All CNM elections shall be decided by a majority vote of CNM members
present. Proxy votes are not allowed.
6. The presiding CNM officer or designated presiding official at any
meeting does not vote, except in the event of a tie, at which time the
presiding officer or official is empowered to cast a tie breaking vote.
7. The dues for CNM membership shall be recommended by the CNM Board of
Directors and approved by a vote of the CNM membership. CNM dues shall
be charged for the calendar year beginning with the month of payment,
and shall expire in the same month of the following year. Two
additional months membership are credited when CNM dues are paid two
years at a time.
8. CNM Newsletters shall only be mailed to primary members. The CNM Board
of Directors, as described in paragraph III-1, shall approve any
exceptions to mailing the CNM newsletter.
III. Board of Directors, Officers and Newsletter Editor
1. CNM shall be governed by a Board of Directors (BoD) to be composed of
officers, as described in paragraph III-5, and other members as
appointed by the CNM President.
2. The CNM BoD shall have general management authority over the affairs
and property of CNM and shall perform all duties not otherwise
designated by the CNM Constitution.
3. At any CNM BoD meeting, a majority of the directors shall constitute
a quorum, and decisions shall be made by a majority vote of directors
present.
4. The CNM President, or the CNM President's designate, shall chair, as
the presiding officer, CNM BoD meetings.
5. CNM officers shall be the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and
Treasurer, to be elected annually by the membership, as scheduled by
the CNM BoD.
6. Vacancies in any official CNM position shall be filled by CNM
Presidential appointment until the next election.
7. Duties and Responsibilities of CNM Officers and Newsletter Editor.
a. Duties and responsibilities of the CNM President:
- Execute the office as the official and primary voice of CNM.
- Represent CNM at CORSA and other CORSA Chapter activities.
* The CNM President may draw a stipend, if authorized by the CNM
BoD, to attend the annual CORSA International Convention.
- Preside at all CNM meetings or designate an alternate.
- Appoint all CNM committee chairs and other committee members.
* CNM standing committees:
- Membership
- Merchandise
- New Mexico Car Council Liaison
- Awards
- Sunshine
- CNM Webmaster
b. Duties and responsibilities of the CNM Vice President:
- Assume the duties and responsibilities of the CNM President in the
CNM President's absence.
- CNM social and activity planning.
- Administration of CNM Award Committee.
- CNM Awards Committee includes but is not limited to:
- Ike Meissner Award Committee
- Francis Boydston Award Committee
c. Duties and responsibilities of the CNM Secretary:
- Record, and make ready for publishing, the official minutes of any
and all CNM meetings.
- Maintain and manage all official correspondence for CNM, including,
but not limited to, the annual CORSA Chapter Report.
- Maintain the NMSCC report and any federal reports required
- Maintain, with the CNM Membership Chair, the CNM Membership Roster
to ensure timely and accurate updates to be published by the CNM
Newsletter Editor and make available, on a periodic basis, to the
CNM membership.
d. Duties and responsibilities of the CNM Treasurer:
- Maintain CNM Financial accounting.
* Ensure that an alternate signatory, typically the CNM President,
can access funds and perform duties in lieu of the CNM Treasurer,
if necessary.
- Collect and disburse all CNM monies.
- Report financial status at CNM membership and CNM BoD meetings.
- Provide an annual financial report summary to be published in the
CNM newsletter, following the annual election of CNM officers.
e. Duties and responsibilities of the CNM Newsletter Editor:
- Assemble, edit and publish and mail the CNM newsletter, in a timely
manner, as to have it available to all members prior to the monthly
CNM Membership Meeting.
- Publish other official CNM information as requested and authorized
by the BoD.
8. Any and all CNM officials (officers, editor, BoD members and committee
chairs) shall serve without remuneration, except as specified in
paragraphs III.7.a, or III.9.
9. Any individual incurring authorized expenses on behalf of CNM shall
submit documentation of their expenses to be entitled to reimbursement,
subject to approval by the CNM BoD.
IV. Meetings
1. CNM Membership meetings shall be held on the first Wednesday of each
calendar month at a time and place designated by the BoD.
2. CNM BoD meetings shall be held the third Wednesday of each calendar
month at a time and place designated by the BoD.
3. Special meetings for any official CNM activity or work shall be held
at the discretion of the presiding individual.
V. Amendments
1. Proposed amendments to this Constitution shall be submitted to the CNM
BoD, and if approved by majority vote, will be ratified by a vote of
the membership.
2. As a supporting, incorporated chapter of the Corvair Society of America
(CORSA), Corvairs of New Mexico (CNM) members shall be required to be
CORSA members, in advance or concurrently, to be eligible for
membership in CNM, effective June 1, 1997. Exceptions for existing CNM
members who are not CORSA members prior to June 1, 1997, are that they
will remain CNM members in good standing as long as their CNM dues are
current. Any lapse in CNM dues shall require those members to attain
membership in CORSA to join CNM. Any CNM members who drop their
membership in CORSA will be considered to have dropped their membership
in CNM at the same time, requiring them to rejoin CORSA to rejoin CNM.
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