JeepET By-laws (As amended 11-21-2002)

ARTICLE I

1. This organization shall be known as the Jeeps of East Texas.

ARTICLE II Objectives

1. Jeeps of East Texas is organized as a non-profit organization for the purpose of:

a. Providing social, educational, and recreational activities for it's membership.

b. Participating in and supporting civic activities for the betterment of the community.

ARTICLE III Membership and Dues

1. Owners of Jeep vehicles are eligible for membership in Jeeps of East Texas. Aditionally, membership is open to the off road community at large. Members of the offroad community (who do not own Jeeps) who wish to join the club may do so with the stipulation that they are not eligible to propose changes to the by-laws or vote on by-law changes. Non Jeep owners in the club will enjoy all other rights and privileges of membership including running for club office, participating in club functions, membership in SWFWDA and paying dues.

2. The total number of memberships shall not exceed 100 at any one time. Each membership includes the immediate family, however, voting power is restricted to those family members eighteen years of age or over.

3. All members must conduct themselves in a respectable and orderly fashion whether in or out of club activities. Any member disgracing himself in the public eye will be immediately subject to expulsion from the club, subject to decision by the Executive Committee.

4. Application for membership must be sponsored by a member in good standing.

5. Applicants for membership must be at least eighteen years of age (exceptions may be made by decision of the Executive Committee) must hold a valid drivers license, and must show a state mandated minimum of Liability insurance coverage on their vehicle.

6. Dues for this organization shall be $20 per membership per year, payable in advance. Any member whose dues are three months in arrears shall be dropped from the rolls of this organization. Nothing herein contained shall prevent reinstatement of a delinquent member upon payment in full of his unpaid dues, together with a reinstatement fee of $10, providing a vacancy exists.

7. All personal expenses such as decals, insignia, etc., shall be borne by each individual and not be arranged for in any manner by the club.

8. Members shall immediately notify the secretary upon a change of address, mailing address, or telephone number.

9. Resignation of any member shall be in writing and submitted to the Secretary.

10. When a member disposes of and no longer possesses a Jeep or off-road vehicle, his membership in this club shall terminate. Also, any & all Jeeps of East Texas insignia must be removed.

11. The Executive Committee has the power to expel members who exhibit public behavior that brings dishonor upon themselves and by association Jeeps of East Texas.

ARTICLE IV Charter Membership

1. Members who adopt and sign the by-laws of Jeeps of East Texas on or before Feb 12th 2000, shall be known as Charter Members of the organization.

ARTICLE V Meetings

1. Meetings of the membership of Jeeps of East Texas shall be held once monthly at such times and places as may be designated by the Executive Committee.

2. A quorum for business to be conducted is a sufficient number of members and officers present with minutes being taken such that the Club membership is adequately represented.

ARTICLE VI Administration of Officers

1. The officers of Jeeps of East Texas shall consist of a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer and shall be known as the Executive Committee. It shall be their duty to draw up agenda for all membership meetings, it shall be their duty to conduct day to day operations.

2. The Board of Directors of Jeeps of East Texas shall consist of the officers of the Executive Committee and the immediate past officers who have successfully completed their term of office. Past officers must accept a Board position in writing upon the completetion of their term of office. Their duties will be to advise the executive committee and other such duties as they may accept.

3. No officer shall be added to the club except by the vote of the majority of the entire membership of the club.

ARTICLEVII Duties and Powers of Officers

1. The PRESIDENT shall preside over all membership and board meetings and shall be present at all events when possible. He shall be the executive officer and shall have the duty to carry out the policies and decisions of the Executive Committee. He shall sign all checks with the Treasurer, unless both are members of the same family.

2. The VICE PRESIDENT shall, in the absence of the President, serve in that capacity. He shall also serve as a Parliamentarian.

3. The SECRETARY shall keep and preserve all records and minutes of the meetings of the regular membership and the ledger roll call and determine the number of voting members present so it may be known if a quorum is in attendance, shall keep a file system of membership, and shall receive and answer all general correspondence pertaining to the organization. He shall sign checks with the Treasurer in the event the President and Treasurer are members of the same family.

4. The TREASURER shall keep accurate and complete records of the funds and accounts of this organization, shall collect all dues and maintain a record thereof. He shall make only such disbursements from the funds of the organization as are directed by the Executive Committee.

ARTICLE VIII Expenditures and Finance

1. All moneys received from all sources shall immediately be turned over to the Treasurer to be deposited in the checking account of Jeeps of East Texas.

2. No withdrawal from funds shall be made without the approval of the Executive Committee. Nonbusiness related expenditures in excess of 150.00 dollars must be voted on by the membership. Business related items do not need to be voted on by the membership.

ARTICLE IX Committees

1. Committees shall be designated by the Executive Committee. Each committee shall be assigned a Chairman who shall be responsible for it's activities and who will report to the Executive Committee and membership regularly on it's progress and activities.

ARTICLE X Election of Officers

1. The membership shall meet and elect officers and directors for each fiscal year at the regular February Meeting. At all elections, nominations for each and every office of this organization may be made from the floor.

2. Balloting for each office shall be in separate, successive sequence and will be by hand vote. All hand votes for offices must be counted and checked by three members other than the nominees. A request for a ballot vote from the floor requires a majority vote and if passed will take place at the next regular meeting of the club.

3. A majority of votes cast is necessary for election to an office.

4. In the event of a vacancy in the office of Vice President, Secretary or Treasurer, an election shall be called to elect a successor.

ARTICLE XI Recall

1. Any officer of Jeeps of East Texas may be recalled by a two third majority vote of the entire membership.

ARTICLE XII Events

1. Events will be under the direction of a Trail Boss appointed by the Executive Committee.

2. All members, including the President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer are responsible to the direction of the appointed Trail Boss and his appointed assistants from the set time of the beginning of an event to the termination of an event. The Trail Boss is the final authority on trip plan changes.

3. All events must be conducted in an orderly manner and with safety as the prime factor. Any event held on private property will be subject to liability releases.

4. No member or guest under the age of eighteen years will be permitted to drive in any event unless accompanied by or with written permission of parent or guardian.

5. All competitive events shall be under the direct authority, supervision, and control of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall determine entrance classifications and regulations for various events and shall approve trophies and awards to be presented. Vehicles may be subject to technical inspection varying according to the type of event and shall be disqualified if found to be mechanically unsafe.

6. All members and guests participating in an event shall abide by the Motor Vehicle Code of the state concerned and by the laws and regulations of the city and or county where held.

7. All Activities held by Jeeps of East Texas shall be alcohol & drug free.

ARTICLE XIII Rules and Procedures

1. Unless otherwise specified in these by-laws, Robert's Rules of Order Revised shall govern parliamentary procedure.

ARTICLE XIV Amendments

1. These by-laws may be amended by a two-thirds majority vote at a regular membership meeting, a quorum being present and voting. Any amendment to the by-laws must be presented to the membership at the regular meeting preceding that in which the vote is taken.