Officers

PRESIDENT: Jerry Seymour,518-563-6657 Phone & Fax or email seymourd2@charter.net

VICE-PRESIDENT: Kevin & Patty Agnew—518-562-1563 or or email kevs79@charter.net

Secretary: Dianna Seymour, 518-563-6657 Phone & Fax or email seymourd2@charter.net

Treasurer: Kent & Patty Martin---563-2702

Board of Directors

Bart & Rhonda Strack--518-561-6059 or email bart442@charter.net

Wes & Theresa Mooney--518-293-7029 or email Wmo722@charter.net

Bob & Shawn Baxter--563-9348 or email crt440@aol.com

Tom & Lisa Bovee--518-492-7977 or email LCB4me@aol.com

George Stefaniak--518-493-5368 or email mizzy6728@frontiernet.net

Bill and Pat Carr--518-332-1652 or email bcarr43@charter.net

Dan & Michelle McBrayer--518-563-6349 or email stickerbot@aol.com

CVCC OFFICERS & BOARD

BY-LAWS AS AMENDED 10/3/2008 OF THE

CHAMPLAIN VALLEY CLASSIC CRUISERS, INC.

A New York Not-For-Profit Corporation

SECTION 1. PRINCIPLE OFFICE

The principle office of the Corporation for the transaction of its activities shall be in the Town of Plattsburgh, Clinton County.

SECTION 2.  OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES

1.} to have fun;

2.} promote the preservation and restoration of “all” classic vehicles;

3.} to raise awareness of our classic vehicles;

4.} to raise awareness of the activities available with their classics;

5.} to administer the activities such as cruises, car shows, and fund    raisers;

6.} to undertake any other activities consistent with the promotion and protection of our members, the

    community, and our friends.

SECTION 3.  MEMBERSHIP

If you own a vehicle that you think is a classic, no matter what kind or year, you qualify.

SECTION 4. DUES

1.} Membership dues are $20.00 payable each year by your renewal (DOR)  date.

2.} Upon receipt of dues, new members will receive a membership card and  member decal for their vehicle.

3.} Renewals will receive new membership cards each year indicating the year of participation.

SECTION 5.  MEETINGS

1.} A general organizational meeting will be held in October of each year.   Membership dues, treasurer     

   reports, by-laws, and possible events will be discussed at this first general meeting.

2.} Additional meetings will be called by the President and held as needed each month before the car show. 

   After that, short meetings will be held before our cruises.

3.} A meeting to discuss the financial report will be held once per year at the discretion of the officers.

4.} Meetings will be held at a designated place in the State of New York.

SECTION 6.  OFFICERS/BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1.} OFFICERS: will consist of the president, vice president, treasurer, and secretary.

2.} ELECTIONS: The board of directors will be elected by nomination and vote by the general membership.                  The board of directors shall consist of the above officers, in addition to board members.

3.} TERMS, LIMITATION OF TERMS:  All board members will be elected for three-year terms. Club

                                                       Officers and Board members will be up for re-election every three

                                                       years beginning October of 2008.

4.} VACANCIES: Vacancies in offices shall be filled for the balance of the term by a majority vote of the

                       Board of Directors at any regular or special meeting.  The Board of Directors will

                       consist of 10 club members (including the officers).

5.} REMOVAL: The Board of Directors, at its discretion, may remove with or without cause any officer or

                     board member by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of all members of the Board.

6.} ABSENCES: Any Officer or Director who is absent from THREE (3)  consecutive regular club meetings

                      or Board of Directors meeting without just cause, as determined by the Board of

                      Directors, shall automatically vacate his/her seat on the Board. The vacancy shall be

                      filled as provided by these Bylaws.

7.} LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Individuals may take a leave of absence from the board if they have reasons why

                                    they cannot participate. The leave may be granted by 2/3 vote of the board of

                                    directors.

8.} DUTIES OF OFFICERS:

* PRESIDENT: He/She shall be responsibility for the overall affairs of the club and the car show.

                            He/she will preside at Meetings of the club and the board.  He/she will create

                            committees  with the approval of the board and serve on all committees.  He/she will

                            serve as communications link to the public and the members.

* VICE PRESIDENT: He/She shall preside at meetings of the club and board in the absence of the

                                     president and shall  otherwise fulfill the responsibility of the president if the

                                     president is unable to fulfill them.  He/She shall have such other powers and

                                     duties as the president may assign.

* TREASURER: He/She shall have general supervision of the financial affairs of the club, shall

                            regularly report to the board on the financial status of the club and make a detailed

                            financial  report annually.

* SECRETARY: He/She shall ensure that club members receive proper notice of meetings, that the

                            proceedings of meetings are properly recorded, that official records of the club are

                            safely maintained, that He/She keep accurate records of club members and their

                            status,  That He/She keep accurate  status of club events.  That He/She act as

                            editor of the club newsletter and ready it for distribution monthly.

SECTION 7.  MEMBER RESPONSIBILITY

1.} During club events, or any event in which you are representing the club,  any member using their vehicle

   in an improper manner will have their membership terminated.

2.} During club events, or any event in which you are representing the club,  any member using improper

    behavior (such as intoxication) will have their membership terminated.

SECTION 8.  FINANCIAL LIABILITY

1.} The Corporation is not formed for financial gain.  All income and earnings of the Corporation shall be

    used exclusively for its corporate purposes and charitable causes.  No part of the income or earnings

    shall benefit or profit any board member or officer.

2.} The Corporation shall be able to solicit, receive, and accept funds from  private organizations and

    individuals, and expend or authorize expenditure of such funds in furtherance of the purposes of the

    Corporation.

3.} The Corporation is federally exempt from filing income taxes. We are not state exempt so are

    responsible for sales tax on items purchases for the club.

4.} The Corporation officers and board of directors will not be held responsible financially for any action

    taken on the club.

Respectfully submitted,

Dianna Seymour, Secretary

Champlain Valley Classic Cruisers, Inc.

Last updated: November 27, 2009