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CONSTITUTION DENVER COLORADO UNIT-
WBCCI
Article I Section I This organization is a chartered unit of the
Wally Byam Caravan Club International, Inc. and shall be known as
the Denver Colorado Unit of the Wally Byam Caravan Club
International, Inc. Article II Section I The objectives of this non-profit organization shall be
to furnish encouragement and assistance in development of the unit
and thus afford fraternization for Airstream trailer and motorhome
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 betterment of good will toward Recreational
Vehicle travel; to coordinate with and participate in the interests
and activities of the International and the 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 and oppose legislation which is
discriminatory and injurious to the Recreational Vehicle public; and
to encourage government and private agencies to provide more and
better Recreational Vehicle park facilities. Article III Section I Adult ownership of an Airstream Recreational Vehicle,
as further defined in the International Constitution, is a
prerequisite for membership in the Denver Colorado Unit. Section 2 There are. two classes of membership in this unit:
Regular Member and Affiliate Member. Section 3 An applicant for membership in this Unit must submit an
application in writing and upon the payment of International and
Unit dues shall be a Regular Member 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 Sec. 2 ARTICLE VI 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 an Affiliate
Member in this unit by application to the Membership Committee and
upon acceptance shall possess all the rights and privileges of the
unit, except the following: 1) the right to hold office in this
Unit; 2) the right to vote in the selection or election of Unit,
Region or International Officers; 3) the right to vote on any
amendment to the Unit or International Constitution; and 4) the
right to vote in a dissolution or merger, or consolidation 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 New member dues shall be collected in accordance with
the Bylaws and Policy of the International Club. 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 Section I The Officers shall consist of a President, a I st Vice
President, a 2nd Vice President, a Recording Secretary, a
Corresponding Secretary, and a Treasurer. The Executive Board shall
consist of all of the Unit Officers plus the Immediate Past
President and four (4) Trustees. Section 2 The Officers shall be elected at the annual business
meeting in October and shall be installed and take office at the
December meeting. Each shall serve for a term of one year or until a
successor is elected. In no case shall an officer be eligible to
serve more than two consecutive terms in the same office except the
Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary or Treasurer provided
said officers are duly nominated and elected for each term of
office. Section 3 In the event of death or resignation of the President
or the death, advancement or resignation of a Vice President, or any
of said officers’ inability to fulfill the duties of office, the
next ranking Vice President ( in the order First, Second) shall
succeed 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. Section 4 An officer who succeeds to an office pursuant to the
provisions of Section 3 of this Article, shall not be deemed as
succeeding himself, unless he shall have served in such office for a
period greater than six (6) months. Section 5 The Trustees shall be elected at the annual business
meeting, each for a term of two years commencing with the
installation of officers, but arranged so that only one-half such
Trustees’ terms expire in any one year. No Trustee shall serve more
than one two-year term consecutively. Article V Section I 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 2 The President or any two members of the Board may call
a business meeting of the Executive Board at any time deemed
necessary. Section 3 A quorum of the Executive Board shall be a majority of
its members. Article VI Section I Regular Meetings shall be held on the second day of
each rally. If the rally is of less than two days duration, a notice
to the members indicating the time and date of the meeting shall be
included in a newsletter that announces such rally. Section 2 The Annual Meeting shall be held during the month of
October in each calendar year and shall be for the purpose of
electing officers, receiving reports of officers and committees, and
for any other business that may arise. Such meeting shall be
announced by written notice and delivered to the members not less
than fifteen days prior to the meeting. The notice shall indicate
date, time and location of the meeting. Section 3 Special Meetings of the membership may be called by the
Executive Board and a written notice to the membership indicating
the date, time, location and the purpose of such meeting shall be
delivered not less than ten days prior to the meeting. Section 4 A quorum for conducting business at all regular, annual
or special meetings shall be fifteen (15) memberships. Section 5 All Regular and Affiliate Members voting at all
meetings of this unit, and such member identified by the
International Club membership number, shall be considered one vote,
except for co-owners who each pay International dues to this unit as
provided for in Article III, Section 9. Article VII Section I Bylaws not inconsistent with this Constitution, and 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 Section I Proposed amendments to this Constitution 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 vote of the Regular 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
proposed amendment or amendments has been mailed first-class to each
member of the Unit at least fifteen days prior to such meeting. Section 3 All amendments to this Constitution shall become
effective upon adoption. Article IX Section I In the event of revocation of the charter of this Unit,
the members then in good standing shall, through the President,
assign all assets to the International Club to be held in trust.
When and if, (1) the charter is restored or, (2) the Unit is
reorganized or merged into an existing Unit or, (3) a new charter
issued, such property shall be returned or transferred to the newly
functioning Unit. Section 2 In the event the membership of this Unit wishes to
merge or consolidate with another chartered Unit of their choice,
all assets shall be transferred to that Unit and the Charter shall
be returned to the International Club for cancellation. Section 3 In the event of dissolution of this Unit, the members
shall, through the President, assign all assets to the International
Club. None of the funds shall inure to the benefit of individual
members, all within the meaning of the Internal Revenue Code 501 (c)
(7). This Constitution (a Revision) adopted effective May 17, 1986 at
KOA Campground, Boulder, Colorado. Last amended, November 13, 1999 Edited and Last Printed, November
1999
NAME
OBJECTIVES
MEMBERSHIP
QUALIFICATIONS
OFFICERS AND THEIR
ELECTION
EXECUTIVE BOARD
MEETINGS
BYLAWS
AMENDMENTS
LOSS OF CHARTER / MERGER /
DISSOLUTION