An Oregon Corporation
A Chapter of Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA)
Adopted August 14, 1992 ~ Revised June 25, 1993 ~ Revised July 3, 1995
Revised June 28, 1996 ~ Revised January 24, 1999 ~ Revised August 6, 2004


ARTICLE I - CHAPTER NAME
The name of this not-for-profit organization shall be the Country Coach International Chapter of the Family Motor Coach Association, Inc., hereinafter referred to as Chapter and FMCA.

ARTICLE II - OBJECT

1. PURPOSE: This Chapter exists to promote social, recreational and informational exchange activities that provide for the enjoyment and pleasurable use of family member coaches. Also, assist in formation of regional groups of Country Coach owners into satellite clubs.
2. AREA/SCOPE: This Chapter shall be authorized to function in the International Area.

ARTICLE III - MEMBERS

1. ELIGIBILITY: To be eligible for and to maintain membership in the Chapter, a person must own at least 1/3 of a Country Coach/Country Camper Motorhome, be in good standing with FMCA, and meet dues requirement and provisions set forth in the Bylaws of this Chapter.
   1. Membership in this Chapter shall not be denied any person because of race, sex, religion, color, marital or family status, age, nationality, or disability.
   2. The term "Family Unit," is defined as a person; his or her spouse, or partner; dependents of each, regardless of age; non-dependent grandchildren and great-grandchildren aged 18 and under.
   3. The term "Membership," is defined as a family unit owning a Qualifying Motor Coach who share a membership number.
   4. The term "Member," is defined as each adult who, jointly or individually, constitutes a membership. The voting rights of each member as defined in the description of each category.
   5. The term "Qualifying Motor Coach," is defined as self-propelled, completely self-contained vehicle that contains all the conveniences of a home, including cooking, sleeping, and permanent sanitary facilities, and in which the driver's area is directly accessible in a walking position from the living quarters. The terms motor coach and motorhome may be used interchangeably.
2. FULL MEMBERSHIP: Any persons who meet the provisions of Article III, Paragraph 1 and complies with the "Purposes" of this Club, subscribes to the Code of Ethics, and adheres to the other rules of FMCA is entitled to Full Membership.
3. HONORARY MEMBERSHIP: Any widow or widower, having been a Full Member, with or without a qualifying motorcoach may become an Honorary Member. An Honorary Member will have voting rights and may hold a Club office provided they advance from Full Membership in good standing.
4. CHARTER MEMBERS: Charters members are those who joined on or before July 25, 1985. Should a member become inactive their charter classification will be held in abeyance and may be reclaimed should they qualify again as a member in good standing.
5. DUES AND FEES:
   1. ANNUAL DUES: Annual payment of Chapter and National dues enables persons to become active members and entitled to all rights and privileges of the Chapter and FMCA. The annual dues for membership in the Chapter shall be an amount, as the membership shall establish.
   2. RENEWAL: Renewal dues from Chapter members become due and payable on member's anniversary date.
   3. INITIAL APPLICATION: Application for new membership shall be accompanied by payment of annual Chapter dues and initiation fee (U.S. funds), and be in good standing with FMCA.
   4. INITIATION FEE: New members may be required to pay an initiation fee in an amount to be established by the Chapter membership.
   5. ARREARS: Any member whose Chapter dues remain unpaid for more than 90 days after becoming due shall be considered delinquent. At that time, members will be notified by mail of their disqualification and allowed 30 days without penalty for remedial action. This also applies to members whom FMCA has notified the Chapter of nonpayment of FMCA dues.
   6. REFUNDS: No member shall be entitled to a refund of dues upon becoming disqualified for membership

ARTICLE IV - OFFICERS

1. DUTIES OF OFFICERS: Duties of elected officers shall be as defined in FMCA Member and Volunteer Handbook
2. TERMS OF OFFICE: The elected officers of this Chapter shall serve a two (2) year term of office.
3. RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS:
   1. An individual FMCA member may hold office(s) in only 1 Chapter.
   2. Individual FMCA member may hold no more than 2 offices in the same Chapter.
   3. Any member in good standing may be nominated from the floor for any elective office.
   4. Only Full Members or Honorary Members who have advanced from Full Membership have the right to hold office in this Chapter.
   5. No official or member shall become vested of any right, title to, or interest in any Chapter property, except as required by law.
4. EXECUTIVE BOARD:
   1. The Elected Officers and the immediate Past President of the Chapter shall constitute the Executive Board. The Club Manager and Liaison representative from Country Coach shall be non-voting members of the Executive Board.
   2. The Executive Board shall have general supervision of the affairs of the Chapter. The Board shall be subject to the orders of the Chapter, and none of its acts shall be in conflict with the Chapter or FMCA.
   3. Vacancies occurring on the Executive Board shall be filled by Presidential appointment, subject to approval of the Executive Board, for the remainder of the term.

ARTICLE V - COMMITTEES

1. APPOINTMENT: Committee members and Chairpersons (except Nominating Committee) shall be appointed by the President.
2. DUTIES: All committees shall function within the policies of the Chapter and (except Nominating Committee) under the direction of the President. Financial reports, vouchers, and monies due the Chapter shall be submitted on a timely basis.
3. QUORUM: A Committee quorum shall be a majority.

ARTICLE VI - CHAPTER ADMINISTRATION

1. AUTHORITY: This Chapter shall be democratically self-governed, deriving its existence and authority from the consent of its membership assembled in meeting or, in certain instances, by mail vote on stated propositions.
2. ORGANIZATIONAL YEAR: The fiscal year of the Chapter shall commence on January 1 and end on December 31.
3. CHAPTER MEETINGS:
   1. TYPES: The term "meeting" shall include coach rallies, campouts, dinner meetings, and any other gatherings suitable to the function of the Chapter.
   2. BUSINESS MEETINGS: The Chapter must hold at least 2 business meetings each fiscal year at which a quorum is present. Said meetings must be at least 14 days apart and be duly announced in advance to the membership.
   3. ELECTION: One of the business meetings shall be an Annual Meeting at which an election is held if required by a 2-year term option. The voting general membership is to elect Chapter officers, including a President, 1 or more Vice Presidents, a Secretary, a Treasurer, a National Director, and an Alternate National Director. The Executive Board, at their discretion, may create an office of Senior Vice President, which shall be filled by the current Officers from among themselves. Additionally, if regional vice president candidates are not available and it is determined to be in the best interest of the Chapter, regions may be combined.
   4. QUORUM: A quorum for the transaction of business at any duly-called Chapter meeting is 25% of the Chapter family unit membership or 15 family unit members, whichever is less.
   5. VOTING: Except as specified elsewhere in these Bylaws, a simple majority vote of members in good standing and voting shall be required to approve or disapprove any matter. The Chapter has established that voting will be 1 vote per family unit. Balloting by mail may be undertaken when a proposed matter is voted to be of such importance or urgency that a total membership vote is advisable.
   6. NOTIFICATION TO MEMBERS: Any official notices will be published within the "On the Road Again" section of the Country Coach, Inc. magazine "Destinations". All notices published either at the direction of the President or the Executive Board when acting within the powers of their jurisdiction, shall be deemed to be the official notice to the membership.
   7. PARLIAMENTARY PROCESS: The rules contained in the current edition of ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER NEWLY REVISED shall govern this Chapter's proceedings to which they are applicable and in which they are not inconsistent with the Constitution and Bylaws of FMCA, and the Bylaws of this Chapter.
4. MAINTAINING AFFILIATION: This Chapter must maintain a minimum of 15 family unit members. The Chapter Secretary shall furnish to the National Office of FMCA, no later then the last week in December, a membership list, a list of Chapter Officers, and assurance that 2 business meetings were held.
5. ANNUAL AUDIT: An annual audit of the Chapter's financial books and records shall be undertaken and reported to the membership.
6. APPLICATION OF NATIONAL CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS: This Chapter accepts and agrees the Chapter Bylaws shall conform to any mandatory requirements stipulated in the Constitution and Bylaws of FMCA.

ARTICLE VII - ELECTIONS

1. NOMINATING COMMITTEE COMPOSITION:
   1. The Nominating Committee shall consist of not less than 3 Chapter members in good standing and shall be selected from the general membership by the Board.
   2. Election of an individual to the Nominating Committee shall not prohibit that person from being nominated for elected office.
2. NOMINATING COMMITTEE DUTIES:
   1. To select one of its members as Nominating Committee Chairman.
   2. To nominate candidates for the Chapter Offices of President, 1 or more Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, National Director, and an Alternate National Director for the new term to be presented for voting by the Chapter membership.
   3. To obtain clear acceptance of the nominees to serve the Chapter should they be elected.
   4. To make certain nominated candidates are members in good standing and qualified under applicable National and Chapter Bylaws.

ARTICLE VIII - AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS

1. MANDATORY AMENDMENTS: National Bylaw Amendments applicable to Chapter operations shall be automatically adopted by the Chapter and are not subject to a vote by the Chapter membership.
2. AMENDING PROCEDURE: These Bylaws may be amended by a majority affirmative vote of the members present and voting at a duly called meeting, providing that prior notice of at least 90 days has been given of the proposition(s) to amend. All proposed amendments shall be published in the nearest issue of the Official Publication prior to the Annual Meeting, or in the event of a special meeting, the issue as closely approximating 90 days as practical. Any member of the Chapter may propose amendments to the Bylaws. Approved amendments to these Bylaws become effective immediately upon their adoption, or at such time as specified in the amendment.
3. DISTRIBUTION: Copies of changes, additions, amendments, or revisions to these Bylaws shall be forwarded to the National Office and to the National Area Vice President.

ARTICLE IX - LIQUIDATION AND DISSOLUTIONIn the event of dissolution of this Chapter of FMCA, by majority vote of the Chapter, all of the remaining assets of the Chapter shall be contributed to the purpose(s) for which the Chapter is organized, or to a qualified non-profit charity or charities.

EFFECTIVE August 6, 2004