All members will conduct themselves in a respectable and orderly fashion whether in or out of club activities. Any member disgracing themselves in the public eye will be immediately subject to expulsion for the club, subject to the discussion of the Board of Directors.

Applicants for membership must attend three club functions in ninety days, one of which must be a trip, before being issued an application blank. Upon acceptance and payment of dues, member automatically becomes a member of all associated organizations. Fees for any associated organizations will be paid from the membership dues.

The officers of the chapter shall consist of: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.

The Board of Directors shall consist of the officers named in Article IV, plus the immediate past President, two members elected at large from the Rough Country Four Wheelers, and 1 per 10 active members.

The club shall affiliate with any Four Wheel Drive constituted group upon an affirmation vote of the Board of Directors and by an affirmation vote of the membership at a regular scheduled meeting.

An amendment to the Constitution and By-laws may be introduced by a member at any regular meeting of the organization to be acted upon at the next regular meeting. An amendment shall be adopted by a two-thirds vote of those present and voting.

Roberts Rules of Order, Revised, shall be the authority on all questions of procedure not specifically stated in this Constitution and By-laws.

The newly elected officers shall take office at the January meeting and shall serve for one year. In case of a vacancy in an office, excepting the office of President, the vacancy will be filled by appointment of the Board of Directors, subject to the approval of the members at the next regular meeting. The person chosen shall serve only to the end of the unexpired term. Officers' files shall be turned over to the newly elected officers at the election meeting.

The President shall preside at the regular and Board of Directors meetings, and will be present at all events when possible. He/she shall be executive officer and shall have the duty to carry out the policies and decisions of the Board of Directors. He/she shall be without right of vote on the Board of Directors, except in case of a tie. He/she shall sign checks with the Treasurer, unless both are members of the same family. He/she shall appoint all Standing Committee and Special Committee chairpersons, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. He/she may call special meetings when an emergency exists.

The Vice-President shall, in the absence of the President, serve in that capacity. He/she shall serve as Program Chairperson, Newsletter Chairperson, and perform such other duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors.

The Secretary shall keep and preserve all records and minutes of the Chapter's regular, Board of Directors, and special meetings. The Secretary shall record all correspondence. The Secretary shall sign checks with the Treasurer in the event the President and Treasurer are members of the same family.

The Treasurer shall keep a complete and accurate record of all funds of the Chapter, and shall disperse them as authorized by the President at a regular meeting. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the collection of dues. No withdrawal of funds shall be made without the approval of the Board of Directors. Single expenditures of more than $50.00 must have the approval of the majority of a voting quorum of the Chapter at a regular meeting. All expenditures shall be by check.

In case of disaster, by nature or man, the Board of Directors shall have full authority to aid, direct, or help direct in the saving of human life or property.

The Board of Directors will function as the enforcing body of the rules and regulations, and shall have the authority to act in whatever capacity it deems necessary and appropriate.

The candidate for office must be members in good standing with no less than one full year of membership at the time of nomination.

The slate of officers and any nominations from the floor shall be presented at the election meeting.

A majority of votes cast is necessary for an election to office or position on the Board of Directors.

Votes shall be tabulated by two members of the Board of Directors not running for said office.

The time and place of the regular meetings shall be determined by the Board of Directors, with the consent of the members at a regular meeting.

The President, with the consent of the Board of Directors, shall have the power to call special meetings.

The Board of Directors shall meet prior to the regular meeting, at least quarterly.

The time and place of the Board of Directors meetings shall be determined by the Board of Directors.

Standing Committees shall be designated by the Board of Directors.

The Program Committee shall consist of two members, of which the Vice-president shall be chairperson.

Dues for this organization will be $40.00 per family membership, per year in advance. Memberships will include one vote per person, not to exceed two votes per family.

All dues are due in full by close of the January meeting. Dues are delinquent after this time and member will be dropped from the rolls of this organization with no recovery.

Dues will be pro-rated to half for the last six months of the membership year (joining after July 1^st).

Any member of Rough Country Four Wheelers may be suspended by a two-thirds majority vote.

The members in good standing present at any regular meeting or special meeting constitute a quorum.

The quorum for any committee meeting is a majority of the committee members.

Two Trail Masters will be assigned, one at the head and one at the rear. Radio at each end to assure the group is in contact.

Each membership is allowed one guest. Member is responsible for that guest and their actions.

The club must stay together. No one is allowed to leave alone on the trail, unless accompanied by at least one other vehicle.

Carry out more than you bring in.Do not Litter. Do not leave anything behind, pick up someone else's too.