| Bylaws for Comet East |
| (Revised June 2004) |
| Article I |
| Club Name & Purpose |
| Section 1: The name of this club shall be Comet East. |
Section 2: The purpose of this club is to promote, preserve, maintain, and enjoy Comet and Cyclone automobiles
manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 1960 through 1977 and Mercury Meteors made from 1961 – 1963 in the USA
manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 1960 through 1977 and Mercury Meteors made from 1961 – 1963 in the USA
| Article II |
| Classification |
| Section 1: Comet East is an unincorporated and non-profit organization |
| Article III |
| Membership |
Section 1: Comet, Cyclone or Meteor ownership is not a prerequisite for membership. Any person may become a member,
who pays the required dues and agrees, by his/her election to join the club, to adhere and obey these bylaws and any other
requirements that may be adopted by the club from time to time.
who pays the required dues and agrees, by his/her election to join the club, to adhere and obey these bylaws and any other
requirements that may be adopted by the club from time to time.
| Article IV |
| Dues |
Section 1: Membership dues shall be $25.00 US for residents of the U.S and Canada ($30.00 US for residents of all other
countries) annually, and include all immediate family members, i.e.: spouse and children. Dues are payable at the time of initial
membership and annually thereafter. Annual dues are due at the beginning of the member’s anniversary month. A grace period
of no more than 60 days shall be given to all members.
countries) annually, and include all immediate family members, i.e.: spouse and children. Dues are payable at the time of initial
membership and annually thereafter. Annual dues are due at the beginning of the member’s anniversary month. A grace period
of no more than 60 days shall be given to all members.
| Article V |
| Meetings |
Section 1: One annual business meetings of Comet East shall be held when and where the President or his designee
determine. All members will be notified in a timely manner of the time and place of the annual meeting to encourage
attendance. Other meetings may be called as need arises. Members shall receive at least 60 days notice of special meetings.
determine. All members will be notified in a timely manner of the time and place of the annual meeting to encourage
attendance. Other meetings may be called as need arises. Members shall receive at least 60 days notice of special meetings.
Section 2: Conduct during business meetings shall be informal to encourage general participation by all. Meetings shall be
conducted by the club President or in his/her absence, the club Vice President. If neither elected official are not present, then
the next highest-ranking Official will preside over the meeting.
conducted by the club President or in his/her absence, the club Vice President. If neither elected official are not present, then
the next highest-ranking Official will preside over the meeting.
Section 3: Business meetings shall generally follow an order of business that shall include, but not necessarily limited to the
following events:
following events:
| 1: Call to order by the presiding Officer |
| 2: Club announcements made by the presiding Officer |
| 3: Reading of the minutes of the previous meeting |
| 4: Treasurer’s report |
| 5: Reports of Officers, as appropriate |
| 6: General discussion, New announcements, Activities, etc… |
| 7: Adjournment |
| Article VI |
| Management |
Section 1: The management of the club shall be vested in the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and Board of
Directors (BOD). The BOD shall consist of the President and three (3) other members elected at large. Both permanent and
provisional committees may be formed to assist and/or provide guidance to the officers and the BOD
Directors (BOD). The BOD shall consist of the President and three (3) other members elected at large. Both permanent and
provisional committees may be formed to assist and/or provide guidance to the officers and the BOD
| Section 2: The officers of the club shall be elected by majority vote of the club members annually and shall serve terms of 1 year. BOD members elected at large shall servr three(3) year terms and be replaces/re-elected on a rotating basis. Officers may succeed themselves if they desire and are re-elected by the membership. Nominations for office may be made by mail or email and should be forwarded to the Secretary at least 45 days before the annual meeting. |
Section 3: Voting will be conducted either in person at the annual meeting, or by mail/email vote. The secretary must receive
mail/email votes at least 10 days prior to the annual meeting.
mail/email votes at least 10 days prior to the annual meeting.
Section 4: Officers shall have the authority to manage all affairs of the club that relate in any way whatsoever to the club and
to make all contracts necessary for the proper transaction of club business. However, the general membership shall have final
control and direction of the club and may by motion, veto the decisions and actions of the officers.
to make all contracts necessary for the proper transaction of club business. However, the general membership shall have final
control and direction of the club and may by motion, veto the decisions and actions of the officers.
| Article VII |
| Duties |
Section 1: The President shall preside over all meetings of the club, enforce all club bylaws and shall perform such other
duties that shall be imposed upon the office by membership. The President shall, with the Secretary, sign all written contracts
and written obligations of the club.
duties that shall be imposed upon the office by membership. The President shall, with the Secretary, sign all written contracts
and written obligations of the club.
Section 2: The Vice President shall assume above said duties when the club President is absent or unable to perform said
duties. In the event of the loss of the club President, he/she shall assume the role of President until the voting members of
Comet East can elect a new President by majority vote for remainder of the term.
duties. In the event of the loss of the club President, he/she shall assume the role of President until the voting members of
Comet East can elect a new President by majority vote for remainder of the term.
Section 3: The Secretary shall keep minutes and other official reports of the club, including records, books, documents and
papers relating to the club. Receive monies due the club, write a receipt for the same and pay them over to the Treasurer. The
Secretary will also read the minutes from the previous business meeting.
papers relating to the club. Receive monies due the club, write a receipt for the same and pay them over to the Treasurer. The
Secretary will also read the minutes from the previous business meeting.
Section 4: The Treasurer shall record and keep account all monies received from the secretary and pay them out with the
permission of the President and/or Comet East voting members. The Treasurer will also make a statement of the financial
condition of the club, and the membership shall, by motion, approve the report.
permission of the President and/or Comet East voting members. The Treasurer will also make a statement of the financial
condition of the club, and the membership shall, by motion, approve the report.
Section 5 The BOD shall oversee the actions of the officers and provide guidance to the members and officers of the club.
| Article VIII |
| Suspension |
Section 1: Any Member who fails to pay the annual dues within the grace period, provided in Article IV, Section 1 of the
these bylaws, and/or any indebtedness owed to the club, shall be suspended from all privileges of Comet East membership
until said monies are paid in full to the club.
these bylaws, and/or any indebtedness owed to the club, shall be suspended from all privileges of Comet East membership
until said monies are paid in full to the club.
Section 2: Any Member and/or Officer, who conducts himself/herself in a manner that reflects negatively on the club, may be
suspended from all privileges of membership for a time determined by the BOD and approved by the voting members.
Officers shall be removed from office and may also be suspended.
suspended from all privileges of membership for a time determined by the BOD and approved by the voting members.
Officers shall be removed from office and may also be suspended.
| Article IX |
| Amendments |
Section 1: The officers and BOD may amend these bylaws at any regular business meeting after proper notification of the
membership.
membership.