Bylaws

ARTICLE I - PURPOSE
The purpose and objectives of the High Country River Rafters Club are to promote the sport of river rafting, to facilitate communication between its members, to facilitate river conservation and access, to promote the safe utilization of rivers, and to increase communication between the private boating community, commercial community, and governmental organizations concerned with river rafting.

ARTICLE II - MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
Membership in the corporation shall be available to any person who has been accepted for membership, who is current in payment of club dues, and who subscribes to the purposes as set forth in Article I. The membership dues shall be determined on an annual basis by the Board of Directors and shall be available on a household basis. Dues are for the calendar year, and will not be prorated. However, all memberships initiated on or after September 1, are effective through the end of the following calendar year.

ARTICLE III - MEETINGS AND VOTING
1. Quorum. For the purpose of conducting club business at club meetings, at least ten (10) percent of the current membership must be present, either in person or represented by proxy, which shall be defined as a quorum. Both individual and household memberships will have one vote.
2. Voting. One vote per membership shall be permitted at any meeting wherein a vote is authorized and taken.
3. Regular meetings. Regular meetings shall be conducted at such time and place as the officers of the corporation shall direct. It is the intention of the corporation to be flexible in regard to such regular meetings depending upon the season of the year and the desires and needs of the membership.
4. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the corporation shall be held at the banquet during the first quarter of each calendar year. At such annual meeting the following transactions of business shall occur:
  a. Election and announcement of new officers.
  b. Submission and approval of current year financial report.
  c. Such other business as the Board of Directors may propose.
5. Time and place of Meeting. The officers or the Board of Directors may designate any time and place convenient to the membership for the meetings as set forth herein, with such time and place to be published with reasonable notice by the corporation.

ARTICLE IV - BOARD OF DIRECTORS
1. Members. The Board of Directors shall consist of the presently existing officers of the corporation, and the preceding term's officers of the corporation.
2. Duties. The directors of the corporation shall be responsible for the overall structure and operations of the corporation. The Board of Directors shall meet with the incoming officers following the annual meeting, or at such other time and place as the President or Board of Directors of the corporation shall direct.

ARTICLE V - OFFICERS
1. Number. The officers of the corporation shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer.
2. Nominations. Formal nominations will be published at least 3 weeks prior to the election. This will include instructions for absentee vote submissions.
3. Election. The officers of the corporation shall be elected to serve one-year terms and shall be elected based upon the majority approval of members voting, provided a quorum has voted.
4. President. The president shall preside at all meetings, act as spokesperson for the corporation on all matters pertaining to corporation business, appoint committees as set forth herein, and in general conduct the business of the corporation.
5. Vice-President. The Vice-President shall act in all matters for the President if unavailable, act as an alternate spokesperson for the corporation in all matters pertaining to corporate business, and in general be available to assist the President in the operations of the corporation.
6. Secretary. The Secretary shall keep the minutes and attendance of meetings when necessary and maintain the corporation's social media pages.
7. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall collect monies due to the corporation, pay all financial obligations of the corporation and maintain financial records of all transactions. The Treasurer shall also maintain records of dues and members whose dues are in arrears, and provide periodic financial reports for the corporation.

ARTICLE VI - CLUB EXPENDITURES
The officers of the corporation shall be authorized to expend funds as may be necessary for the day-to-day operations of the corporation. Nevertheless, any expenditures of more than $50.00 must be approved by a majority of the officers of the corporation.

ARTICLE VII - CLUB EQUIPMENT
Storage, Use and Maintenance. The club's raft, ducky, and accompanying equipment is to be used for club events. Equipment may be loaned out to club members as long as it does not interfere with club events. The equipment will be stored and maintained by members of the board. Damages incurred will be repaired, so as to keep the equipment in a safe and workable condition. Members that have damaged the equipment will be held responsible for repair and replacement charges.

ARTICLE VIII - AMENDMENTS
These By-Laws or Articles of Incorporation may be altered, amended or repealed, and new By-Laws or Articles of Incorporation may be adopted only as provided herein. Proposed amendments shall be submitted to the membership at least two weeks prior to the meeting at which a vote on such amendment is to be taken. This notice of the amendment shall be accompanied by the meeting time, date and place, as well as instructions for absentee vote submissions. At such meeting, the amendment shall be adopted when approved by a majority of the members present or voting by absentee ballot, provided a quorum is available.

This revision of the By-Laws of High Country River Rafters was prepared by the officers on 7/24/2019 and approved on 8/10/2019.