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Indiana Rolling Thunder Chapter 1 By-Laws
''To Correct the Past and Protect the Future.''
Chapter Sales
Prior to the question coming before the membership for vote, all requests for resources, time, or personnel must be submitted in writing by a member in good standing to the Indiana Chapter #1 Board of Directors. The Board has the authority to approve or disapprove the request, or to refer the request to membership for a vote. In the event that the Board acts upon the request that action will be reported to the membership in the normal course
Member In Good Standing Criteria
Any extenuating circumstances that a member wishes to be considered must be submitted in writing to the Indiana Chapter #1 Board of Directors. Illness, hardship, or other events consideration should be submitted with sufficient documentation and support for the Board to make a meaningful review and decision.
Suspension/Termination of Membership
Should a member leave Indiana Chapter 1 for any reason, his/her patch set must be returned to the Membership Chairman immediately.
If patch sets are not returned upon member leaving the Chapter, the following steps shall be taken to retrieve them:
Certified letter shall be sent to the former member via US Postal Service requesting the return of the patch set.
A phone call shall be made to the former member requesting they return the set of patches immediately.
An “ad hoc” Committee of Members determined by the Board of Directors will make a formal verbal request to return the set of patches.
Indiana Chapter 1 will proceed with formal legal steps. Any fees associated with the recover of the set of patches will be the responsibility of the former member.
Grievance Process and Resolution
The following steps must be initiated at Rolling Thunder Indiana #1 Chapter level to address any grievances and/or complaints:
Submit in writing the exact nature of the grievance and a REQUEST to meet with the Board of Directors.
Board acknowledges notice and sets date for the member to meet within 30 days.
Member is notified of the Board’s decision before the next regular chapter meeting.
Any complaint that cannot be resolved at the Chapter level will be referred to National.
Annual Meetings
Annual Membership meeting of Indiana Chapter #1 shall be held at the regularly scheduled Membership meeting in January
Minutes
Minutes of every Chapter membership meeting and every Board of Directors meeting will be taken. They will be tape recorded and typed. Minutes will be read at the next meeting for approval by the respective meeting body. (Membership to approve membership meeting minutes, Board of Directors to approve Board meeting minutes) A book of Board minutes will be maintained and available for membership review at membership meetings. The tape-recorded minutes of every membership meeting and Board meeting will be kept on file for 18 months. If the chapter’s charter is terminated for any reason, the tapes will be turned over to National. National may request the tapes at any time for review.
Officers
All committee chairs will meet with the Rolling Thunder Indiana Chapter #1 Board of Directors at a minimum of quarterly to keep the Board informed on the status of their committees. This includes but is not limited to budget review, proposed events or expenses/purchases, and request for additional committee members.
All committee chairs must meet with the Board of Directors for pre-approval of any expenditure associated with their committees or events. Failure to do so may result in not being reimbursed with Chapter funds.
The President or Vice President, and Treasurer singularly will be authorized to endorse checks for the transfer of Chapter funds. To accomplish dual control on disbursements, Rolling Thunder Indiana Chapter #1 President or Vice President must approve all checks/disbursements. This is to include any electronic transactions such as debit card and automated clearinghouse transactions.