Lost Ones Riding Club CONSTITUTION

Article I - Name 

The name of this Organization will be; The Lost Ones Riding Club.

Article II - Purpose and Object 

The purpose of this Organization will be to bring together fellow motorcyclists whose common interest is motorcycle riding, 
to promote social camaraderie, support various non-profit charities, and to aid and assist its members when needed. 
This Organization is a not for profit club and will be tax exempt.

Article III - Membership 

Full Members will be composed of members in good standing accepted into membership and current in membership dues. 
Members must attend a minimum of 10 club rides or social functions annually in order to maintain good standing. 
All members must be 21 years old or older and the owner and legal operator of a motorcycle of at least 600 cc's. 
Exceptions will be granted and memberships renewed for members who for whatever reasons, are rendered incapable of continuing to 
enjoy the freedom of riding.

Article IV - Classification of Membership 

Full Member - (see Article III) 

Associate Member - Non-riding spouse or partners of Full Members. Associate Members will not be entitled to hold an elected office or vote.
 
Honorary Member - Honorary Members will be any individual deemed worthy of the honor with the approval of three quarters of the Members 
present at a Regular or Annual Meeting. Honorary Members will not be entitled to hold an office nor entitled to a vote. honorary members 
will not be subject to Article III membership requirements.
 
Lifetime Member - Active Member worthy of the honor will be eligible to become a Lifetime Member with the approval of three quarters of the 
Members present at a Regular or Annual Meeting. Lifetime Members are entitled to hold an elected office and will be entitled to a vote. 

Founding Member - Any of the original (3) core members having participated in the founding of the Lost Ones.

Article V - Officers 

The elected Officers of this Organization will be;
President 
Vice President


Article VII - Amendments 

The Constitution may be amended, altered or repealed at the Annual Meeting or any special meeting called by the BOD, by a vote of 
three-fourths of the Members present and voting. Such amendments, alterations or repeals having been proposed in writing, read at the 
previous regular meeting, with the membership being notified as to the substance of the amendment in the writing in the meeting notification.

BY-LAWS

Article I - Meetings 

Meetings will be held as needed at a location designated by the President. Meetings will be communicated to membership at least one week 
prior via email.

Article II - Annual Meeting 

The Annual Meeting will be held in the winter between Dec 1st – Feb 28th at a location designated by the President. Election of officers will 
be conducted at the annual meeting. The meeting will be communicated to membership at least two weeks in advance via email.

Article III - Order of Business 

I.Call to Order 
II.Introduction of members and guests 
III.Reading and approval of minutes from previous meeting 
IV.Reports 
V.Membership applications and votes 
VI.Old Business 
VII.New Business 
VIII.Announcements 
IX.Adjournment

Article IV - Decorum 

Meetings will be conducted as informally as possible loosely following Roberts Rules of Order. Unless otherwise specified in the constitution,
all motions will be voted on using simple majority for passage.

Article V - Quorum 

75% of the members in good standing will constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at meetings of the Lost Ones 


Lost Ones Membership Process.
In order to become a Full Member, a prospective member must be Sponsored by a current Lost Ones member in good standing, and complete 
a minimum three month prospect period. The membership process is as follows.
 
1.In order to qualify for sponsorship, a prospective member must have ridden a minimum of two club rides and participated in a minimum of 
two club social actives. The prospect must have demonstrated at least advanced intermediate riding skills and a personality that “fits” 
with the club membership.

2.Any club member may propose a prospect for sponsorship.

3.The desire to sponsor should be communicated to the President along with a brief justification for sponsorship. This should be done 
privately, in person. There should NOT be any communication to the prospective member at this time.

4.The President will determine if the individual has met the minimum attendance requirements for rides and social meets 
(objective standards). If the minimums are met, the President will pass the proposed prospect on to the membership for comment regarding the 
subjective requirements of at least advanced intermediate riding skill and social "fit" within the clubs existing membership. After all 
members have had a chance to provide input, the President will determine if the proposed prospect is accepted or rejected.

5.The President will communicate the decision to the Sponsor member. 
If Approved - Sponsor is now free to discuss membership with the prospect. 
If Denied - The President will communicate the reason to the Sponsor. There should be no communication back to the rejected prospect at this 
time. (In theory, they should not know they were ever considered.)
 
6.Upon communication and mutual agreement, the new prospect is officially sponsored and the prospect period begins for the prospective member.
The President will communicate the sponsored status of the individual to the entire membership with encouragement for members to get to know 
the individual. The Sponsor’s identity will remain anonymous.

The Role of the Sponsor 
Inform the prospect on the membership process. 
Mentor the prospect on the rules and traditions of the Lost Ones. 
Encourage prospect participation in order to earn “yes” membership votes. 
Monitor the waiting period and call for the membership vote when ready.
 
7.The prospect period will last a minimum of three months.  After the minimum period has passed a prospect can be brought to a vote at any 
time. A three quarter majority will be required for membership. Quorum rules will apply and all votes will be confidential paper or 
electronic ballots. The membership vote will take place when the Sponsor calls for the vote. The sponsor should wait to call the vote until 
such a time as they feel confident the prospect meets all membership requirements and the vote outcome will be “yes”.

8.The outcome of the vote will be communicated to the Sponsor by the President and to the prospect by the Sponsor. Upon completion of the 
application and payment of required fees and dues, the Sponsor and the President will present the new member with their back patch.

Article VII - Fees and Dues 

The initiation fee for Full Members will be $25. 
The initiation fee for Associate Members will be $20. 
The annual dues for all Full Members will be $25 per annum. Dues will be payable on or before the Annual Meeting in the winter each year. 
Founding Members dues will be $25 per annum.
 
Associate members will not be required to pay annual dues. 
Lifetime Members will not be required to pay annual dues. 
Honorary Members will not be required to pay annual or initiation fee or dues. 
New members accepted after October 1st dues will be credited for the following year.
All Members owing dues at the conclusion of the annual meeting will be notified in writing by the Vice President Any Member whose dues are 
unpaid after April 15 will stand suspended and cease to enjoy the privileges of the organization until outstanding dues are paid.

Article IX - Expulsion 

Any member who is found guilty of conduct unbecoming a Lost Ones member as determined by a two thirds vote by the Membership or any Member 
who is in arrears for dues as previously set forth will be dropped from the Membership rolls. The back patch is the property of the club 
and must be returned.

Article X - Duties of Officers: 

President
The President will preside at all meetings of the Organization, appoint Committees and non elected Officers. He/She will, at all times, 
enforce a due consideration and observance of the Constitution, By-Laws and Resolutions and will preserve order and harmony within the Club. 
Will oversee the membership process making sure that member sponsors and prospects follow correct club protocol for membership.

Vice President
The Vice President will preside in the absence of the President and discharge such other duties of the President in case of his disability 
or vacancy of his office. Will receive all monies and checks keeping a record thereof.