ARTICLE I: NAME

The name to be used by this organization is the "Victory Cycling Club", also known as "VCC".

ARTICLE II: OBJECTIVES

This organization will serve its members and the bicycling public with organized bicycling of all sorts, including but not limited to touring of short, medium and long distances, racing, educational events, cycling advocacy and junior cycling development. The organization shall promote safe, responsible cycling for sport, transportation and shall work towards the education and awareness of the public with regard to cyclists.

ARTICLE III: MEMBERSHIP

Membership is available to all persons 18 years of age or older who pay the appropriate dues. Dues are $40 per individual per year and $60 family per year. Dues are payable on the first of January. New members joining between July 1 and September 30 of the calendar year shall pay at one-half of the normal rate. New members joining between October 1 and December 31 will receive credit for membership through December 31 of the following year. All full-time students will pay one-half the normal rate as stated above. Each new or renewal member must execute a signed waiver of liability. Special consideration for membership will be allowed for persons under 18 years of age who have been recommended by an adult club member (over 18) and who have parental consent. Application for membership by this person, the parent or guardian, and the sponsoring club member shall be subject to the final decision Of the executive committee.

The above are the only requirements for obtaining membership. In order to insure the safety of club members and to maintain the safety standards expected of a cycling club: A. All persons accept membership with the intentions of operating a bicycle in accordance with the New Jersey Traffic Control Law and all applicable local laws. B. Members are required to wear a bicycle helmet during all organized club rides. C. In order to participate in organized club rides, all members are required to properly maintain their bicycle in safe operational order with the necessary safety equipment for the type of riding, i.e. working brakes, safe steering, good tires and wheels, etc. D. Members can be prohibited from organized club rides at the discretion of the ride leader for safety hazards or lack of safety equipment which would endanger the cyclists involved, i.e. brakes, steering, wheels or tires, bicycle helmets, sufficient hydration fluids, lights (where required), etc. E. Members can be prohibited from organized club rides at the discretion of the ride leader for unsafe riding techniques and/or flagrant disregard for the New Jersey Traffic Control Law and/or the rights and safety of others. F. Non-members and guests who wish to participate in an organized club ride shall be required to adhere to these bylaws as though they were members. In addition, non-members and guests shall be required to execute a signed waiver prior to participating in an organized club ride. The ride leader shall be responsible for ensuring adherence to the provisions of this sub-paragraph. G. New members shall be provided with a complete copy of these bylaws upon joining the club.

ARTICLE IV: FUNDS

The dues collected from members, donations, and funds raised by the club and its members shall be the only revenue for the organization. These revenues will be expended for the benefit of all or a majority of the membership and will not inure to the benefit of any private member. The executive committee will have the authority to disburse funds for appropriate activities and functions, including but not limited to: charitable donations, touring rides, newsletters etc. The executive committee may not disburse funds in an amount greater than $50 without a majority vote from the membership.

ARTICLE V: OFFICERS

The officers of the organization shall include a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, each serving a one-year term commencing in January of each year. These officers are to be nominated at a regular or special meeting in November of each year, for which there has been due effort to notify the individual members by either written or oral means. The written results of the nominations shall be made available to the individual members, via newsletter or other appropriate means, and due notice given that elections will occur at a regular or special meeting in December of that year. Additional nominations from the floor may be made prior to voting at the December meeting.

Election to one or all of the offices named above requires a majority of the votes cast by those members present at the December meeting. If no member receives a majority vote, then voting will proceed for the two individuals receiving the greatest number of votes until one receives a majority. The only requirement of an officer is that he or she be a member of Victory Cycling Club aged 18 years or over. Any or all officers may be removed from office for any cause by a majority vote of the full membership of the organization. Any decision of the collective officers (the executive committee) may be overridden by a 2/3 vote of the membership present at a regular or special meeting for which due notice has been given.

ARTICLE VI: DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS

THE PRESIDENT shall be responsible for the general management of the club and any duties which that may entail, including but not limited to public relations, responsibility for obtaining legal/legislative representation should the need arise, etc. THE VICE-PRESIDENT is to assist the president in performing said duties and shall take over for the president in the president's absence. The vice-president shall also be responsible for maintaining a file of maps, formal or informal, of club rides. THE SECRETARY shall be responsible for taking minutes at all meetings of both the executive committee and the general membership, and for assisting the president with club correspondence related to the office. The secretary shall maintain the club's website calendar. Any member may request that the secretary make public the records kept by him or her. THE TREASURER shall be responsible for the orderly management of the funds of the club. A detailed account shall be kept of all dues and donations received and all expenditures made. Any member may request that the treasurer make public the records kept by him or her.

ARTICLE VII: COMMITTEES

The executive committee shall be comprised of the president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer of the club. The executive committee has the authority to appoint various advisors and additional committees and committee members as it deems necessary to carry on the activities of the organization.

ARTICLE VIII: AMENDMENTS

A. These bylaws may be amended by a majority of the members present at a regular or special meeting of the membership for which due notice of said proposed amendment has been given. B. These bylaws shall be reviewed every five (5) years, beginning with the year 2011, and at any other time it is deemed necessary by the executive committee or the membership. C. Members shall be provided with a complete copy of the amended bylaws at any time the bylaws are properly amended as per paragraph A of this article. D.A quorum shall consist of ¼ the current membership.