ARTICLE I -- NAME

       The name of this organization shall be the “MOO COW BIKERS, hereinafter referred to as “MOO COW”. The organization is not       incorporated.

 ARTICLE II -- OBJECTIVES

    The objectives of the “MOO COW” shall include, but not be limited to:

 A.  Promoting and maintaining wholesome family virtues, friendship within the club and with other bikers, encouraging community service, frequent and safe motorcycle riding.

 B. Being positive ambassadors for frequent and safe motorcycle riding.

 C. Promoting and cooperating with this and other motorcycle clubs to work within the community, and the world, to provide financial and personal support to chosen charitable organizations.

ARTICLE III -- ORGANIZATION

           A. The initial “MOO COW” chapter is headquartered in Fayetteville, GA., and is identified with and “Atlanta” name on the back of the chapter jacket.

            B.  “Atlanta MOO COW”  shall maintain control of all club logos, “Moo Cow” patches, wording relating to “Moo Cow”, and the club name.

             C. New Chapters shall be identified by the city in which they are located with names being assigned by “MOO COW ATLANTA”.

             D. Geographical boundaries shall be established by “MOO COW  ATLANTA”. Normally, the geographical boundary will extend  fifty (50) miles from a new chapters’ headquarters.

             E. All new chapters shall be governed by these by laws. The  structure of any new chapter shall be the same as described in the by laws of Moo Cow Bikers.

 F. Should conflicts arise, which can not be settled within a   chapter, “MOO COW ATLANTA” shall have the final authority to settle said conflict, hopefully through arbitration.

ARTICLE IV -- MEMBERSHIP

 A. The membership in “MOO COW” shall be open to all persons interested in the pursuit and development of wholesome family virtues, friendship, community service and motorcycle riding.   

B. Membership shall become effective upon payment of annual membership dues.

 C. The Membership Year shall run from January 1 through December 31.

 D. Membership is effective only for the Membership Year in which dues are paid.

 E. Dues shall be set annually by the Executive Committee of each club.

 F. All members shall sign an enrollment and release form when joining the club. The release form shall put members on notice that persons serving as officers or leaders of the organization without compensation shall be immune from civil liability for any act or any omission to act arising out of such      service so long as that officer or leader was acting in good faith within the scope of his or her official capacity.

 ARTICLE V -- OFFICERS/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

A. “MOO COW” Officers, who make up the Executive Committee, shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and  Sergent at Arms. Each officer shall have one vote in any business brought before the Executive Committee. Issues shall be decided by the vote of the officers other than the President.  In the event of a tie vote on any issue the President shall cast  the deciding vote.

B. Any “MOO COW” member whose membership is paid in full shall be eligible to run for and serve as an officer and/or  chairperson of any committee.

 C. Terms of office for all officers shall be one year. An officer may run for the same, or any other office, after his or her term expires.

 D. In the event an officer cannot complete his/her full term for any reason, a replacement for that term will be appointed by majority vote of the remaining members of the Executive Committee.

 ARTICLE VI -- DUTIES OF OFFICERS

 A. The PRESIDENT shall preside at all meetings of the organization, appoint all committees, and shall be an ex officio      member of all committees, except the nominating committee.

 B. The VICE PRESIDENT shall assume all the duties of the president in his/her absence.  He/she shall serve as the chairperson of the membership and nominating committees  and assume other duties as assigned by the President.

 C. The SECRETARY shall keep the records and minutes of all meetings, attend to the correspondence, and perform such other duties as deemed necessary.

 D. The TREASURER shall receive all funds due the organization, deposit same, pay all bills as determined by the membership, and submit the books to the auditing committee.  This officer        shall be bonded by the organization.

 E. The SERGENT AT ARMS is responsible for maintaining order  at all meetings and club functions. The Sargent At Arms shall  have the ability to levy and collect fines from the membership  when, in the sole discretion of the Sargent At Arms, a member is "out of order, improperly dressed, or in general, conducting        him/herself in a manner not consistent with the "MOO COW" image.”

ARTICLE VII -- THE NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE     

A. The National Executive Committee shall be composed of the President of MOO COW ATLANTA and the President of other          "MOO COW" chapters.

 1)   A Chapter, not adhering to the “MOO COW” By Laws, may be dissolved at the discretion of MOO COW   ATLANTA. Upon dissolution, all club logos and materials will be expeditiously returned to MOO COW ATLANTA.

  2)    Violations of “MOO COW” policy or by laws will be  addressed by MOO COW ATLANTA forthwith.  Decisions by MOO COW ATLANTA are final. 

 B. The National Executive Committee shall have the emergency  power to act for the membership of any local chapter.

 C. The National Executive Committee shall meet at least once  annually and at other times when called by the President of MOO COW ATLANTA.

 ARTICLE VIII -- MEETINGS 

A. The regular meetings of this organization shall be held on the  first Tuesday of each calendar month, except  when changed by vote of the general membership.

 B. Special meetings may be called at any time by the President.  Notice of the date, time, place and business to be transacted shall be given by the secretary to the members at least five (5)       days in advance.  Only that business for which notice has been given shall be transacted at special meetings.

 C. A Quorum shall consist of those members present, but shall not be less than 25% of the dues paying membership.

ARTICLE IX -- STANDING COMMITTEES

    A. There shall be the following standing committees: Ride Committee, Membership, Safety, Charity Development and such other committees as the local chapter President shall deem necessary.

 B. The Ride Committee shall be responsible for compiling destinations, routes, and rules of the road for all club rides. SAFETY is paramount on all rides.

 C. The Membership Committee shall be responsible for maintaining membership records for the club, greeting members at all meetings and for  conducting the annual membership drive.

 D. The Safety Committee shall be responsible for conducting safety instruction to the club and to any others the Executive Committee choses.

 E. The Charity Development Committee shall be responsible for the research, development and continuation of charities which the club shall serve.

 ARTICLE X -- DUES

 A. Dues shall be set annually by the Executive Committee.  Dues shall be payable annually, either at the beginning of the club year, or upon joining the club.

 ARTICLE XI -- ELECTIONS

 A. A Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the President at the regular October meeting of each year.  Nominations may be made from the floor after the report of the Nominating  Committee.