ARTICLE I

Section 1:

The official sponser of TCC shall be determined by a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the members present. Membership in organizations shall be entered into as long as such affiliations as considered to be in the best interest of TCC.

Section 2:

TCC shall belong to the National Council of Corvette Clubs Inc. The club shall elect a governer each year to represent it and to recieve information from the NCCC officers to pass on to its membership.

ARTICLE II

Section 1:

A regular business meeting will be held once a month. Time, date and place will be announced by the President. There will be no December meeting.

Section 2:

An Executive Board meeting will be held prior to each month's regular business meeting. Time, date and place will be announced by the President.

ARTICLE III

Section 1:

A quorum of the Executive Board or any committee shall consist of a majority of its members.

Section 2:

A majority vote of the membership present and voting at any regular business meeting shall determine the policies and actions of TCC except as otherwise provided in this Constitution and Bylaws.

ARTICLE IV

Section 1:

The membership and fiscal year shall be September 1 through August 31.

Section 2:

Requirements for regular membership shall be:

A. Must be at least 21 years of age. A waiver may be granted by a 2/3 affirmative vote of the members present at a regular business meeting.

B. must own a Corvette;

C. must submit a membership application;

D. must attend two (2) business meetings;

E. must have a valid drivers license;

F. must have automobile insurance that satisfies the Washington State Responsibility Insurance Act on all vehicles used in club events;

G. election by the membership at a regular business meeting upon nomination and a 2/3 affirmative vote by the members present;

H. the vote shall be taken and the nominee(s) shall be notified by the Membership Committee Chairperson at that meeting;

I. payment of dues at the meeting when voted into membership.

Section 3:

A TCC member who disposes of his/her Corvette is entitled to regular membership privileges for the remainder of the year. Any active Regular Member who sells his/her Corvette(s) may be granted a "Social Membership" in order to continue to participate in the club and all of its functions (except those functions outlined in Paragraph C below) under the following conditions:

A. Must have been an active member for at least two years;

B. Must pay current annual membership dues;

C. Will not have voting privileges or be eligible for elective office;

D. The term "Social Member" will continue until such time as the member reacquires a Corvette. After acquiring a Corvette the member will pay the regular dues at the next annual dues date;

E. Any person(s) who has been required to terminate their membership in the Tacoma Corvette Club due to the previous bylaw, requiring termination of membership after one year of selling their Corvette, may rejoin the club under the social membership category at the discretion of the current TCC executive board;

F. Any "Regular Member" who becomes a "Social Member" must continue their membership, without interruption, in order to maintain their membership in the Tacoma Corvette Club. Once a "Social Membership" is terminated the only way to rejoin the Tacoma Corvette Club is to meet the current qualifications for "Regular Membership".

Section 4:

"Member for life" status shall be granted by the Executive Board to any member deemed to be in good standing with the TCC at the time of a permanent disability or to a surviving spouse/other. All yearly dues shall be waived until such time as the member makes a full recovery from illness or injury or until spouse/other remarries.

Section 5:

All regular members of TCC shall have equal rights and privileges within the organization. Such rights shall include, but not be limited to, the right:

A. to nominate candidates;

B. to vote in elections;

C. to hold office;

D. to attend and participate in the deliberations and voting at all business meetings;

E. to attend and participate in competitive events, social functions, and promotional or fund raising activities.

Section 6:

If a member were to act in a manner detrimental to the good name of TCC, by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the Executive Board, said member could be removed and his/her remaining dues would be refunded. The executive board must receive a formal, written complaint, and hold a hearing with all parties before terminating a member.

Section 7:

A member may resign by directing a letter of resignation to the Executive Board.

ARTICLE V

Section 1:

Dues shall be the amount per year as specified by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members present.

Section 2:

Dues are due by the first meeting in September after which a 10.00 dollar additional late fee will be assessed. If dues are not received by November 1, the delinquent member's name shall be removed from the membership rosters and mailing lists.

ARTICLE VI

Section 1:

The emblem of TCC shall be of any design selected by a two-thirds (2/3) affirmative vote of the members present, but shall always contain the inscription "Tacoma Corvette Club".

Section 2:

The official club jacket shall be of any style as long as it is black, has sleeves, is in good taste and displays the official club emblem.

ARTICLE VII

Section 1:

A. oversees and guides TCC business;

B. conduct proper meeting procedures;

C. presides at all regular and Executive Board Meetings, and may call special meetings;

D. vote, only in cases where his/her vote would affect the results or where the vote is by ballot;