bylaws

By Laws

A current member of the American Legion, Auxiliary, Son of the American Legion. Or the spouse of an owner who is an association member.
You must own a motorcycle of at least 350cc in size or be the spouse of an owner who is an association member.

Election of American Legion Riders officers will be held annually at such time as determined by the general membership.

President: Will serve as Chief Administrative Officer of the Association and preside over all meetings. Have general supervision over the affairs of the Association. He or She shall perform such other duties as directed by the general membership.
Vice President: Will assume the duties of the President in his or her absence and assist the President in the performance of his or her duties as directed by the president.
Secretary: Will keep a full and correct record of all proceedings at the meetings. Keep membership records as may be required by the general membership. Give detailed financial reports at each regular meeting.
Treasurer: Have charge of all finances of the Association. Disburse funds as directed by the general membership and provide copies to the Post if requested.
Ride Coordinator: Will be the Logistics person in charge of organized rides of the Association. He/She will determine dates, times, routes and meeting place for those taking part in a ride activity. Ride Coordinator may appoint an assistant Ride Coordinator or take any other measures he or she feel necessary to insure the safety of the group during a ride.

Meeting will be held at a date, time and location designated by the majority of the membership. Five members will constitute a quorum.

Any member may be expelled or suspended form the Association by a majority Vote of the general membership at a regular Chapter meeting.

Each State Chapter may determine eligibility for Chapter Membership in its Own State Chapter.

Each Chapter will be known by the State in which its majority of members reside. Chapters may be further broken down into District and Post.

Each State Chapter may elect to adopt a set of standing rules to govern its Membership or, at the Chapters discretion, amend these By-Laws. These standing rules, or By-Laws amendments, shall be no less stringent than those contained in these By-Laws nor can they be in any conflict with the National Constitution and By-Laws of the American Legion or that of the Sponsoring Post.

Disbursement of funds will be only those authorized at any regular meeting of the chapter. Each Chapter will be a non-profit organization and may only disburse funds in a manner that is in keeping with all Local, State and National laws regarding non-profit organizations.