• Article 1 – Name & Purpose.
  1.1 The name of this organization is "Vertical Excursions Jeep Club."
  1.2 The purpose of this organization shall be non-profit in character. Promoting family interest in and understanding of four-wheeling and enjoying our country’s natural resources.
  1.3 Vertical Excursions Jeep Club adopted by-laws and was founded in  2000.
• Article 2 - Membership & Dues.
  2.1 Membership is open to all persons who share a common interest in the sport of offroading. Prospective members must be sponsored by a member in good standing. There is a one-year qualifying period for new members. Prospective members, sponsored by a member in good standing, must attend one meeting before participating in a Club sponsored event or ride.
  2.2 Membership dues for this organization must be paid in full within thirty days after the due date of January 1st of each year and shall be $20 annually. Any household member(s) age 18 or older will retain voting rights.
  2.3 Membership in this organization may be terminated or suspended without refund of membership fees for the following reasons: Littering, abuse of others’ property, gaining membership under false pretense, dangerous driving tactics, returning to a trail without consent, the use of illegal substances, and/or alcohol by anyone at a driving event, or any other reason deemed necessary. Any witness thereby should immediately be reported to an officer or event leader. Termination or suspension of membership shall only be issued through the direction of the President with the support of all officers, or if the officers are at an impasse, by a two-thirds majority vote of the membership in attendance at a meeting.
  2.4 Any member shall make a motion in order to establish requirement for a vote. Any other member must second that motion in order to establish a formal motion to be voted on.
• Article 3 - Member responsibilities.
  3.1 All members of this organization must be members in good standing.
  3.2 Each driver must hold a valid operator’s license from any state.
  3.3 All members must conduct themselves in a respectable, responsible, and orderly fashion and must adhere to the direction of the trail leader. They must also adhere to the TreadLightly!® guidelines at all times. Travel and recreate with minimum impact Respect the environment and the rights of others Educate yourself--plan and prepare before you go Allow for future use of the outdoors--leave it better than you found it Discover the rewards of responsible recreation
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• Article 4 - Vehicle equipment.
  4.1 The vehicle being used at club functions must carry adequate insurance coverage.
  4.2 The vehicle being used at club functions must carry a valid registration and state inspection from the state the vehicle is registered in.
  4.3 Seat belts and the use thereof are mandatory at all club functions.
  4.4 Tow hooks on the front of the vehicle securely fastened to the frame, tow straps without hooks and a fire extinguisher in working order are mandatory on all vehicles being used at all off-road excursions. Winches, CB radios, roll bars, first aid kits, rear tow hooks, and a few tools are highly recommended for off-road excursions.
• Article 5 - Elections and Voting.
  5.1 There shall be one vote cast per member (age 18 or older) in attendance provided that member is in good standing with the organization.
  5.2 All members interested in holding an office within Vertical Excursions Jeep Club must be nominated and seconded for such position by members in good standing.
  5.3 Elections of officers for the ensuing biennium shall be held at the December meeting, with nominations of officers forewarned at the preceding scheduled meeting. Elections shall be "town meeting style".
  5.4 An officer can be voted in by a majority rule of members present at the above named time.
  5.5 The elected officers shall be installed at the regularly scheduled January meeting.
  5.6 A prospective or existing officer (elective or appointive) can decline the office at any time. In this case there will be a vote for that vacancy at the nearest meeting.
  5.7 All officers shall be volunteers and not receive any compensation as part of that office.
• Article 6 - Officers.
  6.1 The officers of this club shall be in ranking order: President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer.
  6.2 The officers of this organization shall be elected, for the ensuing biennium, by majority vote of the members present (age 18 or older) and voting at the regular meeting held in October. Elections shall be by secret ballot. The term of elected officers begins in January.
• Article 7 - Duties of office.
  7.1 President. The President shall be the executive officer, and will prepare for and preside at all meetings that he/she can attend. He/she shall have the duty of carrying out the policies and decisions of the membership. He/she shall appoint committees as necessary and co-sign checks with the Treasurer unless both are of the same household.
  7.2 Vice President. The Vice-President shall assist the President and act on his/her behalf in his/her absence. He/she will also co-sign checks with the Treasurer unless both are of the same household.
  7.3 Secretary. The Secretary shall record all minutes of club/officer meetings, maintain club records such as liability waiver forms, and the by-laws of the organization. He/she shall also be responsible for the creation and distribution of any correspondence deemed necessary to notify all paid members of meetings and events . He/she will also cosign checks with the Treasurer unless both are of the same household.
  7.4 Treasurer. The Treasurer shall receive all monies and be responsible for bank deposits and disbursement of funds as needed. He / She shall also maintain and provide records of the club relating to finance and membership for inspection by auditors and/or officers. He / She shall also co-sign checks with the President, Vice-President or Secretary unless both are of the same household.
• Article 8 – Appointive offices.
  8.1 All appointive offices shall be administered at the discretion of the president for the ensuing year or another time frame deemed necessary, ie., Trail Committee Chair, Trail Leader, Newsletter Editor, Web Committee Chair, Public Relations Coordinator, Social Events Coordinator, etc.
• Article 9 - Club Meetings.
  9.1 Membership meetings shall be held on the third Saturday of each month  at a location arranged by the president, unless otherwise changed at the previous membership meeting. Officers meetings shall be held at the discretion of the President.
• Article 10 - Amendments to By-Laws.
  10.1 These by-laws may be amended by a 2/3 majority vote of members present at a regularly scheduled meeting provided the amendment has been presented at a previous meeting. The membership must be notified at least two weeks prior to taking the vote in regards to the amendment.
• Article 11 - Non-Profit Club.
  11.1 Vertical Excursions Jeep Club operates as a non-profit club. No club members individually or collectively shall receive compensation for promoting any fund raising events or activities for the club.
• Article 12– Expenditures.
  12.1 All expenditures must be approved by majority vote of the membership present at a regularly scheduled meeting. Exclusions include administrative costs associated with conducting club activities, i.e.,  supplies.
  12.2 All emergency expenditures necessary or reasonable may be made by the President or ranking officer in an emergency situation provided the expenditure is recorded and brought to the attention of the membership present at the next scheduled meeting.
  12.3 The budget for the ensuing year shall be prepared for recommendation to members by the incoming officers.
• Article 13 - Special Provisions.
  14.1 The requirements of Article 4.4 do not apply if you join the club for parades and special events rather than off-road excursions. However, the requirements listed in Article 4.1,4.2 and 4.3 do apply.

The Vertical Excursions Jeep Club is sponsored by 4 Wheel Parts, Carquest Auto Parts, and Leith Chrysler Jeep.