Chapter Constitution & Bylaws:

Article I - Name
A. The name of this organization shall be the Inland Empire GTO Club.

Article II - Purpose
A. The purpose of this organization shall be to promote the preservation, enjoyment and restoration of the Pontiac GTO, and to educate both public and legislative bodies at all levels of these cars' extraordinary contributions to the world's automotive, social and industrial history.

Article III - Membership
A. Membership in this organization shall be open to any automotive enthusiast. GTO ownership is not a prerequisite.
B. Membership may be terminated by two-thirds majority vote of the Board of Officers and Directors for any member whose actions are deemed detrimental to the club and/or GTOAA.

Article IV - Dues
A. Annual dues must be remitted by the end of July for membership status to be considered current. After August 1st club newsletters will only be sent to members whose dues are current.
B. New members' dues shall be prorated, from the time membership starts to the 30th day of June.

Article V - Officers and Directors
A. The officers of this organization and their order of command shall be President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.
B. ALL officers must be members in good standing of the GTO Association of America during the entirety of their term in office.
C. The president's term of office shall be limited to a maximum of two consecutive years.
D. The four (4) directors must be in good standing of the Inland Empire GTO Club during their entire term in office. Membership in the GTOAA is not required, but is encouraged.
E. The directors' term will run for two (2) years. Two (2) directors will be elected each year along with the slate of officers.
F. The terms of all offices shall run concurrently with the membership calendar year.

Article VI - Duties of the Elected Officers and Directors
A. The duties of the President shall be:
1. To preside at all meetings of the Club.
2. To have general supervision of the affairs of the Club.
3. To appoint any person or committees not otherwise ordered by the Club.
4. To personally represent the Club on proper occasions and business contacts passed by the Board of Officers and Directors.
5. To assist all other officers of the Club in their records, correspondence and other duties.
6. To arrange for a suitable location for each monthly membership and Board of Officers and Directors meetings.
7. Contribute a statement to the Club newsletter at least six (6) times a year, to be due by an appropriate deadline set by the Secretary.
8. To vote only when one vote is necessary to break a tie.
9. To provide copies of all Club-related correspondence, addressed to the President and/or to the Club Secretary.
10. Attend all monthly membership meetings.
11. Attend all Board of Officers and Directors meetings.
12. To take all necessary measures to properly notify the GTOAA for the purposes of obtaining insurance coverage for all Club-authorized activities covered under that policy.
13. To arrive at all monthly membership meetings at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of said meeting.

B. The duties of the Vice President shall be:
1. To perform the duties of the President in his or her absence.
2. Act as the Club Activities Coordinator whenever that office is not otherwise assigned.
3. Assist the Secretary when necessary.
4. Attend all monthly membership meetings.
5. Attend all Board of Officers and Directors meetings.
6. Provide copies of all Club-related correspondence, addressed to the Vice-President and/or to the Club Secretary.
7. To arrive at all monthly membership meetings at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of said meeting.

C. The duties of the Treasurer shall be:
1. To keep accurate records of all Club fund transactions.
2. To collect all monies due the Club.
3. To make all payments from the Club fund when so ordered by the Club.
4. To prepare and deliver an up-to-date statement of Club treasury activity at every monthly membership meeting.
5. To attend all monthly membership meetings.
6. To attend all Board of Officers and Directors meetings.
7. To provide copies of all Club-related correspondence addressed to the Treasurer and/or to the Club Secretary.
8. To arrive at all monthly membership meetings at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of said meeting.

D. The duties of the Secretary shall be:
1. To attend and record the minutes of all monthly membership meetings.
2. To attend and record the minutes of all Board of Officers and Directors meetings.
3. To maintain a file of reports and Club correspondence.
4. To handle all Club correspondence.
5. To notify all members of special meetings.
6. To report the minutes of the previous month's membership and Board of Officers and Directors meetings at each monthly membership meeting.
7. To produce a monthly club newsletter and to distribute it to all club members on or before an appropriate deadline.
8. To provide copies of Club-related correspondence at each Board of Officers and Directors meetings.
9. To arrive at all monthly membership meetings at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of said meeting.

<P>E. The duties of the Board of Directors shall be:
1. To act for the Club in all matters ordered by the Club.
2. To properly investigate and present to the Club all business or important activity situations.
3. To have general control over all Club affairs and to follow the vote of the general membership in all club matters.
4. To arrive at all membership meetings at least fifteen (15) minutes prior to the start of said meeting.
5. To conduct an audit of the treasury each year. Said audit shall be conducted within the month of January.
6. The Directors shall meet prior to November each year to propose and nominate potential candidates for the open positions of Officers and Directors for the coming year.

Article VII - Quorums
A. A quorum to conduct business at any Board of Officers and Directors meeting shall be deemed to be no less than four Officers/Directors in attendance.
B. A quorum to conduct business at any general membership meeting shall be deemed to be no less than fifteen percent (15%) of the active membership in attendance.

Article VIII - Meetings
A. The regular meeting of the Club shall be held monthly at a time and place to be determined at least one month in advance of the meeting date. The President or Board of Directors may call a special meeting at any time by notifying the secretary to contact members.
B. The President, as deemed necessary, shall call Board of Officers and Directors meetings.

Article IX - Dissolution
A. In the event the number of voting members become ten or less the remaining members may, by majority vote, dissolve the Club.
B. The assets of the Club shall be distributed as determined by a two-thirds majority of the remaining members, after all outstanding debts have been paid. The assets may not benefit anyone associated with the organization.

Article X - Amendments
A. Items in this constitution may be amended, adopted or repealed by a two-thirds majority vote of the members present at any regular membership meeting.
B. A minimum thirty-day written notification to all current members must precede a vote on any proposed amendments.

THIS CONSTITUTION DATED January 30, 2005 WILL SUPERSEDE ALL PREVIOUS CLUB RULINGS AND ACTIONS