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T.O.R.C.
Waiver
T.O.R.C.
Membership Form
CLUB BY-LAWS
ARTICLE 1) NAME
This organization shall be known as the Twisted Off Road Club (T.O.R.C.).
ARTICLE 2) OBJECTIVES
The Twisted Off Road Club is organized to provide social, educational and recreational activities for its membership, to promote and support the sport of off-road travel and four wheel vehicle ownership and to promote the safe and responsible use of public lands and recreation areas.
ARTICLE 3) MEMBERSHIP
a) Owners of any 4 Wheel Drive vehicles are eligible for membership in the Twisted Off Road Club.
b) To become eligible for membership:
1) all potential members must show interest into the club
2) be nominated by a current member in good standing
3) complete the member application and liability waiver
4) and attend two (2) official club rides and one (1) official club meeting.
c) After the prospect member has been nominated, membership will vote at the following monthly official club meeting to make the prospect member an official member. This vote must be unanimous in order for the prospect member to become an official member
d) Dues for this organization shall be set by the Officers. Dues are $30 annually for new single membership. Upon payment of club dues each new member will receive 2 official club decals and access to the member only section of the club forum. All dues go directly towards website fees, club decals and club specific events. $5 of each membership will be donated to an Off Road Organization chosen by the membership of the club.
e) Group Membership is also available to couples and families. Dues are $35 annually for new group membership.
f) Membership dues will be paid on or before February 1st of each year. Dues will be pro-rated for those that join after July 1st to $20 for the remainder of the year.
g) All dues will be discounted $5 for previous members
ARTICLE 4) MEETINGS
a) Meetings shall be conducted monthly at such times and places as are designated by the Officers.
b) Club monthly business may be approved by a simple majority of those voting members in attendance.
c) All single membership members will have one (1) vote in all elections and/or when a vote is needed.
d) All group membership members will have one (1) vote PER ADULT in all elections and/or when a vote is needed.
ARTICLE 5) ADMINISTRATION AND OFFICERS
a) This organization shall be administered by a President, Vice-President, Treasurer and a Secretary.
b) The above officers shall be elected by the voting members of the organization; a majority vote of members present is required for election into any office.
c) Candidates for office must be members in good standing, have been a member for a minimum of one (1) year and must commit to missing no more than four (4) meetings a year and must attend at least 75% of all other club functions, unless extenuating circumstances prohibit this.
d) Nominations for Officers will be held at the November club meeting and voting will take place during December.
e) Newly elected officers shall take office beginning January 1st of the following year.
f) Any member may hold two offices except for the President.
ARTICLE 6) DUTIES OF OFFICERS
a) PRESIDENT-presides over all meeting and events. He/She will represent the organization at events. The President will be the chair of the Officers.
b) VICE-PRESIDENT-shall assist the President at all club meetings and events, and will serve in his/her stead if he/she is absent.
c) SECRETARY-shall keep and preserve all records, minutes of regular meetings, membership records and be responsible for all Club merchandise/property. He/She shall receive and answer all general correspondence of the organization.
d) TREASURER-shall keep and maintain all financial records of the organization. The Treasurer shall collect all dues, fees, and make such disbursement as is directed by the membership. He/She will also be required to submit a monthly financial report.
e) In the event of any confusion, disagreement or voting tie the President and Vice President will make the final executive decision.
ARTICLE 7) EXPENDITURES AND FINANCE
a) All monies collected by this organization shall be immediately turned over to Treasurer and placed in the organizations bank account.
b) No expenditure of the organizations funds may be made without approval of the organization’s membership at the regular meeting. Reimbursements will be made by the Treasurer upon a receipt being presented to the Treasurer plus approval by membership present. All receipts will be kept in a ledger.
ARTICLE 8) RECALL OF OFFICERS-SPECIAL ELECTIONS-MEMBERSHIP TERMINATION
a) Impeachment proceedings may be called for by any member in good standing, at any meeting, by verbally stating their reasons. Voting for impeachment of any member will take place at the immediate meeting.
b) Any Officer of this organization may be impeached by a three-quarters majority vote of members present. The Officer in question will be given every right to state his/her case as to why they should not be impeached.
d) Members may resign from the club in writing at any time; dues will not be refunded.
e) Any member in good standing may call for a review of any member. Following discussion and possible investigation, a vote may be called for the termination of membership for the party in question.
f) In the event of a vacancy of an officer; an election will be called to elect a successor. From the time of vacancy until a new succesor is elected, the power of the vacant officer position will go to the remaining officers.
ARTICLE 9) EVENTS AND FUNCTIONS
a) There is to be no alcohol present DURING any club ride. It is however perfectly fine for persons of legal age to consume alcoholic beverages during club functions and events where actual driving of a vehicle is not occuring. Illegal drugs will never be tolerated.
b) All events are to be conducted in an orderly manner with safety as a prime factor. All club rules and state laws will be followed at all events and functions.
c) All members and guests shall obey the traffic laws of the state. Having a seatbelt available for every passenger in the vehicle is required.
d) Participation in club events/functions shall be limited to members, guests and potential members unless otherwise decided by vote of membership present.
e) Any person under the age of 18 will only be allowed to ride with the club if said person has a valid driver’s license, their liability waiver is completely filled out and signed by a parent or guardian.
f) The actions taken by individual members and guests are the sole responsibility of that person and Twisted Off Road Club is released from any legal obligations due to a result in any damage or personal injury. Wheel at your own risk!
ARTICLE 10) BY-LAWS
a) The Club By-Laws will stand as written
b) Any changes in the By-Laws will be voted on by the Officers.
c) These By-Laws were written on February 5th, 2009.
d) These By-Laws were revised on January 1st, 2012.
CLUB RIG REQUIREMENTS
Here is a list of what Twisted Off Road Club REQUIRES each member to possess in his/her rig at all times during any trail ride.
Required:
CB Radio
Seatbelts or Harnesses for all passengers
Full size spare
Recovery Points front and rear
Battery Hold Down
Recommended:
Extra Tools/Parts/Axles Shafts
Jack
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Axe/Shovel/Saw
Tire Plug Kit
Winch
Extra Food/Water/Snacks
Blanket (Ya never know :))
On Board Air Source
CLUB RULES
Just a small list of our club rules, which we expect every member and his/her guest to obey by. Most of these rules are common sense, others should be learned and remembered.
1. Absolutely NO DRINKING on the trail system. If you are caught on the trail with alcohol or illegal drugs you will be asked to leave and consequences will follow. Drinking at the camp site after trail riding is over is allowed but under no circumstances will drinking and driving be acceptable.
2. All members, potential members and guests must abide by all state and local laws at all times.
3. Adhere to the TREAD LIGHTLY principles of four wheeling.
T-travel and recreate with minimum impact (travel only on designed routes)
R-respect the wildlife, environment and rights of others
E-educate yourself, plan and prepare before you go
A-allow for future use of outdoors, leave it better than you found it
D-drive responsibly
4. All members and guests must maintain low speeds at all times in the off road park. You never know when and where a fellow off roader can come out of the trails.
5. Whenever entering a park or camp site always take out with you what you brought in.
6. You are not only responsible for you, but you are also responsible for the person behind you. Make sure you watch the person behind you so that you know if they made that tough hill or steep drop. Safety is important!
7. Have fun and be safe! You wheel at your own risk!
