CHAPTER BYLAWS

  ARTICLE 1. CHAPTER NAME
    The name of this organization shall be The Westfield, MA Chapter of the Star Touring & Riding Association, hereafter referred to as the "Westfield, MA Chapter." The Westfield, MA Chapter shall operate under the rules and regulations established within the International Charter. No Chapter bylaw shall supercede the International Charter. The Westfield, MA Chapter has formed under a non-profit status.
ARTICLE 2. CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP
    Prospective members must join the Star Touring & Riding Association upon the completion of their third chapter ride. The prospective member must be voted into the chapter by a "majority" vote. All Chapter members must hold a current membership in the Star Touring & Riding Association. Expired memberships, unbecoming conduct, or a violation of any charter / bylaw agreement shall be cause for the member’s suspension or permanent removal from the Chapter and all of its activities. Members must participate in at least 50% of the Chapter's monthly meetings / rides calculated by the calendar year (January – December). Non-participation, without just cause, may result in the member’s relegation to an associate member status. Associate members are entitled to all privileges of membership, excluding the right to vote or hold office. Associate members who fail to participate in chapter events, without just cause, may be subject to suspension or removal from the chapter and its activities.
ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP RIGHTS
    Only Members in good standing will be allowed to vote on chapter issues. Members must adhere to the "chain of command" on all Chapter issues. For purposes of explanation, the "chain of command" shall be as follows:

    Sergeant at Arms > Vice-President > President > Regional Director > National Sergeant At Arms > Chapter Coordinator > National President > National Executive Board of Directors.  

ARTICLE 4. REMOVAL OR SUSPENSION

    A Board of Trustees must be convened to decide upon a member's suspension or removal from the Chapter. This Board of trustees shall consist of the Chapter President, Chapter Vice-President, Sergeant at Arms, and the Los Representative and one additional chapter officer as appointed by the President. The Board of Trustees must reach their decision by a "majority" vote, and furnish the member with a written explanation of their findings and decision. All decisions of the Board are final.

ARTICLE 4.1. APPEAL OF BOARD OF TRUSTEE DECISIONS

A member in good standing may appeal a removal decision to the National Executive Board based on one or more of the following:

  1. Bias
  2. Failure of Chapter board of Trustees to follow Chapter bylaws
  3. Specific mitigation facts
    Appeals must be made in writing and sent to: “STAR Touring office of the President” – Confidential. Decisions of the Executive Board are final and binding.

ARTICLE 5. OFFICIAL EVENTS

    The Chapter President must submit his approval on all Chapter events and Chapter rides before they can be considered "Official Events." Official events are ended only when the Chapter President or chapter officer issues a declaration that the event is over.
ARTICLE 6. CHAPTER ROCKERS
The chapter rocker can only be obtained through the chapter. The chapter rocker remains the property of the chapter and must be returned upon request. Back patches may be purchased from the chapter or directly from the Star Touring & Riding Association.

 

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