Lone Wolf Riders By-laws

Council Members
Elder Wolf – Council Member (Past Officers)
President – Council Member
Vice President – Council Member
SGTatARMS – Council Member
Secretary/Treasurer - Council Member
Definitions
LWR - Lone Wolf Riders
Member - Member in good standing with the LWR
Membership - Collective Members of the LWR
POW-WOW - Event sanctioned or sponsored by the LWR
Council - Governing body of the LWR
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Article 1
1. Mission
1.1 To be One Family, One Heart

Article 2
2. Vision
2.1 To promote a "Family" oriented fraternity that encompasses the goal of "No Pressure, No Bullshit" as our Motto.

Article 3
3. Code of Ethics
3.1 Maintain positive public relations with all contacts through example.
3.2 Conduct all LWR activities in a manner that will leave us above reproach.
3.3 Conduct all LWR business under the name: “Lone Wolf Riders”

Article 4
4. The Council
4.1 The “Council” is the governing body of the LWR and is comprised of the Officers and the Elders.
4.2 Disbursements require one signature of the Council.

Article 5
5. Membership
5.1 New Members must be sponsored by a current Member in good standing. LWR SGTatARMS will approve or decline all requests for new Members.
5.2 Sponsoring Member is accountable for all actions of new Member while on probation.
5.3 New Members must serve a 6 month probation after acceptance.
5.4 Final Acceptance of new Members will be determined by the LWR Council at the end of the probationary period. At this time, dues must be paid in full.

Article 6
6. Election Exceptions
6.1 The Elder Wolves are the only members exempt from the election process. They will retain their respective office until they resign.

Article 7
7. Election Process
7.1 Announcement of an open office will be made on the LWR Forum and by e-mail to Members. Nominations for each available office will remain open for 7 days.
7.2 Each nominee must accept or decline the nomination.
7.3 All elected officers will serve a minimum three year term.
7.4 Elections will be held in March.

Article 8
8. Meetings, Votes and Quorums
8.1 Members will be given 90 days notice before the annual meeting. All other business will be conducted on the LWR Forum.
8.2 Votes will be conducted as a poll on the LWR Forum and remain open for 10 days.
8.3 Members will be notified 7 days prior to a vote being posted on the Forum.
8.4 Any member may request a vote. The request must be made specifically detailing the purpose of the vote and posted on the LWR Forum. The Council will review the request and act upon its merits.
8.5 A quorum consists of a simple majority of voting Members.

Article 9
9. Discipline
9.1 The Membership can remove any Officer. Any Member may write to the Council with a request for removal by supplying specific details for review. The Elder Wolves are exempt from removal.
9.2 Any Member who fails to pay his/her dues will have their LWR Forum and voting privileges suspended until paid in full.
9.3 Any Member or Officer in violation of the Bylaws can be suspended or removed by a vote of the Membership.
9.4 Any Member removed will not receive reimbursement for dues paid. Removal constitutes forfeiture of all dues and monies paid.
9.5 Disciplinary action shall consist of:
1st offense – suspension of access to the website and suspension of voting rights for 30 days.
2nd offense – removal.