B. Vice President
The Vice President assists the President in overseeing club activities, presides at
meetings not attended by the President, and performs other duties as assigned by the
President. The Vice President succeeds to the Presidency if the President resigns or is
unable to perform his/her duties.
C. Secretary
The Secretary's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: recording and reporting
the minutes of all club meetings; maintaining a current list of club members' names,
addresses, and phone numbers; handling general correspondence; and any other
responsibilities assigned by the President.
D.
Treasurer
The Treasurer's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, entrustment with the
receipt, care, and disbursement of all club funds. The Treasurer keeps proper records of
all membership dues, reports club financial activities at each meeting and performs other
responsibilities as assigned by the President.
E. Road Captain
The Road Captain's responsibilities include, but are not limited to: overseeing all club
riding activities; ensuring all standing and perspective members are instructed in club
riding rules and formations; and performing other responsibilities as assigned by the
President. The Road Captain's authorities may be delegated, by the Road Captain, as
necessary.
F. Sergeant-at-Arms
The Sergeant-at-Arms' responsibilities include, but are not limited to preserving order at
all meetings and any other responsibilities as assigned by the President.
All Elected offices are filled at an annual election held each November or
upon the occurrence of a vacancy. Elections are by secret ballot and are presided over by
the President. Elected officers serve for one year and assume office on the first day of
the following January. The offices of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
cannot be held for more than two consecutive terms by the same person. No two elected
offices can be held at the same time by the same person.
Appointed offices are created as necessary and include the office of the
PARR AMA Referee (who, among other duties, ensures referee reports are expeditiously
reported to AMA after each sanctioned event held by PARR), PARR AMA Insurance
Representative, and Editor of the PARR newsletter, the SPOKE N' WORD. Appointed officers
are members in good standing in AMA and appointed by the President with the advice of the
Executive Board. Appointed officers serve for one year or until the first day of the year
following their appointment to office, whichever time period is shorter. An appointed
officer may be selected to serve any number of consecutive years in an appointed office
and may simultaneously hold an elected office.
If an elected officer misses four or more consecutive meetings, their
office may be considered vacated and the President may appoint a replacement to fill the
position until the next regular elections. If the office vacated is that of President, the
Vice President assumes office, and appoints a new Vice President with the advice of the
Executive Board. Should both the offices of the President and Vice President be vacant, a
special election is held to fill these positions for the remainder of their annual terms.
A special election is conducted in the same manner as an annual election and is presided
over by (in descending priority order) the Secretary, Road Captain, Treasurer, and
Sergeant-at-Arms.
If an officer misses two or more consecutive meetings, the President (or
someone appointed by the President) will contact the missing officer about their absences.
An elected or appointed officer may be removed from office by not less
than a two thirds majority vote of the club membership.
The Executive Board consists of all elected officers. This board meets at
the discretion of the President; considers and drafts complex club policy and guidance to
be presented to the general membership for final resolution; and advises on candidates to
fill appointed positions and unexpected vacancies of PARR elected officer positions
(except for President). Appointed officers and other club members may be invited to
Executive Board meetings dealing with special interest topics.
BYLAWS
1. Roberts Rules of Order govern PARR meetings. A quorum shall consist of
at least ten members or one half of the members in good standing, whichever is less,
present at a regular meeting.
2. Admittance into PARR
A. Upon completing a membership application and payment of an
application fee, a person interested in joining PARR becomes an applicant. An applicant is
placed on a probationary membership status pending: attendance at two club meetings, one
club ride of sufficient length to assess an applicant's motorcycling abilities, receipt of
a briefing on club riding rules by the Road Captain, and a vote into full membership by
not less than two-thirds of a quorum.
B. If an applicant is not admitted to PARR, the
application fee will be refunded upon request of the applicant.
C. PARR shall not discriminate against any person on
the basis of race, religion, gender or color.
3. A proposed change to the PARR Constitution or its By-Laws must be
submitted and passed by a majority of a quorum. The proposed change cannot be voted upon
before the next regularly scheduled meeting. All members must be informed in writing of
the proposed change(s), prior to a final vote to institute the change. Two-thirds of the
membership is required to institute a change to the Constitution or its By-Laws.
4. Any unforeseen problems occurring in conflict with the general rules
contained in this Constitution, may be resolved on a one-time basis by a majority vote of
the members present at a meeting or club ride. If an unforeseen problem persists beyond
the one-time resolution addressed here, it must be promptly presented for resolution at a
future meeting of the general membership or the executive board.
5. A member may be expelled from PARR by not less than a 2/3 vote of the
membership.
6. PARR may be dissolved by not less than two-thirds majority vote of the
membership. Should this occur all PARR assets will be liquidated and the proceeds
distributed for one or more tax-exempt purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c) of
the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, as
determined by PARR.
7. No part of the net earnings of PARR shall inure to the benefit of, or
be distributed to its members, officers, or other private persons, except that PARR shall
be authorized to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments
and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in its Constitution. PARR shall
not, except to an insubstantial degree, engage in any activities or exercise any powers
that are not in furtherance of the purposes of this organization.
GENERAL CLUB RULES
1. Members operating motorcycles must have a valid motorcycle license.
2. Motorcycles ridden by members must be maintained in conformance with
the laws of the state in which they are registered.
3. Members should strive to be neat, courteous, and promote a responsible
image to the community.
4. Motorcycles used for club activities must be capable of safely cruising
at posted speed limits.
5. No firearms are permitted at any PARR activity, except where carried by
authorized law enforcement personnel in conjunction with their official duties.
6. No alcohol consumption is permitted during PARR motorcycling activities
7. Membership Dues:
A. Annual dues are eighteen dollars ($18.00) payable by
the first meeting in April of each year. New members' dues are prorated to the next fiscal
year (at the rate of $1.50 per month remaining until April of the next year).
B. Any member who has not paid his/her dues my May 1
will be considered in arrears and will not be allowed to participate in club activities
until his/her dues are paid. If dues are still in arrears by June 1, the concerned member
will be dropped from PARR membership. Reapplication will be necessary in order to
reestablish membership.
8. Membership Responsibilities and Privileges
A. Members in good standing may:
1. Resolve and vote on club
resolutions.
2. Attend PARR rides and other club activities
3. Help organize and conduct club activities
4. Hold elected office
5. Hold and wear the PARR club patch
6. Use club property for PARR purposes.
7. Pay dues as required.
B. Applicants for membership:
1. Complete a PARR application
and pay an application fee.
2. Observe PARR rules and regulations while
attending club meetings and the necessary ride to complete their membership eligibility requirements. When riding with members, follow PARR Group Riding
Rules.
C. Member Participation Award
1. Appropriate recognition will
be given each year to the PARR members determined to have given the most time and
energy to PARR. A
3-person committee will be appointed by the President each year to select the award
recipients.
2. All PARR members in good standing are
eligible to receive appropriate recognition.
PARR GROUP RIDING RULES
1. The Road Captain should review the PARR Riding Rules with any riders
new to PARR group riding.
2. Each operator is responsible for the condition of his/her own machine.
If at any time anyone points out a potential problem or performs a repair, it is done as a
courtesy, with no responsibilities or warranties implied.
3. No one shall be compelled to ride in a group if they feel they are at
risk by doing so.
4. Riders leaving a group before the group has reached its destination
should notify the Group Leader.
5. Anyone operating his/her motorcycle not in accordance with these rules,
or in a manner considered by the Group Leader to be hazardous to the other members of the
group, may be expelled from the group.
RIDING FORMATIONS
1. When riding en masse, PARR should divide itself into groups each
consisting of not more than 6 motorcycles. The Road Captain, or, in the absence of the
Road Captain, the most senior PARR Officer present (as seen in secession in the
Constitution), will appoint Group Leaders and Tail-Gunners for each group.
2. As directed by the Road Captain, group riders will ride in one of two
formations, staggered or single file:
A. Staggered: Riders will ride in staggered position, basically in the
left and right car tire tracks, each rider 2 seconds behind the rider directly in front of
him/her and one second behind the rider to his/her side.
B. Single file: Riders will ride single file, each rider not less than two
seconds behind the rider in front, keeping the headlight of the following rider in sight.
If the road doesn't have a lane dividing stripe painted on it, riders should be in single
file.
3. Riders should maintain their position within the group. Passing within
the group is not allowed.
4. Riders in each group should stay close enough together to discourage
other vehicles from cutting between riders. Groups should allow room for other vehicles to
move between groups. If the driver of another vehicle insists on cutting between riders,
riders should yield the right of way.
5. Group Leaders should stay in the left part of the lane for the best
view of the road ahead unless in the far-left lane of a divided highway, in which case
leaders should be in the right part of the lane for the best view. Other riders in the
group should adjust their position in the lane according to the rider in front of them.
6. A rider who cannot see the headlight of the following rider should slow
until the headlight comes into view. If the group makes a turn, each rider should make
certain that the following rider sees the turn. If there is any question whether the
following rider has seen the turn, the last rider in the group should stop and make sure
the following rider sees the turn.
OBSTACLES
The Group Leader should point out hazards on the road. Riders should
repeat the gesture to warn riders behind them.
MECHANICAL PROBLEMS
Riders that experience mechanical problems should safely pull over to the
side of the road and wait for the group to return. The group will make every effort to
obtain service and transportation for a broken-down rider. The group will not abandon a
rider.
LANE CHANGE
1. When it is necessary to change lanes, the Group Leader will use his/her
turn signal, giving adequate advance warning to the group. Each rider should repeat the
signal.
2. The last rider in the group, known as the Tail-gunner, should check to
see if it is safe for the whole group to change lanes and then move to the next lane. The
Group Leader will check to make sure the group can safely change lanes, then give a hand
signal for the group to change lanes in unison. The other riders in the group should stay
in their original position until the Group Leader has given the signal to change lanes.
SEPARATION
If a group is separated by traffic signals or other causes, the delayed
riders should continue straight when traffic permits until they catch up with their group.
If the lead group makes a turn, the last rider in the group should make certain that the
delayed riders see the turn.
CB
RADIOS
It is advisable for Group Leaders and Tail-gunners to have CB radios.
Group Leaders and Tail-gunners have priority on the use of one selected frequency. Other
riders should only transmit on the same frequency in the event of an emergency, such as a
rider dropping out of the group.
PLANNED AND UNPLANNED STOPS
Riders in the group should make every effort to minimize the need for
lengthy or unplanned stops. The Group Leader should keep in mind the shortest range of the
motorcycles in the group and stop for gas accordingly.
PARKING
Riders arriving in a parking area should go to the far side of the chosen
area to avoid creating a hazard for others entering the area. Riders should make efficient
use of the spaces available.
