History of Four States Mustang Corral
The first meeting of the Four States Mustang Corral was held on November 11th 1993. Items on the agenda were election of officers, annual dues, formation of committees for development of club By Laws, logos apparel designs and a name for the club. The club has averaged 30 member families. Each member family owns 1 to 3 Mustangs.
The Four States Mustang Corral held its first car show at the Texarkana Quadrangle Festival of September 1994. At this same time clubs first monthly news letter was published and named “The Pony Tales”.
The Four States Mustang Corral received its first exclusive sponsor “McLarty Ford of Texarkana” in time for the 1999 annual show. McLarty Ford continues to be our sponsor to this day.
In 2008 The Four States Mustang Club was chartered as a Regional Club by the Mustang Club of America. On 30 May 2009 we will hold our first Regional Mustang Show at the Central Mall, Texarkana TX.
Because of our geographical location our annual show draws cars from Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. The 2008 car show was our first open show. It set a record 104 cars and allowed us to donate a record $2700.00 to local charities.
Each year the club donates profits from our annual show to local charities selected by the club membership. The remaining funds are used to pay for our annual cookout and the cost of awards, advertisement and prizes for the next years car show.
FOUR STATES MUSTANG CORRAL
BY LAWS
AS ADOPTED ON 11 March 2008
ARTICLE I
The name of the Club shall be the Four States Mustang Corral.
ARTICLE II
The purpose of the Club shall be to provide technical and practical information for Mustang and Ford owners; plan and conduct safe driving activities and demonstrations to display the skill of members; plan and conduct competitive car events; provide opportunities for social activities among the members; and to encourage the preservation of the Ford Mustang and its history as well as other classic Ford products.
ARTICLE III
Membership is open to anyone who is interested in the purpose of the Club and is willing to take an active part in its activities.
ARTICLE IV
The officers of the Club shall be a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. Special committees or other offices may be designated when deemed necessary by the Officers of the Club.
ARTICLE V
The regular monthly meetings of the Club members shall be held at a time and place designated by the Officers and the Club members present at the previous meeting.
The annual meeting and election of Officers for the coming year shall be held during the month of December. All members shall be given notice of the time and place of such meeting.
All elected Officers shall be installed during the annual meeting. Special meetings of the Club membership may be called by the President at any time, and such special meetings shall be called by the President when requested by the other Officers or by the membership.
ARTICLE VI
Motions presented in writing to the Coordinating Committee by the membership for the impeachment of any Club Officer shall be investigated by the Committee. After the completion of the investigation, a report will be made to the membership at a regular or called meeting. If the motion for impeachment is voted for by two-thirds of the members present, the Officer or Officers who are the subject of the motion shall be removed from office.
ARTICLE VII
All property of the Club shall be carried in the name of the Club and all funds of the Club shall be deposited in a bank selected by the membership.
Should the Club dissolve by resolution of the Officers with the approval of the membership, all property of the Club shall be distributed as provided by the Articles of Incorporation and as may be voted for by the membership.
All checks issued by the Club shall be signed by the Treasurer. In the absence of the President or Vice-President may sign the checks.
In the event of a serious illness or death of a club member, the President or vice President is authorized to spend up to $50 for flowers or proper gift to be presented to the member or family in the name of the club.
ARTICLE VIII
All persons or corporations extending credit to, contracting with, or having any claim against the Club or the Coordinating Committee, may look only to the funds and property of the Club for payment of any claim or indebtedness, judgment, or any other damages. No member of the Club shall ever by personally liable for the indebtedness, claim, or damaged owed or incurred by the Club.
ARTICLE IX
Membership in the Club shall consist of active and honorary members. The term of membership will be from Jan meeting to Dec meeting.
Voting will be permitted by active members with each such member having one vote. Individual active members of the Club may be subject to periodic review by the Coordinating Committee, and if a member's actions or attitude has an adverse affect upon the Club, the member may be subject to disciplinary action by the Coordinating Committee. Disciplinary action for non-members not complying with the rules and procedures will be expelled from the activity. Disciplinary action for members not complying with rules and procedures shall be a one-year suspension from that activity for the first offense. The second offense is expulsion from the Club.
ARTICLE X
The Officers of the Club shall perform their duties in accordance with the parliamentary authority adopted by the Club. Each Officer of the Club shall be elected for a term of one year by a majority vote of the members present at the annual meeting.
The President shall preside at all meetings of the Club. And in the absence of the President, the Vice-President shall so preside. In the absence of both the President and the Vice-President, the Secretary/Treasurer will preside. If none of the Officers are present, the chairman of one of the standing committees shall preside.
In the event of the resignation of any Officer other than the President, the President shall appoint a member to serve in such Officer's position. Should the President resign, the Vice-President shall become President.
The duties of the President are to preside at all meetings of the members and the Coordinating Committee, and whatever duties that may be the responsibilities of his office. He may call special meetings of the members, and as Chief Executive of the Club, he shall have the responsibility for the appointment of all committees. The President shall also be the editor of the newsletter.
The duties of the Vice-President are to serve as the President in the absence of the President and to fulfill all the duties of the Office in the event the President is not present or is unable to act for any reason. The Vice-President shall also be the Chairman of the Events Committee.
The Secretary shall attend all meetings of the members and the Coordinating Committee and shall make a record of all minutes and votes cast during such meetings. The Secretary shall keep a current roll of all members. The Secretary shall be the custodian of the records of the Club. In the absence of the Secretary from any meeting, the President shall appoint a member to perform the duties for the Secretary for such meeting.
The Treasurer shall attend all meetings of the members and the Coordinating Committee. The Treasurer shall keep a current roll of all paid members. The Treasurer shall be the custodian of the financial records of the Club. The Treasurer shall have the custody of all the assets of the Club, and shall keep a record of all the obligations of the Club. The Treasurer shall receive all payments due the Club and shall have the responsibility for the payment of the Club's expenses as directed by the Officers. The Treasurer shall be prepared to give a report of the Club's financial status upon request, and no obligation, indebtedness, or any other financial liability may be assumed by the Treasurer without the approval of the membership or Coordinating Committee.
To be eligible for nomination as an Officer of the Club, the person must be an active member in good standing for the preceding twelve months.
ARTICLE XI
All of the committees shall be designated by the President with the following committees being appointed as standing committees.
Coordinating Committee, consisting of the Officers and other active members appointed by the President.
Events Committee, to consist of the Vice-President and three to five active members appointed by the President.
ARTICLE XII
The annual dues for all active members shall be classified as family memberships. The amount of dues will be determined by the majority vote of the members.
All dues are payable at the January meeting and must be paid before a member shall have a right to vote on any Club business, including the election of Officers for the coming year.
ARTICLE XIII
The activities of the Club shall consist of planned trips, social events, and special events for Ford owners. The events shall be open to all members and when approved by the membership to any non-member. Rules government street or roadway activities are: 1) all drivers will need to attend a drivers' meeting before departure; 2) all drivers will need to show a valid drivers' license and proof of liability insurance; 3) obey all federal, state, and local laws; 4) stay in line (excluding Fun Runs).
ARTICLE XIV
The fiscal year of the Club shall be from January meeting to December meeting.
ARTICLE XV
Robert's Rules of Order, Revised, shall govern the procedures and the conduct of all meetings of the Club.
ARTICLE XVI
Amendments to these by-laws may be made at any time by a majority vote of the active members present at a regular or special called meeting. Motions for the amendment of the by-laws must be made at one of the regular meetings prior to the meeting for voting on such motion, and the proposed motion must have been printed in full in the newsletter prior to the date of such meeting.