D.R.A.F

Drag Racer's Association of Florence

BI-LAWS

ARTICLE I- Name and Purposes

Section 1. THE NAME of this club shall be D.R.A.F. also know as Drag Racer's Association of Florence. It shall be a non-profit organization incorporatedunder the laws of the State of South Carolina.

Section 2. THE PURPOSE of D.R.A.F shall be:

1. To generate a membership of neighbors and friends to mutually increase the pleasure and popularity of the sport of drag racing.
   

2. To stimulate and advance the general welfare and safety of drag racing.

3. To develop a fraternal spirit among drag racers and other racing enthusiasts.

4. To promote favorable public relations through racing safety in cooperation with respective race promoters.

5. To encourage conduct which will promote a positive image of drag racers to all.

Section 3. DEDICATION: D.R.A.F is dedicated to the proposition that:

1. The sport of drag racing is America's most exhilarating sport.
   

2. The sport of drag racing is here to stay.

ARTICLE II- Membership

Section 1. Club Membership is open to anyone showing interest in drag racing and club. A membership is defined as either one person at least 8 years of age but not older than 18 years of age for junior classes, and at 16 years of age for other classes.

Section 2. Request for membership shall be made to the secretary. Membership is contingent upon agreement by the applicant to abide by the club bi-laws, rules, and payment of the required membership dues. Any person who has been reprimanded by IHRA or any other organization or club, or who has a serious criminal background, may not join DRAF, unless approved by a majority vote of board members. D.R.A.F will not discriminate because of race, color, religion, or any other criteria that would be considered discriminatory.

Section 3. Membership may be terminated by action of the Board of Directors for non payment of dues, for safety violations, cheating, or for any other reason deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors to be prejudicial to the best interest of the club.

Section 4. Annual membership- Dues are $20.00 per person.

1. Membership will entitle the member to hold a specific car number. If membership is not current your car number will be forfeited.

2. Membership will allow you to compete for D.R.A.F points with an additional fee of $100.00 to race for the title of D.R.A.F champion.

3. If you do not pay the additional $100.00 before the first D.R.A.F points race, you can not go back and claim points prior to your payment. Your points will begin with the next points race following your payment to run for the championship. In order to claim the points your $100.00 must be paid before the start of eliminations.

Section 5. Membership Validity- To remain a member in good standing in D.R.A.F all members must:

1. Be good sportsmen and promote sportsman like conduct recognizing that people judge all drag racers by our actions. b.) Obey all club rules and requirements as herein stated and otherwise may be set forth by the board of directors and agreed upon by the majority vote of club management.

Section 6. Voting-

1. Each active member who is at least 18 years of age is entitled to one vote to decide issues affecting the club.

2. Club issues may be decided by simple majority vote of those members present at an official club meeting.

3. Voting which may be of confidential matter will be done via a secret ballot.

4. Voting may be accomplished on line at DRAFCLUB.org.

Section 7. Waiver of responsibility-

1. Each member will be required to sign a general waiver of responsibility each year with membership. The waiver would ensure no member, Board of Director, or club officer could be held responsible for any accident or incident related to racing.

2. Each member will be required to sign a waiver of responsibility at D.R.A.F sponsored event. The waiver would ensure no member, Board of Director, club officer, or track personnel, or event promoter could be held responsible for any accident or incident related to racing.

ARTICLE III- Management

Section 1. Club management shall be composed of the President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and one Board Member for every 10 members of D.R.A.F. These officers will constitute the Board of Directors.

Section 2. Nominations and elections for officers and board members shall be opened to the membership during the first regular meeting in October.

Section 3. Election of officers and board members will be by majority vote of the members present during the regular October meeting each year.

1. Officers shall officially take office at the conclusion of the first regular meeting in December and hold office for a period of one year.

2. Term of office for all positions shall not exceed five consecutive years.

Section 4. PRESIDENT shall preside over all meeting of the club, and is expected to manage the business of perpetuating the clubs purposes, responsibilities and traditions. He/She shall appoint committees as authorized by the board of directors.

Section 5. VICE PRESIDENT shall assume the duties and power of the president during the absence or temporary incapacity of the president. He/She shall assume additional responsibilities as authorized by the board of directors.

Section 6. SECRETARY shall keep all club records other than financial, including meeting minutes, membership roster, committee member listings, and documents of historical value. He/She shall send and or post meeting notices and carry out all the usual secretarial functions of the club. The secretary shall ensure that all club records are retained and archived for future reference, unless agreed upon by the board of directors and membership.

Section 7. TREASURER shall keep the financial records and accounts of the club, receive dues for membership, pay bills, and generally be responsible for monitoring the financial health of the club. He/She shall be responsible maintaining accurate and timely records of accounts and for preparing and presenting a treasurer's report at each meeting and quarterly reports to the board of directors as requested by club management.

a.) Withdrawal of funds for any purpose shall be by check, signed by the treasurer or the president and are subject to prior approval by the board of directors. b.) All payments over $250.00 are to be approved by the board of directors by majority vote.

Section 8. All officers shall have such other powers as assigned by the bi-laws, the membership, or as required by law.

ARTICLE IV- Official meetings

Section 1. Official meetings will be held during the 1^st Tuesday of every month beginning in January. A minimum of 5 members of club management must be present to hold an official meeting.

Section 2. Any member can be present at the Board of Directors meetings, but do not have any voting rights.

1. Special meetings may be held throughout the year with a prior announcement of such meetings to the general membership via the D.R.A.F website www.drafclub.org .

Section 3. The Board of Directors may meet at their discretion during the interim between meetings.

Section 4. Fiscal year will begin January 1^st and end December 31^st of each year.

ARTICLE V- Club Races

Section 1. Club races may be planned and organized by the Board of Directors.

a.) D.R.A.F will hold 10 club point races a year weather permitting. In the event that 10 club point races can not be held club championship will be determined by the points earned prior to December 1^st.

b.) All regular members in good standing and have paid the additional $100.00 may claim points towards the championship.

Section 2. Preparation- Each member shall be responsible to plan and pay for his/her own expenses. Also, members shall see to it that their racecars are adequately prepared and are in compliance to all safety regulations and general D.R.A.F racing rules and regulations, and cars are good working conditions.

Section 3. All club members will assume responsibility for proper racing conduct and discipline. Drinking and driving is particularly dangerous in the sport of drag racing. Any members who abuse this practice may be eliminated from racing by majority vote of those present at the event, and stands to lose his/her membership in D.R.A.F.

ARTICLE VI- Dissolution

Section 1. If dissolution of D.R.A.F should occur all outstanding debts, if any will be paid. Any and all remaining funds and assets will be donated to another drag racing club or charity.

ARTICLE VII- Amendments

Section 1. These bi-laws must be reviewed by the Board of Directors annually and amended as deemed appropriate, and presented to the membership for the majority approval.

UPDATED BY WEBMASTER 02/02/2009