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The club shall be a "NON PROFIT" charitable organization, and shall be allowed a reasonable amount in its treasury for operating expenses and other club activities. This club reserves the right to have and acquire sponsors for support of all its events and activities. Committee and volunteer duties are on a VOLUNTARY basis and are not monetarily compensated for by the club. The by-laws will be periodically reviewed and updated by club officers and available to the entire club membership at any time.

Nonrefundable membership dues of $15.00 per calendar year are due the first meeting of the year and covers the member and their immediate "family" living in the same address. Any member whose dues are one month in arrears will be automatically suspended on February 15th until dues are brought up to date. this suspension includes not receiving the newsletter or any other club benefits. The Heartland Nova car club promotes enjoyment and socialization associated with, and is open to all ChevyII/Nova enthusiasts regardless of race, color, sex, or religion.

Heartland Nova club members will conduct themselves in a reasonable and orderly manner at any meeting, activity, or event representing the club. Members will comply with all motor vehicle laws and/or ordinances when participating in or attending any club event or activity. Any club member who regularly commits unsafe driving acts or whose personal conduct is otherwise detrimental to the purposes and reputation of the club may be suspended or expelled from membership in the club. Members will be respectful of all club members' vehicles at all times and will encourage any of their guests to also display the same respect. 

Meetings will be held bi-monthly or as voted by majority of the club members, with "committee" meetings held as necessary. The club president should preside over all club meetings and all club officers are encouraged to maintain order at meetings. At least 1 officer must attend the meeting for it to be official. An eligible member (18 & older) may make a motion and that must be seconded by another member before it can be presented for a vote. A majority vote of eligible members attending the meeting will be necessary for a motion to pass. In the event of a tie, the president has the responsibility to break the tie. Meetings should include: A) call to order, B) introduction of visitors, C) approval/correction of the minutes of the previous meeting, D) approval of treasurer report, E) reading of correspondence, F) membership report, G) Heartland Nova Reunion update, H) other club activity update, I)old business, J) new business, K) adjournment. 

Elections will be held during the November meeting. The new officers will assume their role at the next January meeting, when the outgoing officers will turn over all club materials and/or tools to the respective new officer. Eligible officers must be vested in the club for at least 12 months with current membership. Officers may hold the same office with no term limit and offices can be combined as needed. No one office is more important than any other. Officer responsibilities are:

President:  Oversee activities of the club, conduct club meetings and maintain order of meetings and events. They are the official spokesperson of the club, with the option of appointing a designee. They are the tie breaker in the event of a tie vote. Ensure any expenditure over $50 has been approved at a prior meeting. Ensure the club is operating in the most economical manner. Ensure the club insurance is in force and all club equipment/supplies are secure.  

Vice-President: Assist President as needed, preside over meetings or events should the President be unavailable. Assist with preservation of the history of our club for future Chevy II/Nova enthusiasts.  

Secretary: Take detailed notes of the meeting and generate a bi-monthly newsletter that will be sent to current members either via USPS or e-mail. If the secretary is absent from a meeting, either the President shall appoint a temporary replacement if needed, but it is the responsibility of the secretary to arrange for the minutes from the previous meeting to be read and minutes of the current meeting to be taken. 

Treasurer: Maintain club finances, tally all money collected, make bank deposits and provide a financial report during the meetings of specific debits and credits to the club accounts. Ensure IRS requirements are filed each year.  

Social Media Liaison: Maintain a current and accurate website & all club social media accounts. Notify club, for approval, of expenses needed to maintain these social outlets.

Membership Coordinator: Receive completed & signed membership applications (dues-will be forwarded to the Treasurer ASAP). The current club advertising items will be distributed to new members: current club roster, copy of by-laws, most recent newsletter, marker, window cling for each Chevy II/Nova they own, 2 business cards, coozie, refrigerator magnet, air freshener and show registration (if available). Coordinator will inform club of new members during the next club meeting and any expenses incurred. Maintain current and accurate roster.  

Heartland Novas car club will NOT be liable for any loss or damage due to fire, theft, weather, vandalism, or accident at any function that the club hosts or attends.