alright SXC'ers here some stuff i've been working on let me know what you think. This is gonna be a long post
1. Mission Statement:
We are an organization whose mission is to further the promotion of Explorers in the South and surrounding regions. We will do this through our membership, by way of shows, trips to regional runs, and social gatherings. We will promote knowledge in automotive performance and safety.
2. Goals:
a. Further the interest in Explorers
b. Provide a forum to teach members about performance and safety.
c. Generate consumer interest in Explorers.
d. Support our sponsors (if any) and generate consumer interest in their products.
e. Promote our organization as a club that welcomes all genders, ethnic backgrounds, and age groups. Family participation is welcome and encouraged.
f. Support other automotive enthusiast organizations in any way possible.
3. Membership:
a. Membership Dues:
(1) Membership dues is only the cost of a membership decal
(2) Any further cost would be to aid our club website
(3) The cost of shirts, and etc., will be the responsibility of individual members and not
mandatory.
. Membership Requirements:
(1) Must Own a Ford Explorer, Mercury Mountaineer, Mazda Navajo, or Lincoln Aviator
a. can be off-road
b. can be stock
c. can be street
(2) Must reside in the states of:
a. Alabama
b. Arkansas
c. Georgia
d. Louisiana
e. Mississippi
f. Tennessee
(3) Those who do not own one of the listed above, or live in one of the listed above states will be given an honorary member status. Honorary members cannot vote on club issues unless directly affected by the issue. Honorary members also cannot hold officer positions (President, Vice-president or State Coordinators).
(4) Members must attend one meeting (state your from) annually to be considered active.
c. Membership Benefits:
(1) Discounts from our sponsors (as we get them).
(2) Option to buy club merchandise.
4. Officers:
a. All officers will be nominated by the members and will require a simple majority vote of the members. (All matters with be based on majority vote, unless other wise specified)
b. Roles and responsibilities of Club Officers:
(1) Club President will:
(a) Be overall in charge and responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Club and preside over all Club meetings and functions.
(b) Serve as the primary link between the Club and its sponsors (if any), and between all state coordinators.
(c) Have oversight responsibilities for all Club activities and events.
(d) Quarterly review the Club financial records with the Club Treasurer.
(2) Club Vice Presidents will:
(a) Be in charge in the Club Presidents absence.
(b) Assist the Club President in his/her duties.
6. Club Rules:
a. General: The Southern Xplorer Club, its leaders, state coordinators and members cannot be held responsible/liable for anything. (You are responsible for anything you do to your vehicle, yourself, your passengers, or any other property)
b. Basic Club rules and guidelines of conduct:
(1) No excessive drinking at official Club activities.
(2) Respect the land you are on (no off roading on property you do not have permission to do so on).
(3) No disruptive behavior.(Fighting bullying, or destruction of property will result in immediate termination of membership)
(4) No buying/providing alcoholic beverages to members who are under the legal drinking age during Club informal or formal activities.
7. Sponsorship:
a. General: Sponsors represent us and we represent them. Good sponsorship is characterized by close communications and understanding between those who receive sponsorship and those who sponsor. When a business is willing to take the time and money to sponsor our Club we have an obligation to promote them and their products as much as possible.
b. What we expect from our sponsors:
(1) Financial and/or resource assistance.
(2) Discounts for members.
(3) To be known in the community as having good business practices and a good product.
c. What our sponsors expect from us:
(1) Be a class organization that represents them in a positive light.
(2) Advertise and promote their products and services.
(3) Have an annual show at their business to generate consumer traffic and interest.
(a) Formal car show: Open to all classes; including trophies, entry fee, etc.
(b) Informal car show: Open to members only. No judging, fees, or trophies.
(4) Establish and maintain good relations and communications with them.
Membership Application
Name:
Location (home):
Email address:
Occupation:
SUV Model:
SUV make:
(a) Off-road
(b) Stock
(c) Steet
SUV year:
SUV color:
Any Mods:
AOL or AIM screen name:
updated just a bit-Allie
