Traveling Supremes, Inc.
Founded August 1994
Incorporated June 8, 1998
Sponsored by Gauthier's RV Center

BYLAWS
Amended September 23, 2000
Amended October 25,2008

Article 1
NAME

Section 1: The name of this organization shall be the Traveling Supremes, Inc. Traveling Supremes, Inc. is incorporated under the laws of the State of Louisiana.

Article II
PURPOSE

Section 1: The purpose of this non-profit organization shall be:

1. To provide opportunities for its members to enjoy good fellowship in a pleasant atmosphere and promote safe use of their recreational vehicles at all times, especially at our regularly scheduled rendezvous.

2. To set an example of courtesy and safety on the highways and of model conduct at meeting sites and in public or private campgrounds.

3. To effectively communicate our plans and activities in such a way that we create a sense of involvement for even those who cannot participate.

Article III
MEMBERSHIP

Section 1: Members of this club who were in good standing dues current, as of October 31, 2008 will remain members even if they dispose of their Travel Supreme and replace it with another brand. Applicants who own a Travel Supreme are eligible to join the Club at any time. Applicants who do not own a Travel Supreme are eligible to join the club at a future date to be determined by the Executive Committee. Membership is vested in the owner(s) of the recreational vehicle and each owner member has one vote in the club proceedings. Each member unit is limited to two votes.

Section 2: Emeritus members constitute a non-voting membership category. This membership category is designed for members who dispose of their recreational vehicle or just wish to discontinue active member-ship. Annual membership fees are the same as those for other members. This fee entitles one to receive the Newsletter, attend any rally and whatever other privileges are approved by the Executive Committee.

Section 3: Voting membership is terminated when a member sells their recreational vehicle, resigns, becomes an Emeritus Member or fails to pay dues in accordance with Article IV, Section 1 of these By Laws.

Article IV
DUES

Section 1: The induction fee of $25.00 will be paid by each new member and will cover their first year dues. The yearly dues of this organization shall be determined after each year of operation and adjusted accordingly with a two-thirds vote of those present at that business meeting.

Section 2: Dues shall be payable on or before January 1, of each calendar year and shall be paid to the Treasurer.

Section 3: Any member whose dues remain unpaid thirty (30) days after the due date shall be so notified by the Treasurer. The member in question must pay their dues before April 1, or the Treasurer is required to drop that member from the rolls of this organization.

Article V
OFFICERS (ELECTIVE)

Section 1: The officers shall be President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer.

Section 2: The officers shall be elected at the annual business meeting for terms of one year, but shall hold office until the successors are duly elected and installed. No elected officer may serve for more than two consecutive terms in any one office, except for the secretary and treasurer.

Section 3: The new officers will assume their duties under new business at the fall meeting.

Section 4: A simple majority of the vote shall elect any officer.

Article VI
DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS

Section 1: President: Is charged with the overall operation of the club and is to provide leadership and direction for the membership in achieving the club's purpose. The president shall coordinate the activities of the Club. Ensure that a rally plan for a 12 to 18 month period is always in place.

Section 2: First Vice President: Serves in the capacity of Wagonmaster for the club and shall be available to replace the President should such a need arise, and assist the president in matters pertinent to the operation of the club. Manage the current rally plan and build the forward (12 to 18 month) plan. Assist with rally locations and safety
issues at the request of the rally host or hostess.

Section 3: Second Vice President: Serves as Director of Programs and Activities, oversees and coordinates the social and recreational activities of the club. Is responsible for the on-site first aid requirement and contact with professional medical facilities when necessary. Conducts a membership survey once annually. Arranges for technical sessions at rallies. Establishes safety guidelines and availability of first aid for rallies. Manages emergency medical training program.

Section 4: Secretary: Shall record the minutes of all chapter business and executive meetings. Maintain accurate, succinct records in a timely fashion and for historical purposes. Receive proxy vote ballots and deliver them to the person entrusted by the member. Collects proxy forms after the voting is concluded and files them in corporate records. Secretary will also conduct an audit of the member roster once annually. At the beginning of each business meeting, the Secretary will determine if a quorum is present.

Section 5: Treasurer: Shall receive all monies collected by the secretary and other chapter representatives. Such monies shall be deposited in a bank convenient to the treasurer, in the name of Traveling Supremes, Inc. One authorized signature shall be required on any check written. Authorized signatures shall be those of the Treasurer, President, First Vice President, or Secretary. Maintains up-to-date roster of all members in good standing and provides one copy to the Secretary and one to the Newsletter Editor.

Article VII
COMMITTEES

Section 1: The current chapter officers and all past presidents in good standing with the club shall constitute the Executive Committee. Only the members of the Executive Committee can vote in an Executive Committee Meeting. Each member of the Executive Committee has one vote. A quorum of the Executive Committee is a minimum of five Executive Committee members. The chapter president shall chair this committee. The Executive Committee shall be the governing body of the club, giving approval to the actions of the president and other officers. This body shall approve all regulations or other documents of governance. The Executive Committee shall oversee the operations of all club activities and shall meet at least twice yearly. The Executive Committee is empowered to obligate the club in the current calendar year to a sum equal to dues and membership fees collected in the previous calendar year. Any expenditure(s) exceeding the threshold requires two-thirds (2/3) approval of the members present at a scheduled business meeting.

Section 2: In addition to the standing committees (executive, nominating) the president may appoint other committees to perform special projects and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees. Section 3: The club Nominating Committee will consist of all active Traveling Supremes club past presidents. Any club member may nominate a club member for any office. The job of the Nominating Committee is to ensure that the club has enthusiastic and able persons available to assume the duties of club office.

Article VIII
MEETINGS

Section 1: Chapter business meetings shall be held a minimum of once yearly. Notification of said meeting, location, date, and time, will be published in the Chapter Newsletter in order that members may attend and participate in the meeting even if they are unable to attend the rally. Business meeting announcement will be made a minimum of sixty(60) days prior to the scheduled time. Mail-in proxy or ballots will be handled by the Secretary.

Article IX
CONDUCT OF MEETING

Section 1: A business-meeting quorum shall consist of twenty percent (20%) of the club membership, including 2 current officers. No issue can be voted on without a quorum. A majority vote constitutes approval for any item brought before the membership, unless the issue requires a two-thirds (2/3) vote in the By-laws.

Section 2: The rules of parliamentary procedure contained in the latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order shall govern this organization in all cases that they are applicable, except when they are inconsistent with these bylaws.

Section 3: The suggested order of business for Chapter Business Meetings shall be as follows:
1. Call to order.
2. Determine if a quorum is present by the secretary.
3. Opening ceremony.
4. Introduction of new members and guests.
5. Reading of the minutes of previous meeting.
6. Report of officers.
7. Report of committees.
8. Reading of communications.
9. Old business.
10. New business.
11. Announcements.
12. Adjournment of business session.

Article X
Club Communication

Section 1: A chapter newsletter shall be published at the discretion of the editor and be mailed to all members.

Section 2: A web page, www.travelingsupremes.com, will be managed by the webmaster.

Article XI
DISSOLUTION

Section 1: In the event of the dissolution of this organization, funds shall be disbursed after all debts are satisfied to one or more non-profit organizations at the discretion of the Executive Committee.