Article I - Name

 Section 1      The Name of this organization shall be Fox Valley Tents & Wheels (FVT&W) -
  Family Camping Club - a Chapter of  Family Camping and RV'ers Inc. (FCRV)

 Section 1     The chapter colors shall be
  a - teal background with white and black lettering on banner and/or flag.
  b - teal vest with large chapter symbol displayed on back
  c - Chapter shirt, teal, (blouse, t-shirt, sweat shirt, etc.)

 Section 2    The chapter symbol shall incorporate the combined camping conveyances this club was
founded to serve - Family Tent and Pop-up Camping.  The symbol shall be on a teal background
with white and/or black lettering and drawing. The symbol shall contain  1) the club name 2) a
representation of the State of Illinois 3) the logo of FCRV and appropriate artwork as approved
by the membership. This symbol shall only be for display by chapter members in good standing.

 Section 1    The purpose of this chapter shall be
   a -   To assist in the preservation and conservation of the beauties of nature in the State of Illinois.
   b -   To promote improvement in camping and hiking facilities wherever the need exist; To bring
forth these recommendations before the proper state, national, or private organizations; To press
for action until improvements have been made.
   c -   To co-operate with the Illinois State Association (ISA) of FCRV and all other organizations
which are working toward the conservation of our (or neighboring) state's natural resources
   d -   To promote 'whole family' involvement in planned chapter activities

 Section 2   The objectives of this chapter are
   a - To provide, through identification with the FCRV, a basis of friendly welcome to other
FCRV members and other persons of like interests with our membership.
   b - To set up an means for families to enjoy group camping, hiking, and other related activities.
   c - To plan group campouts, week-end trips, hikes, etc. for the enjoyment of membership.
   d - To promote travel/ camping/ outdoor/ and recreation safety through example and instruction.
   e - To support anti-litter, conservation and other campaigns of benefit to the environment.
   f - To promote the values of scholarship, leadership and fellowship to member childeren.

 Section 1    The chapter was formed as part of  Family Campers & RV'ers (FCRV), a nonprofit, voluntary,
national organization of family campers and recreational vehicle users/owners.

 Section 2    Any person or family living in the general area of the Fox River Valley of Illinois, who is a
qualified member of FCRV, is eligible for membership in  Fox Valley Tents & Wheels -
Family Camping Club - a Chapter of FCRV, subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
   a -   Persons and families desiring membership in this chapter must demonstrate an active interest
by attending a minimum of three (3) chapter functions prior to applying for membership
   b -   Applications for membership may be accepted at any formally established business meetings
or club functions.  All applications for membership must be accepted by a two thirds (2/3) vote of
the membership present ,  provided a quorum is present for the vote. If a quorum is not present,
an application for membership may be voted upon by mail - a two thirds (2/3) approval of all
active members must then be obtained before membership is approved. Applications may be
tabled to await a quorum vote, if desired, at the discretion of the Board of Directors.
   c -   Membership shall be for a maximum period of one year, subject to annual renewal at the
beginning of the club's fiscal year. Membership fees may be pro-rated if the Board of Directors is
directed to do so by a simple majority vote of the active membership. Members are automatically
eligible for renewal of membership, providing they have attended a minimum of five (5) official
chapter functions during the previous fiscal year, and are in good standing with any club-related
fees or dues.
   d -   Total membership in the chapter shall be focused toward, but not limited to, a maximum of
sixty (60) tent camping or pop-up camping families. Membership priority shall be granted on a     'first-come -first-served' basis.
   e -   No member shall be deemed ineligible for renewal of membership until the Board of
Directors has confirmed ineligibility. The Board of Directors may, by a two thirds (2/3) majority
vote, approve and provide for exceptions to paragraphs 'c' or 'd' of this section.

 Section 3     The Board of Directors of FVT&W may, without the consent of the active membership, confer a
'Life Membership' to any member(s) that has performed  outstanding services to the chapter.

 Section 4    A 'Life Member' shall be considered an active member of FVT&W with the full rights and
privileges thereof. The chapter shall assume all chapter dues of said member(s)

 Section 1   The annual dues of this chapter shall be as recommended by the Board of Directors, and accepted
by the active membership through simple majority vote, to meet current expenses.
 Section 2   The dues of this chapter shall include membership fees of  Illinois  State Association (ISA)

 Section 1    Each family membership is entitled to one vote on all chapter business upon presentation of it's
current FCRV card
 Section 2    A family membership shall be defined as follows:
An individual who is self-supporting; a husband and wife; a widow or widower or any single
individual who is head of household; and all unmarried children living in the same household.

 Section 1   The officers of this chapter shall be :
    a -  a president
    b -  a vice president
    c -  a recording secretary
    d -  a corresponding secretary
         ( offices c and d may be combined to be filled by a single individual )
    e - a treasurer

 Section 2   Duties of offices
    a -  The president shall preside at all meetings of the chapter and of the Board of
Directors; shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the nominating
committee; shall appoint all committees; shall perform all other duties pertaining to the
office; and shall co-ordinate the work of the officers and committees in order that the
objectives and purpose of this chapter may be promoted.
    b -  The vice president shall serve as an aid to the president; shall perform the duties of
the president is their absence; and shall perform other such duties as may be delegated to
them by the president and/or the Board of Directors.
    c -  The recording secretary shall keep an accurate record, in a permanent form, of all
meetings of the chapter and the Board of Directors.
    d -  The corresponding secretary shall conduct all correspondence concerning the
chapter; and shall perform such duties as may be delegated by the president and/or
Board of Directors; shall keep an official file of the names, addresses and phone
numbers of the active members of the chapter; and shall inform the membership of the
time and place of all chapter functions.
    e -  The treasurer shall have custody of all chapter funds, securities, and assets; shall be
responsible for keeping a full and accurate account of all receipts and disbursements in
the books belonging to the chapter; shall maintain the chapter's books in accordance the
directives of the membership; may pay current operating expenses as directed by the
Board of Directors; must obtain approval of the membership for any non-operating
expense disbursements; shall issue receipts for all cash received and shall keep on file a
copy of all said receipts, also any bank transaction receipts, canceled checks or invoices
as might be written or received; shall have all the powers of the office.
          The treasurer's books shall be closed at the end of the fiscal year, and the books annual
report, canceled checks and all other documents on file be submitted to an auditing
committee of three (3) which has been appointed by the president. The auditing
committee shall prepare a report to be submitted to the membership at the annual
meeting.

 Section 1    The president shall, no later than the first business meeting in May each year, appoint a
nominating committee of three (3) members and designate one of them as it's chairman. The
committee shall consist of one (1) member of the Board of Directors and  two (2) members from
the general membership. This committee shall prepare a slate of nominees for the elected offices
(listed on Article VII - Section 1 of these By-Laws) and shall present this slate at the June  meeting.
 Section 2   The election of officers shall take place at the July meeting, at which additional nominations may
be accepted from the floor with the consent of the nominee. Newly elected officers will take
responsibility for their respective offices at the conclusion of the July Meeting.
 Section 3   All officers shall be elected by a plurality vote for a term of one year, or until their successors are
elected and qualified, Each officer shall be eligible to succeed themselves in their respective
office for one additional term only. No person shall be elected who is an elected officer of another
FCRV chapter.
 Section 4   All officers shall be elected on a secret ballot, except that in the case where only one nominee for
an office is presented, the vote may then be by acclamation.
 Section 5   In the event of a vacancy in the offices of  vice-president, recording secretary, corresponding
secretary, or treasurer the president shall appoint , for the reminder of the term, a successor, to be
approved by a two thirds (2/3) vote of the Board of Directors.

 Section 1    The board of Directors shall be the governing body of the chapter and shall perform such
functions and duties as may be ordered by the chapter, or which, in the opinion of the Board of
Directors, are for the best interest of the chapter in accordance with it's objectives.
 Section 2    The Board of Directors shall consist of the elected officers and the immediate past president. All
shall hold office for one year. Any vacancy on the Board of Directors shall be filled by
appointment of the president's choosing from the membership and approval of a two thirds (2/3)
of the Board of Directors. Offices may be added to the Board of Directors as deemed necessary by
the Board of Directors upon approval of a simple majority of any quorumed business meeting.
 Section 3    The Board of Directors shall hold such meetings as it deems necessary, and the president, or any
two (2) Board Members may , at any time, call a meeting of the Board of Directors.
 Section 4    A quorum of the Board of Directors shall be a simple majority of  Board Members installed.

 Section 1   Committees shall be convened and appointed, by the president or the Board of Directors, as the
need arises, in accordance with the objectives of the chapter and/or through the direction of the
membership.
 Section 2   Committees shall be conferred with the powers and tools to complete the mission of that
particular committee, as it's mission was stated at it's inception.

 Section 1    Monthly meetings shall, as possible, be held from April through October; the day, time and
place to be fixed by the Board of Directors. Additional meetings may be held if so decided by the
Board of Directors or on request from the president or membership.
 Section 2    The annual meeting shall be the July meeting, at which time the officers and directors shall be
elected and take office.
 Section 3    An attendance shall be recorded at each business meeting of the chapter and the record
maintained by the recording secretary.
 Section 4    Special meetings may be called by the president or any three (3) members of the Board of
Directors upon notification to all the members of the chapter.
 Section 5   A quorum of the chapter shall consist of fifteen percent (15%) of the eligible membership and a
quorum of the Board of Directors
 Section 6   Robert's Rules of Order shall guide all the meetings of the chapter where not otherwise covered
by this document.

 Section 1    The president shall appoint an ISA delegate and two (2) alternates as chapter representatives for
ISA business as regards this chapter.
 Section 2    This chapter may affiliate with other organizations working toward the same goals, and not
conflicting with the aims of FCRV.

 Section 1    No person may take any action in the name of Fox Valley Tents & Wheels - Family Camping
Club - a Chapter of FCRV without prior approval by this chapter's Board of Directors

 Section 1    The regular order of business at business meetings shall be as follows:
   1) Call to order and the Pledge
   2) Reading and acceptance of the minutes of the previous meeting
   3) Treasurer's Report
   4) Reading of Correspondence
   5) Attendance and Introductions of new members and guests
   6) Unfinished Business
   7) New Business
   8) Committee Reports
   9) Election and installation of officers (annual meeting only)
   10) Adjournment
   11) Program (optional)

 Section 1    The chapter's fiscal year shall begin August 1st each year and end on the following  July 31st.

 Section 1    Should the activities of the chapter terminate, any chapter property and funds shall be liquidated
and the resulting funds, after payment of outstanding obligations, dispersed as per following:
    a -  Property of the chapter to be liquidated shall be offered for sale to chapter members
before being offered for sale to the general public.
    b -  75% of all funds, after debts, shall be given to FCRV's State or National education
programs, such as Conservation, Scholarship and/or Safety.
    c -  25% of all funds, after debts, shall be given to local charitable groups/organizations.
    d -  The choice of programs or groups to receive the chapter's assets shall be decided by
the majority of members in good standing with the chapter at time of termination
(percentages may be changed to membership's desire at time of chapter termination, but
direction of disbursement must be maintained as stated in Article XVI - Section 1 -
paragraphs b & c  of this Constitution and By-Law )

 Section 1    This Constitution and By-Law may be amended by a majority vote of the membership present
at any regular meeting of the chapter, provided a quorum is present, and provided the intention to
amend shall have been previously communicated in writing to the membership at least 15 days in
advance of the vote.