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ARTICLE 1. CLUB CREATION AND NAME
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1.1
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This riding club shall be known as the
"CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS." This may be abbreviated as
"CMC"
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1.2
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CMC Riding Club was founded by Reg
Green. (hereby known as National Officer)
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1.3
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All members that joined on or before
December 31, 2006 will become “Charter” members.
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1.4
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Additional chapters will be numbered in
sequence.
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1.5
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Chapter number will remain with that
designation and is non-transferable.
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1.6
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If a chapter is closed, retired or
cancelled, its number will be reissued to a new location.
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ARTICLE 2. PURPOSE
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2.1
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The purpose of
the CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) is to provide an outlet as a riding
and social club. CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) is a non-profit entity.
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ARTICLE 3. MEMBERSHIP
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3.1
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Criteria: Membership is open to anyone
who has an interest in motorcycles and or motorcycling. Motorcycle ownership
is helpful but not required.
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3.2
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Membership Selection: Membership is open
to those who:
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Meet the membership
criteria.
Agree with the
club purpose.
Be in good
standing in terms of conduct.
Members agree
that they are responsible for their conduct and cannot hold CANADIAN
MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) responsible for any mishap, accident nor is it
implied that CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) is open to suit or
litigation.
Any member who
passes away will have their chapter and membership number retired.
Members may
belong to other riding clubs such as brand specific or International Riding
clubs.
Members are
not required to hold office and do not have voting rights. However, if you
are not active within 6 months of joining, you will be deleted from Chapter
rosters.
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ARTICLE 4. DUES
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4.1
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Membership to
the CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) is free. There will never be a
membership fee to remain in the club. No chapter may maintain a bank account
under the name CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC).
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4.2
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No chapter may
present or sponsor an event without the written approval of the National
Officer.
Insurance for
an event must be carried by the venue or individual presenting the event. The
CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) will not insure any event, ride or social
activity.
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ARTICLE 5. MEETINGS
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5.1
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There are no formal meetings of the
membership, however the officers will meet (when needed) to discuss club
issues.(informal only)
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ARTICLE 6. CLUB OFFICERS
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6.1
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The club shall be administered by the
following officers: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th,
5th, 6th and Financial Officer
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6.2
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Road Captain: organizes and leads the
club during a riding event.
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6.2.1
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Road Captains must have taken part in a
group riding program that covers the planning, procedures, signals and other
relevant factors for a group riding activity.
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6.3
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Officers shall be eligible for
reimbursement for reasonable expenses incurred during the administration of
club business by submitting a request with receipts to the financial Officer.
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6.4
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No officer may hold an executive or
officer designation with any other motorcycle or riding club
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ARTICLE 7. DUTIES OF OFFICERS
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7.1
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All officers must report to the 1st
officer any and all club issues. The 1st Officer will take all
remarks and render a decision that he/she feels is best for the club. The 1st
officer’s decision is final.
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ARTICLE 8. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS
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8.1
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The 1st
Officer will appoint officers as needed or required to fill vacancies. Only
the 1st officer can appoint his/her replacement. Officers of the
chapter must be approved by the National Officer or Provincial Officer.
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ARTICLE 9. APPOINTMENTS AND COMMITTEES
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9.1
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Appointments and Committees are
positions in the club that are of a voluntary nature.
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9.2
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These positions are appointed by the 1st
Officer and can include, but not limited to Road Captains, Event
Coordinators, social convenors, etc.
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ARTICLE 10. CONDUCT AND GEAR
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10.1
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Any member of the club may be dismissed
from a club meeting or club activity as a result of inappropriate behaviour.
The member shall be warned concerning such inappropriate conduct by an
Officer or Road Captain The following shall be the basis for, but not limited
to, inappropriate behaviour and disciplinary measures:
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10.1.1
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Wild, unsafe
riding habits, especially any activity which jeopardizes the safety of other
persons.
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10.1.2
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Obnoxious behaviour that is detrimental
to the image of the club or any member or officer.
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10.1.3
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Consumption of alcohol or any other
potentially impairing substance by a motorcycle operator prior to or during
any riding event.
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10.2
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All members and guests participating in
any riding activity:
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10.2.1
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Shall wear a
helmet compliant with CSA and/or DOT helmet standards where applicable by law.
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10.2.2
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Shall strive
to wear eye protection such as goggles or a face-shield that meets the
shatter or impact standards. This
includes prescription eyewear.
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10.2.3
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Are
recommended to also wear long pants, over-the-ankle footwear, long-sleeved
shirt or jacket and full-fingered gloves.
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10.2.4
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Shall be properly motorcycle licensed to ride a motorcycle.
And ride only a legally registered, licensed and insured vehicle that they are operating.
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10.2.5
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Shall keep
their motorcycle in proper operating condition including but not limited to
vehicle equipment and operation requirements set forth in the Provincial
Motorcycle Vehicle Act.
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10.2.6
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Proof of
license, registration, insurance can requested and an inspection of condition
and or equipment be done by any club officer or road captain who may deny
participation for failure to meet standards in the interest of group's
safety.
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ARTICLE 11. NON-MEMBER GUESTS
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11.1
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Non-member motorcycle owners are welcome
at general meetings, rides, and social gatherings of the club so long as they
are invited guests and accompanied by a “regular” member. Each regular member
may invite one (1) non-member guest to a club event.
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11.2
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Guests must
agree to abide by club rules and standards of conduct.
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ARTICLE 12 CRESTS, LOGO & PATCHES
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12.2
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All crests and logo designs are property
of the CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) Only the National Officer can
commission the production and distribution of Promotional Product including,
but not limited to: Crests, Clothing, Hats, Stickers, Event Banners, etc.
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12.3
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All 3rd party items must be
approved by National Officer and distributed by 1st and 2nd
officer of each chapter.
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12.4
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Any profits from Sections above, become
property of CMC Gear.
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12.5
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The riding crest will never be referred
to as colours. It will never be worn with other motorcycle club patches. Riding clubs and brand specific logos/crests are welcomed to be shared
with the CMC logo (Madison) Our crest is called "Madison" in honour of the 10 year old girl that won our design contest. (Madison Smith)
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12.6
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The riding crest will never be worn with
rockers, 1%, MC or colour designations. Our riding crest is purchased, not
earned.
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12.7
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The riding crest is used only as
identification of the CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) and not a MC
designation.
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12.8
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No Territory or location badge/patch
will be worn on the back with the CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) crest.
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12.9
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CMC (Chapter number/and chapter name)
may be worn on the front left of the vest / jacket only.
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12.10
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CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC)
encourages all members to proudly wear a Canadian Flag crest on the left
front of their vest / jacket.
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12.11
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No other countries flag can be worn
above or beside the Canadian Flag. The CANADIAN MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) is
100% Canadian.
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12.12
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Crests may only be purchased from CMC
National. Cost is plus taxes. Email for your order.
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ARTICLE 13 CHAPTERS
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13.1
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All CANADIAN
MOTORCYCLE CRUISERS (CMC) chapters must adhere to these bylaws.
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13.2
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All chapter decisions will be made by
the chapters 1st officer. If the 1st Officer is not
able to render decisions or commission the rules and code of conduct due to
negligence or sickness, the Founder (or his appointee) will take over
operation of that chapter until the 1st can return to his/her
capacity or a new 1st officer is appointed
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13.3
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All chapters must purchase their crests
from National. The crest may not be
reproduced in part or in whole for any reason. Any member with a counterfeit crest will be removed from the
CMC membership.
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