BY LAWS  7/1/2000   Article I Name and Purpose 1.    The name of this organization shall be Northern Knights, Inc. as registered with the        Secretary of State of the State of California. 2.    The purpose of this Club is the hands-on restoration, modification, and repair of member        automobiles; to provide and regulate events, cruises, rallies, and shows for it's members.   Article II Dues and Membership 3.     The first 30 members of this Club shall be designated as Charter Members and shall pay         $40.00 in dues for the first year and $20.00 per year thereafter. Annual dues for all other         members shall be $20.00 per year.  Charter Members shall be issued a Charter         Membership ID card with a Charter Member number.  This number is permanently         assigned and cannot be reissued.  All members shall be issued an ID card. 4.     Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the hands-on restoration, modification,         and repair of automobiles. 5.     Each membership shall extend to the family members of that Club member. 6.     Dues are due annually at the January meeting. 7.     Dues shall be used to offset Club expenses. 8.     Dues for new members shall be calculated on a quarterly basis from the date their         membership becomes active:  $20 to March 31;  $15 to June 30;  $10 to September 30;         $5 to December 31.     Article III Meetings 9.     Meetings will be held on the second Sunday of each month, holidays excepted. 10.  The meeting place for each successive meeting will be determined at the previous         meeting.  Meetings may be held at members houses, restaurants, or other places         deemed feasible. 11.  Special meetings may be called by the Board of Directors or by request of five members. 12.  A quorum shall be met with 51% of membership in attendance, and properly overseen         by having at least one Executive Officer or Director present. Article IV Elections   13.  Elections shall be held during the December meeting each year.  Any member may         nominate another member for office. 14.  The President, Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer, Sergeant At Arms, Activity         Director and Newsletter Editor shall be elected to one year terms.  There shall be         no limitation to the number of consecutive terms a member can hold a specific         office.  The Vice President shall automatically be included in the Presidential         nominations. 15.  In the event that an office becomes vacant, an election shall be held at the next         monthly meeting to fill the vacancy.  The newly elected Officer shall hold the          position only until regular elections are held at the December meeting. 16.  An Officer may be removed from office for just cause by a vote of 2/3 of the         membership.   Article V Committees   17.  Committees may be formed as needed by the Officers and shall report to the         membership of their progress and activities at each meeting.   Article VI Dissolution   18.  In the event of dissolution, the assets of the Club shall be donated to charity.       (Rev. 11/04, 01/06)