BYLAWS

Fourwinds Winnies

ARTICLE I - Name

The name of this organization shall be the Fourwinds Winnies Chapter of Winnebago - Itasca Travelers.

ARTICLE II - Chapter Colors & Symbol

The Chapter colors are Red, White & Blue. The Chapter symbol will be a weather vane.

ARTICLE III - Purposes & Objectives

Basic Purpose: To promote fellowship, friendship and fun among all members of WIT: to foster and develop recreational, social, and travel opportunities for the enjoyment, pleasure, and use of the members of WIT; and to encourage gatherings and outings on local levels.

Objectives:

To assist in protecting members' rights as private RV owners. To serve as a feedback mechanism to Winnebago Industries for the development of new motor homes of high quality.

ARTICLE IV - Membership & Dues

Section 1 - The Chapter was formed as part of Winnebago - Itasca Travelers.

Section 2 - Any person or persons who is/are a WIT member in good standing is eligible for membership in the Fourwinds Winnies Chapter.

Section 3 - The annual dues for the Fourwinds Winnies Chapter shall be $20.00 per year or $25.00 if you wish to pay for the Illinois Indians State Club dues.

Section 4 - Any WIT or non-WIT member may not attend more than two meetings without joining the Chapter and WIT.

Section 5 - Owners of units other than Winnebago Industries RV's may not attend chapter functions as a guest, except at a friendship rally.

Section 6 - Honorary members will be those persons who have been past members and have been active in the chapter's activities. They may not vote or be owners of X-brands. They will be voted on by the membership.

ARTICLE V - Officers

Section 1 - Officers

The officers shall consist of at least a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer all of whom shall perform the duties that usually pertain to these respective offices.

Officers will be elected at the Annual Meeting and shall hold office for no more than two consecutive years. The offices of Secretary and Treasurer may be exempted from this requirement by vote of the membership.

Section 2 - Vacant Office

If a vacancy occurs in the office of President, the Vice-President shall become the President for the remainder of the elected President's term. If a vacancy occurs in any other office, the chapter may elect a successor who shall hold office for the unexpired term.

Section 3 - Others

Other officers may include Wagon master, Director, Chaplain, Youth Coordinator, and additional VPs.

ARTICLE VI - Committees

Section 1 - The Board of Directors shall be composed of the current officers and the immediate past President.

Section 2 - The Program Committee shall consist of the Vice-President and not less than three members appointed by the Vice-President, and shall be responsible for the monthly programs and entertainment.

Section 3 - The Nominating Committee, consisting of three persons, shall be appointed by the President who will meet prior to the October meeting to prepare a slate of officers and present to the Chapter at the November meeting. Other nominations may be presented from the floor at the November meeting. Newly elected officers shall preside at the December meeting.

Section 4 - Committees may be appointed by the President upon approval by the Chapter and shall act for the duration of their assigned task or until the end of the chapter year.

ARTICLE VII - Meetings