Winnebago - Itasca Travelers 
Bylaws for 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