A: FORMATION TERRITORIAL LIMITS

Section 1

The Board of Directors of the Model T Ford Club of America (hereinafter called the National Club) may determine the territorial limits of each chartered regional group.

Section 2

CHARTER

Granting of a Charter will be considered for each prospective club meeting all requirements and obligations.

Section 3

CHAPTER NAME

A chartered Chapter shall use the name designated in it’s Charter.

Section 4

MEMBERSHIP

Membership in good standing in the National Club is not a prerequisite to membership in a Chapter except for Chapter Officers and Directors. However, a minimum of 50 percent of the Chapter members must be Active members in the National MTFCA. Chapters with less than 50 percent National membership may be an affiliated club without the benefits given a chapter. Conversely, Chapter membership is not required of National members not wishing it.

Section 5

CHARTER MEMBERSHIP

The charter membership shall not be less than five (5) active members of the National Club.

Section 6

APPLICATION for CHARTER

Application for formation of a Chapter shall be made to the Business Manager of the National Club in the form of a petition which shall be duly signed by at least five (5) persons who are Active members of the National Club.

Section 7

APPROVAL of CHARTER

After approval by the Business Manager of the National Club, the Secretary will issue the Chapter Charter.

Section 8

REVOCATION of CHARTER

Any Chapter that fails to conform to the provisions of the Bylaws of the National Club may have its Charter suspended or revoked by action of the Board of Directors or Business Manager acting on behalf of the Board of Directors of the National Club and if Charter is revoked the Chapter agrees not to use the name The Model T Ford Club of America until charter is declared again in force by action of the Board of Directors of the National Club.

B. INCORPORATION

Section 1

A Chapter after receiving its charter, may incorporate, and said Chapter shall agree, as a prerequisite to incorporation as an incorporated body, its Chapter Bylaws will not conflict with the Bylaws of the National Club then in force or thereafter from time to time adopted.

C. CHAPTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Section 1

CHAPTER BOARD of DIRECTORS

As soon after organization as practical a meeting of all members of the Chapter will be called and a Board of Directors, (all Active Members of the National Club) elected from the membership. This Board of Directors shall consist of not less than five (5) members in good standing. A Quorum of the Board of Directors shall consist of a majority of the same.

Section 2

ELECTION of OFFICERS

Immediately following the election of the members of the Board of Directors, such Board shall meet and from its Active Members of the National Club elect Chapter officers, as provided in Section D of the Article XX.

D. OFFICERS OF CHAPTERS

Section 1

NUMBER of OFFICERS

The officers of a Chapter shall be a President, Vice- President, Secretary and Treasurer. These officers must be Active members of the National Club. A Chapter may have other officers as deemed necessary from time to time; however, all officers and directors must be Active members of the National Club.

Section 2

PRESIDENT

The President shall preside over all meetings of the Board of Directors and meetings of the members. He shall sign all contracts and other instruments of writing which shall have been first approved by the Board of Directors.

Section 3

VICE-PRESIDENT

On the absence of the President, or hisinability to act, the Vice-President shall preside in his place.

Section 4

SECRETARY

The Secretary shall keep a full and complete record of the proceedings of the Board of Directors and meetings of the members; shall make service of such notices as may be necessary and proper and shall discharge such other duties as pertain to his office or as prescribed by the Board of Directors.

Section 5

TREASURER

The Treasurer shall receive and safely keep all funds and shall supervise and control the keeping of the books and accounts of the Chapter.

E. MEETINGS

Section 1

BOARD of DIRECTORS

A Chapter shall hold meetings of the Board of Directors during the fiscal year as determined by the Chapter’s Board of Directors. It may hold such other meetings as the Board of Directors and membership may desire.

Section 2

ANNUAL MEETING

Elections and Term of Office A Chapter shall hold its Annual Business Meeting and election of the Board of Directors each year. The Board of Directors and officers shall serve for one year or until their successors are duly elected and qualified.

Section 3

NOTIFICATION TO NATIONAL CLUB

The Secretary of each Chapter shall, in January of each year or other date specified by the National Club Business Manager, certify to the Secretary of the National Club the names of the officers and directors elected to serve in the ensuing year and furnish a list of Chapter members with their addresses.