By Laws of Stevens Creek Striders Running Club

1. Name

   1. The name of the club shall be "The Stevens Creek Striders".

2. Objectives

   1. To promote running activities for sport, recreation, and health.
   2. To organize individuals interested in running.
   3. To promote fellowship and competition among the running community.
   4. To provide leadership and guidance among all runners for orderly and safe participation in the sport.

3. Membership

   1. Membership shall be unlimited in number.
   2. A member is any person who shall have paid the annual dues and who supports the interests and objectives of the club.
   3. Each member shall be entitled to one vote on each issue submitted to a vote of the general membership.
   4. The period of membership is from 1 July to 30 June.
   5. Members will abide by and respect all rules pertaining to trail usage, including all designated signs and posted regulations, during any and all club runs and functions

4. General Meetings

   1. There shall be one general meeting each year for the purpose of electing the Board of Directors.  This meeting will be scheduled for the third Monday in May.
   2. The place and time of general meetings will be determined by the Board of Directors and the membership notified by written announcement.
   3. A majority of members voting on an issue is required to pass the issue.

5. Board of Directors

   1. The Board of Directors shall consist of seven members.
   2. The Board of Directors shall be responsible for managing the affairs of the club.
   3. The Board shall
      1. appoint members of the Board to serve as president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer
      2. establish a framework for executing club activities
      3. provide for maintaining a current membership roster
      4. approve and authorize expenditures
   4. The Board shall establish committees and appoint chairpersons as deemed necessary
   5. The President shall, in general, supervise all of the business and affairs of the club and preside at all meeting of the members and the Board of Directors.  The President shall, in general, perform all duties incident to the Office of President and such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time.
   6. The Vice-President shall, in general, in the absence of the President, perform the duties of the President and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of and be subject to the restrictions upon the President.  The Vice-President shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Board from time to time.
   7. The Secretary shall
      1. take the minutes of all meetings called by the Board;
      2. provide a summary of Board and General meetings to the newsletter director;
      3. handle all correspondence of the club; and
      4. perform such other duties as prescribed by the Board from time to time.
   8. The Treasurer shall
      1. provide for collection, disbursement, and accounting of club funds;
      2. make available for review by club members receipts and a record of all expenditures;
      3. publish a semi-annual financial report in the newsletter; and
      4. perform such other duties as prescribed by the Board from time to time.

6. Board Meetings

   1. The Board shall meet at least once a month at a time and place to be determined by the Board and announced to the membership.  One meeting each month shall occur on the third Monday of the month.
   2. A majority of Board members or their designated substitutes constitute a quorum at Board meetings.  A majority of that quorum is required to pass a measure.
   3. All formal Board meetings are open to the general membership.
   4. Each Board member or substitute is entitled to one vote on each issue submitted to a vote of the Board.

7. Election and Term-of-Office of the Board of Directors

   1. Members of the Board of Directors shall be elected by a vote of the general membership for a term of one year.  The term shall run from 1 July to 30 June.
   2. A slate of willing candidates shall be established from written nominations submitted to a member or representative of the Board.
   3. A vote by secret ballot shall be held on the first and second Saturdays in June.

8. Vacancies

   1. The Board shall fill any vacancy occurring on the Board during the current term by appointment from the general membership.

9. Amendments to the By-Laws

   1. The Board of Directors shall propose changes to these By-Laws as deemed necessary.  These changes shall become part of these By-Laws when adopted by a majority vote of the general membership present at any general meeting if at least 15 days written notice is given of intention to change the By-Laws as such meeting.