By-laws of Middle Georgia Bikers, LLC 

Article I          Offices 

The registered office and registered agent of Middle Georgia Bikers LLC (hereafter known as MGB) will continue as fixed in the Articles of Incorporation until changed by the Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors may, from time to time, change the registered office of the corporation to another address in the County of Laurens or elsewhere in the State of Georgia.

Article II         Purpose 

MGB is a group of motorcyclists who fellowship with one another and while so doing show the love of Christ.  MGB holds charitable events and raises money to help those in need as well as helping other organizations established for charitable purposes.  Those chosen to be helped will not be discriminated against in any way. The mission statement of MGB is “Reaching Out” exemplified in the parable in Matthew 25:35-46. 

Article III        Capital Stock 

The corporation will have no stock and no shareholders.  No directors or other individuals will have any interest in the net earnings or net income of the corporation.  No dividends or returns of any character, or any part of the assets of the corporation will ever be returned to any incorporates or to any directors. 

Article IV       Meeting 

The corporation will meet on the 2^nd Thursday of each month.  There will be a group participation ride on Saturday following the Thursday evening meeting.  A freewill love offering will be given prior to the ride to help someone in need.  The group will then ride to a designated location for lunch and fellowship. 

There will also be a fellowship ride on the 3^rd Sunday of each month after church mainly for those who have to work on Saturday.  Anyone can ride, but this will allow those who work on Saturdays to participate without missing church. 

There will be an officers meeting each month prior to the regular meeting. 

Annual MGB Event 

There will be one large event held each year to raise money; the amount raised will be presented to an established charity.  The officers are responsible for organizing the event and will appoint others to assist with all aspects of this annual fundraiser.  The full membership will discuss who the recipient should be, but the final decision will be made by the current officers. 

Membership 

Membership is open to anyone who complies with the following guidelines: 

1.    Strive to live and walk the Christian life style Christ expects of us.  Be an ambassador for Christ at all times in all ways to all people.  Walk the walk; talk the talk.

2.      Support at least three (3) Saturday group rides out of the past nine (9) months to help others in need.  This support can be in attendance or monetary gifts.

3.        Sign a membership roster providing contact information.

Vote 

Each member attending the monthly meeting will be entitled to cast one (1) vote.  The following will be followed when voting: 

1.    Only members can vote.

2.    Only members can make motions or second motions.

3.    Only members can discuss items to be voted upon.

4.    The Executive Director, who must be a member, will only be allowed to vote in the occurrence of a tie.

5.    All votes will be taken by a show of hands except during nominations and election of officers.  Nominations and elections will be processed by secret ballot.  Persons being considered for nominations must be present at the time of nomination.

6.    Nominations will be held each year during the November meeting; the election of officers will be voted on during the December meeting. 

Article V        Board of Directors 

The Board of Directors will be composed of the officers of the corporation. 

Officers  

The MGB officers are the following: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chaplain, Road Captain, and Executive Director.  Officers of MGB may serve consecutive terms (each term of office consist of one year with the exception of the Executive Director; each term extends from January to December of each year).  If the President resigns, the Vice President assumes those duties until the next election is held.  All officers must be members of MGB and have participated in the last annual event.  All officers must be active members of a church and profess salvation.  Don Belflower, the founder and organizer of Middle Georgia Bikers, will serve as the first Executive Director.  The Executive Director will serve until he/she appoints a successor.  If the Executive Director is unable or unwilling to appoint a successor, the membership will vote by secret ballot. 

Duties of Officers 

President - preside at all meetings; make sure the rules and integrity of MGB are upheld at all times by all members. 

Vice President - assist the President in his/her duties; assume the duties of the President in his/her absence. 

Secretary - record minutes of all meetings; perform other duties assigned by the Board; assist in compilation and printing of the newsletter as well as processing all correspondence. 

Treasurer - receive and deposit all money of MGB in a local bank; pay all debts of MGB; remit payments to designated charities upon the Board’s direction; submit financial reports to the Board as needed. 

Chaplain - prepare and present a devotional at each meeting; take prayer requests; pray for all needs; select one member of MGB as Co-Chaplain to assist him/her in all duties.  

Road Captain – ready and willing to lead all bikers on all group participation rides; determines the chosen routes and designated stops; ensure all highway laws are followed and obeyed; select two members as Co-Road Captains to assist him/her in all aspects. 

Executive Director - oversee all operations of MGB; ensure our mission is being accomplished; serve in an advisory role; vote only in the occurrence of  a tie.